Chicago Roof Repair and Replacement is a roofing company serving Des Plaines, IL from our Schaumburg roofing office. We do roof repairs, leak repair, roof replacement, inspections, hail damage repair and gutters for Des Plaines homeowners.
Every service below has its own Des Plaines page. Each one covers what we see on local roofs, what Des Plaines requires for permits, and how the work goes.
Roofing Services in Des Plaines
- Roof Repairs in Des Plaines: Lifted shingles, flashing, vent boots and storm damage, fixed at the source.
- Roof Leak Repair in Des Plaines: We trace where water gets in, stop it, and fix the cause.
- Roof Replacement in Des Plaines: Full tear-off, deck repairs, ice and water shield, ventilation and new shingles.
- Roof Inspection in Des Plaines: Photo-documented roof and attic inspections for buyers, insurers and owners.
- Hail Damage Roof Repair in Des Plaines: Storm inspections, documentation for your insurer, and repairs.
- Gutter Installation in Des Plaines: Seamless gutters sized and pitched for your roof, fastened for ice.
- Gutter Replacement in Des Plaines: Replace sagging, leaking gutters and repair the fascia behind them.
Roofs in Des Plaines: What We See
Des Plaines has some of the oldest housing on this list: pre-war bungalows and four-squares near downtown and the river, and post-war ranches and split-levels farther out toward O’Hare.
Older homes near downtown often have steeper pitches, chimneys, dormers and original plank decking. Chimney flashing and soft spots in old boards are common findings. Long, low ranch rooflines often still sit on their original 1950s or 1960s board decking. We regularly find two layers of shingles, undersized attic ventilation and low-slope additions that were never flashed properly into the main roof.
Older homes near downtown often have deep eaves, original wood fascia and box gutters that have been covered over. What’s behind the existing gutter matters.
Roofing Permits in Des Plaines
Des Plaines publishes its own guidance on reroofing versus roof replacement. One rule matters for wet or damaged roofs: the existing covering must be removed if it cannot dry out properly, or if its physical properties have been permanently changed.
Contact: City of Des Plaines Building & Code Enforcement, 1420 Miner Street, Des Plaines, IL 60016.
Illinois law requires roofing contractors to hold a State of Illinois roofing license before a village that requires a permit can issue one.
Neighborhoods and ZIP Codes We Cover in Des Plaines
We work across all of Des Plaines (Cook County): around downtown Des Plaines, near the Des Plaines River, and in the neighborhoods along Rand Road, River Road, Golf Road, Oakton Street, Algonquin Road and Touhy Avenue. ZIP codes: 60016, 60018.
Weather and Roofs in Des Plaines
Between summer thunderstorms with hail, strong winds that lift shingle edges, and winter ice dams at the eaves, roofs in the northwest suburbs take more abuse than the age on the paperwork suggests.
Spring storms, fall leaves and winter ice all test gutters in the northwest suburbs. Correct sizing, pitch and fastening are what keep them working through all four seasons.
How We Work on Des Plaines Roofs
Every Des Plaines job starts with an inspection of the roof surface and, where we can get in, the attic. We photograph what we find, explain whether it’s a repair or a replacement, and put it in a written estimate. We tell you what time the crew arrives, what to move away from the house and how long the work will take. When we’re done, the yard is swept for nails and you get before-and-after photos.
Ice and water shield is a self-adhering membrane that seals around nails. It goes at the eaves to protect against ice dams, in the valleys, and around chimneys and other penetrations. Synthetic underlayment covers the rest of the deck as a second line of defense. When warm attic air melts snow on the upper roof, the water refreezes at the cold eaves and forms a dam. Meltwater backs up behind it and works under the shingles. Ice and water shield at the eaves protects the deck, and good attic ventilation and insulation stop the melting that causes the dam in the first place.
Why Des Plaines Homeowners Call Us
- A local crew based in Schaumburg, close to every part of Des Plaines
- Photos of every problem we find, before any work starts
- Written, line-item estimates with no pressure
- Permits handled with Des Plaines's building officials
- Clean job sites, magnetic nail sweeps and a final walk-through with you
Roofing in Des Plaines: FAQ
Which roofing services do you offer in Des Plaines?
Roof repairs, roof leak repair, roof replacement, roof inspections, hail damage roof repair, gutter installation and gutter replacement.
How quickly can you get to Des Plaines?
Des Plaines is part of our core service area around Schaumburg. Call (224) 735-4115 and we'll schedule the earliest visit available. Active leaks are protected first.
Do you handle roofing permits in Des Plaines?
Yes. When a job requires a permit, we file it with the City of Des Plaines Building & Code Enforcement and schedule the inspections.
Do you give free estimates in Des Plaines?
Yes. We inspect the roof, photograph what we find and give you a written estimate.
Get a Free Estimate
Four quick fields, and we'll call you. Or call (224) 735-4115.