Roofing in Downers Grove, IL

Serving Downers Grove and

What Roof Replacement Includes

• Full roof inspection: decking, sheathing, truss and rafter condition, ventilation, and prior repairs
• Written roof estimate with a clear scope of work, materials, and line items
• Tear-off of existing roofing, down to the substrate, with dumpster and debris haul-away
• Decking repair or replacement in plywood or OSB where rot or delamination is found
• Ice-and-water shield at eaves and valleys, plus synthetic underlayment across the field
• New drip edge, valley flashing, step flashing, pipe flashing, and chimney flashing
• Ridge cap, ridge vent, and soffit vent work to balance intake and exhaust
• Final magnet sweep for nail and fastener cleanup, then a walkthrough

Quality & Materials Standards

Material choice should match the roof's pitch and the home's architecture. Architectural shingle outperforms three-tab shingle on wind and hail.

Standing-seam panel and metal panel suit low-slope sections and long service life.

Flat or low-slope areas need membrane systems: TPO, EPDM, or PVC membrane, or a built-up roof with modified bitumen.

Steep historic homes may call for cedar shake, slate, or clay tile, each with its own substrate and fastening requirements.

Work must meet local building code, and that starts with the roof deck. Rotted sheathing gets replaced before any underlayment goes down.

Proper ventilation prevents attic heat and moisture from cooking the shingle from below.

On storm damage, we document everything for the insurance claim: photos, measurements, and a written scope.

Your adjuster reviews it, and we file a supplement if hidden damage surfaces. Know your deductible and policy coverage before work begins.

Local Service Areas

Fairview Avenue Historic District

Historic homes here need careful material matching and deck repair before anything else.

• Early 1900s American Foursquare and Craftsman bungalows with steep pitch and complex rooflines
• Original wood shake and cedar shake that dries, curls, and splits
• Slate and clay tile sections needing substrate and fastener inspection
• Dormer and chimney flashing that fails at the counter-flashing seam

Maple Grove

A mix of mid-century ranches and newer homes means two very different repair paths.

• 1950s–60s ranch homes with low-slope sections and thin attic ventilation
• Three-tab shingle aging out and losing granules
• Pipe boot and vent boot cracking at the pipe flashing
• Soffit and fascia rot where gutter overflow has gone unchecked

Brookbank

Larger lots and mature trees here mean debris, shade, and moss shorten roof life.

• 1980s–2000s colonials and split-levels with wide gable and hip roofs
• Wind damage lifting shingle tabs along the rake and ridge
• Valley flashing clogged with leaf debris, causing ponding water
• Gutter and downspout overflow that backs water toward the eave

Downers Grove Downtown

Older downtown homes sit close together, so access and staging need planning.

• Early 1900s homes with parapet and mansard details on some commercial-adjacent buildings
• Modified bitumen and tar-based flat sections patched over the years
• Skylight and dormer flashing that leaks at the sealant line
• Tight lots requiring careful scaffold and ladder placement

Puffer-Hefty Historic District

Preservation-minded owners here want repairs that respect original detailing.

• Craftsman bungalows with deep overhang and exposed rafter tails
• Wood shake and cedar shake roofs needing selective repair over full replacement
• Step flashing and apron flashing at porch and dormer intersections
• Historic trim at the fascia and soffit that must survive the tear-off

Grove Park

A quieter pocket where storm damage shows up fast after a big hail event.

• Mid-century ranch homes with shallow pitch and wide eave overhangs
• Hail damage bruising asphalt shingle and knocking loose granulated surface
• Ice dam buildup at the eave during heavy snow winters
• Attic fan and insulation gaps that strain ventilation