Roof Replacement in South Barrington, IL

Looking for roof replacement in South Barrington, IL? Chicago Roof Repair and Replacement handles roof replacement for South Barrington homeowners from our Schaumburg office. This page covers how we approach the job on South Barrington homes specifically. For the full picture, see everything we do in South Barrington.

Replacing a roof is a once-in-twenty-years decision for most homeowners. The details you can’t see afterward (decking, ice and water shield, flashing and ventilation) decide how long the new roof actually lasts.

Roof Replacement for South Barrington Homes

South Barrington is almost entirely estate homes on large lots, mostly built from the 1980s through the 2000s. These are tall, complex roofs with many facets, valleys and penetrations, and premium shingle, cedar or slate-look materials are common.

Subdivisions from the 1990s and 2000s were usually roofed with builder-grade shingles and minimal ventilation, and many of those original roofs are now reaching the end of their life all at once. Estate homes have large, complex roofs with many valleys, hips, dormers, skylights and steep pitches. Every additional penetration and valley is a place that needs careful flashing, and the roof has to be planned before work begins.

Signs You Need Roof Replacement in South Barrington

These are the warning signs we get called about most often in South Barrington:

• Shingles curling, cupping or cracking across several slopes
• Heavy granule loss and bald spots
• Repeated leaks in different areas
• Sagging decking or soft spots underfoot
• The roof is near or past the end of its expected life

How Our Roof Replacement Process Works

1. Inspection and written proposal We measure the roof, check the decking and attic ventilation, and give you a line-item proposal.
2. Permit and material order We pull the village permit where one is required and schedule delivery.
3. Tear-off and deck repair Old layers come off down to the decking, and soft or rotted sheathing is replaced.
4. Underlayment, ice and water shield, flashing Eaves, valleys and penetrations are protected before the first shingle goes on.
5. Shingles, ventilation, cleanup The new system is installed, ridge or box vents are set, magnetic sweeps pick up nails, and the final inspection is scheduled.

It’s the same process we use on every job. Read more about our full roof replacement guide.

What Quality Roof Replacement Involves

Ice and water shield and underlayment

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.

Ventilation

Shingles last longest when the attic breathes: intake at the soffits and exhaust at the ridge, in balance. Poor ventilation cooks shingles from below in summer and causes condensation and ice dams in winter. Every replacement proposal we write includes a ventilation check.

What to Expect on Job Day in South Barrington

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. If your South Barrington home is in an HOA, we can help with any approval paperwork the association needs.

Permits for Roof Replacement in South Barrington

A full roof replacement in South Barrington is permitted work. South Barrington requires a re-roof or roof replacement permit for both residential and commercial work, filed with the village’s Building & Engineering department at 30 S. Barrington Road. The application package includes the contractor’s insurance certificate, with the property owner’s name and address listed as an additional insured. Village of South Barrington Building & Engineering, 30 S. Barrington Road, South Barrington, IL 60010, (847) 381-7510.

Under the Illinois Roofing Industry Licensing Act, a municipality that requires a roofing permit may only issue it to a contractor who shows proof of a State of Illinois roofing license. We handle the paperwork, schedule the inspections, and leave the permit card posted where the village wants it.

Weather and Your South Barrington Roof

The freeze-thaw cycle is tough on roofs here. Water gets into small gaps, freezes, expands and opens them wider. Add summer hail and gusty storms, and a roof that looked fine in October can be leaking by March.

What Affects the Cost of Roof Replacement in South Barrington

Every South Barrington home is different, so we price roof replacement after we’ve seen the roof. The biggest factors are:

• pitch, height and the number of valleys, dormers and penetrations
• how much decking needs replacing once the old roof is off
• the shingle line you choose (architectural vs. designer)
• ventilation upgrades and new flashing at chimneys and walls

Your written estimate lists each item separately. For replacements, our roof replacement cost calculator gives you a starting point.

Areas We Serve in South Barrington

We work on homes in every part of South Barrington: near The Arboretum of South Barrington, around the estate subdivisions off Barrington Road, and in the neighborhoods off Higgins Road, Penny Road, Bartlett Road, Mundhank Road. That covers South Barrington ZIP code 60010 in Cook County.

Roof Replacement in South Barrington: FAQ