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Oak Park, IL

Roof and Chimney Work for Oak Park's Older Homes

Oak Park is known for its historic houses: Prairie-style homes, big Victorians, and blocks of brick two-flats and bungalows. Older homes like these have older chimneys and more complicated rooflines, with more places for water to sneak in. We take the time to find the real source before we fix anything. Our Belmont Cragin shop is just a few minutes away.

Our work in Oak Park

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Oak Park, IL

The problem: The previous homeowner had stopped using the fire pit. He called us to inspect the chimney.

What we found: We found a tree, leaves and branches growing inside the flue, and the liner needed replacing.

How we fixed it: We brought the team and installed a new chimney liner, finished before winter so he can use the fire pit again.

Homes we work on here

Oak Park has Prairie-style and Victorian homes with wide eaves and complex roofs, many with tall brick chimneys. There are also plenty of brick bungalows, two-flats and small apartment buildings with flat roofs.

Problems we fix most in Oak Park

  • Old or damaged chimney liners. An old liner can crack and let heat and moisture into the brick. We install new chimney liners.
  • Chimney flashing leaks. Tall chimneys on steep roofs often leak at the flashing. We reflash and tuckpoint them.
  • Leaks in valleys and complex rooflines. Multiple gables and dormers mean more valleys to keep tight. We repair valley shingles and flashing.
  • Old gutters. Older gutters that sag or leak. We replace them with seamless gutters and add guards where trees are heavy.

Also serving nearby

River Forest, Forest Park, Austin, Galewood, Elmwood Park

Oak Park FAQ

How do I know if my chimney needs a new liner?

Common signs are crumbling bits in the fireplace or flue, stains on the chimney, or a failed inspection. We'll check and explain what we find.

Can you repair roofs on older Prairie and Victorian homes?

Yes. We repair shingles, valleys and flashing on complex rooflines.

Do you do both the roof and the chimney?

Yes, so one crew handles the whole leak.

Get a Free Oak Park Roof Inspection

We document the damage, meet your adjuster, and provide a line-item estimate. Your carrier determines coverage.