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Oakline Roofing
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Roof repair & replacement

See the problem.Then decide.

We photograph what we find on your roof and explain your options in plain language, before you agree to any work.

Serving Evanston, Skokie and Oak Park. Check your ZIP

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Requests are confirmed by phone. Nothing is booked until you agree a time.

  1. 01Photos of everything we find
  2. 02Repair first, if repair will do
  3. 03Written price before work starts
Roofer carrying a bundle of shingles across a roof deck during a replacement
Roof deck and underlayment, mid-replacementSample image

What we do

Two services, done properly.

Most roofs need one of two things. We help you work out which, and explain why.

01

Roof repair

Leaks, missing shingles, flashing and storm damage, found and fixed before they spread.

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Two roofers in safety harnesses replacing damaged shingles
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02

Roof replacement

When repairs stop making sense: materials, timing and cost explained before you commit.

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What are you seeing?

Pick the closest match and we will point you to the right service.

Exploded diagram of a roof's layersFrom top to bottom: shingles, underlayment, an ice and water barrier along the eave, and the wooden roof deck. Illustrative, not to scale.04Roof deck03Ice and water barrier02Underlayment01ShinglesIllustrative · not to scale

Inside a typical roof

What’s under your shingles?

A roof is a system of layers. Knowing which one has failed is the difference between a small repair and a new roof.

  1. 01

    Shingles

    The layer you can see. It sheds water and takes the sun, wind and hail. Missing or curling shingles are often the first warning sign.

  2. 02

    Underlayment

    A water-resistant sheet beneath the shingles. If water gets past the surface, this is the second line of defence.

  3. 03

    Ice and water barrier

    A self-sealing membrane often used at eaves, valleys and around chimneys and vents, where leaks most often begin.

  4. 04

    Roof deck

    The boards everything is fastened to. Soft or rotten decking is a common reason a small leak becomes a bigger job.

Illustrative. Not to scale. Actual roof assemblies vary by material, manufacturer and local building code.

Not sure which layer is the problem?

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Projects

Roof work, start to finish.

Every job is photographed before, during and after, so you can see exactly what was done to your roof.

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Aerial view of a finished grey shingle roof on a suburban house
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Old shingles being removed from a roof before replacement
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Roofer in a safety harness sealing a shingle roof
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Architectural shingle roofs on neighbouring houses
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How it works

Three steps. No surprises.

  1. 01

    Request an inspection

    Tell us what you are seeing. The office calls back to arrange a time that suits you.

  2. 02

    Discuss the findings

    You get photos and a plain explanation of what is wrong and the options to fix it.

  3. 03

    Agree on the work

    Nothing starts until you have a written scope and price you are comfortable with.

Why homeowners call

What you can expect from us.

  • Photos of what we find

    You see the same photos we see, so you can judge the problem for yourself.

  • Repair before replace

    If a repair will do the job, we say so. Replacement is recommended only when repairs stop making sense.

  • Written scope and price

    Every job starts with a written description of the work and the price, agreed before anything begins.

  • A tidy site

    We plan for clean-up, nail sweeps and protecting your garden as part of the job, not as an extra.

Service areas

Working across the north and west suburbs.

Not sure if you are covered? Enter your ZIP code to check.

  • Evanston60201, 60202
  • Skokie60076, 60077
  • Oak Park60301, 60302, 60304

Questions

Common questions, plain answers.

Is an inspection request a booking?

No. Your request goes to the office, and someone contacts you to agree a time that suits you both.

Should I repair or replace my roof?

It depends on the age of the roof, how widespread the damage is, and how often it has been repaired. After the inspection we explain both options and why we recommend one.

How long does a replacement take?

Most homes take one to three days of work on site, depending on the size of the roof, the weather and the material. You get a schedule before work begins.

Do you help with insurance claims?

We can document the damage with photos and a written report for your insurer. The claim decision is always between you and your insurance company.

What happens to my information?

It is used only to respond to your enquiry. See the privacy page for details.

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On a real contractor's site, this button dials the office. Oakline Roofing is fictional, so the number shown ((312) 555-0142) is from the range reserved for fiction and connects to no one.