A roof replacement is the one home project you should only have to do once every few decades — which is exactly why how it's installed matters more than what shingle is on top. We replace roofs across {{city}} and the western suburbs with our own crews, never subcontractors, and put every step in writing before we start.
Most {{city}} replacements run $11,500 to $24,000, driven by roof size, pitch, layers to tear off, and material. You don't need to book a sales visit to find out where your home lands: enter your address, we measure your roof from satellite imagery, and you get a real estimate range in minutes.
Repair it, or replace it?
An honest contractor should talk you out of a replacement you don't need. We recommend replacement when we see:
- Shingles past 20–25 years old
- Curling, cracking, or bald shingles
- Widespread hail bruising or wind loss
- Sagging deck lines or soft spots
- Repeated leaks in different spots
- Granules filling your gutters
One or two of these? A repair is usually the right call, and we'll say so. Several at once on an aging roof? Replacement almost always costs less than chasing leaks for five more years.
What every replacement includes
No good-better-best games. This is the spec sheet for every roof we install:
Full tear-off to the deck
Never a layover. Every shingle, nail, and underlayment comes off so we can see what we're building on.
Deck inspection & rot replacement Photographed
Soft or rotted decking is replaced and photographed — you see every board we charge for.
Ice & water shield at eaves and valleys
Code requires it in Illinois; we run it wider than code in the spots that actually fail.
Synthetic underlayment & drip edge
Full-coverage synthetic underlayment and new drip edge on every eave and rake — not just where it's visible.
GAF Timberline HDZ + ridge ventilation
Class 3 impact-rated architectural shingles with a balanced intake/exhaust vent system sized to your attic.
Magnetic sweep, haul-away & 25-yr warranty
Daily magnet sweep of your yard and driveway, full debris haul-away, and your transferable 25-year workmanship warranty in writing.
What it costs by material
Real {{city}}-area ranges for a typical 2,200–2,600 sq ft home, including tear-off and disposal:
| Material | Installed range | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|
| Architectural shingleGAF Timberline HDZ · most popular | $11,500 – $18,000 | 30–50 yrs |
| Class 4 impact shingleHail-rated · may lower insurance premium | $14,000 – $21,500 | 30–50 yrs |
| Standing-seam metalMcElroy Metal | $24,000 – $42,000 | 50+ yrs |
| Composite tile / slateDaVinci · Class 4 rated | $28,000 – $48,000 | 50+ yrs |
Ranges, not quotes — pitch, layers, chimneys, and skylights move the number. Your free satellite estimate narrows this to your exact home. Financing from $129/mo with $0 down; checking your rate is a soft pull and won't affect your credit.
Recent replacements nearby
From replacement customers
"The satellite estimate was within $400 of the final price. Tear-off to magnet sweep in two days, and the deck photos came with the invoice."
"Three quotes, and Summit was the only one that itemized the spec instead of a single mystery number. Crew was named in the contract and on time both days."