Roofing in Alton, IL
Alton is a historic river town with 1800s brick and frame homes on steep bluff streets, plus mid-century neighborhoods farther from the river.
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What we see in Alton
- Alton's historic homes often have slate, steep pitches, turrets and box gutters that call for roofers experienced with older roofs. Ask about that experience.
- Homes on bluff streets get strong river winds. Ask about wind ratings.
- Check the roofer's Illinois roofing license with IDFPR.
Questions to ask a roofing contractor
- Are you licensed where required and insured? Can I see your certificates?
- Will you remove every old layer and inspect the deck? What do you charge per sheet of replacement decking?
- Which shingle line, color and wind rating are you installing?
- Who pulls the permit, and when is the final inspection?
- What workmanship warranty do you give, in writing, and does it transfer if I sell?
- Who is my contact during the job, and how will you protect my property and clean up nails?
Illinois rules
- Roofers must hold an Illinois roofing license from IDFPR and put the license number on bids and contracts.
- Plumbers must be licensed by the Illinois Department of Public Health.
- On home repair jobs, contractors must give you the “Home Repair: Know Your Consumer Rights” pamphlet, with a signed acknowledgment when the job is over $1,000.
- Home repair contractors must carry liability insurance of at least $100,000 per person / $300,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and $50,000 for property damage (815 ILCS 513/25).