AAA Roofing Contractors
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Roofing
Water stain on the ceiling? Missing shingles after wind? We look for the likely source before we quote a fix — and recommend a repair when a repair makes sense.
Water coming in right now? Don’t wait on a form. Call (847) 730-4026.
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How it works
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Where the water appears inside and when it happens helps narrow the search.
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Flashing, pipe vents, valleys and the shingles around them — by hand, plus drone photos where we're able to fly.
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Photos of the area and a plain explanation of the fix we recommend.
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Repair scheduled with our crew; if repair isn’t sensible, we’ll say why.
Before the work · Know what to discuss
Tell us what changed, when you first noticed it and whether it happens during particular weather. A ceiling stain is useful information, but it does not by itself identify the entry point. The inspection should connect the visible concern to a specific recommendation.
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Save photos of the affected area and note whether the problem is new, recurring or connected to earlier work. Mention any previous patch or repair. Keep observations separate from guesses about the cause.
Ask which area the repair addresses, what material is being replaced and what is outside the scope. If matching existing materials is difficult, discuss the appearance before work starts. A focused repair is not a promise about every part of an older roof.
Review the proposed work and any access needed inside or outside. Ask what completion photos or follow-up information will be provided. If the same concern returns, your saved photos and written scope give the next conversation a useful starting point.
Lens · What we check
Metal where the chimney meets the roof. Gaps, rust or failed sealant here are a common leak source.
Rubber boots around pipes crack with age and sun. Hail can dent or split metal caps.
Ridge cap shingles cover the peak. We check for lifted, cracked or missing caps.
The open slopes: hail bruising, granule loss, wind-creased shingles and general wear.
Where two slopes meet, water runs heaviest. Worn or poorly cut valleys leak.
Seals and step flashing around skylights — a frequent source of drips on the ceiling below.
Roof edges, drip edge and gutters. Dents on gutters and other metal can help document that hail hit the property.
Questions
Still unsure? Call (847) 730-4026 — or send a request below and we’ll call you.
Not necessarily. A localized opening or worn roof material can let water in. An inspection helps identify the source and whether a repair or a broader scope is appropriate.
From a safe indoor location, photograph the stain and note the room, when it appeared, and whether it changes during rain or snowmelt. Stay off the roof.
Ask which areas the inspection covers. A focused leak investigation does not establish the condition of roof areas that were not inspected.
Request · Free inspection
Tell us where the property is. A real person from our office calls you to confirm a time. Service: Roof repair & leaks — already selected.
Before the work · What to know
A ceiling stain, a drip when it rains, or a shingle in the yard — any of these is worth a look. Tell us when you first noticed it, whether it's worse in wind or heavy rain, and whether that spot was fixed before. Water can travel before it shows up inside, so a photo alone can't tell us where it's coming in.
Leaks often start where the roof changes: walls, valleys, chimneys, vents and pipes. We check those areas along with the shingles. Where we're able to fly, we also take drone photos of the whole roof so you can see what we're talking about. Some damage is hidden and can't be seen until we open it up — we'll tell you if that's the case.
One problem spot doesn't automatically mean a new roof. But if the whole roof is worn out, patching it again and again isn't a good deal either. We'll tell you what we found and give you the repair price on its own, separate from any replacement option.
Take photos from the ground if it's safe, note which room the water showed up in, and find any old repair paperwork. Move your things away from an active drip. Please don't climb on a wet roof — that's our job.
Often, but it depends on your shingle, its age and what's still made. We'll show you the shingle we plan to use and tell you if it will look different before you approve the work.
Not always. The stain needs to be traced to where the water is coming from, and we'll check whether it's still wet.
Where the repair is, what we'll do, the materials, how we'll get up there, and what isn't included — plus how we'll handle any hidden damage we find.
Free inspection
Send this and our office calls you to set a time. This is a request, not a booked appointment. Need us now? (847) 730-4026
