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Bruns Renovations, Roofing, & Inspections

716 Grand Ave
4.67(
12
)
•Approved Pro

Bruns Renovations, Roofing, & Inspections

716 Grand Ave
4.67(
12
)
•Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers
520 local quotes requested

Bruns renovations Installs Asphalt shingles, Boral Stone Coated Shingles, EPDM rubber roofing, Standing Seam, G-rib pro steel. Vinyl siding We cut in new window wells. Spray Foam Insulation Composite and Wood Decks Wood, Steel, Vinyl fencing

"Found out that our roof was not installed properly because they did not use washers with the nails. They also did not seal off the old vents properly. This has caused water leakage. Check BBB, this company’s accreditation has been revoked."

Tracy W on November 2023

Bruns renovations Installs Asphalt shingles, Boral Stone Coated Shingles, EPDM rubber roofing, Standing Seam, G-rib pro steel. Vinyl siding We cut in new window wells. Spray Foam Insulation Composite and Wood Decks Wood, Steel, Vinyl fencing

"Found out that our roof was not installed properly because they did not use washers with the nails. They also did not seal off the old vents properly. This has caused water leakage. Check BBB, this company’s accreditation has been revoked."

Tracy W on November 2023

CAT Contracting Inc

6305 Stateline Rd
4.78(
18
)

CAT Contracting Inc

6305 Stateline Rd
4.78(
18
)
Customers say: Quality work
23 years of experience

CAT Contracting, Inc. is a national restoration company which operates two divisions. The residential catastrophe division facilitates the sales and restoration processes for homeowners after catastrophic storm events. The Commercial Division services large low slope membrane systems including but not limited to TPO, EPDM, Spray Foam, PVC, Metal and Hydro-Stop

"The original project manager was good. He installed the roof, had a few hiccups, but I was satisfied until 1 1/2 years later when I got 4 leaks. Additionally, some aluminium was supposed to be installed and it still hasn't been installed. I have been calling since March 2019 and still no one has come out to fix the leaks. I only have a couple of months left until warranty expires which I'm figuring they are waiting for. I've called & asked the owner Matt to call me, b ut 5 days later and still no call. A roofer is only as good as his repairs. My advise is don't use Cat. They have no one within 50 miles to repair my roof. I'm very disappointed as I first thought they had done a good job. I had seen reviews where the owner was very responsive, but not to me."

CHARLENE N on July 2019

CAT Contracting, Inc. is a national restoration company which operates two divisions. The residential catastrophe division facilitates the sales and restoration processes for homeowners after catastrophic storm events. The Commercial Division services large low slope membrane systems including but not limited to TPO, EPDM, Spray Foam, PVC, Metal and Hydro-Stop

"The original project manager was good. He installed the roof, had a few hiccups, but I was satisfied until 1 1/2 years later when I got 4 leaks. Additionally, some aluminium was supposed to be installed and it still hasn't been installed. I have been calling since March 2019 and still no one has come out to fix the leaks. I only have a couple of months left until warranty expires which I'm figuring they are waiting for. I've called & asked the owner Matt to call me, b ut 5 days later and still no call. A roofer is only as good as his repairs. My advise is don't use Cat. They have no one within 50 miles to repair my roof. I'm very disappointed as I first thought they had done a good job. I had seen reviews where the owner was very responsive, but not to me."

CHARLENE N on July 2019

Aloha Construction, Inc.

7 Westport Ct. Suite A
3.69(
13
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Aloha Construction, Inc.

7 Westport Ct. Suite A
3.69(
13
)
Customers say: Quality work
17 years of experience

Aloha Construction, Inc. is a local General Contractor for Exterior Restoration serving all of Illinois and southern Wisconsin. Our quality claims specialists, field supervisors, managers, installers, inspectors, and office staff have you covered for all your buildings roofing, siding, gutter, and exterior needs.

"SCAMMERS!!!! Tried several times for them to provide me with a itemized estimate after a month of waiting I went with someone else and then they threaten a lien"

Cara P on July 2024

Aloha Construction, Inc. is a local General Contractor for Exterior Restoration serving all of Illinois and southern Wisconsin. Our quality claims specialists, field supervisors, managers, installers, inspectors, and office staff have you covered for all your buildings roofing, siding, gutter, and exterior needs.

"SCAMMERS!!!! Tried several times for them to provide me with a itemized estimate after a month of waiting I went with someone else and then they threaten a lien"

Cara P on July 2024

Axiom Building and Construction

101 E Washington St
4.92(
13
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Axiom Building and Construction

101 E Washington St
4.92(
13
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Axiom is a full service remodeling company. We specialize in additions, siding, bathrooms, kitchens, basements, and new home construction. We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!

"Excellent work, open minded, innovative and always looking for ways to improve, honest and committed to quality and safety standards! Would definitely recommend!!!"

Sue d on December 2023

Axiom is a full service remodeling company. We specialize in additions, siding, bathrooms, kitchens, basements, and new home construction. We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!

"Excellent work, open minded, innovative and always looking for ways to improve, honest and committed to quality and safety standards! Would definitely recommend!!!"

Sue d on December 2023

J&B Home improvement

600 South 1st Street
5.00(
10
)

J&B Home improvement

600 South 1st Street
5.00(
10
)
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We do everything from the roof to the basement outside and inside we are owner operated so the guy you sign the contract with is the guy doing your project professional and reliable hundreds of references and photos to back up our work we specialize in kitchens and bathrooms our slogan is if you can dream it we can build it

"They do AMAZING work. Efficient and the project was exactly as I requested."

