Clay Tile Roofing · Lake Forest, IL
Clay Tile Roofing in
Lake Forest, IL
Clay and concrete tile roofs, tile repair and restoration, and the copper flashing and valley details that keep them watertight — fabricated in-house and installed by an Arlington Heights owner who’s on every job. Serving Lake Forest’s estates since 2007.
- Local to the North Shore — based in Arlington Heights
- 5.0★ Google rating from verified customers
- Copper flashing & tile details fabricated in-house
- Licensed, bonded & insured in Illinois
What We Do
Clay & Concrete Tile Roofing We Handle
A tile roof is one of the longest-lived roofs there is — but it depends entirely on the underlayment, fastening, and flashing beneath and around the tile. We install, repair, and restore clay and concrete tile, and fabricate the copper details that keep them watertight.
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New clay tile roofs (Spanish, mission & flat profiles)
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Concrete tile roofing
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Tile repair & selective tile replacement
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Restoration of historic tile roofs
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Copper flashing, valleys & details (fabricated in-house)
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Full tear-off, deck inspection & underlayment for tile
Local Context
Why Lake Forest Homes Choose Clay Tile
Lake Forest’s Mediterranean, Spanish Revival, and architect-designed estates were built for tile — clay and concrete roofs that match the architecture and last for generations on these homes. As with any tile roof, the tile itself rarely fails; it’s the underlayment, fastening, and the flashing and valleys that age out and let water in. Installing and restoring tile correctly, with copper details fabricated to fit, is exactly the kind of work these estates need.
- Mediterranean, Spanish Revival & architect-designed estates built for tile
- Clay & concrete tile on steep, complex rooflines
- Copper flashing and valleys — fabricated in-house — that keep tile watertight
Why Black Square
Why Lake Forest Homeowners Choose Black Square for Tile
We Fabricate the Copper Flashing In-House
Tile roofs leak at the flashing and valleys, not the tile. We form those copper details in our own shop to fit your roof, where off-the-shelf parts fail.
Tile Done Right
Proper underlayment, fastening, and flashing — the difference between a tile roof that lasts a century and one that leaks in fifteen years. Tile is unforgiving of shortcuts.
Workmanship Warranty
Beyond tile’s own generations-long life, our installation is backed by a workmanship warranty, in writing.
Owner on Every Job
Mark is on-site overseeing the work — not managing from an office.
FAQ
Common Questions
How long does a clay tile roof last?
Clay tile commonly lasts 50–100 years or more — often outliving the building — which is why it’s a classic on estate and Mediterranean-style homes. The underlayment beneath it is what’s typically serviced over that life.
Is my home strong enough for a tile roof?
Clay and concrete tile are heavy, so the structure has to support them. We assess that up front and tell you honestly before recommending tile.
Can you repair or restore my existing tile roof?
Often, yes. If the tiles are sound, we replace cracked or slipped tiles, rebuild failed flashing and valleys, and renew the underlayment — restoring the roof rather than replacing it, and matching the existing tile as closely as possible.
Clay or concrete tile — what's the difference?
Clay holds its color longer and lasts longest; concrete costs less and is slightly heavier. We’ll walk you through the trade-offs for your home and budget.
Do you fabricate the flashing yourselves?
Yes. We form the copper flashing, valleys, and details in-house and cut them to your roofline. With tile, the metalwork is where roofs leak — so we don’t subcontract it.
Plan Your Lake Forest Clay Tile Roof
No pressure — just an honest assessment of the work, your options, and what it takes to do tile right, from an owner who’s been doing this since 2007.
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