Fast, Reliable Roof Replacement & Installation Across Lombard
A full roof replacement in Lombard, IL typically costs between $8,500 and $18,000 for a standard asphalt shingle roof on a 1,800-2,400 square foot home, with most projects completed in one to two days. Metal roofing runs $14,000-$28,000. We’re usually on-site in Lombard within 24 hours of your call, and our Roof Replacement & Installation team handles everything from village permits to final inspection.
We’ve been climbing roofs in Lombard since 1984. We know the 1950s ranches along Roosevelt Road, the split-levels tucked behind Yorktown Center, and the older homes near Lilacia Park. We also know the headaches that come with them: low-pitch roofs that trap snow, ice dams that form under dense oak canopies, and the village permit process that out-of-town storm chasers love to ignore. When you call (855) 641-3418, a live person answers. No voicemail. No callback window. Just someone who can get a uniformed technician to your door.
Why Ridgeline Roofing Co. of Chicago Is Lombard’s Preferred Roof Replacement & Installation Company
Homeowners in Lombard have called us back for decades because we show up, we document everything, and we stand behind our work. Pete Callahan has led Ridgeline Roofing Co. since the early days, and our 90-Day Done Right Promise means if something is not right, we come back and make it right. No paperwork. No arguing.
Our reputation here is built on the jobs you do not hear about: the wind-damaged ridge caps we fixed before the next storm, the ice-and-water shield we installed on a 3:12 pitch roof that the previous contractor skipped, the permits we pulled properly so the homeowner could sell without a title surprise. We hire local crews. We train apprentices into journeymen. We are not chasing the next hail storm west. We plan to be here in thirty years.
A live person answers our phones 24 hours a day, seven days a week. That includes nights, weekends, and the middle of a June derecho when half the village is calling at once. Our background-checked, uniformed technicians photograph every inspection from your actual roof, not the driveway. You see what we see.
Our Roof Replacement & Installation Services in Lombard
Full Roof Replacement
Most full replacements we do in Lombard are on ranch and split-level homes built between 1955 and 1975, many now on their second or third roof. These homes were not built to modern standards. Ice-and-water shield was not required when they were first shingled, and ventilation was often an afterthought. We strip to the deck, inspect for rot, and rebuild with materials that meet current DuPage County and Village of Lombard codes. We also handle the village permit and inspection scheduling, a separate step from county requirements that storm chasers routinely skip. Unpermitted work surfaces as a title defect at resale. We have seen it happen.
Asphalt Shingles
Asphalt shingles remain the most common choice in Lombard, and for good reason: they balance cost, durability, and wind resistance when properly installed. We are authorized installers of GAF, CertainTeed, Owens Corning, IKO, Atlas, and Tamko. For Lombard’s severe convective storm exposure along the I-88 corridor, we often recommend wind-rated architectural shingles such as GAF Timberline HDZ, which carries a 130-mph wind warranty when installed to manufacturer spec. On low-pitch roofs common in the Lombard Park District and near Madison Meadow, proper six-nail fastening patterns and starter strip placement matter more than shingle brand. We do not substitute materials. What we quote is what goes on your roof.
Metal Roofing
Metal roofing makes sense for Lombard homeowners who want to stop replacing their roof every twenty years. Standing seam and stone-coated steel handle snow load better than asphalt on low pitches, shed ice more readily, and withstand hail without the granule loss that shortens shingle life. Metal runs $14,000-$28,000 installed in Lombard, depending on roof complexity and whether we are retrofitting over existing decking or stripping to the rafters. We install Boral stone-coated steel and other manufacturer lines with proper underlayment and ventilation for our freeze-thaw climate.
New Construction Roofing
We roof new builds and major additions in Lombard, working with homeowners and builders to spec materials that match the neighborhood while exceeding code minimums. Village of Lombard inspectors check decking, underlayment, and flashing details on new construction more closely than on re-roofs. We know what they look for because we have been through their inspections for forty-two years.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Trusted Brands We Service in Lombard
We stock and install IKO, Atlas, and Tamko products with local supplier relationships that keep lead times short. For a standard architectural shingle replacement in Lombard, we can often source materials within 48 hours. That matters after a hail event, when every contractor in the region is scrambling for the same pallets. We do not promise what we cannot deliver, and we do not install leftover stock from another job. The shingles on your roof match the batch number on your warranty card. Period.
Common Roof Replacement & Installation Problems We See in Lombard Homes
- Unpermitted storm-chaser repairs that fail village inspection. After hail events, trucks roll in from three states away, nail on shingles, and leave. The Village of Lombard requires a separate permit and inspection for full roof replacements. Skipped permits void insurance coverage and create title problems when you sell. We pull permits. We pass inspections. We document both.
- Inadequate wind-uplift resistance on low-pitch roofs. Lombard’s 3:12 and 4:12 ranch roofs were never designed for the wind loads that severe convective storms along I-88 now produce. Older three-tab shingles installed before current wind-rating requirements are prone to blow-off at the ridge and eaves. We specify shingles and fastening patterns rated for 130-mph winds, properly installed.
