Residential Roof Replacement in Plainfield, IL
Everything You Need to Know About Replacing Your Home's Roof
Serving Plainfield Homeowners With Honest, Experienced Roof Replacement
When your roof reaches the end of its life — or takes a hit from a Midwest storm — you need a contractor who gives you straight answers, not a sales pitch.
Plainfield Superior Roofing handles residential roof replacement for homeowners throughout Plainfield and the surrounding suburbs.
We do full tear-offs, proper material installation, and clean up completely before we leave. No shortcuts. No subcontractors. No surprises on the final bill.
What a Full Residential Roof Replacement Actually Involves
A lot of homeowners assume roof replacement just means new shingles go on top of the old ones. That's not how a proper replacement works — and cutting that corner is one of the main reasons roofs fail years before they should.
- A full residential roof replacement starts with a complete tear-off. Every layer of existing shingles and underlayment is removed down to the roof deck. Once the deck is exposed, we inspect every board for rot, soft spots, and structural damage. Any compromised decking gets replaced before anything else goes on. This step matters more than most homeowners realize. Installing a new roofing system over a weakened or partially rotted deck is like putting new flooring over a soft subfloor — it looks fine until it doesn't.
- After the deck is confirmed solid, the system gets built back up in layers. Ice and water shield goes down first at the eaves, in the valleys, and around every penetration. This self-adhering membrane is your primary defense against ice dams in winter and wind-driven rain in spring. Synthetic underlayment follows across the entire deck surface, adding a second layer of protection before a single shingle is installed.
- Flashing comes next — step flashing at every wall intersection, counter flashing at chimneys, and drip edge along the eaves and rakes. These metal components are often the first thing a cheap installation skips or installs incorrectly. Poorly flashed chimneys and walls are one of the most common causes of residential roof leaks in older Plainfield homes.
- Shingles are then installed from the eaves up, with each course lapped correctly and fastened to manufacturer specifications. Ridge cap and ridge ventilation complete the system at the top. The result is a roof that's built to handle Illinois weather — not just one that looks new from the street.
How We Handle the Roof Replacement Process From Inspection to Completion
We know most homeowners aren't looking to become roofing experts. What you want is a clear process, honest communication, and a crew that does what they say they're going to do.
Here's exactly how a residential roof replacement works when you hire Plainfield Superior Roofing.
- It starts with a free inspection. We get on the roof, walk every section, and look at the condition of your shingles, flashing, decking, ventilation, and gutters. We take photos and put together a detailed written estimate that breaks down every component — materials, labor, decking allowance, and disposal. You'll know what you're paying for before you make any decision.
- Once you're ready to move forward, we order materials and schedule your installation. Most projects in Plainfield are scheduled within one to two weeks. We confirm your date, give you a heads-up the day before, and arrive on time the morning of the job.
- Tear-off and installation are typically completed in a single day for most standard homes. Larger homes or those with complex rooflines may run into a second day. We work efficiently without cutting corners on the installation sequence.
- Cleanup is part of the job, not an afterthought. We use tarps to protect your landscaping during tear-off, haul away all old material and packaging, and finish every job with a magnetic nail sweep of your yard, driveway, and any areas where debris may have landed. We don't leave until the property looks the way it did before we arrived — minus the old roof.
- A final walkthrough with you closes out the job. We show you the completed work, answer any questions, and make sure you have your warranty documentation in hand before we leave.