Not every Evanston roof needs to be replaced. A surprising number of the leaks we are called to could have been a four-hour repair if homeowners had found someone honest enough to fix instead of sell. That is the call we want to take.
The leaks we see most often in Evanston
Chimney flashing failures on 1920s brick stacks where the original lead step-flashing has corroded through; pipe boot dry-rot on south-facing slopes after 12 to 15 Chicago summers; valley failures where two rooflines on a Foursquare or Tudor meet at a low pitch and ice dams have lifted the shingles; nail pops from the original install backing out under freeze-thaw cycling; and siding-to-roof intersections where a previous contractor caulked instead of installing proper kick-out flashing.
Our leak-diagnosis process
Water rarely enters the house where it first appears on the ceiling. We start in the attic with a moisture meter and thermal camera, then trace upslope on the roof itself. We document the source with photos before we touch a shingle, and we send you that report whether you hire us or not. If the failure is cosmetic — say, a single missing shingle — we will tell you so and quote you accordingly.
Repairs vs. replacement: how we decide
A roof under 15 years old with a single point-source failure is almost always a repair. A roof over 22 years old with multiple failures, granule loss in the gutters, and brittle shingles is usually a replacement candidate. The middle ground — 15 to 22 years, isolated failures — is where we earn our keep by giving you the math: cost of repair, expected remaining life, and what a planned replacement would run if you wanted to budget for it in the next 24 months.
Workmanship warranty on repairs
Every repair we perform carries a two-year leak-free warranty on the specific area we worked. If water comes back through that section during the warranty period, we come back at no charge — including a fresh diagnostic if it turns out the source moved.
What you get with us
- Most repairs scheduled within 5 business days
- Same-day diagnostic available for active leaks
- Flat repair pricing — no hourly surprise
- 2-year written warranty on every repair
Questions Evanston homeowners ask about repair.
How much does a typical roof repair cost in Evanston?+
Pipe boot or single-flashing repairs run $385–$650. Chimney re-flashing on a standard masonry chimney is $850–$1,650. Section shingle repairs (under 100 sq ft) run $550–$1,250 depending on access and pitch. We quote a fixed price before we start.
Can you repair my roof in winter?+
Yes. We hand-seal in cold weather and use ice-rated peel-and-stick membrane for any exposed sheathing. Emergency leak stabilization is available year-round.
Will repairing the roof void my warranty?+
Not when the repair is done to manufacturer spec by an experienced installer. We document every repair so it does not interfere with an existing warranty.