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Avatar for JOHN'S MASONARY ROOFING & CONSTRUCTION LLC

JOHN'S MASONARY ROOFING & CONSTRUCTION LLC

2747 West Belmont
4.71(
159
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JOHN'S MASONARY ROOFING & CONSTRUCTION LLC

2747 West Belmont
4.71(
159
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
101 local quotes requested

John's Masonry, Roofing & Construction is your one stop shop for all your construction needs. We have been in business for multiple years. We provide quality work. No project is too big or too small. Give us a call to schedule an appointment!

"Workers were very nice and explained everything before the work started, very reasonably priced."

Russ D on June 2025

John's Masonry, Roofing & Construction is your one stop shop for all your construction needs. We have been in business for multiple years. We provide quality work. No project is too big or too small. Give us a call to schedule an appointment!

"Workers were very nice and explained everything before the work started, very reasonably priced."

Russ D on June 2025


SFC General Contractors

1255 Jill Terrace
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SFC General Contractors

1255 Jill Terrace
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20 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are a locally owned and operated Painting contracting company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a vacant and occupied home staging services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

We are a locally owned and operated Painting contracting company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a vacant and occupied home staging services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!


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Cenicero's Construction, Inc.

1857 Brighton Circle
5.00(
1
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Cenicero's Construction, Inc.

1857 Brighton Circle
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
6 years of experience

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We have many years of experience to give you confidence that we are your number one choice for your next home project. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details. We look forward to building a lasting relationship and guarantee your satisfaction!

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Manuel A on October 2020

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We have many years of experience to give you confidence that we are your number one choice for your next home project. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details. We look forward to building a lasting relationship and guarantee your satisfaction!

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Manuel A on October 2020


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Jack's Roofing & Siding, LLC

46 Stonehill Road Unit A
5.00(
1
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Jack's Roofing & Siding, LLC

46 Stonehill Road Unit A
5.00(
1
)
Approved Pro
6 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home improvement project as if it were our own. We offer a wide range of roofing expertise and experience to meet the specific needs of our clients. We specialize in a variety of roofing, to include asphalt shingle, traditional tile, natural slate, flat, foam, or single-ply. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home improvement project as if it were our own. We offer a wide range of roofing expertise and experience to meet the specific needs of our clients. We specialize in a variety of roofing, to include asphalt shingle, traditional tile, natural slate, flat, foam, or single-ply. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!


JSMM, Inc.

1103 Deerfield Place
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JSMM, Inc.

1103 Deerfield Place
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Approved Pro
10 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

We are extremely passionate about the work that we do. You can depend on us to provide a high quality service at a fair and honest price. We understand that the future of our business depends upon our reputation and that is why customer service is by far our highest priority. If you are looking for a professional you can trust, please call today to schedule a no-obligation estimate!

We are extremely passionate about the work that we do. You can depend on us to provide a high quality service at a fair and honest price. We understand that the future of our business depends upon our reputation and that is why customer service is by far our highest priority. If you are looking for a professional you can trust, please call today to schedule a no-obligation estimate!


GL Roofing

123 South Wolf Road
4.90(
5
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Approved Pro

GL Roofing

123 South Wolf Road
4.90(
5
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
15 local quotes requested
38 years of experience

GL Roofing is committed to quality work and excellent customer service. The level of our service and quality you'll get when you choose GL Roofing for your roofing needs is unmatched. We are fully staffed with highly talented and motivated individuals. We are excited that you have expressed an interest in our services and we look forward to working with you. Please call us today to discuss your roofing needs.

"Did a great job explaining what was needed for my roof repair. WOrk was done quickly and they cleaned up nicely after they were done. Highly recommend GL Roofing!"

Marie H on August 2025

GL Roofing is committed to quality work and excellent customer service. The level of our service and quality you'll get when you choose GL Roofing for your roofing needs is unmatched. We are fully staffed with highly talented and motivated individuals. We are excited that you have expressed an interest in our services and we look forward to working with you. Please call us today to discuss your roofing needs.

"Did a great job explaining what was needed for my roof repair. WOrk was done quickly and they cleaned up nicely after they were done. Highly recommend GL Roofing!"

Marie H on August 2025


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House Doctors of Naperville

640 S Washington St Suite 212
2.17(
3
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House Doctors of Naperville

640 S Washington St Suite 212
2.17(
3
)
Approved Pro
220 local quotes requested
Free onsite estimate

At House Doctors of Naperville, we make home improvements hassle-free and reliable. We provide honest, transparent service and skilled craftsmanship at fair prices for residential and commercial properties. From your first call to project completion, experience our dedication to professionalism with free estimates, upfront pricing, and quick response times.

"When the handyman came over we were led to believe the cost would be much lower than what we had to pay for when the work was done. While I will admit that I didn't see the email they later sent us after some days about the total cost, but from the conversation we had when he came over he wasn't upfront that the cost would most likely be about twice much then what he suggested at the time hence the review."

Cai D on August 2025

At House Doctors of Naperville, we make home improvements hassle-free and reliable. We provide honest, transparent service and skilled craftsmanship at fair prices for residential and commercial properties. From your first call to project completion, experience our dedication to professionalism with free estimates, upfront pricing, and quick response times.

"When the handyman came over we were led to believe the cost would be much lower than what we had to pay for when the work was done. While I will admit that I didn't see the email they later sent us after some days about the total cost, but from the conversation we had when he came over he wasn't upfront that the cost would most likely be about twice much then what he suggested at the time hence the review."

