Roofing in Collinsville, IL
Collinsville sits on the bluffs above the American Bottom, with older homes near Main Street and newer subdivisions to the east. Parts of the area were mined for coal underground.
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What we see in Collinsville
- Older homes near Main Street often have steep roofs and chimneys that need flashing work.
- Bluff-top homes take strong wind. Ask about wind-rated shingles and the nailing pattern.
- Verify the roofer's Illinois 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).