Serving River Forest, Illinois
River Forest's windows, doors, bath & siding.
Based in Tinley Park, Excel serves River Forest with windows, doors, bath, and siding. Free in-home consultations and the same crews on every job.
or call (708) 636-9898 — the same voices answer every time.
- 1982 Founded
- 44 Years
- 1,166 Installs / yr
- 5 Divisions
Serving River Forest, Illinois
From Prairie blocks to brick colonials
River Forest sits along the Des Plaines River in Cook County, just west of Chicago, with Thatcher Woods framing its western edge. The village grew from the mid-1800s through the 1930s, and it shows. You'll find Prairie School homes — River Forest has eight Frank Lloyd Wright buildings, including the Winslow House and the River Forest Tennis Club — alongside Italianate and Classical Revival houses, American Foursquares from the turn of the century, mock Tudors from the 1920s, and brick colonials on wide, tree-lined lots. The Union Pacific West Metra line runs straight through town.
Excel Windows & Siding is headquartered in Tinley Park at 8049 185th Street, and River Forest is part of the Chicagoland area we serve. We've been at it since 1982. Older homes ask for windows that fit their proportions, so we install Soft-Lite, ProVia, Sierra Pacific, and Pella in styles and colors that suit Prairie, Tudor, and colonial fronts. We also handle ProVia entry doors, patio doors, CertainTeed and LP SmartSide siding, and Excel Shower & Bath remodels. Every project starts with a free in-home consultation, and the same crews do the work, job after job.
Neighborhoods we work in
- River Forest Historic District
- Bonnie Brae Terrace
Every trade, one local crew
What we do in River Forest.
Excel covers windows, doors, siding, and bath remodels, and on River Forest's older homes, windows are often the natural place to begin.
- Windows Most requested Energy-efficient replacement windows — Soft-Lite, ProVia, Pella and Sierra Pacific, in the style that fits your home. Explore Windows →
- Doors Entry and patio doors from ProVia and more, built to seal tight and stand up to Chicago winters. Explore Doors →
- Siding LP SmartSide engineered wood with DiamondKote and CertainTeed vinyl — installed to last. Explore Siding →
- Bath Excel Shower & Bath — solid-surface walk-in showers and tub-to-shower remodels, most in days, not weeks. Explore Bath →
- Roofing GAF and Owens Corning roofing systems, installed by certified crews. Explore Roofing →
Real Excel installs
Recent work in and around River Forest
Every photo here is a real Excel job from across Chicagoland.
Window replacement — Chicagoland
Walk-in shower — Chicagoland
Window replacement — Chicagoland
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What Chicagoland homeowners say.
★★★★★ 4.4 · 300+ reviews across Google and Yelp
River Forest — common questions
Reviewed August 2026
Does Excel really serve River Forest?
Yes — River Forest is part of our Chicagoland service area. We're headquartered in Tinley Park, and we schedule free in-home consultations across the near west suburbs, including River Forest. One call confirms your date.
Who actually does the installation?
The same installation crews, job after job — not a rotating cast off a day-labor board. They know our products and our standards, and our 5-year labor warranty stands behind their work.
How much will my project cost?
It depends on the product and the size of the job, so we don't quote blind. The in-home consultation is free: we measure, show you the options, and leave a clear written proposal — no pressure. Financing is available; ask about options.
Do you serve River Forest if you're based in Tinley Park?
Yes. Excel is headquartered in Tinley Park, and River Forest is part of the Chicagoland area we serve. We cover the 60305 ZIP for windows, doors, siding, and bath remodels. Every job starts with a free in-home consultation, so we measure your openings, walk through the options, and give you a clear price before anything is scheduled.
Can replacement windows suit an older River Forest home?
They can. Many River Forest homes date from the early 1900s through the 1930s, with Prairie, Tudor, and colonial details worth keeping. We carry Soft-Lite, ProVia, Sierra Pacific, and Pella in a range of styles, grilles, and colors, so new windows can match the proportions and look of your home while sealing out drafts. We'll walk the house with you and recommend what fits.
What does Excel Shower & Bath install, and is it tile?
No tile and no liners. Excel Shower & Bath uses Onyx Collection and Bath Concepts acrylic — both solid-surface wall systems that wipe clean and hold up for years — paired with Moen fixtures. We do tub-to-shower conversions, full shower and tub replacements, and safety features like grab bars and low walls. It's a good fit for River Forest homeowners who want a bath that's easier to use and easier to clean.
Ready When You Are
Let's talk about your River Forest project.
A free, no-pressure in-home consultation. We bring the product samples, measure what we need to measure, and leave you with a clear written proposal — not a sales pitch.
