Roofing Contractor in Gurnee, IL

Gurnee sits in the middle of Lake County, where I-94 meets Grand Avenue (Route 132) — home to Six Flags Great America, Gurnee Mills, and Great Wolf Lodge, and bordered by Waukegan to the east. With around 30,700 residents (2020 census) and neighborhoods like Hunt Club Farms, Stonebrook, and Bittersweet Woods, Gurnee is a village of 1980s–2000s subdivisions, older homes near downtown, and busy commercial roofs along the Grand Avenue corridor. Gurnee homeowners need a roofing contractor who knows Lake County, not just roofing in general. Zuniga Roofing Inc. has served Waukegan, Beach Park, and communities across Lake County since 2016, and Gurnee is one of the villages we know best. We understand which shingles hold up to ice dams along the Des Plaines River, how to flash a roof against wind-driven rain near Gurnee Mills, and what lake-effect snow does to an aging roof. When you call us, you get local expertise backed by warranty-backed workmanship — and a free, no-pressure estimate.

Licensed, insured, and warranty-backed. Every project we touch in Gurnee is fully licensed and insured, and our workmanship carries a written warranty. Manufacturer warranties on materials like GAF and CertainTeed shingles add another layer of protection. We put the full scope and price in writing before work starts, we keep the site clean, and we do not disappear after the last shingle is nailed down.

Why Gurnee Homeowners Choose Zuniga Roofing

Choosing a roofer is really about trust. Your roof is the single most expensive exterior system on your home, and in Gurnee’s climate it works harder than almost anywhere else in Illinois. Here is what sets us apart for homeowners in the 60031 zip code and surrounding Lake County towns.

We know Gurnee’s roofs. The village mixes 1980s–2000s subdivisions like Hunt Club Farms and Stonebrook with older homes near downtown Gurnee and along the Des Plaines River. Each era has its own weak points — aging three-tab shingles, tired flashing around chimneys and skylights, flat sections over additions — and we have repaired and replaced all of them across Lake County.

Honest repair-or-replace advice. A small leak, a few missing shingles, or isolated flashing damage usually means a repair. A roof past 20 years, shingles curling or losing granules across the whole slope, or leaks that keep coming back usually means replacement. We inspect first and tell you honestly which one your roof needs — we would rather earn a repair today and your replacement in five years than sell you a roof you do not need.

Free inspections and written estimates. Every visit starts with a full inspection and a written, itemized price. No pressure, no obligation, no surprise charges after the work starts.

Storm damage specialists. Gurnee saw heavy storm damage in the 2024 season, and hail and wind claims are a regular part of life here. We document damage with photos, provide the detailed inspection report adjusters ask for, and help you through the insurance process from first call to final repair.

Our Roofing Services in Gurnee, IL

Our crews handle everything that falls under roofing in Gurnee and across Lake County. Whether it is a single leaking valley or a full tear-off, one call covers it:

• Roof repair — leak detection, shingle replacement, flashing repair, valley and vent boot fixes
• Roof replacement — full tear-off and re-roofing in architectural asphalt, metal, and flat systems
• Emergency roof repair, 24/7 — tarping, board-up, and storm response any time of day or night
• Metal roofing — standing-seam and metal shingle systems built for snow and hail
• Flat and commercial roofing — TPO and EPDM membranes for shops, warehouses, and offices
• Gutters, soffit, and fascia — the full roofing system, not just the shingles
• Skylights and chimney flashing — installation, replacement, and leak repair
• Snow and ice-dam work — safe ice-dam removal and the ventilation fixes that stop them coming back
• Roof inspections and maintenance plans — catch small problems before they become big ones

Not sure which service your roof needs? Call (858) 399-8124 and describe what you are seeing — we will tell you honestly whether it sounds like a repair, a replacement, or just an inspection. You can also run your own numbers first on our roofing calculators.

