Find roof repair in Chicago

Problems people call about

You may want a roofing contractor if you notice any of these:

• Water dripping or stains on the ceiling
• Missing or curled shingles
• Leaks around a chimney or skylight

What Chicago housing means for roof repair

Two-flats and three-flats, brick buildings with one apartment per floor, are everywhere in Chicago, and many date to the early 1900s. Greystones, row houses with limestone fronts, line streets in North Lawndale, Woodlawn and Logan Square.

The Chicago bungalow, a one-and-a-half-story brick house, was built by the tens of thousands from about 1910 to 1940, and a ring of neighborhoods is still called the Bungalow Belt. Older buildings may have slate or tile roofs, which call for specialized repair skills.

Heavy snow loads stress older roofs, and freeze-thaw cycles crack flashing and sealant. The city's online Service Line Lookup lets you check whether the water line into your home is listed as lead.

Utilities, permits and licensing

Roofing contractors in Illinois must hold a license from the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, which you can verify online. A full replacement usually needs a permit from the Chicago Department of Buildings, and the contractor normally pulls it. Ask for the scope, materials and cleanup in writing before the first shingle comes off.

How the connection works

1. Give us a short description and a good callback number.
2. Your details go to a roofing contractor with availability in your part of Chicago.
3. You and the pro agree on the details before any work starts.

A little prep helps

Clear access to the attic so the roofer can check from inside.