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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
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Cenicero's Construction, Inc.
1857 Brighton Circle
5.00(
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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(
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Jack's Roofing & Siding, LLC
46 Stonehill Road Unit A
5.00(
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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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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!


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John's Masonry, Roofing & Construction LLC
2747 West Belmont
4.71(
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John's Masonry, Roofing & Construction LLC
2747 West Belmont
4.71(
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 90% of Angi customers
Recommended by 90% of HomeAdvisor customers
135 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


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House Doctors of Naperville
640 S Washington St Suite 212
2.25(
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House Doctors of Naperville
640 S Washington St Suite 212
2.25(
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Approved Pro
170 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.

"Overall good workmanship. A couple of problems with prep, but they were quickly corrected. "

Dave F on June 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.

"Overall good workmanship. A couple of problems with prep, but they were quickly corrected. "

Dave F on June 2025


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Berg Roofing and Home Improvements
900 Ogden Ave
4.65(
223
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Berg Roofing and Home Improvements
900 Ogden Ave
4.65(
223
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
1308 local quotes requested
75 years of experience

We as a family would like to take the opportunity to personally thank you for your interest in Berg Roofing and Home Improvements. This is our family’s business of over 50 years and we are proud to be running it in the tradition of our grandfather. We have always strived to offer the very best products and options at a good price. We will explain to you our apporach; which has been tested thousands of times with customers like you. We offer a full line of services: roofing, replacement windows, vinyl siding and insulated vinyl siding, fascia, soffit, gutters and gutter guards systems. We are a professional roofing and siding contractor and we offer the highest quality service at a good price. Don’t cut corners on your most important asset, your home. If you are looking for something a little more, we are the company for you. We offer a competitive price, excellent workmanship, honesty and we are very responsive to you needs. You are our highest priority as a customer. We have a number of crews working in the community, so we are able to meet your scheduling needs. We do not leave jobs until they are finished. We will never start a new job, until the current job is finished. We are also one of the only companies in the area that offers a dedicated service crew. From the initial contact to all follow-up calls, you will experience for yourself how the Berg team always strives to achieve 100 % customer satisfaction. You will be pleasantly surprised by our high level of service. Additional email - customerservice@bergext.com

"Excellent work. Easy to communicate with."

Daniel O on May 2025

We as a family would like to take the opportunity to personally thank you for your interest in Berg Roofing and Home Improvements. This is our family’s business of over 50 years and we are proud to be running it in the tradition of our grandfather. We have always strived to offer the very best products and options at a good price. We will explain to you our apporach; which has been tested thousands of times with customers like you. We offer a full line of services: roofing, replacement windows, vinyl siding and insulated vinyl siding, fascia, soffit, gutters and gutter guards systems. We are a professional roofing and siding contractor and we offer the highest quality service at a good price. Don’t cut corners on your most important asset, your home. If you are looking for something a little more, we are the company for you. We offer a competitive price, excellent workmanship, honesty and we are very responsive to you needs. You are our highest priority as a customer. We have a number of crews working in the community, so we are able to meet your scheduling needs. We do not leave jobs until they are finished. We will never start a new job, until the current job is finished. We are also one of the only companies in the area that offers a dedicated service crew. From the initial contact to all follow-up calls, you will experience for yourself how the Berg team always strives to achieve 100 % customer satisfaction. You will be pleasantly surprised by our high level of service. Additional email - customerservice@bergext.com

"Excellent work. Easy to communicate with."

Daniel O on May 2025


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Expert Super Seal Roofing & Tuckpointing
1909 W Diversey Pkwy
4.93(
15
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Expert Super Seal Roofing & Tuckpointing
1909 W Diversey Pkwy
4.93(
15
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
376 local quotes requested

We are known for our workmanship and dedication to every project. We guarantee to finish each project on time within your budget and meet all your specifications. We have our own crew, thus providing the quality workmanship we are proud of. We can handle minor repairs to large custom roofs. we our a family owned company that was founded by my grandfather in 1972 my goal is to keep providing quality work just as he did and my father