Roof Repair in Gurnee, IL

Most roof problems start small — a lifted shingle after a windstorm, a slow leak around a chimney flashing, granules piling up in the gutters. Caught early, they are quick, affordable repairs. Left alone through a Gurnee winter, the same small leak soaks decking, stains ceilings, and grows mold in the attic.

Our repair work in Gurnee covers the problems we see most often: leaks traced to failed flashing around chimneys, skylights, and vent pipes; shingles lifted or torn off by straight-line winds; hail-bruised shingles that look fine from the ground but leak at the next rain; and valleys that pond water because the underlayment underneath has given up. We find the actual source — not just the stain on the ceiling — and fix it properly, with matching shingles and new flashing where the old work has failed.

If your roof is leaking right now, do not wait for the next storm. A free inspection takes less than an hour, and a small repair today is almost always cheaper than the water damage it prevents. Get your exact number with our roof repair cost calculator or call (858) 399-8124.

Roof Replacement in Gurnee, IL

When repair no longer makes sense, a full replacement is the cleanest fix — new decking where it is needed, ice and water shield at the eaves and valleys, fresh underlayment, and a complete new roofing system installed to manufacturer specifications. Most residential replacements in Gurnee take 1–3 days, depending on roof size, pitch, and weather, and we give you a firm schedule before work starts.

Architectural asphalt shingles are the right choice for most Gurnee homes. Quality lines like GAF Timberline HDZ or CertainTeed Landmark offer 25 to 30 years of service, good wind ratings (up to 130 mph on premium lines), and the best value per year of any material. For hail-prone streets, impact-resistant (Class 4) shingles are worth the upgrade — they hold up far better in the summer storms that roll through Lake County. And for homeowners who want the last roof they will ever buy, standing-seam metal is the premium option (see below).

A replacement is also the right time to fix the things that caused the old roof to fail early: poor attic ventilation, missing ice shield at the eaves, and flashing that was never done right. We build those fixes into the job instead of papering over them.

Emergency Roof Repair in Gurnee, IL — 24/7

Roof emergencies do not wait for business hours, and neither do we. Our 24/7 emergency service covers Gurnee and all of Lake County: temporary tarping to stop water getting in, board-up after fallen trees or wind damage, and a permanent repair plan once the roof is safe and dry. If a storm has just torn through Hunt Club Farms or hail has hammered Stonebrook, call (858) 399-8124 any time — day or night, weekends and holidays included.

After a storm, take photos of any visible damage before anything is moved or covered, and keep a note of the date and time. That documentation makes the insurance claim far smoother, and our inspection report gives your adjuster exactly what they need.

How Much Does a New Roof Cost in Gurnee, IL?

Every roof is different — size, pitch, complexity, decking condition, and material all move the price. As a guide, here are the figures from our own cost calculators, the same ones we use when we price a job:

As a guide, asphalt shingles run $4.50 to $7.50 per sq ft, metal roofing $9 to $16 per sq ft, and flat roofing (TPO/EPDM) $6 to $10 per sq ft. On a typical 2,236 sq ft roof, a full asphalt replacement runs $11,068 to $18,447; a flat-roof replacement on a 1,500 sq ft home runs $9,000 to $15,000; and the same roof in metal runs $22,100 to $39,400.

Typical patch work runs $350 to $1,200, with steep roofs and three-story homes at the top of the range; a larger partial repair on a typical 2,236 sq ft roof runs $1,478 to $2,957. Get your exact number with our roof repair cost calculator.

A quote that seems dramatically cheaper than others usually means thinner underlayment, skipped ice shield, or uninsured labor — the three corners you never want cut in Lake County. We put the full payment schedule in writing before we start: deposit, progress terms, and final payment only when you are satisfied. If a contractor demands most of the money before work begins, walk away.

Run your own numbers on our roof cost estimator or browse all of our roofing calculators, then call (858) 399-8124 for a free, itemized estimate for your specific roof.

