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How roofing approval works in South Barrington Lakes

The South Barrington Lakes covenants require committee approval of exterior materials; no roofing material is mandated.

We install both Brava and DaVinci composite shake, as well as natural cedar, and we prepare the architectural submission for whichever you choose.

Covers: South Barrington Lakes, South Barrington

Why South Barrington Lakes homeowners are looking at composite instead of new cedar

The cedar look, without the cedar maintenance

Composite shakes from Brava and DaVinci are molded from real split cedar, so the face carries the same texture and shadow lines as the roofs around you. From the street it reads as cedar. Underneath, it does not split, cup, rot or hold moss, and it never needs treating.

A roof you replace once

Cedar in this climate is a 20 to 30 year roof with treatment every few years. Both Brava and DaVinci carry 50 year limited warranties that transfer to the next owner, and both are Class A fire rated and Class 4 impact rated, the highest hail rating a roof can carry.

Insurance usually notices

Many carriers offer a premium credit for a Class 4 impact rated roof, and a roof that does not need a claim after every hail season is worth more than the credit. Ask your agent; we will give you the product data sheet to send them.

One contractor, start to finish

We handle the architectural review submission for South Barrington Lakes, the tear-off of the old cedar, any decking or flashing repair underneath, and the install. One crew, one point of contact, one warranty.

How it works

01
Roof condition read

We walk the roof, photograph the cedar, the valleys, the flashing and the decking we can see, and tell you plainly whether it needs replacing now, in a few years, or not yet. No charge, no obligation.

02
Written proposal

A written proposal for new cedar or a Brava or DaVinci composite shake replacement, with colour samples you can hold against your siding and trim, and the South Barrington Lakes architectural submission prepared for you.

03
Install

Tear-off, deck inspection and repair, underlayment, ice and water shield at eaves and valleys, new flashing, and the new shake. Most roofs here are a one to two week project depending on size and weather.

Ask for a roof condition read

Tell us your address and the best way to reach you. We walk the roof, photograph what we find, and tell you honestly whether the cedar needs replacing now or can wait. If it does, you get a written proposal with the association paperwork prepared.

Prefer to talk? Call or text (708) 847-5418.

  • Certified Brava installer, DaVinci installer
  • Family roofing company since 1996
  • Illinois Unlimited Roofing License 104.010248
  • Mount Prospect, twenty minutes from South Barrington

We respond within one business day. No obligation.

Questions South Barrington Lakes homeowners ask

Does South Barrington Lakes require cedar?

The South Barrington Lakes covenants require committee approval of exterior materials; no roofing material is mandated. We prepare the submission with samples and specifications so the committee can approve the material you choose.

Can I just replace my cedar roof with new cedar?

You can, and we install cedar too. The honest trade-off is that new cedar in South Barrington is another 20 to 30 year roof with regular treatment, while a composite shake is a one-time replacement with a 50 year transferable warranty. We will quote whichever you want, or both.

What does a composite roof cost compared with cedar?

It depends on the size and complexity of your roof, so we quote after seeing it. Composite shake is a premium material, and on most homes it lands close to the cost of a new cedar roof once you count the treatment and repairs cedar needs over its life. We put both numbers in writing.

Do you handle the HOA paperwork?

Yes. We prepare the South Barrington Lakes architectural review submission with the product specification, colour sample and installation details your association asks for, and we work with the board or management company on timing.

How do I know my cedar roof is at the end of its life?

Curling or cupped shakes, splits you can see from the ground, moss or dark streaking that keeps coming back, shakes missing after wind, and interior stains after heavy rain. A roof walk tells you for certain, and ours is free.

Who is Leaders Roofing?

A family roofing company in Mount Prospect, in business since 1996, with an Illinois Unlimited Roofing License (104.010248). We are a certified Brava installer, we install DaVinci as well, and we work across South Barrington and the surrounding North Shore and northwest suburbs.

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