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Lake Point Roofing Inc
5.0(
22
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Serving Elburn, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Lake Point Roofing was very attentive to detail, thorough, tidy before and after the job, and professional. I am very pleased with the results of my new roofs, and would recommend their services. In addition, my neighbor, who works with roofing contractors, watched throughout the installation process, and told me that they did an excellent job."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Capa Construction
5.0(
18
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Serving Elburn, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Tom from Capa Construction was so helpful in walking me thru the complete process of purchasing windows. The new windows were installed in a timely manner and my house already feels warmer. I am looking to do a roof and siding in the spring of 2019 and will definetly be contacting Capa Construction!!!"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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W Brothers Roofing Inc
4.9(
110
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Serving Elburn, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"W Brothers responded quickly to request for quote for complete tear-off and re-roof. John provided a very competitively priced and complete quotation. Service was scheduled and completed in one day and all communication before, during and after completion was prompt and accurate. Quality was excellent. I would highly recommend W Brothers Roofing. Al T"
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Preferred Roofing & Exteriors
4.9(
425
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Serving Elburn, IL and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Preferred roofing & Exteriors messaged me within half hour of messaging them. Fastest of the 3 companies I messaged. Mike showed up, he was professional, very knowledgeable of what was needed to be done. He inspected my attic and roof and found the issue. He did not charge me a service fee like the other two companies were trying to do. Super cool guy. If You were to ever need anything he's your guy. Thanks Mike"
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Thompson Roofing
4.9(
109
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Serving Elburn, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1984

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I had the roof on my house replaced 21 years ago by Norm and his brother Roy. So, when I discovered I had a roof leak this year I called my insurance agent for possible hail damage. After getting an inspection it was determined that my roof was pretty well worn out and should be replaced and was not hail damaged. The estimate I was given seemed a bit high and left out various items including the permit fees which I would have to pay extra for. Remembering Thompson roofing and the quality work I had received before I decided to give them a call. Norm came out and did the inspection and gave me a price that included everything and was well below what I was quoted by my Insurance agents recommended roofer. The shingles were a very good match to my garage (which is in good shape) and the work was done on time and in one day (tear off too). The cleanup was good and everything went very smoothly. The inspection by the township was completed the next day and all was done. I would not hesitate to call Thompson (Norm) roofing for any repair or replacement needed in the future. I recommend that if you need roof work, it’s worth your time to give them a call. I don’t think you will regret it. Chuck P. Hoffman Estates"
Recommended by99%of homeowners
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Lifetime Xteriors Inc
5.0(
19
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Serving Elburn, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"From start to finish they were as efficient as one would hope. Arrived when they said they would and departed 8 he later with the Job completed and all clean up finished. Very pleased with the new roof and the effort with cleanup. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend to others or hire them again should the need arise."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
SPANDIKOW & SON ROOFING
4.9(
164
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Serving Elburn, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1973

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Spandikow was very quick to respond to my email requesting a quote for a new roof. We ended up going with him because of his responsiveness and price. We put the deposit on a credit card, and there is an additional 3% fee for that, which he explained to us. There was a bit of miscommunication regarding the start date of the work, but he was apologetic and rescheduled us very quickly. His crew was on time, professional and cleaned up everything. They tore off our old roof and did our new roof in one day, which we were really impressed by! Would definitely recommend."
Recommended by99%of homeowners
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JE Roofing & Construction Inc
4.8(
58
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Serving Elburn, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We couldn?t be more pleased with the work done on our roof by JE Roofing. From start to finish everything was professionally handled. When Jeff came out to give us an estimate, we were also given at that time a copy of their business license and certificate of liability insurance. We had gotten a number of estimates, even one from an in town roofing company and a couple of them had told us that we also needed to replace the entire cedar shingle dormer on one side of our house. Most of the bids were in the same ballpark give a few hundred dollars, but one of the main deciding factor for us to pick JE Roofing was their honesty. John, the owner who had come out to the house had told us we really didn?t need the complete dormer shingled, just some of it needed to be replace. the same around the rest of the sides of the house. He explained it was easier to just redo it, then to just replace the rotten or missing cedar shingles. Now, he could have told me what others were and made more money off of us, be he didn?t and that spoke volumes. It was an easy decision to pick JE Roofing. <br /> First off our house is a large colonial style house with three roofs to it. They did an outstanding job on completely tearing off our roof. The previous roof had, this ugly grey tar line around the entire house. John and his team fixed that and the roof just blends into the house now, no more unsightly tar line. They also replaced only what cedar shingles on the house that needed to be replaced and stained them. We had a bundle of these shingles from years ago, and they used ours and our stain. They didn?t try and pad the bill by saying they needed more. Actually, we got a discount on our bill because we provided the cedar shingles. This company is VERY honest. The quality of their work was outstanding.  They also stand behind their work with a 7 year guarantee. They do not use sub-contractors, everyone on the job works directly for the company. They cleaned up each day after they finished. We highly recommend this company, as a matter of fact I had a friend who only had one estimate from another company and I told her she HAD to call John and she did and is now going with him after getting a much better estimate and hearing how pleased we are. <br />"
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Lindholm Roofing Inc
4.4(
334
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Serving Elburn, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1949

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Project manager Rodrigo responded to a request to evaluate and bid on repairing a buckled flat roof. He came, he inspected, and he resolved the problem quickly and effectively. Impressive to see a project manager who gets his hands and knees dirty to get a job done."
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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FAQs for roofing installation & roof repair projects in Elburn, IL

An average Cape Cod roof-raising project requires approximately two to three months from start to finish. The timeline depends on several variables, including weather conditions, contractor availability, material delivery schedules, and the specific complexity of your home's structure. The process involves multiple phases, including demolition, framing, roofing, window installation, and interior finishing. Working with an experienced contractor who provides a detailed timeline can help set realistic expectations for the project duration.

While most Cape Cod homes can accommodate roof-raising modifications, each house requires individual structural assessment. Older homes may need foundation reinforcement or wall strengthening before supporting additional weight. Factors like the existing roof framing system, load-bearing wall placement, and overall structural integrity all influence feasibility. A qualified structural engineer should evaluate your specific property before proceeding with design plans. Additionally, local zoning ordinances may restrict maximum building height or architectural modifications in certain neighborhoods.

Temporary relocation is highly recommended during a Cape Cod roof raising project. The construction process involves removing portions of your existing roof, exposing interior spaces to potential weather damage, and creating significant noise and dust. Most homeowners find temporary accommodations for the two to three-month construction period, with relocation costs ranging from $2,000 to $6,000, depending on your housing choices. If staying with family or friends isn't possible, budget for short-term rental or extended-stay hotel expenses as part of your overall project cost.

Consider roof raising when you experience severely limited headroom throughout the second floor, find yourself constantly stooping under sloped ceilings, or have minimal usable floor space due to low ceiling heights. Other indicators include inadequate natural light, poor ventilation, and difficulty accommodating standard furniture in upstairs rooms. Simple renovations can improve an attic's appearance, but cannot create additional headroom without structural modifications. A complete roof-raising project makes more sense than cosmetic renovations if you're seeking genuine second-floor living space rather than just storage improvements.

Begin your search by seeking contractors with specific experience in Cape Cod structural modifications and dormer additions. Request detailed portfolios showing similar completed projects and ask for references from previous clients with comparable work. Verify that potential contractors hold appropriate licenses and insurance coverage and understand local building codes relevant to roof raising. Interview multiple candidates, comparing price quotes and their communication style, project approach, and proposed timeline. The ideal contractor should demonstrate a thorough understanding of Cape Cod architectural characteristics and structural requirements.

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