Roofing in Edwardsville, IL
Edwardsville, one of the oldest cities in Illinois, has historic homes near downtown and many newer subdivisions built as the area around SIUE grew.
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What we see in Edwardsville
- Historic homes near downtown and newer subdivisions near SIUE need very different roofing work. Make sure the bid fits your roof type and materials.
- Check the roofer's Illinois license number with IDFPR before signing.
- Ask about ice and water shield in valleys and along the eaves.
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).