327 Roofs.
327 Five‑Star
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Roofs Completed
48 hrs
Avg. Inspection Time
30 yrs
Warranty
Real Questions. Real Answers.
Every fear you have has already
been someone else's solved problem.
Will my insurance cover this?
Most homeowner policies cover storm damage — hail, wind, falling branches. The key is documenting it correctly before you file. We write contractor estimates in the exact format adjusters need, which is why so many of our calls start with an insurance question.
"I called three roofers after the June hailstorm. The other two gave me vague quotes. Shingle came out, photographed every impact mark, and handed me a line-item estimate that matched what State Farm needed word for word. My claim was approved in four days. Four days."
Patricia M.
Lincoln Square, Chicago
Hail damage, full insurance claim — June 2025
How long before I see a leak again?
Architectural shingles properly installed with ice-and-water shield and drip edge should give you 25 to 30 dry years. We nail to manufacturer spec — six nails per shingle, not four — and we use closed-cut valleys, not open metal that traps debris. The difference shows up a decade later.
"We had the same corner of the master bedroom ceiling repaired twice by two different contractors over six years. Shingle came out, found the actual source — a failed step flashing at the chimney, not the shingles — and fixed it right. That was 14 months ago. We had a 3-inch rain last Tuesday. Dry ceiling."
Marcus & Diane W.
Oak Park, IL
Recurring leak, chimney flashing repair — November 2024
What if I need a full tear-off?
A tear-off is often the honest answer when you have two or more shingle layers already. We strip to the deck, inspect every board, replace anything soft or delaminated, and start clean. It takes one day on most single-family homes. The crew is gone before dinner.
"I was dreading this. I thought it would be a week of noise and strangers in my yard. The Shingle crew showed up at 6:45, had the old layers off by noon, and were nailing down the new shingles by early afternoon. By 4 PM they were cleaning up. My neighbor didn't even know it happened."
Loretta H.
Evanston, IL
Full tear-off, three-layer removal — August 2025
Can I trust a contractor I found online?
Fair question. We're licensed in Illinois, carry $2M liability, and every crew lead has been with us at least four years. We pull permits when required. We don't use subcontractors. And we have 327 documented reviews — not curated ones, all of them — because we'd rather you read the hard ones and still choose us.
"I manage eleven rental properties and I've been burned by contractors who disappeared after a deposit. I called Shingle skeptical. They pulled the permit themselves, sent me photos at every stage, and invoiced me only after I confirmed the final walkthrough. First roofing contractor I've ever re-hired without hesitation."
James O.
Property Manager, North Shore
Three re-roofs across rental portfolio — 2024–2025
How do I know if it's an emergency or can wait?
If water is entering the structure right now, it can't wait — every hour of saturation softens the decking and invites mold. If you're seeing a stain but it's dry, you probably have a slow failure that needs attention within 30 days. We'll tell you honestly on the phone which category you're in.
"I called at 7 PM on a Sunday during a storm. I expected voicemail. Someone answered, asked me three questions, and told me to put a bucket down and that it wasn't structural — they'd be there Monday morning. They were. No emergency upcharge, no drama. Just professionalism."
Simone K.
Wicker Park, Chicago
Emergency assessment, Sunday call — February 2025
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We'll be on your roof within 48 hours. Most inspections take 30 minutes. You'll leave with a written assessment — whether you hire us or not.
That first storm after the job's done.
Steady rain on a new roof sounds different. You'll know.