Leaders Roofing has served Lombard homeowners and commercial property owners since 1996. Lombard's mix of established residential neighborhoods — from the Lilac Village core to Madison Meadows and Big Woods — and a substantial commercial corridor along Butterfield Road means we handle the full range of roofing work the village requires.
Lombard occupies a central position in DuPage County — geographically central between the western suburbs and the eastern edge near Elmhurst and Villa Park, and centrally positioned in the mid-market that defines much of DuPage County's residential character. The Lilac Village nickname reflects both the community's famous lilac collection and the established, community-rooted character of the village's older neighborhoods. The residential stock spans from early 20th-century homes near the Main Street and Lilac Park areas to mid-century ranches and split-levels throughout Westmore and Big Woods, to newer construction near the Oak Brook Terrace edge.
That housing range creates a varied roofing market. Older homes near the Lilac Village core have the characteristics of their era — potential board sheathing, original flashing systems that have long since failed or been patched, and ventilation systems that were undersized from the start. The mid-century stock is reaching or past peak replacement age. Newer construction is generally in better shape but benefits from inspection as it approaches the 20-to-25-year mark.
Lombard's commercial corridors along Butterfield Road and Route 53 include retail centers, office buildings, and light industrial facilities — most with flat or low-slope roofing systems that require commercial expertise. We hold an Illinois Roofing Unlimited License and have been serving commercial properties in Lombard throughout our 30-year history.
Leaders Roofing Corp has been active in Lombard since 1996. We hold Illinois Roofing Unlimited License #104.010248, carry full general liability and workers' compensation coverage, and handle both residential and commercial roofing. Family-owned and locally based in Mount Prospect, serving DuPage County from the beginning.
Lombard's replacement market reflects its housing diversity. The older homes near the Lilac Village core and along the established residential blocks of Main Street and Maple Street generate work that requires careful assessment of era-specific construction: potential board sheathing under old shingles, original chimney flashing that has been caulked over repeatedly rather than properly replaced, and ventilation systems that need upgrading to support a new shingle system's performance and warranty. The mid-century ranches in Westmore and Big Woods are largely straightforward but frequently have accumulated deferred maintenance — flashing that's been patched but not replaced, gutters that have contributed to fascia rot, ventilation that was never adequate.
The newer construction near the Oak Brook Terrace edge and throughout Madison Meadows is generally in better condition but approaching or at the age where professional evaluation makes sense. A roof approaching 20 to 25 years in DuPage County's hail-active climate may have more remaining life than it looks from the street, or significantly less — only a proper inspection from a licensed contractor can answer that accurately.
For a typical Lombard single-family home, full roof replacement runs $14,000 to $40,000. Compact ranches with simple geometry toward the lower end; larger two-stories with complex rooflines and premium material specifications toward the upper end. We provide written estimates before any commitment.
Every Lombard replacement follows the same process: full tear-off, deck inspection and sheathing replacement as needed, ice-and-water barrier at all eaves and valleys, synthetic underlayment on the field, new shingles with matching ridge cap and full flashing replacement at all wall intersections and penetrations. Ventilation is assessed and corrected as needed on every project.
Lombard's residential mix calls for a range of material and service answers. Here are the four categories we most commonly work in for Lombard homeowners and property owners:
Architectural (laminated) shingles are the right baseline for most Lombard residential replacements — they outperform three-tab in wind resistance and visual character, and carry strong manufacturer warranties from GAF, Owens Corning, and CertainTeed. For homeowners in Lombard whose insurance carrier offers a discount for Class IV impact-resistant materials, we discuss whether the upgrade math makes sense given DuPage County's hail exposure. It often does over a 15-to-20-year shingle life.
Lombard has a significant inventory of flat-roofed properties — commercial buildings along Butterfield Road and Route 53, plus residential garages, additions, and flat-roof sections on mid-century homes. We install and service TPO, EPDM, and modified bitumen systems for all flat-roof applications. Flat roofing is a specialty that residential roofers often handle incorrectly — proper drainage design, seam technique, and flashing at parapets and penetrations require specific expertise and we bring that expertise to every flat-roof project in Lombard.
Chimney flashing failure is the most common source of interior water damage in Lombard's older homes, and the single most frequently mishandled repair we see. Proper chimney flashing is a two-part system — step flashing integrated into shingle courses, and counter flashing embedded in masonry joints. Caulking over deteriorated cement flashing creates a repair that lasts months, not years. We reinstall flashing correctly every time, and the difference in long-term performance is substantial.
