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Adept Construction · Since 1997
Handyman Roof Repair Near Me: Small Roof Repairs by a Licensed Roofer
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Yes, Adept Construction does handyman roof repair: the small jobs most roofing companies skip. For a few missing shingles, a cracked pipe boot, a loose piece of flashing or a small leak, we send one roofing technician instead of a full crew, so a small job is priced like a small job. If you’ve been searching for handyman roofing repair near me or a roofing handyman near me, this is that service, with a roofing license behind it.
Adept Construction, Inc. is a family-owned Illinois roofing contractor that has repaired roofs across DuPage County since 1997, from offices in Downers Grove and Naperville. Every small repair gets a written price before work starts and carries our 10-year workmanship warranty. If the problem turns out to be bigger than a handyman-size fix, we tell you, and our Downers Grove roof repair or Naperville roof repair crews take it from there.

Small Roof Repairs a Handyman Roofer Handles
These are the handyman roof repairs we’re called for most across DuPage County. Most are done in one visit by one technician:
- Missing or blown-off shingles. We replace the damaged shingles and match the color as closely as the existing roof allows.
- Cracked pipe boots. The rubber collar around a plumbing vent is one of the most common sources of a small ceiling stain. We replace the boot, not just caulk it.
- Loose or failed flashing. Step flashing at walls, chimney flashing and skylight flashing are resealed or replaced.
- Small leaks. We trace the leak from the ceiling stain back to where the water gets in, then fix the source.
- Nail pops and lifted shingles. Backed-out nails are reset and the shingle is resealed before the next wind lifts it off.
- Vent caps, ridge caps and drip edge. Cracked caps and loose drip edge are replaced.
- Gutters pulling away from the roof edge. Re-hung and resealed so water stops running behind them.
- Garage and shed roofs. Small repairs on detached garages and sheds.
We’ve done handyman roof repair in Naperville, Downers Grove and the surrounding towns for years. Our guide to whether a handyman can repair a roof explains where small repairs end and roofing work begins.

How a Small Roof Repair Works
- Tell us what you see. Call the nearest office or request a quote online. Describe the problem (a ceiling stain, shingles in the yard, a cracked pipe boot) and send a photo if you have one.
- One licensed technician visits. Most small repairs are scheduled within the week. An active leak during rain is tarped within 24 hours.
- Written price first. You get the price in writing before any work starts. If we find more than expected once we’re on the roof, we stop and show you first.
- The repair. We replace the shingles, pipe boot or flashing and seal the area so it matches the roof around it.
- Warranty in writing. Small repairs carry Adept’s 10-year workmanship warranty, the same as a full roof.

Handyman roofer or roofing crew? How we decide
A handyman for roof repair makes sense when the damage is limited to one spot: a few shingles, one boot, one piece of flashing, one leak. It stops making sense when the problem is spread across the roof. We send a crew instead of one roof repair handyman when:
- hail or wind damaged shingles on several slopes (see storm damage),
- the decking under the shingles is soft or wet,
- the roof is past about 20 years and shedding granules into the gutters, or
- there are leaks in more than one place.
In those cases, a patch only delays a bigger bill. We say so in writing and quote the right repair through our roof repair service, or a replacement if the roof is at the end of its life.
| What you see | Usually | How soon |
|---|---|---|
| A few missing or lifted shingles | One technician | Before the next storm |
| Cracked pipe boot or loose vent flashing | One technician | Within a week, sooner if it drips |
| One small leak at a chimney, skylight or wall | One technician | Within a week; tarp now if it’s raining |
| Garage or shed roof patch | One technician | Within a week |
| Hail or wind damage on several slopes | Crew and a full inspection | Inspect now, before filing the claim |
| Soft decking, sagging or several leaks | Crew | Right away |
What a small roof repair costs
A small roof repair is priced by what failed, how much material it takes, and how steep and high the roof is. A single pipe boot or a few shingles costs a fraction of a section repair. We give you a written price before any work starts, and if we find more than expected once we’re on the roof, we stop and show you first. Typical ranges are in our roof repair cost guide.