Cai D on August 2025


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Hanlons Construction Inc.

20550 Lagrange Rd
4.36(
28
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Hanlons Construction Inc.

20550 Lagrange Rd
4.36(
28
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
944 local quotes requested
43 years of experience

SINCE 1982, HANLON'S CONSTRUCTION INC. HAS BEEN SERVING THE GREATER CHICAGOLAND AREA FOR MOR THAN 42 YEARS! New Homes / Room Additions / Kitchens / Bathrooms / Basements / Roofing / Siding / Windows / Solar Panels A+ RATING ON THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU 4.8 Star Rating On Angies List

"Hanlons did a phenomenal job on our replacement roof. We highly recommend them to all of our friends and family."

Ruth T on January 2025

SINCE 1982, HANLON'S CONSTRUCTION INC. HAS BEEN SERVING THE GREATER CHICAGOLAND AREA FOR MOR THAN 42 YEARS! New Homes / Room Additions / Kitchens / Bathrooms / Basements / Roofing / Siding / Windows / Solar Panels A+ RATING ON THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU 4.8 Star Rating On Angies List

"Hanlons did a phenomenal job on our replacement roof. We highly recommend them to all of our friends and family."

Ruth T on January 2025


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Power Home Remodeling

2500 W Bradley Place
4.17(
372
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Power Home Remodeling

2500 W Bradley Place
4.17(
372
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
4820 local quotes requested
33 years of experience

As the nation’s largest full-service exterior home remodeler, we are backed by over 1,000+ Angi Super Service awards and more than one million happy customers. Why? Because we treat each job as an audition. An opportunity to prove ourselves to you. And the results speak for themselves. So make your home all it was meant to be with our unrivaled exterior services. Contact us today for a free, no obligation estimate on replacement windows, roofing, siding, doors, or attic insulation.

"Been trying to get in touch with this company, All my windows seals are broken, Tried texting, calling and emails. No return calls. Windows look terrible. They say Life time warranty, Yeah Right"

Michael L on April 2025

As the nation’s largest full-service exterior home remodeler, we are backed by over 1,000+ Angi Super Service awards and more than one million happy customers. Why? Because we treat each job as an audition. An opportunity to prove ourselves to you. And the results speak for themselves. So make your home all it was meant to be with our unrivaled exterior services. Contact us today for a free, no obligation estimate on replacement windows, roofing, siding, doors, or attic insulation.

"Been trying to get in touch with this company, All my windows seals are broken, Tried texting, calling and emails. No return calls. Windows look terrible. They say Life time warranty, Yeah Right"

Michael L on April 2025


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A&D Home Improvement

220 Stanley Street
4.97(
61
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Approved Pro

A&D Home Improvement

220 Stanley Street
4.97(
61
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2091 local quotes requested

A&D Home Improvement has professionally serviced our Chicagoland Suburban market for 19 years. During that time, A&D has earned the business of over 15,000 homeowners and provided unparalleled customer satisfaction upgrades to their valuable homes. We are family-owned and take pride in our work. At A&D Home Improvement, we go the extra mile and ensure that your home improvement project is completed to your satisfaction. We stand behind all our work with the industry’s top Labor and Manufacturers warranties. A&D HOME IMPROVEMENT ONLY SPECIALIZES IN COMPLETE REPLACEMENT OF ROOFING AND SIDING. WE DO NOT OFFER REPAIR SERVICES

"Our experience with A&D was excellent. After 5 quotes (A&D being the first) and reading through the contracts, not only was A&D's the most direct, but they were also the most honest. No hidden fees or language. Our representative was easy to talk to, made last-minute adjustments before the work started, and was available throughout the project. Each crew that came to complete the work were professional, kind, and had top notch skills. They were very tidy too- and cared about my three dogs’ safety. The project manager addressed all my questions and completed a thorough inspection with me post project. The warranty on work is best in class as well. I am going to use A&D for my future projects. We strongly recommend A&D. You will not be disappointed in price, quality, installation, warranty, or communication (verbal, email, text, and phone). Thank you A&D. PS. I love my dryer vent."

Jen T on November 2023

A&D Home Improvement has professionally serviced our Chicagoland Suburban market for 19 years. During that time, A&D has earned the business of over 15,000 homeowners and provided unparalleled customer satisfaction upgrades to their valuable homes. We are family-owned and take pride in our work. At A&D Home Improvement, we go the extra mile and ensure that your home improvement project is completed to your satisfaction. We stand behind all our work with the industry’s top Labor and Manufacturers warranties. A&D HOME IMPROVEMENT ONLY SPECIALIZES IN COMPLETE REPLACEMENT OF ROOFING AND SIDING. WE DO NOT OFFER REPAIR SERVICES

"Our experience with A&D was excellent. After 5 quotes (A&D being the first) and reading through the contracts, not only was A&D's the most direct, but they were also the most honest. No hidden fees or language. Our representative was easy to talk to, made last-minute adjustments before the work started, and was available throughout the project. Each crew that came to complete the work were professional, kind, and had top notch skills. They were very tidy too- and cared about my three dogs’ safety. The project manager addressed all my questions and completed a thorough inspection with me post project. The warranty on work is best in class as well. I am going to use A&D for my future projects. We strongly recommend A&D. You will not be disappointed in price, quality, installation, warranty, or communication (verbal, email, text, and phone). Thank you A&D. PS. I love my dryer vent."

Jen T on November 2023

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FAQs for heating cable for roof installation projects in Chicago, 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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