Many Lombard homes — particularly older ranches and split-levels with inadequate soffit intake or minimal ridge ventilation — run too hot in summer and develop ice dams in winter because of poor attic airflow. Improper ventilation shortens shingle life significantly, voids some manufacturer warranties, and creates conditions for mold growth in attic spaces. We assess ventilation on every inspection and can correct it as part of a replacement or as standalone work when the issue is causing active problems.
Lombard sits in an active hail corridor in east-central DuPage County. Severe thunderstorm cells that develop along the I-88 corridor and move northeast regularly pass through Lombard, depositing hail at varying intensities. Homeowners with aging shingle systems — particularly those 15 or more years old — can accumulate meaningful damage across multiple hail events even when no single storm appears severe enough to warrant immediate attention. Granule loss compounds with each hail event, accelerating the pace of deterioration.
For Lombard homeowners dealing with potential storm damage, our recommended process:
Lombard's commercial corridor along Butterfield Road, Main Street, and Route 53 includes retail centers, professional offices, medical facilities, light industrial buildings, and mixed-use structures. The majority of these commercial properties have flat or low-slope roofing systems that require commercial roofing expertise — TPO, EPDM, modified bitumen, and in older buildings, built-up roofing systems. Flat-roof commercial work is meaningfully different from residential sloped roofing in its materials, failure patterns, drainage design, and maintenance requirements.
We hold an Illinois Roofing Unlimited License covering commercial work without restriction on building size or occupancy type. For Lombard commercial property owners and managers, we provide full system replacement, re-roofing over existing membranes where conditions allow, leak investigation and repair, flashing remediation, drain clearing, and annual maintenance programs with written condition documentation that supports capital planning and budgeting.
Lombard homeowners typically pay between $14,000 and $40,000 for a complete roof replacement. The range reflects Lombard's mix of housing types — from compact ranches and Cape Cods in the Lilac Village and Westmore neighborhoods to larger two-stories and split-levels in Madison Meadows and Big Woods. A straightforward ranch with simple geometry will be toward the lower end of that range; larger homes with more complex rooflines, valley systems, or premium material specifications will trend higher. We provide written free estimates covering materials, labor, disposal, and permit fees — no vague numbers and no surprises at signing.
It can, particularly in May during the Lilac Festival when Lilac Park and the surrounding streets see heavy traffic and parking restrictions in parts of the village. We work around event-related access constraints for any Lombard project near the festival area — the May window is something we factor into scheduling conversations. Outside of the festival window, Lombard's access and permitting environment is straightforward. The Lombard Building Division processes roofing permits without unusual delays, and the permit is required for full tear-off replacements, which we pull on every qualifying project.
Yes. Lombard has a meaningful commercial base along Butterfield Road, Main Street, and the Route 53 corridor, as well as light industrial space throughout the village. Many of these commercial buildings have flat or low-slope roofing systems — TPO, EPDM, modified bitumen, or older built-up systems that require commercial roofing expertise. We hold an Illinois Roofing Unlimited License (#104.010248) covering commercial work without restriction on building size or type. We install new commercial roofing systems, re-roof over existing membranes where deck condition permits, and perform leak investigation, flashing remediation, and drain maintenance. Annual maintenance programs are available for property managers with ongoing needs.
Lombard's older residential neighborhoods — areas near the Lilac Village core, Westmore, and the established blocks along Main Street — have housing stock ranging from the early 20th century through the 1960s. The most common issues we find in homes of this vintage include: deteriorated chimney flashing installed with roofing cement that failed years ago (the single most frequent source of interior water damage in older Lombard homes); inadequate attic ventilation by current standards, which shortens shingle life and creates ice dam conditions; and deck deterioration at valleys, eaves, and around penetrations where moisture has accumulated over decades. On any home 30 or more years old, a thorough inspection after tear-off is essential — what's under the old shingles often determines the true scope of a replacement project.
Lombard sits in east-central DuPage County in a hail-active corridor. Severe thunderstorms that develop over the western suburbs and along the I-88 corridor regularly track through Lombard, and the village has experienced multiple significant hail events over the past decade. For homeowners with aging shingle systems, these cumulative hail events can add up to more damage than any single storm reveals — granule loss compounds over successive hail events, leaving a roof that looks functional from the street but has measurably reduced remaining life. We recommend a professional inspection after any hail event regardless of whether you see obvious damage from the ground. We provide free storm inspections, a photo-and-measurement report if damage warrants a claim, and direct coordination with your adjuster throughout the claim process.
We serve all of Lombard and the surrounding DuPage County area. Call (708) 847-5418 for a free estimate.
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