Roofing in Western Springs, IL
Roof repair, roof replacement, storm inspections, siding, gutters and windows for Western Springs homes and businesses, from our East Dundee office about 27 miles away.
- Free drone roof inspection
- In-house team for insurance documentation
- Crews out seven days a week, weather permitting
- Illinois Roofing Contractor License 104.019813 · Qualifying party license 105.010658
Storm history · 5 years · within 10 miles
Storms near Western Springs
Storm season around Western Springs peaks in July. Hail has been reported within 10 miles on 19 different days since late 2021, in every one of the last five years. The largest stones, 4.8-inch (softball size), fell on March 10, 2026. Hail here leans toward spring: March through May account for 12 of those days, against 6 from June through September. July is the month for wind: damaging thunderstorm winds or measured gusts have hit nearby on 16 separate July days. The strongest measured gust reached 95 mph on June 13, 2022. Storms don’t keep to summer here: 2.5-inch hail was reported nearby on February 27, 2024.
Recent hail days
| Date | Largest hail | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2026 | 2" hen egg | 1 |
| Jul 27, 2026 | 2.5" tennis ball | 25 |
| Mar 30, 2026 | 2" hen egg | 15 |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 4.8" softball | 30 |
| Aug 16, 2025 | 1" quarter | 1 |
| May 15, 2025 | 1.5" ping pong ball | 6 |
When storms hit Western Springs
Most storm reports near Western Springs come in July. 391 hail, wind and tornado reports in all.
Tornado reports within 10 miles: 8 days (most recent: Jul 27, 2026, Jun 11, 2026, Jul 15, 2024, Jul 14, 2024).
Source: National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (Chicago and Milwaukee offices) via Iowa State University's IEM archive, October 2021 – October 2026, within 10 miles of Western Springs's center. Dates are Central time. A report nearby isn't proof your roof was damaged; an inspection shows what it went through.
Permits in Western Springs
- Permits are required for roof repair and replacement, and for siding.
- The application includes a copy of the signed contract or proposal.
- The fee is 1.75% of the construction cost, with a $50 minimum. Most minor permits are issued over the counter.
- The permit must be posted where it is visible on site. An inspection that isn't ready carries a $100 re-inspection fee.
Source: Village of Western Springs — Building Permit Information (revised April 2025). Checked October 18, 2026. Fees and rules change; the building department has the final word. Western Springs Community Development: (708) 246-1800 ext. 180.
Not sure what your roof needs? Request a free inspection. The office will call you to set a time.