StormBear has worked on the larger single-family homes of Forest Glen, Edgebrook and Sauganash.
Forest Glen, Sauganash, Edgebrook and Wildwood include detached homes with a wide variety of rooflines. Tree-lined residential settings make the relationship between branches, roof edges and gutters worth examining. Leaves alone do not establish roof damage, but blocked drainage and rubbing branches can create distinct maintenance needs.
Oak Lawn, IL
The problem: The homeowner called because water was seeping into her basement, so we came out to inspect the gutters.
What we found: The gutters were old and too short for the roof, and there were not enough downspouts, so water spilled and ran down against the foundation.
How we fixed it: We installed new gutters, rerouted the runs, and added extra downspouts with ground extensions to take the water away from the foundation.
The residential mix includes ranches, bungalows and larger houses with multiple slopes. Some homes have wide eaves or distinctive gables that contribute to the neighborhood’s character. A detached garage may lie below overhanging branches even when the house roof is clear. The proposal should identify each roof and preserve existing architectural lines where the selected work allows.
Roof maintenance and gutter service suit debris-related concerns, while damaged shingles or flashing call for repair. Siding and soffit work can restore wet or loose trim after the source of water is addressed.
No. Guards can reduce some debris entry, but outlets and the guard surface still need checks appropriate to the surrounding trees.
Mention it if you see loose shingles, staining or branch contact. Its separate roof may need assessment even when the house is sound.
