Residential Roofing
Every roof we install, we install ourselves.
A roof here takes a beating most of the country never sees. Ninety-degree Julys, sub-zero Januarys, and a freeze-thaw cycle in between that works fasteners loose a fraction at a time. Add the hail that comes through most springs and you have a climate that finds every shortcut an installer took.
Tip Top Roofing has been replacing residential roofs across Illinois and Wisconsin since 1998 — asphalt shingle, standing seam metal, cedar shake, slate, and BRAVA composite. The crews on your roof are our employees, not subcontractors hired that morning, and that single fact does more for how long a roof lasts than any material you could choose.
Most homeowners reach us one of two ways: something is leaking, or the roof is old enough that they’d rather replace it on their schedule than the weather’s. Either way, we start the same — a free inspection, an honest read on whether you need a full replacement or a repair, and an itemized estimate you can actually compare against someone else’s.
| Materials | 6 systems installed |
| Typical timeline | 2–5 days on site |
| Estimates | Free, itemized, no pressure |
| Licensed | Illinois & Wisconsin |
| Crews | In-house, no subcontractors |
CHOOSE YOUR MATERIAL
Six ways to roof a house.
Every material we install, side by side. Not sure yet? Start with what matters most to you — budget, lifespan, or how it looks from the street.
NOT SURE WHERE TO START?
Watching the budget
Asphalt Shingle
Want it to outlast you
Slate or Metal
Historic or traditional home
Cedar Shake or BRAVA
Porch, dormer, or addition
Flat& Low-Slope
Asphalt Shingle
The default for good reason — affordable, proven, and available in dozens of colors. Architectural shingles carry solid wind ratings and a long warranty.
COST $
LIFESPAN 20-30 yrs
BEST FOR Most homes
Metal Roofing
Standing seam and metal shake. Sheds snow, lasts decades, and reads modern or agricultural depending on the profile.
COST $$$
LIFESPAN 40-70 yrs
BEST FOR Snow . Modern
Cedar Shake
Real wood with a warmth nothing else matches. Needs maintenance, rewards it. Synthetic alternatives get the look with none of the upkeep.
COST $$$
LIFESPAN 30-40 yrs
BEST FOR Traditional
Slate
Genuine stone. The longest-lived roof you can buy, and priced accordingly. Heavy — the structure has to support it.
COST $$$$
LIFESPAN 75-100 yrs
BEST FOR Historic
BRAVA Composite
Molded composite in slate, cedar shake, and Spanish barrel tile profiles. Class A fire rating, lighter than the real thing, no maintenance.
COST $$$
LIFESPAN 50+ yrs
BEST FOR Slate . Shake . Tile
Flat & Low-Slope
TPO, EPDM, and modified bitumen for porches, additions, and dormers. Also our commercial standard.
COST $$
LIFESPAN 20-30 yrs
BEST FOR Low pitch
WHY HOMEOWNERS HIRE US
The part that isn't about shingles.
01
No subcontractors
Every crew on your roof is on our payroll. That's why the install is consistent and why there's someone to call in year eight.
02
Same owners since 1998
Not a storm-chasing outfit that appears after hail and disappears before the warranty matters. Same town, same phone number.
03
Licensed in IL & WI
Fully licensed, bonded, and insured in both states. We'll hand you the numbers before you ask.
04
Samples at every estimate
We bring the actual material to your house. Colour looks different on your roof than it does in a brochure.
HOW IT WORKS
Four steps. No surprises in between.
01
Free Inspection
We come to you - assess the damage, document everything with photos, and give you a straight answer before any number is discussed.
02
Written Scope
A detailed itemized quote with materials, timeline and warranty terms in writing. No verbal promises, no surprises.
03
The Work
Daily site photos sent to you directly. You see progress in real time - not just a final reveal when we're done.
04
Warranty & Follow Up
Manufacturer and workmanship warranty on file. A direct line to us - not a call center - if anything ever comes up.
