Should I coat my flat roof or replace it?
If the roof surface is still solid, a silver coating can extend its life. If it's soft, blistered or leaking in several spots, replacement is usually the better spend. We'll show you photos of what we find.
Austin, Chicago
Roof Repair for Austin Greystones, Two-Flats and Frame Homes
Austin is one of Chicago's largest neighborhoods, and its homes range from stone-front greystones to big Victorian frame houses and brick bungalows. That variety means no single roof fix fits every block. We start with a free inspection and tell you what your roof actually needs. Our Belmont Cragin shop is just a few minutes away.
Homes we work on here
Austin has a large stock of greystones and two- and three-flats with flat roofs behind front parapets. It also has older Victorian frame houses with steep, shingled roofs and many brick bungalows toward the north and west.
Problems we fix most in Austin
- Flat roofs with no silver coating. Many greystone and two-flat roofs are bare black modified bitumen. A reflective silver coating cuts summer heat and slows cracking.
- Leaks at parapet walls. Water often gets in where the flat roof meets the brick or stone parapet. We reseal the flashing and fix the joint, not just the stain on the ceiling.
- Old gutters on frame homes. Sagging or rusted gutters on tall frame houses spill water onto porches and foundations. We replace them with seamless gutters.
- Missing shingles on steep roofs. Wind lifts tabs on older shingle roofs. We replace them and check what's underneath.
Recent work near Austin
We installed a new chimney liner just west of Austin in Oak Park, and repaired a torch-down roof after high winds in Harwood Heights. See all of our before and after photos.
Also serving nearby
Oak Park, Belmont Cragin, Galewood, Elmwood Park, Humboldt Park
Austin FAQ
Do you repair torch-down and modified bitumen roofs?
Yes, both repairs and full replacements.
Do you speak Spanish?
Sí. Our team speaks English and Spanish.
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