- Ice dam damage at eaves from missing ice-and-water shield. Many Lombard ranches were re-shingled before DuPage County tightened underlayment requirements. Without ice-and-water shield extending two feet past the interior wall line, meltwater backs up under shingles and rots decking. The village’s dense tree canopy keeps north-facing slopes shaded into April, extending the freeze-thaw cycle. We see this every spring in subdivisions north of St. Charles Road.
- Granule loss accelerated by freeze-thaw cycling. Lombard sits in the DuPage County freeze-thaw corridor, with temperatures crossing the freezing threshold dozens of times each winter. Each cycle expands and contracts asphalt, cracking shingles and washing granules into gutters. By year fifteen, many roofs here look older than their Chicago counterparts. We inspect for this specifically on every call.
Pricing for Roof Replacement & Installation in Lombard, IL
Here is what roof replacement costs in Lombard’s market as of 2024:
| Service | Typical Range |
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| Asphalt shingle replacement, 1,800-2,400 sq ft | $8,500 - $18,000 |
| Asphalt shingle replacement, 2,400-3,200 sq ft | $12,000 - $24,000 |
| Metal roofing (standing seam or stone-coated steel) | $14,000 - $28,000 |
| Tile or specialty roofing | $22,000 - $45,000+ |
| Flat roofing (TPO/EPDM, per sq ft) | $8 - $14 installed |
| Deck repair/replacement (per sheet, if needed) | $85 - $150 |
What moves the number: roof pitch (steeper costs more), layers to strip, decking condition, accessibility, and whether we are matching existing ventilation to current code. We give you the full price before we start. The number on the estimate is the number on the invoice. Call (855) 641-3418 for a free, no-pressure estimate. We will photograph what we find and explain it in plain language.
We Also Serve Cities Near Lombard
Our crews work throughout DuPage County, including Lombard and neighboring Villa Park, Glen Ellyn, Oak Brook, and Hinsdale. Same standards, same live-answer phones, same written 90-Day Done Right Promise. If you are unsure whether you are in our service area, call and ask. We do not send you to a website to figure it out.
Serving Lombard, IL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Lombard area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs - Roof Replacement & Installation in Lombard
Yes. The Village of Lombard requires its own building permit and inspection for full roof replacements, separate from DuPage County. We handle the application, scheduling, and inspection coordination as part of our standard project management. Out-of-area contractors often skip this step, leaving homeowners with unpermitted work that surfaces as a title defect at resale. Call (855) 641-3418 and we will walk you through the permit timeline for your specific job.
Impact-resistant shingles are worth considering for Lombard’s hail exposure, but wind rating matters more on low-pitch roofs. We typically recommend wind-rated architectural shingles such as GAF Timberline HDZ with a 130-mph warranty, properly fastened with six nails per shingle. Impact resistance is a secondary benefit. We will inspect your current roof and recommend the right spec for your pitch, tree cover, and insurance requirements. Estimates are free.
Wind uplift happens when air pressure below the roof deck exceeds pressure above, peeling shingles from the edges inward. Low-pitch roofs are more vulnerable because wind travels across them with less turbulence, creating steady lift rather than gusty buffeting. Lombard’s position along the I-88 storm corridor means sustained winds during severe convection can reach 60-80 mph, enough to lift improperly fastened shingles on a 3:12 slope. Proper starter strips, six-nail patterns, and wind-rated shingles prevent this. We document fastening patterns in our photo inspections.
DuPage County and the Village of Lombard currently require ice-and-water shield extending 24 inches past the interior wall line on all eaves and in valleys. Many older Lombard ranches were re-shingled before this requirement existed, so if your current roof is fifteen-plus years old, it likely lacks proper protection. We strip to the deck and install full underlayment to current code. This is not optional, and we do not quote it as an upgrade. It is part of doing the job right.
Yes, and worse: unpermitted work can void your policy entirely after the next claim. Insurance adjusters in DuPage County increasingly request permit documentation and contractor licensing proof before approving hail or wind claims. If a storm chaser skipped the village permit or used non-wind-rated materials, your next adjuster may deny coverage based on prior workmanship. We are fully licensed, we pull every required permit, and we provide documentation for your insurance file. If you have any doubt about a previous contractor’s work, call us for a free second opinion.
We replaced the wind-damaged asphalt shingles on a 1960s ranch home in the Lombard Park District neighborhood, fixing a blown-off ridge on the low-pitch roof after a hail storm tracked along I-88. The owner’s insurance claim was tied up because a previous unpermitted repair didn’t meet current wind-rating specs, so we installed GAF Timberline HDZ shingles with a 130-mph wind warranty and brought the work up to village code with proper permits and ice-and-water shield along the eaves.
Ready to talk about your roof? Call (855) 641-3418 any time, day or night. A live person will answer, schedule your free estimate, and send a background-checked, uniformed technician who will photograph your roof and explain what we find. No pressure. No surprises. Just a square deal, done right, and backed by our written 90-Day Done Right Promise.
Written by Pete Callahan, Owner at Ridgeline Roofing Co., serving Lombard since 1984.