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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 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.
"George and his crew did an amazing job with our roof. They are professional, courteous, and kind. They are efficient and kept our yard and home clean. Finally, George is easy to work with and ensures you receive the highest quality product. I highly recommend the GL roofing crew!"
Bridgot L on June 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.
"George and his crew did an amazing job with our roof. They are professional, courteous, and kind. They are efficient and kept our yard and home clean. Finally, George is easy to work with and ensures you receive the highest quality product. I highly recommend the GL roofing crew!"
Bridgot L on June 2025
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!
"I am a long time building owner in Chicago and have worked with a lot of contractors and understand the work that is done. Frank's Construction changed the price before the work done and demande thousands in up charges to finish, including leaving the work in an unsafe condition. They were supposed to fix unsafe steps on the porch, which they didn't do. They promised repeatedly to come out and finish the job, but then didn't. Apparently they are ok with an unsafe condition for my tenants, which I find abhorent. So they only deliver the common Chicago "tail light warranty." As soon as you see the taillights the warranty is over. I would be very careful with Frank's Construction. Would not hire again. Be very careful with this contractor."
David M on June 2025
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!
"I am a long time building owner in Chicago and have worked with a lot of contractors and understand the work that is done. Frank's Construction changed the price before the work done and demande thousands in up charges to finish, including leaving the work in an unsafe condition. They were supposed to fix unsafe steps on the porch, which they didn't do. They promised repeatedly to come out and finish the job, but then didn't. Apparently they are ok with an unsafe condition for my tenants, which I find abhorent. So they only deliver the common Chicago "tail light warranty." As soon as you see the taillights the warranty is over. I would be very careful with Frank's Construction. Would not hire again. Be very careful with this contractor."
David M on June 2025
Welcome to RK Roofing Inc. We are the premier professional home improvement company offering the highest quality and most attentive customer service. We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Whether your project involves minor repairs or a complete new or replacement roof installation, we are glad to be your number one choice. From the estimate until the job is done, you can feel at ease dealing directly with R K Roofing’s owner, Jarek.
"They took the job even though they don't know how to do flat roofs, and never at any point started that they don't know how to do flat roofs until after I called to complain about water leaking in my closet. The contract states tear off old roof and install new shingles. He did not honor the contract. He didn't reroof the entire roof, and only reshingled the flat roof. The contract and request was for a new roof over the entire house. Of the Leake he asked why it just now started leaking, and suggested maybe a branch fell on it. It did not seem he ever intended to honor the warranty. His first response was "I didn't do the back" when I called about the leak and told him the location. I requested a partial refund, and he started that he would wait till he's served -- boasting that a lawsuit will take a year."
Barbara D on July 2022
Welcome to RK Roofing Inc. We are the premier professional home improvement company offering the highest quality and most attentive customer service. We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Whether your project involves minor repairs or a complete new or replacement roof installation, we are glad to be your number one choice. From the estimate until the job is done, you can feel at ease dealing directly with R K Roofing’s owner, Jarek.
"They took the job even though they don't know how to do flat roofs, and never at any point started that they don't know how to do flat roofs until after I called to complain about water leaking in my closet. The contract states tear off old roof and install new shingles. He did not honor the contract. He didn't reroof the entire roof, and only reshingled the flat roof. The contract and request was for a new roof over the entire house. Of the Leake he asked why it just now started leaking, and suggested maybe a branch fell on it. It did not seem he ever intended to honor the warranty. His first response was "I didn't do the back" when I called about the leak and told him the location. I requested a partial refund, and he started that he would wait till he's served -- boasting that a lawsuit will take a year."
Barbara D on July 2022
At M&M Home Remodeling Services, we specialize in high-quality exterior home improvements, including roofing, siding, windows, doors, gutters, and insulation. With decades of experience and a reputation built on integrity, craftsmanship, and customer satisfaction, we’re committed to helping homeowners enhance the comfort, value, and curb appeal of their homes. We offer industry-leading products, expert installation, and flexible financing options—including zero-interest plans—to make your project easy and affordable. From the first consultation to the final walkthrough, we’re here to deliver results you can trust and a home you’ll love.
"Did a wonderful job on our project. Helped to navigate us through the process."
Christina S on February 2025
At M&M Home Remodeling Services, we specialize in high-quality exterior home improvements, including roofing, siding, windows, doors, gutters, and insulation. With decades of experience and a reputation built on integrity, craftsmanship, and customer satisfaction, we’re committed to helping homeowners enhance the comfort, value, and curb appeal of their homes. We offer industry-leading products, expert installation, and flexible financing options—including zero-interest plans—to make your project easy and affordable. From the first consultation to the final walkthrough, we’re here to deliver results you can trust and a home you’ll love.
"Did a wonderful job on our project. Helped to navigate us through the process."
Christina S on February 2025
My main focus is quality, communication, and reasonable pricing, many of my competitors are cheaper but primal roofing will make sure the job gets done right the first time we treat your property like if it's our home cleaning the property after the project is complete and making sure customers are happy and satisfied with our work. PRM is one of the few companies that offer preventive maintenance programs that allow home and building owners not to deal with the headaches of maintaining their roofs. PRM offers great reliable professional service that accommodates the home and building owners looking to budget. Call today for free consultation! 8723359792
My main focus is quality, communication, and reasonable pricing, many of my competitors are cheaper but primal roofing will make sure the job gets done right the first time we treat your property like if it's our home cleaning the property after the project is complete and making sure customers are happy and satisfied with our work. PRM is one of the few companies that offer preventive maintenance programs that allow home and building owners not to deal with the headaches of maintaining their roofs. PRM offers great reliable professional service that accommodates the home and building owners looking to budget. Call today for free consultation! 8723359792
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
We specialize in roofing by Malarkey (we are a Malarkey Emerald Pro installation company), windows by Climate Solutions in Franklin Park, siding by Norandex Reynolds, gutters from American Construction Metals and gutter protection by Gutter Cap and Heater Cap. Our products are backed by the manufacturer as well as by us with labor and material warranties. We are a family owned and operated business, we do not want your business one time, we want it for a lifetime.