Why Homeowners Call Adept Construction for Small Roof Repairs
A licensed roofer, not a general handyman
Illinois requires anyone doing roofing work for pay to hold a state roofing license from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Adept Construction holds Illinois roofing contractor license No. 104.011123, so the handyman roofer you hire is licensed to work on your roof. Any Illinois roofer can be checked on the IDFPR roofing page.
One technician, priced for the job
Whether you searched for a roof handyman or a handyman near me for roof repair, small jobs get one technician and a small-job price. You’re not paying for a crew to stand around for a two-hour repair.
Written prices and a 10-year workmanship warranty
Every repair is quoted in writing before work starts and carries Adept Construction’s 10-year workmanship warranty.
Three local offices
Our Downers Grove office at 6509 Hathaway Lane covers Downers Grove, Lisle, Woodridge, Westmont and Darien. Our Naperville office at 27W225 79th Street covers Naperville, Aurora and Bolingbrook. Our Villa Park office at 300 E Plymouth St covers Villa Park, Elmhurst, Lombard and Addison. Whichever DuPage County town you’re in, the closest office handles the job.


Schedule a Small Roof Repair
Call the Downers Grove office at (630) 964-8708, the Naperville office at (630) 360-2730 or the Villa Park office at (630) 782-9736, or request a quote online. Tell us what you’re seeing, such as a ceiling stain, shingles in the yard or a pipe boot you can see is cracked, and send a photo if you have one. Most people looking for a roof repair company near me or a roof repair handyman near me want someone local who answers the phone and puts the price in writing. That’s how we work. Active leaks during rain are tarped within 24 hours.
We handle handyman roofing services across DuPage County, including Downers Grove, Lisle, Woodridge, Westmont, Wheaton and Lombard.
What Our Customers Say About Us
| 4.8 | ★★★★★ Excellent Based on 124 reviews |
✦ What customers say
Customers most often say owner Gerry Michaels comes out himself, explains the problem with photos and gives a fair, competitive quote. Many reviewers describe a full roof replacement finished in one or two days, crews that protect gardens and clean up every nail, and help with hail and storm insurance claims. Homeowners across DuPage County, from Naperville to Downers Grove, Villa Park and Lombard, also mention repeat work over 20 years or more, plus gutters, siding and skylights.
AI-generated summary of customer reviews, updated October 9, 2026.
Sep 2026 · Google
Adept construction did an excellent job installing our roof, gutters, and leaf guards. Good communication, and done on time.…
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…Price was competitive with the other quotes received. Would use them again.
Aug 2026 · Google
My wife and I could not be more pleased with the work provided by Adept. We had a roof and gutter replacement and both Gerry and…
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…his crews were very professional, with the work performed timely and efficiently. After the roof removal the cleanup process
was also done quickly and completely. I would highly recommend Adept Construction.
May 2026 · Google
After the recent hail storm I needed a new roof. I went to the Better Business Bureau and I found Adept Construction Inc. with…
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…an A+ rating. Mr. Michaels, the owner, came out and reviewed the findings of the insurance company and gave me a fair price. I gave him the okay to start and his team was out he next day. They were friendly, polite and professional. They completed my roof in one day and did a complete cleanup. The roof looks great! One last point, the communication on the process was excellent. At every point in the process Mr. Michaels was available to answer my questions. Thank you.
May 2026 · Google
Adept did a very nice job on my roof. I especially appreciated how well they treated my garden and cleaned up after themselves.
Apr 2026 · Google
I have to say Gerald and his team did a phenomenal job The roof Was…
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…finished in one day And the gutters, the next day
I personally like the fact that Gerald took the time to explain to me How the process worked And help me match up the colors For both the roof and gutters
I would highly recommend this company to anyone who’s looking for a quality top-notch affordable job
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You and your crew were fantastic. Good work, cleanup and speed. Your guy that put the trim around the skylight did a great job.…
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…I’m glad my daughter Karyn Hudec recommended you. I will do the same if anyone asks!
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Mar 2026 · Google
Adept construction & Roofing ,Excellent working experience completed a flat roof repair ,tear off 3 old layers replaced with new roofing .1 day completed with excellent cleanup
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Adept replaced our roof over 20 years ago and serviced us well over that time. We were so happy with the service we contracted…
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…them again to do another roof. I would highly recommend Gerry and his team!
