We've done roofing and exterior repairs on the bungalows and frame homes of Irving Park and Avondale.
Irving Park and Avondale combine older frame residences, brick flats and bungalow blocks. Old Irving Park’s larger houses and Avondale’s smaller residential buildings do not share one roof layout. Rear additions, dormers and garage roofs create separate surfaces whose junctions should be inspected individually.
Avondale, Chicago
The problem: A tree fell on the homeowner's house and she called us. The impact damaged the roof in several places, and water was leaking into multiple areas of the house.
How we fixed it: Because the leaks were spread across the house, one tarp wasn't enough. We installed multiple tarps across the roof to cover every damaged area and stop water from getting in anywhere.
Frame houses may have several gables and enclosed porches, while a two-flat can have a low-slope roof behind a parapet. Around Independence Park, West Walker and Kilbourn Park, individual homes vary in age and construction. A roofing proposal should distinguish the main house from a later porch or garage instead of assuming they use the same material.
Roof repair is appropriate for failed joints and isolated damage; a replacement assessment considers each roof section separately. Gutter and siding work can be coordinated where a porch or garage has water-damaged edges.
Yes. A lower slope can require a different approach from the pitched main roof. We measure and identify the existing section before recommending asphalt shingles or torch-down.
Not necessarily. The valley, adjoining shingles and underlayment need assessment; a localized flashing defect can differ from widespread deterioration.
