Fast, Reliable Roof Replacement & Installation Across Cicero
A full roof replacement in Cicero, IL typically runs $8,500-$18,000 for a standard bungalow or two-flat, with most jobs completed in 1-3 days depending on whether both the main shingle slope and the rear flat section need work. We answer our phones live 24 hours a day at (844) 563-1816, and we can usually inspect your Cicero roof within 24 hours of your call.
We’ve been working on Cicero roofs since 1984. We know the brick bungalows along Roosevelt Road, the three-flats near 22nd Street, and the two-story frames around Hawthorne Works. We know that in this town, a “roof” is almost never just one roof. The front slope might be asphalt shingles, but step around back and you’ll find a flat built-up section over a frame addition or enclosed porch that’s been collecting leaks for decades. That’s the Cicero reality, and it’s why we send crews who are certified in both steep-slope and low-slope work on every job. We pull our own permits through Cicero’s building department on Austin Boulevard - not Chicago’s, because they don’t transfer.
Why Ridgeline Roofing Co. Is Cicero’s Preferred Roof Replacement & Installation Company
Homeowners in Cicero call us because we’re still here when the job is done. We’ve served this area for over 42 years, and our Roof Replacement & Installation team includes journeymen who trained as apprentices right here in Cook County. We’re not storm chasers in white trucks with out-of-state plates. We’re the company that hires local crews, trains local apprentices, and plans to be answering phones in Cicero thirty years from now.
Our reputation here is built on one thing: we come back if something isn’t right. The 90-Day Done Right Promise is a written workmanship guarantee with no paperwork to file, no arguing, no runaround. If it’s not right, we make it right. Period. Our technicians are background-checked and uniformed, and they document every inspection with photos taken from your actual roof - not a sales speech in your driveway.
When you call (844) 563-1816, a live person answers. Nights, weekends, the middle of a February ice storm. No voicemail trees. No “we’ll call you back between 2 and 6.” We know that in Cicero, when water starts coming through the ceiling of a 1920s plaster dining room, you need someone who picks up.
Our Roof Replacement & Installation Services in Cicero
Full Roof Replacement
In Cicero, a “full” roof replacement usually means two roofs, not one. The main slope on your bungalow or two-flat might be 4-in-12 asphalt shingles, but that rear addition over the kitchen or enclosed porch is a separate low-slope system with its own membrane, its own flashing, and its own failure timeline. We strip both, inspect the decking underneath, and install proper systems for each slope. We recently replaced the entire roof system on a 1920s brick two-flat on 52nd Court. The front slope had mismatched three-tab shingles from a poor DIY job, but the real issue was the flat rear addition over the kitchen: original built-up tar and gravel that had been patched so many times it was a patchwork of blisters and cracks. We stripped both roofs, installed Owens Corning Duration Cool shingles on the main slope and a fully adhered GAF EverGuard TPO membrane on the rear flat section, then tied the two systems together with a proper counterflashing detail at the transition to prevent future ice damming.
New Construction Roofing
New builds in Cicero are rare compared to re-roofing, but when they happen - additions, tear-downs on 25th Avenue, new multi-family near the industrial corridor - we spec systems that match the town’s harsh winter reality. That means proper ice-and-water shield at eaves and valleys, adequate attic ventilation to fight the humid summers and freeze-thaw winters, and materials rated for the wind exposure that comes off the prairie without lake-effect buffering. We coordinate directly with Cicero’s building department for inspections, so your certificate of occupancy isn’t held up by paperwork confusion.
Asphalt Shingle Installation
Asphalt shingles are still the right choice for most Cicero bungalows and two-flats, but the slope matters. Many Cicero main roofs are 4-in-12 or even 3-in-12, which is the bare minimum for standard three-tab shingles and requires specific underlayment and nailing patterns to maintain the manufacturer warranty. We install GAF Timberline HDZ and Owens Corning Duration lines with proper low-slope application details, never a shortcut that voids your coverage. For the flatter pitches common on 1910s-era construction, we may recommend architectural shingles with enhanced sealant strips or a modified-bitumen underlayment system. We don’t guess. We measure the pitch, check the manufacturer’s slope requirements, and install to spec.
Metal Roofing
Metal roofing on Cicero’s historic housing stock requires care. Those original pressed-metal cornices on 1910s three-flats along Cermak Road? They’re part of the building’s character and often its structural edge detail. We reroof behind and around them without damaging the original fabrication, using standing-seam or snap-lock panels where appropriate and custom flashings that respect the existing architecture. Metal costs more upfront - typically $15,000-$28,000 for a Cicero bungalow - but the 40-70 year lifespan and snow-shedding properties pay back in a climate like ours. We install Atlas and Tamko metal systems with proper thermal expansion details, because a metal roof that can’t move with temperature swings will fail at the fasteners.
Flat Roofing
This is where Cicero differs from every nearby suburb. The rear flat additions on bungalows and two-flats - built in the 1920s, 1930s, 1940s - are now 70-100+ years old. Original built-up tar and gravel, maybe patched with modified bitumen, maybe covered with a layer of rolled roofing from a handyman special. These roofs pond water, crack in freeze-thaw, and leak chronically every late winter when snowmelt has nowhere to go. We replace them with fully adhered TPO or multi-ply modified bitumen systems, install proper tapered insulation to create drainage slope where there was none, and detail the transition to the main roof so ice dams can’t push back under the shingles. It’s specialized work, and it’s half of what we do in Cicero.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Trusted Brands We Service in Cicero
We are authorized installers for seven manufacturer lines: GAF, CertainTeed, Owens Corning, IKO, Atlas, Tamko, and Boral. For Cicero’s climate and housing stock, we most often specify GAF and Owens Corning asphalt shingles for the main slopes, with GAF EverGuard TPO or CertainTeed Flintlastic for the flat rear sections. We stock common accessory pieces locally, so when we find rotted fascia behind a gutter on a 1930s bungalow near 16th Street, we don’t lose a day waiting for delivery. Every material we install carries the full manufacturer warranty, registered in your name, with no substitutions.