Sep 2025 · Google
From the time Gerry came out to provide an estimate through the completion of my roof replacement, I found working with Gerry to…
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…be a pleasure. He came prepared, answered questions directly, showed up when scheduled and completed the job on time. When I received the invoice it was exactly as quoted. I would recommend Gerry and Adept Construction with zero reservations.
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Great Company, Great workmanship and very clean work.
Aug 2025 · Google
They were recommended by our neighbor when we needed help replacing our old flat roof on our home. They were fairly priced, honest, knowledgeable and did a clean job.
Jul 2025 · Google
Gerry was great to work with and did a fantastic job in replacing and repairing the copper roof over the living room area of our…
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…house. We would happily work with Gerry and Adept Construction on future roofing projects.
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Incredibly efficient from consultation to completion. Highly recommend
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Great Job looked like alot of work but they handled it Great
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Replaced my roof. Great price. No problems at all. Would not hesitate to recommend.
Aug 2024 · Google
I am so pleased with how these professionals fixed my roof vent problem. I will certainly contact them again if I need something!
Aug 2024 · Google
Adept Construction installed a new roof on my home along with additional soffit vents. The work was excellent and they cleaned…
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…up the area after completion of the job in an exceptional manner/ The job was well planned with minimal impact on us while the job was being done.
Aug 2024 · Google
Adept was very responsive and provided excellent service from first contact to completion of our new roof. We were so pleased we recommended Adept to our neighbors.
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Review for Gutters and leaf guards installation.
My gutters were old and needs repairs or replacing. Some fasteners were failing…
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…affecting drainage flow. Some gutters overflowed.
Gerry addressed all my questions and concerns. He also suggested downspout changes to optimize drainage. I'm happy with the quality work and improvements.
Quick turn around: After accepting the quote Friday, I was surprised all work was completed by Tuesday.
Dec 2023 · Google
Adept Roofing
We highly recommend Adept Roofing Company to anyone considering re-shingling or repairing their roof. The owner,…
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…Gerry Michaels, knows the roofing business inside and out and was extremely helpful in providing options and different price points to us so to make the best-informed decision for our roofing needs. His team completed the two-day job on time, as promised. As the roof was only recently installed, we can only attest to its beauty at this point. As this is a long-term proposition, we will know over time how well the roof performs. We have no reason to doubt Adept and are very pleased so far with the performance of the roof. The pricing was competitive, as well. Another very important factor: Gerry is always available to answer questions and check on the roof if we ever have any concerns.
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Adept Construction was wonderful to work with. The owner took time to answer any and all questions I had and was always…
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…responsive. He went above and beyond on this project. The work was done in a timely manner and I would highly recommend Adept Construction for any roofing needs.
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Gerry and his crew did an excellent job with the replacement of my roof, siding, gutters, soffit and fascia. They were very…
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Oct 2023 · Google
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My recent experience with Adept Construction for a porch roof repair was phenomenal. They responded quickly, came out to…
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…thoroughly evaluate the problem and provided recommendations. Upon acceptance of their proposal, they arrived at my house the following morning to begin repairs. Most importantly, all work was absolutely top-notch, and Gerry, the owner, was incredibly helpful and a pleasure to work with. Overall, a great experience from beginning to end. Highly recommended.
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I've been using Jerry and Adept construction for the over 30 years I've been in my house. That includes two roofs, new siding,…
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Adept replaced our old leaking Skylight and chimney housing (also old…
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…and leaking) for furnace vent, installed new vents on the roof for bathroom and Kitchen range hood, and enlarged soffit vents to fix poor attic ventilation.