"100+ year old brick building with 6-7+ layers of roof was leaking. Sam the owner of Expert Super Seal Roofing was able to bid the job within a few days of the initial contact call. He quickly revised the contract in response to some of our concerns and supplied us with proof of liability insurance upon request. The original plan involved tearing off all the old roofing layers, placing insulation on the deck, placing a base sheet on the insulation, placing a torch down bitumen system, placing a new coping on one of the parapet walls and a final liquid aluminum asphalt coat and guttering. After the many layers of the roof were torn off-the much larger scope of the job became apparent as at least 1/4 of the roof area had rotten decking and joists and a large section of the inner brick layer of the parapet wall had to be rebuilt. The original time estimate was 2 days and the job was completed in 5 consecutive days. When the need for additional work became apparent Sam immediately had extra workers on site and the extra materials that were needed for the rebuild. An additional dumpster was needed due to the extent of the tear off. Throughout the job Sam kept us posted with photos as to the extent and progress of the work. I was impressed with quality of the work, the efficiency of the workers and the job site clean-up."

Cristin K on October 2020

We are known for our workmanship and dedication to every project. We guarantee to finish each project on time within your budget and meet all your specifications. We have our own crew, thus providing the quality workmanship we are proud of. We can handle minor repairs to large custom roofs. we our a family owned company that was founded by my grandfather in 1972 my goal is to keep providing quality work just as he did and my father

"100+ year old brick building with 6-7+ layers of roof was leaking. Sam the owner of Expert Super Seal Roofing was able to bid the job within a few days of the initial contact call. He quickly revised the contract in response to some of our concerns and supplied us with proof of liability insurance upon request. The original plan involved tearing off all the old roofing layers, placing insulation on the deck, placing a base sheet on the insulation, placing a torch down bitumen system, placing a new coping on one of the parapet walls and a final liquid aluminum asphalt coat and guttering. After the many layers of the roof were torn off-the much larger scope of the job became apparent as at least 1/4 of the roof area had rotten decking and joists and a large section of the inner brick layer of the parapet wall had to be rebuilt. The original time estimate was 2 days and the job was completed in 5 consecutive days. When the need for additional work became apparent Sam immediately had extra workers on site and the extra materials that were needed for the rebuild. An additional dumpster was needed due to the extent of the tear off. Throughout the job Sam kept us posted with photos as to the extent and progress of the work. I was impressed with quality of the work, the efficiency of the workers and the job site clean-up."

Cristin K on October 2020


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Ultimate Remodelers Inc
112 E Saint Charles Rd
4.88(
73
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Ultimate Remodelers Inc
112 E Saint Charles Rd
4.88(
73
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
971 local quotes requested

"A Project Away From Perfection", Quality Siding, Windows, and Roofing projects delivered by experienced craftsmen! Our experts are seasoned with over 20 years experience in exteriors, and residential remodeling. We are fully licensed, insured, and bonded as well as fully accredited as a Family, Owned and Operated business in Villa Park, IL. Call us today and schedule a FREE in-home estimate for your next project!

"Phil was excellent. He was professional and kind. He did a stellar job with the repair and went above and beyond to clean out the gutter while he was up there. It speaks volume to the dedication and caring he has for his work and professionalism. Amazing, you don't see that anymore. Mike was also great. He came to scope out the job and make sure things were going well. He even took additional time to look in the attic and assess the roof, giving not only his honest opinion, but also educating me in the process. 11/10 on everything! Professionalism, quality of work, customer service, pricing. You all rocked it!"

Howard G on June 2025

"A Project Away From Perfection", Quality Siding, Windows, and Roofing projects delivered by experienced craftsmen! Our experts are seasoned with over 20 years experience in exteriors, and residential remodeling. We are fully licensed, insured, and bonded as well as fully accredited as a Family, Owned and Operated business in Villa Park, IL. Call us today and schedule a FREE in-home estimate for your next project!

"Phil was excellent. He was professional and kind. He did a stellar job with the repair and went above and beyond to clean out the gutter while he was up there. It speaks volume to the dedication and caring he has for his work and professionalism. Amazing, you don't see that anymore. Mike was also great. He came to scope out the job and make sure things were going well. He even took additional time to look in the attic and assess the roof, giving not only his honest opinion, but also educating me in the process. 11/10 on everything! Professionalism, quality of work, customer service, pricing. You all rocked it!"

Howard G on June 2025


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A&D Home Improvement
220 Stanley Street
4.97(
61
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A&D Home Improvement
220 Stanley Street
4.97(
61
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
2074 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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