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Long Grove permits run through Community Core

The Village of Long Grove describes itself as a small, limited government that handles building and zoning work through third-party contractors, with plan review and building inspections contracted to SAFEbuilt. Every permit is submitted online through the Community Core portal. The village’s building FAQ says almost all building or property changes require a permit, and its examples include interior alterations such as bathroom, kitchen, and basement remodeling, along with additions, electrical and plumbing improvements, water heaters, and HVAC work.

Long Grove does not require contractor registration, but contractors must enroll to use Community Core, and copies of contractor licenses must be submitted with each project’s documents. The village collects a security deposit for most projects, and deposits must be paid before plan review and permit processing can begin. Effective June 1, 2026, the village uses the 2021 International Building Code.

Timing work around village rules

Inspections run Monday through Friday in a morning window from 8:00 a.m. to noon or an afternoon window from noon to 3:00 p.m. There are no same-day inspections, and next-day requests must be submitted by noon on the previous business day. Posted construction hours are 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on weekdays and 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday. Sunday work from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. is limited to occupants working on their own residence. The village also states that all exterior work requires engineering review and inspections, and it asks owners to check subdivision covenants with their homeowners association.

What the ADS estimate covers

ADS offers kitchen, bathroom, basement, living-room, hallway, and home-addition remodeling in Long Grove. The free in-home visit records measurements, existing systems, and the changes you want. The written estimate then separates the room plan from electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work, so the Community Core checklist can be assembled from one clear scope.

• Your plat of survey and any earlier permits for the house.
• HOA covenants or approvals that apply to your subdivision.
• Photos of finishes and layouts you like.
• Your target timing and any rooms that must stay usable.

For fire sprinkler questions the village refers owners to the Long Grove or Countryside fire protection district. Review the Village of Long Grove building permit information page and confirm the current checklist for your project before work begins.