Gerry came out and did an estimate the next day after I called. Among all the roofers we talked to, he was our favorite. He understood our concerns about each item we wanted to work on and the solutions he provided chimed in with the way we preferred to resolve the problems. His quote was not the lowest nor the highest, but had a reasonable price that we felt comfortable to pay and believed the project could be done well at. Also his quote was detailed, showing the process they were gonna perform and materials they were gonna use, as well as the price for each item. So we could decide what item we wanted do this time and easily figured out the total cost of them (The quote suggested to replace the gutter which was really old. But we decided to do it next time when replacing the roof). He and his office were responsive to my emails when I had questions about the quote. After I signed the contract, Gerry and two of his guys came out within a week. The two contractors worked the whole day and finished everything! It has been 1.5 months since then. We went through several storms. We don't see any leak so far. They did a good job!
Handyman Roof Repair FAQs
Can a handyman repair a roof?
A handyman can do some minor repairs, but in Illinois, roofing work for pay requires a state roofing license from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. If you need a handyman that does roofing, Adept Construction’s handyman roof repair service is a licensed roofer (Illinois license No. 104.011123) doing handyman-size jobs: a few shingles, a pipe boot, flashing or a small leak.
Can a handyman fix a roof leak?
A handyman can sometimes patch a small leak, but in Illinois, roofing work for pay requires a state roofing license from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. A licensed roofer also finds where the water actually gets in (usually a pipe boot, flashing or a missing shingle), which is often not directly above the stain. Adept Construction fixes small leaks as handyman-size jobs under Illinois roofing license No. 104.011123.
Are there handyman roofers near me in Naperville or Downers Grove?
Yes. Adept Construction has offices in Downers Grove (6509 Hathaway Lane, (630) 964-8708) and Naperville (27W225 79th Street, (630) 360-2730). It handles small roof repairs across DuPage County with one roofing technician rather than a full crew.
How much does a small roof repair cost?
A small roof repair is priced by what failed, how much material it needs, and the roof’s pitch and height. A single pipe boot or a few shingles costs a fraction of a section repair or replacement. Adept Construction gives a written price before work starts; typical ranges are in our roof repair cost guide.
Can you replace just a few shingles?
Yes. Replacing a few missing or damaged shingles is one of the most common handyman roof repairs. Adept Construction matches the color as closely as the existing roof allows. On a roof more than about 20 years old, an exact match is harder, and we tell you before starting.
Can you repair just one section of a roof?
Yes, when the damage is limited to one area and the roof has life left. If damage is spread across several slopes, the decking is soft, or the roof is near the end of its life, a section repair only delays a larger cost, and Adept Construction will say so in writing.
How quickly can you fix a small roof leak?
Most small roof repairs are scheduled within the week. An active leak during rain, or an opening from a fallen limb or wind, is tarped within 24 hours, and the permanent repair is scheduled once the weather allows.
What is the 25% rule for roofing?
The “25% rule” is a Florida Building Code rule: if more than 25% of a roof section is repaired within 12 months, the whole section may have to be brought up to current code (Florida Building Code, Existing Building, Section 706.1.1). Illinois has no statewide 25% rule. In DuPage County, each village sets its own re-roofing rules. Downers Grove, for example, needs no permit for a shingle-only residential re-roof, while Villa Park requires a permit for any roofing work. Adept checks your village’s rules before quoting a repair.
Do you fix pipe boots and flashing?
Yes. Cracked pipe boots and failed flashing around chimneys, skylights and walls cause most small leaks. Adept Construction replaces the boot or reflashes the joint rather than covering it with caulk, which fails again within a few seasons.
Do you repair garage and shed roofs?
Yes. Adept Construction handles small repairs on detached garage and shed roofs, including shingle replacement and flashing and drip edge repairs.
Do small roof repairs come with a warranty?
Yes. Every Adept Construction repair, including small handyman-size repairs, carries a 10-year workmanship warranty in addition to any manufacturer warranty on the materials used.
When should I call a roofing crew instead of a handyman?
Call for a full inspection when hail or wind damaged several slopes, the decking feels soft, the roof is over about 20 years old and shedding granules, or there is more than one leak. Those are roof repairs, or sometimes replacements, not handyman jobs; see our roof repair service.
Schedule Your FREE Estimate Today!
A small leak or a missing shingle doesn’t stay small. Call the Downers Grove office at (630) 964-8708 or Naperville at (630) 360-2730, or request a free quote online. You’ll get a written price before any work starts.

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