Lyndi L on February 2024

We do everything from the roof to the basement outside and inside we are owner operated so the guy you sign the contract with is the guy doing your project professional and reliable hundreds of references and photos to back up our work we specialize in kitchens and bathrooms our slogan is if you can dream it we can build it

"They do AMAZING work. Efficient and the project was exactly as I requested."

Lyndi L on February 2024

MNM Remodeling and Handyman Service

1314 Delta Cir.
No reviews yet

MNM Remodeling and Handyman Service

1314 Delta Cir.
No reviews yet
16 years of experience

Remodeling and Handyman Service. Taking care of all your interior and exterior needs

Remodeling and Handyman Service. Taking care of all your interior and exterior needs

Tomahawk Roofing Contractors PLLC

14835 Cooks Mills Road
No reviews yet

Tomahawk Roofing Contractors PLLC

14835 Cooks Mills Road
No reviews yet
1 years of experience

Why choose Tomahawk Roofing? -All three owners are Illinois State licensed roofers (This gives homeowners the peace of mind knowing professionals are addressing their roofing concerns) -Combined 10 years of Insurance Roof Claim handling experience. This allows us to be able to walk you step-by-step through the process, helping you better understand the ins and outs of insurance companies and making sure you taken care of. -Over 25 years of combined roofing experience. 📞 217-335-ROOF “Building on Pride”

Why choose Tomahawk Roofing? -All three owners are Illinois State licensed roofers (This gives homeowners the peace of mind knowing professionals are addressing their roofing concerns) -Combined 10 years of Insurance Roof Claim handling experience. This allows us to be able to walk you step-by-step through the process, helping you better understand the ins and outs of insurance companies and making sure you taken care of. -Over 25 years of combined roofing experience. 📞 217-335-ROOF “Building on Pride”

Josh Wallis Roofing & General Construction

423 N Chestnut St
1.00(
1
)

Josh Wallis Roofing & General Construction

423 N Chestnut St
1.00(
1
)
19 years of experience

Call cause we do it all..! 10% off all asphalt roofs through June.. 5% off all treated decks.!

"no-show, no call, two days in a row."

Joi O on April 2022

Call cause we do it all..! 10% off all asphalt roofs through June.. 5% off all treated decks.!

"no-show, no call, two days in a row."

Joi O on April 2022

McLean County Roofing

103 Kenwood Ct. 103
No reviews yet

McLean County Roofing

103 Kenwood Ct. 103
No reviews yet
53 years of experience

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Roofing Normal IL,Roofing Contractors,Roof Repair,Roof Repairs,Roofer Normal IL

Ad handyman services

203 Henry St
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Ad handyman services

203 Henry St
No reviews yet
Emergency services offered

Excavation, dirt work, driveway repairs, construction roofing,siding,fascia soffit, flooring, remodels, add ons, plumbing, power washing, sanding, staining, road side mechanic, landscaping anything needs done give us a call

Excavation, dirt work, driveway repairs, construction roofing,siding,fascia soffit, flooring, remodels, add ons, plumbing, power washing, sanding, staining, road side mechanic, landscaping anything needs done give us a call

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FAQs for heating cable for roof installation projects in Blue Mound, IL

A typical heat cable uses 5 watts per foot, regardless of the outside temperature. So, if your cable is 100 feet long, it uses 500 watts per hour. Expect to pay an additional $40 to $200 or more per month on your electricity bill. Be sure to turn manual cables off in the summer when you don't need them.

To install heat tape on your roof, place it along the lower edge in a precise zig-zag pattern to maximize coverage and heat distribution. Professional installers secure the tape with specialized clips that attach firmly to your shingles. This method ensures even heat distribution to effectively melt ice and snow while maintaining your roof's integrity during severe winter conditions.

Choosing between heated gutters and roof heating cables usually comes down to budget, appearance, and performance. Heated gutters cost less to install and blend seamlessly with your home’s exterior, making them a discreet, lower-cost option for preventing ice dams. Roof heating cables deliver more customizable and powerful heat along roof edges to handle heavy snow and ice, but they require more material and labor, increasing your upfront investment. Evaluate your roof design, winter weather demands, and energy budget to select the system that works best for your property.

Roof heating cables prevent ice dams by melting snow and stopping ice buildup at the roof edge. Ice damming occurs when melting snow refreezes on a cold roof—often right above the gutter line—and blocks water from draining, which can force moisture under shingles into your home. Heating cables maintain a warm channel that clears ice dams as soon as they form and protects your roof from water damage and structural issues.

Roof heating cables last between two and ten years before replacement is needed, wearing out faster than your roof itself. Their lifespan depends on climate severity, cable type, and exposure to physical damage. Consistent inspections and preventative maintenance—such as clearing debris, tightening clips, and checking electrical connections—can extend their service life and ensure reliable snow and ice protection each winter.

To safely remove snow from your roof, start with a specially designed roof rake, standing firmly on the ground and pulling snow downhill rather than climbing onto the roof. You can also apply calcium chloride ice melt to break up stubborn ice or gently use a secured rope from a safe vantage point. 

Keep in mind that large snow slabs can weigh hundreds of pounds and pose a serious fall risk. If conditions are hazardous or you lack the right equipment, hire a professional to protect your safety and your roof’s integrity.

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