Roof Replacement · Mount Prospect, IL
Roof Replacement in
Mount Prospect, IL
When repairs stop adding up, a full replacement done right protects your home for the next few decades. Complete tear-off, a deck-up rebuild, and a new roof system installed by an Arlington Heights owner who’s on every job — serving Mount Prospect since 2007.
- Local to the NW suburbs — based minutes away in Arlington Heights
- 5.0★ Google rating from verified customers
- Manufacturer material warranty + our own workmanship warranty
- Licensed, bonded & insured in Illinois
What's Included
What a Complete Roof Replacement Includes
A real replacement isn’t new shingles laid over old problems. We strip the roof down to the deck, inspect and repair the structure underneath, and rebuild the whole system — so you’re not paying to bury rot, bad ventilation, or failed flashing for the next crew to find.
Full tear-off and haul-away of the existing roof
Deck inspection & replacement of rotted or damaged sheathing
Ice-and-water shield at eaves, valleys & every penetration
Synthetic underlayment across the entire roof
New flashing, drip edge & in-house-fabricated metal details
Properly sized intake/exhaust ventilation (ridge vent)
Your chosen roofing material, installed to manufacturer spec
Full cleanup with magnetic nail sweep & debris haul-away
Materials
Roofing Materials We Install
From architectural asphalt to premium metal, slate, and cedar, we install and fabricate the full range — and we’ll help you weigh cost, lifespan, and the look that fits your home and block.
- Architectural & dimensional asphalt
- Standing-seam & custom metal
- Natural & synthetic slate
- Cedar shake
- Clay tile
- Flat / low-slope membrane (TPO, PVC, mod-bit)
- Copper & architectural metal accents
Local Context
Why Mount Prospect Roofs Reach Replacement
Much of Mount Prospect’s housing stock — the ranches, split-levels, and Georgians that filled in from the 1950s through the ’70s — is now on its second or third roof, and the asphalt put down a generation ago is simply at the end of its life. Once shingles are curling and brittle across the whole roof, the mature tree canopy is dropping debris into tired valleys, and the full Northwest Cook County weather cycle of ice dams, freeze-thaw, hail, and high wind keeps finding the weak spots, patching stops paying off. That’s the point we’ll tell you honestly it’s time to replace — and do it once, correctly.
- Aging 1950s–70s housing stock — original and first-replacement roofs now past their service life
- Repeated repairs on the same roof finally outweighing a one-time replacement
- Full NW-Illinois exposure: ice dams, freeze-thaw, hail, and high wind accelerating wear
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Repair or Replace?
Signs It's Time to Replace, Not Repair
You’re paying to repair the same roof again and again
Multiple active leaks, or sagging/soft spots in the roof deck
Storm or hail damage your insurer has declared a total loss
You’re selling and the roof is a flagged item on inspection
Why Black Square
Why Mount Prospect Homeowners Choose Black Square Roofing
We Fabricate Our Own Metal Details
No Upsells — Honest Repair-vs-Replace
Manufacturer + Workmanship Warranty
Owner on Every Job
Mark is on-site overseeing the tear-off and install — not managing from an office.
The Process
How a Roof Replacement Works
1
In-Home Consultation & Estimate
We inspect the roof and attic, talk through your goals and timeline, and give you a detailed written estimate. No pressure, no hidden costs.
2
Material Selection
We help you choose the right material, color, and warranty tier for your home and budget — and order it in.
3
Tear-Off & Deck Inspection
We strip the old roof, inspect the deck, and repair any rot or damage before anything new goes down.
4
System Installation
Underlayment, ice-and-water shield, flashing, ventilation, and your new roofing material, installed to manufacturer spec.
5
Final Walkthrough & Warranty
Owner-led final check, magnetic nail sweep, full cleanup, and your warranty documentation in hand.
Service Area
Serving Mount Prospect & the Surrounding Suburbs
Based minutes away in Arlington Heights, we install new roofs across Mount Prospect and the neighboring Northwest Cook County suburbs. Not sure if we reach you? Call — we likely do.
Mount Prospect
Arlington Heights
Des Plaines
Prospect Heights
Wheeling
Elk Grove Village
Rolling Meadows
Park Ridge
Buffalo Grove
FAQ
Common Questions
How long does a roof replacement take in Mount Prospect?
Most single-family homes are a 1–3 day job once we start, depending on size, roof complexity, and weather. We’ll give you a realistic timeline with your estimate and keep you posted if weather moves it.
Will you tear off the old roof or install over it?
We tear off. Laying a new roof over old shingles hides deck rot and bad flashing, voids most manufacturer warranties, and never lasts like a full replacement. Stripping to the deck is the only way to do it right.
What does a new roof cost in Mount Prospect?
It depends on the size and pitch of the roof, the material you choose, and what we find on the deck once we tear off. We give you a detailed written estimate up front so there are no surprises — and we’ll walk you through the options at different price points.
Do you handle storm and insurance replacement claims?
Yes. We inspect, document the damage with photos, and provide the detailed written estimate your insurer needs. If your roof has been totaled by a storm, we’ll work with your claim — and we work off the actual damage, not a sales pitch.
What warranty comes with a new roof?
Your new roof carries the material manufacturer’s warranty plus our own workmanship warranty on the installation. We’ll spell out both in writing before we start.
Plan Your Mount Prospect Roof Replacement
No pressure — just an honest assessment of whether it’s time, what your options are, and what it takes to do it right, from an owner who’s been doing this since 2007.