"Excellent job, great price and outstanding service"
steve b on August 2024
We specialize in roofing by Malarkey (we are a Malarkey Emerald Pro installation company), windows by Climate Solutions in Franklin Park, siding by Norandex Reynolds, gutters from American Construction Metals and gutter protection by Gutter Cap and Heater Cap. Our products are backed by the manufacturer as well as by us with labor and material warranties. We are a family owned and operated business, we do not want your business one time, we want it for a lifetime.
"Excellent job, great price and outstanding service"
steve b on August 2024
Home Build specializes in installations or replacement windows, doors, and siding. Home Build is a locally owned and operated home improvement contractor. At Home Build, every project is owner sold, supervised and approved. We’ve been providing superior products and customer-focused service for Chicago northwestern suburbs homeowners since 1997. We understand that we are only as good as the quality of the products we offer, which is why we have aligned with trusted manufacturers such as Pella, Alside, Marvin, Simpson, Therma-Tru, James Hardie, and other industry leaders. We offer something to fit every budget and many of our products are backed by lifetime warranties to give our customers added peace of mind.
"I was replacing all of my basement windows because the wood frames were rotten in places and had lead paint. The previous basement windows were really high quality of a type that doesn't exist anymore (hoppers that open in and from the bottom) but I chose to replace because I didn't want any wood or lead paint left. When I met in person with the salesman, he told me that is what they would do because of course the wood was obviously damaged. The contract said "replacement window, new flashing", which I thought meant what the salesman told me, the entire frame. The person who came to measure called me on the phone, and he told me that all the damaged wood would stay, but I didn't understand him well over the phone. When the windows were actually installed, they left virtually all of the damaged wood and lead paint. They came back today not to make plans to fix anything, just to insist to my face that I was wrong and they were right, and the salesman didn't count."
Janet R on May 2025
Home Build specializes in installations or replacement windows, doors, and siding. Home Build is a locally owned and operated home improvement contractor. At Home Build, every project is owner sold, supervised and approved. We’ve been providing superior products and customer-focused service for Chicago northwestern suburbs homeowners since 1997. We understand that we are only as good as the quality of the products we offer, which is why we have aligned with trusted manufacturers such as Pella, Alside, Marvin, Simpson, Therma-Tru, James Hardie, and other industry leaders. We offer something to fit every budget and many of our products are backed by lifetime warranties to give our customers added peace of mind.
"I was replacing all of my basement windows because the wood frames were rotten in places and had lead paint. The previous basement windows were really high quality of a type that doesn't exist anymore (hoppers that open in and from the bottom) but I chose to replace because I didn't want any wood or lead paint left. When I met in person with the salesman, he told me that is what they would do because of course the wood was obviously damaged. The contract said "replacement window, new flashing", which I thought meant what the salesman told me, the entire frame. The person who came to measure called me on the phone, and he told me that all the damaged wood would stay, but I didn't understand him well over the phone. When the windows were actually installed, they left virtually all of the damaged wood and lead paint. They came back today not to make plans to fix anything, just to insist to my face that I was wrong and they were right, and the salesman didn't count."
Janet R on May 2025
Second City Roofing & Exteriors specialize in residential and condominium Roofing Installation as well as light commercial roofing installations. All our work is done at the highest quality at affordable costs. Though out prices are not at the bottom of the market, our experience has taught us: "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price of forgotten." We are family owner and operated, proudly serving Chicagoland for over 40 years. Additionally, our expert services include Masonry and Tuckpointing, Porch Rebuilding, Window Replacement, and Exterior Remodeling. We stand behind our work- our commitment to excellent service continues to earn our company an "BBB A+" rating with the Better Business Bureau. We offer a full range of financing plans and accept all major credit cards.
"From the time I met with the sale prof., Luis, the experience was amazing. Permit was provided, all work was done when he said and he oversaw all steps and the job was (and is) PERFECT. I would not hesitate using or recommending them again."
Therese A on May 2020
Second City Roofing & Exteriors specialize in residential and condominium Roofing Installation as well as light commercial roofing installations. All our work is done at the highest quality at affordable costs. Though out prices are not at the bottom of the market, our experience has taught us: "The bitterness of poor quality remains long after the sweetness of low price of forgotten." We are family owner and operated, proudly serving Chicagoland for over 40 years. Additionally, our expert services include Masonry and Tuckpointing, Porch Rebuilding, Window Replacement, and Exterior Remodeling. We stand behind our work- our commitment to excellent service continues to earn our company an "BBB A+" rating with the Better Business Bureau. We offer a full range of financing plans and accept all major credit cards.
"From the time I met with the sale prof., Luis, the experience was amazing. Permit was provided, all work was done when he said and he oversaw all steps and the job was (and is) PERFECT. I would not hesitate using or recommending them again."
Therese A on May 2020
FAQs for heating cable for roof installation projects in Skokie, 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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