Long Grove's custom estate homes on wooded lots — Indian Creek, White Barn, Burnham Woods — were specified in cedar shake more often than not at original construction. Replacement here is detail-intensive and we welcome the work. Family-owned, licensed, and insured. Cedar Shake installation, restoration, and repair on Long Grove custom estate homes since 1996.
Hand-split and tapersawn Western Red Cedar shake — including premium Watkins, Waldun, and Anbrook mills — is one of our core specialty installations. We handle full replacements, partial restorations, ridge and valley re-work, and Class A fire-treated cedar where required.
On Long Grove properties specifically, we work Historic Village, Woodlands, Indian Creek, White Barn, and the surrounding Lake County area. Our crews are experienced with Long Grove village architectural review and have worked the Long Grove housing stock long enough to understand the expectations that come with custom estate architecture.
Cedar Shake is the historically correct specification for a meaningful share of Long Grove's custom estate housing stock. Replacing in kind preserves the architectural character that makes these homes what they are.
Properly installed cedar shake on a Chicagoland home delivers 25-30 years of service life with periodic maintenance — longer on roofs with good attic ventilation.
On custom estate Long Grove properties, premium roofing materials are part of the home's market identity. Specifying cedar shake or a credible alternative preserves the comparable-sales position relative to the neighborhood.
We've worked through Long Grove village architectural review on multiple Long Grove projects. Material specification, sample boards, and submission timelines are routine for our team. We'll guide the approval process if required for your property.
Pricing depends on roof square footage, complexity, material grade selection, copper flashing scope, and existing condition. Here's the realistic range for Long Grove properties:
Single-family home, typical square footage, standard material grade with proper flashing.
Larger homes, complex rooflines, premium material grades, full copper flashing scope, and architectural-review submission where required.
Targeted cedar shake repairs, course replacements, flashing-only work, or restoration scopes on otherwise sound roofs.
All estimates are written line-item with material grades, copper weight specifications where relevant, and project scope transparent. Call (708) 847-5418 for a free Long Grove assessment.
We serve all of Long Grove and surrounding Lake County. Mention your specific neighborhood when you call — we likely know it well.
Cedar Shake roofing in Long Grove typically runs $80,000 to $150,000 for a standard install on a single-family home, with larger estate-tier projects in the $130,000 to $250,000+ range. Targeted repairs run $8,000 to $30,000. Pricing depends on square footage, roof complexity, cedar grade (Blue Label, No. 1, Premium), and flashing scope. We provide line-item written estimates with material grades and project scope transparent before any commitment.
Yes. We've worked Long Grove extensively since 1996, including Historic Village, Woodlands, Indian Creek. Our crews understand Long Grove village architectural review, Long Grove permit processes, and the architectural standards expected on custom estate properties in this part of the North Shore. References from past Long Grove projects are available on request.
Cedar Shake is the historically correct specification for a meaningful share of Long Grove's custom estate housing stock. Whether it's the right call for your specific home depends on the original construction specification, current condition, intended ownership timeline, and budget. We'll give you the honest comparison against alternatives — including synthetic alternatives where relevant — before any material is ordered.
Yes. We hold Illinois Roofing Unlimited License #104.010248 — one of the older license numbers in the state, covering residential and commercial work with no project-size restrictions. We carry current general liability and workers' compensation insurance. Certificates of insurance are available on request before any work begins on your Long Grove property.
Family-owned since 1996. Honest estimates. Real craftsmanship on premium materials.