Common Roof Replacement & Installation Problems We See in Cicero Homes
- Ignoring the rear flat roof: Many Cicero roofs leak not from the main slope but from the 70-100-year-old flat addition roof that was never re-roofed when the shingles were done. Homeowners replace the front shingles every 20 years and wonder why the kitchen ceiling still stains every March. The flat section needs its own replacement schedule, and it’s usually overdue.
- Improper transition flashing: The junction between the steep main roof and the flat rear section is a common failure point where ponding ice dams push water under old step flashing. Proper repair requires a custom cricket or diverter, ice-and-water shield extending well onto the flat section, and counterflashing that accounts for differential movement between the two systems.
- Permit confusion: Out-of-town roofers assume Chicago permits work in Cicero, only to face stop-work orders and double permitting delays. Cicero is an independent town with its own municipal building department and permit process entirely separate from the City of Chicago. We always pull a Cicero-specific permit through the town’s building department on Austin Boulevard, and we pass Cicero inspections on the first call.
- Low-slope shingle installations that violate manufacturer specs: A 3-in-12 bungalow roof in Cicero is too flat for standard three-tab shingles without special underlayment and reduced exposure. Cheap bids often skip these details, voiding the warranty and guaranteeing early failure. We measure every pitch and install to the manufacturer’s low-slope requirements, documented in writing.
Pricing for Roof Replacement & Installation in Cicero, IL
Here is what a typical Cicero roofing job costs in 2025, based on the split-system reality of local housing:
| Service | Typical Range in Cicero |
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| Asphalt shingle replacement (main slope only), standard bungalow | $8,500 - $13,500 |
| Full split-system replacement: shingles + flat rear section | $14,000 - $22,000 |
| Flat roof replacement only (rear addition, ~400 sq ft) | $4,500 - $8,500 |
| Metal roof replacement, bungalow or two-flat | $15,000 - $28,000 |
| New construction roofing, single-family | $12,000 - $20,000 |
What moves you within these ranges? Decking replacement adds $800-$2,500 depending on how much rot we find when we strip. Multiple layers of old roofing add tear-off labor. Steep pitches above 6-in-12 require additional safety setup. And that flat rear section - if it’s original built-up with wet insulation underneath, the recovery cost goes up. We give you one number, upfront, before we start. The price we quote is the price you pay. Call (844) 563-1816 for a free estimate - no obligation, no pressure, and we bring a ladder.
We Also Serve Cities Near Cicero
Our crews work throughout Cook County, including Cicero and the surrounding communities of Belmont Cragin, Chicago, West Town, and Near North Side. We understand the building departments, inspection schedules, and housing stock in each area. Whether you’re in a 1920s brick two-flat on Cicero Avenue or a newer frame home across the border in Chicago, we bring the same standard: done right, and if it’s not, we make it right.
Serving Cicero, IL - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Cicero area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs - Roof Replacement & Installation in Cicero
It depends on age and condition, but most Cicero flat rear sections are past patching. If the built-up roof is original 1920s-1950s tar and gravel, or has been patched more than twice, replacement saves money long-term. Patching a failed membrane is like patching a tire with dry rot: it holds until it doesn’t, usually during the next freeze-thaw cycle. We inspect at no charge and give you an honest assessment. Call (844) 563-1816 - estimates are free.
No, one Cicero building permit covers the complete roof replacement on your property. However, you do need a Cicero-specific permit, not a Chicago permit. Contractors who work both sides of Austin Boulevard sometimes confuse the two, which leads to stop-work orders and delays. We pull the correct permit through Cicero’s building department on Austin Boulevard for every job, and we handle all inspections. Call (844) 563-1816 and we’ll confirm your permit status.
Yes. We’ve reroofed dozens of Cicero three-flats with original pressed-metal cornices, and we treat them as part of the structure, not an obstacle. Our crews use custom flashings that tuck behind and around existing cornice work, and we never pry or cut original metal fabrication. If a cornice section is too deteriorated to save, we document it with photos and discuss options before touching it. Call (844) 563-1816 to schedule an inspection.
For a 3-in-12 pitch in Cicero’s climate, we recommend Owens Corning Duration or GAF Timberline HDZ with full ice-and-water shield underlayment and reduced exposure (5.5 inches instead of standard 5.625-6 inches). At 3-in-12, you’re at the manufacturer’s minimum slope for standard asphalt shingles, so installation precision matters: every nail placement, every sealant strip activation, every valley detail must be exact. We also consider whether a modified-bitumen or low-slope membrane system might be more appropriate for your specific roof geometry. Call (844) 563-1816 and we’ll measure your pitch on-site.
Most full split-system replacements in Cicero take 2-3 days: one day to strip and deck-repair the main slope, one day to install shingles and begin flat work, and a partial third day to complete the flat membrane, flashings, and cleanup. Weather delays happen - we don’t install shingles in rain or when temperatures are too cold for proper sealant strip activation. We communicate daily, show up when we say, and leave your property clean. Call (844) 563-1816 to check our current schedule.
Ready to get your Cicero roof done right? Call Ridgeline Roofing Co. at (844) 563-1816 for a free, no-obligation estimate. A live person will answer, day or night, and we’ll have a crew on your roof within 24 hours. We’ve been standing behind roofs in this community since 1984. We’ll be here to stand behind yours.
Written by Pete Navarro, Owner at Ridgeline Roofing Co., serving Cicero since 1984.