Roofing in Des Plaines, IL
Roof repair, roof replacement, storm inspections, siding, gutters and windows for Des Plaines homes and businesses, from our East Dundee office about 19 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 Des Plaines
Storm season around Des Plaines peaks in July, with August close behind. Hail has been reported within 10 miles on 16 different days since late 2021, in every one of the last five years. The largest stones, 1.75-inch (golf ball size), fell on April 4, 2023. July is the month for wind: damaging thunderstorm winds or measured gusts have hit nearby on 14 separate July days. But the strongest measured gust, 85 mph, came in spring, on March 31, 2023.
Recent hail days
| Date | Largest hail | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | 1.25" half dollar | 4 |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 1" quarter | 1 |
| Oct 18, 2025 | 0.75" penny | 1 |
| Aug 16, 2025 | 1.25" half dollar | 6 |
| May 15, 2025 | 1.5" ping pong ball | 3 |
| Aug 27, 2024 | 1" quarter | 2 |
When storms hit Des Plaines
Most storm reports near Des Plaines come in July. 247 hail, wind and tornado reports in all.
Tornado reports within 10 miles: 2 days (most recent: Jul 15, 2024, Jul 12, 2023).
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 Des Plaines'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 Des Plaines
- Roof work covering 25% or more of the roof in a 12-month period needs a permit; smaller general repairs don't. The residential roofing permit fee is $50.
- An Illinois-licensed roofing contractor must be listed on the application before the permit is issued. Tear-offs and re-roofs can be filed through the city's On Demand permit portal with a signed contract; the contractor must be registered with the Building Division.
- The old roof must come off if it is water-soaked or deteriorated, already has two or more layers, or is wood shake, slate, clay, cement or asbestos-cement tile.
- Ice-and-water shield is required at all gutter edges, at least 24 inches past the heated space, and in all valleys.
- Only a final inspection is required: (847) 391-5382.
Source: City of Des Plaines — Roofing Repairs and Permits: What You Need to Know · On Demand Permits Submission Guidelines (May 10, 2023). Checked October 18, 2026. Fees and rules change; the building department has the final word.
Not sure what your roof needs? Request a free inspection. The office will call you to set a time.