Adept Construction is a roof repair company and roofing contractor in Downers Grove whose office sits in the village, so the roofs we work on are the ones we drive past: the pre-war and postwar homes near downtown Main Street and the Metra line, the 1950s–70s ranches and split-levels, and the larger wooded lots in neighborhoods like Fairmount and Orchard Brook. Mature trees are a common cause of roof damage here. After the July 27, 2026 storm, the National Weather Service logged large branches down across the Orchard Brook subdivision and near 63rd and Main. For a small repair anywhere else in the county, see our roof repair services.

Roof leak repair

A leak rarely shows up where the water enters. We trace it from the ceiling stain back to the source — a pipe boot, chimney or skylight flashing, a nail pop, a valley — and repair the source. We photograph what we find, and you get a written estimate for the leak repairs before any work starts. Our roof leak detection guide shows what to look for before we arrive.

Storm and hail damage roof repair in Downers Grove

Yes, we repair storm-damaged roofs in Downers Grove. The National Weather Service Chicago office in Romeoville issues the severe thunderstorm warnings for DuPage County, and 2026 brought two damaging storms to the village: 4-inch hail on March 10 and an EF-0 tornado with 2-inch hail on July 27 (details below). Hail and wind bruise, crack and lift asphalt shingles in ways you cannot see from the ground, and falling limbs puncture them. We inspect, photograph every hit, write the scope your insurer needs, and meet the adjuster when asked. Whether the roof is repaired or replaced depends on how much of it was hit; our storm damage page covers the process and our guide to roof insurance claims in Illinois covers what adjusters look for.

Emergency roof repair and tarping

Yes, we provide emergency roof repair in Downers Grove. If a limb, wind or hail has opened the roof, or a leak is running during rain, call (630) 964-8708. We tarp and secure the opening, usually within 24 hours, and schedule the permanent repair when the weather allows. We photograph the damage and the tarp for your insurance claim.

Roof and hail damage inspection

Every repair starts with an inspection, and we inspect Downers Grove roofs on request — after a hailstorm, before a home sale, or when a roof is passing 15 years and the owner wants to know how much is left. You get photos and a written summary. The inspection is free.

Do roof repairs in Downers Grove need a permit?

No, not for shingle-only work on a house. The Village of Downers Grove’s re-roof requirements memo (Community Development Department, February 4, 2026) says “permits are not required in the Village to replace roof shingles only on residential properties; however, all work is required to comply with the adopted codes.” The adopted code is the 2021 International Residential Code with Village amendments, and for a shingle roof it means:

• Ice barrier: from the lowest roof edge to at least 24 inches inside the exterior wall line, or at least 36 inches along the slope on roofs of 8:12 or steeper.
• Drip edge: at the eaves and rake edges, overlapped at least 2 inches.
• No layover over two layers: new shingles can’t go over a roof that already has two or more layers, or over one that is water-soaked or deteriorated.

For other projects, the Village says most need a permit of some type and suggests calling before you begin (Village of Downers Grove permits). Some roofers say every roof replacement in Downers Grove needs a permit; the Village memo says shingle-only work on a home does not. Our Downers Grove roof permit guide covers the details.

Shingle repair and replacement

Missing, cracked, curled or wind-lifted asphalt shingles are among the most common repairs we make in Downers Grove. We replace individual shingles or sections and match the color as closely as the original run allows; on a roof over 20 years old we tell you plainly whether a repair is worth it or whether replacement makes more sense.

Handyman roof repair

For a small job — a few shingles, a pipe boot, a loose piece of flashing — our handyman roof repair service sends one technician instead of a crew, so a two-hour repair is priced like a two-hour repair.

Chimney and flashing repair

Failed step flashing, counter-flashing and cracked chimney crowns are a common cause of persistent leaks on Downers Grove’s older brick homes near downtown. We reseal, re-flash or replace them.

Tree-limb and impact damage

Downers Grove’s tree canopy means limb strikes after wind storms. We remove the debris, assess the decking underneath — a limb that did not puncture the surface can still crack the shingle mat and the sheathing — and repair from the deck up.

Ice dam damage

Ice forms at the eaves when attic heat melts snow that refreezes at the cold edge. We repair the lifted shingles and underlayment ice dams leave behind and can add ice-and-water shield and ventilation to stop the recurrence; see our guide to ice dam damage and insurance.

Skylight and vent repair

Leaks at skylights, plumbing vents, attic fans and satellite mounts are flashing and sealant failures more often than product failures; we reflash and reseal them as part of a repair visit.

Gutter and downspout repair

Sagging, separated or overflowing gutters push water back under the shingles and against the foundation. We re-hang, reseal and replace gutter runs alongside roof repairs in Downers Grove.

What roof repair costs in Downers Grove

The price depends on what failed, how much of the roof it affects, the pitch and height, and whether decking underneath is wet. A single-visit shingle or flashing repair costs a fraction of a replacement; hail or limb damage across most of the roof is usually an insurance-covered replacement rather than a repair. Adept Construction gives a written, itemized estimate before any work starts. Typical ranges by repair type are in our roof repair cost guide, or request an exact quote.

Call the Downers Grove office at (630) 964-8708 or request an estimate online. Tell us what the roof is doing — a stain on the ceiling, shingles in the yard, a limb down after a storm — and we will schedule an inspection. For an active leak or an open roof, ask for emergency tarping. If you are in Naperville, Aurora or Bolingbrook, our Naperville roof repair team is closer.

A roof leak does not fix itself, and a hail-damaged roof has a claim window. Adept Construction will inspect your Downers Grove roof, tell you whether it needs a repair or a replacement, and put the price in writing. Call (630) 964-8708 or request an estimate below.