Belmont Cragin, Chicago

Roofing and Gutter Repair in Belmont Cragin

Belmont Cragin is home turf for us. Our shop is right here in Belmont Cragin on Wabansia Avenue, so when a neighbor calls about a leak, we're just a few minutes away. Most of the homes here are brick bungalows and two-flats, and we know their roofs well.

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Recent StormBear work

Finished architectural shingle roof with ridge caps and roof vent installed by StormBear Roofing in Chicago

Shingle roof torn off to the decking with new OSB sections installed during a StormBear Roofing replacement in Chicago

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Shingle roof replacement

Chicago, IL

The problem: The homeowner was ready to replace the old shingle roof and wanted it done right, with no insurance claim involved.

What we found: Once we tore off the old shingles, some of the wood decking underneath was damaged and needed to be replaced before the new roof could go on.

How we fixed it: We tore the roof off down to the deck, replaced the damaged sections with new OSB decking, installed new underlayment across the whole roof, then installed new architectural shingles, ridge caps and a new roof vent for attic ventilation.

Homes we work on here

Belmont Cragin streets are lined with Chicago brick bungalows, two-flats and a mix of frame houses. Bungalows usually have a shingled main roof with a long run of gutter across the front. Many two-flats have a flat or low-slope roof hidden behind a brick parapet.

Problems we fix most in Belmont Cragin

Clogged bungalow gutters. Long front gutters fill with leaves and overflow against the brick and down into the gangway.
Old 3-tab shingle roofs. 3-tab shingles are no longer made by most manufacturers, so a matching patch is often impossible. We'll tell you honestly whether a repair blends in or it's time to replace.
Missing shingles after wind. A few missing tabs can let water in quickly. We replace them and check the area around them.
Flat roofs with no silver coating. On two-flats, a bare black roof bakes in the summer sun and cracks sooner. A reflective coating helps it last.

Recent work near Belmont Cragin

We replaced a two-story shingle roof in nearby Logan Square and repaired a wind-damaged torch-down roof in Harwood Heights. See all of our before and after photos.

Also serving nearby

Austin, Elmwood Park, Portage Park, Logan Square, Galewood

Belmont Cragin FAQ

Can you match the shingles on my bungalow?

If your roof is 3-tab, often not exactly, because most manufacturers no longer make them. We'll show you the closest option or explain when replacement makes more sense.

How fast can you look at a leak?

We're open 5 AM to 10 PM every day, and our shop is in the neighborhood. Call or book a free inspection.

Do you work on two-flat flat roofs?

Yes. We repair and replace modified bitumen and torch-down roofs, and apply silver coatings.

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Tell us what is happening at your Belmont Cragin, Belmont Central, Hanson Park or Hermosa home; we can explain the assessment in English or Spanish.