Metal Roofing in Gurnee, IL

Metal roofing is the upgrade more Gurnee homeowners are choosing — and our winters are the reason why. A standing-seam metal roof sheds snow fast instead of holding it, shrugs off hail that would bruise shingles, and lasts 40 to 70 years with almost no maintenance. It costs more up front than asphalt, but over the life of the roof it is often the cheaper choice, especially on homes where the owners plan to stay put.

Standing seam is the cleanest look for a Gurnee home: long vertical panels with hidden fasteners, no exposed screws to work loose, and a profile that suits both the village’s newer subdivisions and its older homes. Metal shingles are the other option — they mimic the look of architectural shingles or slate while keeping metal’s durability.

Metal is also the smart pick for low-slope sections and for homes under heavy tree cover, where shingles stay damp and grow algae. Ask us for a side-by-side quote — asphalt versus metal — and we will show you the real lifetime numbers for your roof.

Flat & Commercial Roofing in Gurnee, IL

Gurnee’s Grand Avenue corridor — Gurnee Mills, the big-box stores, warehouses, and offices around I-94 — runs on flat and low-slope roofs, and those roofs play by different rules than a pitched shingle roof. We install and repair TPO and EPDM membrane systems, the two standards for commercial flat roofing in Illinois: TPO for its heat-welded seams and energy-reflective white surface, EPDM for its proven decades-long track record and flexibility in freeze–thaw weather.

Commercial work also means maintenance plans. A twice-a-year inspection — spring and fall — catches seam failures, ponding water, and clogged drains before they become interior leaks over inventory or equipment. We offer maintenance plans for Gurnee businesses of every size, from a single retail storefront to a full warehouse roof.

Gutters, Soffit, Fascia, Flashing & Skylights in Gurnee, IL

A roof is a system, and the parts around the shingles matter as much as the shingles themselves. Gutters that pull away from the house usually mean the fascia underneath is rotting. Soffit vents that are painted shut starve the attic of air and feed ice dams. Flashing that was caulked instead of replaced leaks again at the first freeze.

We handle the whole system: seamless gutters and gutter guards, soffit and fascia repair and replacement, chimney flashing, and skylights — installation, replacement, and leak repair, including the skylight unit, curb, flashing kit, and integration with your roofing system under one warranty. If your existing skylight is leaking, we diagnose whether it needs a flashing repair or a full unit replacement.

Lake-Effect Snow & Ice Dams: Gurnee’s Roof Risk

Gurnee’s location — a few miles inland from Lake Michigan — puts it squarely in lake-effect snow territory. Localized heavy snow can dump on Gurnee while towns further inland stay dry, and the freeze–thaw cycles that follow are brutal on roofs: snow melts on a warm roof deck, runs down to the cold eaves, and refreezes into an ice dam that traps water behind it. That trapped water backs up under the shingles and into the house.

The warning signs are easy to spot from the ground: thick icicles hanging from the gutters, a ridge of ice along the eaves, and water stains on ceilings or exterior walls after a thaw. The lasting fix is not chipping the ice off — it is proper attic insulation and ventilation, so the roof deck stays cold and snow melts evenly. When ice dams are already leaking, we remove them safely (never with a hammer or an axe, which damages shingles) and then fix the ventilation problem that caused them.

Heavy snow is a load question too. For reference, the Chicago area’s design ground snow load is 25 psf under ASCE 7, and older Gurnee framing deserves a check before a heavy winter — sagging ridges, cracked rafters, and doors that stick after a storm are all signs a roof is carrying more than it should. Learn more in our guides on ice dams and snow load, roof snow load by ZIP code, and the signs your roof is overloaded with snow.

Gurnee Neighborhoods & Nearby Towns We Serve

We work across the whole village of Gurnee — Hunt Club Farms, Stonebrook, Bittersweet Woods, Washington Park, and Downtown Gurnee — and across Lake County. Our crews are on the road between Waukegan, Beach Park, and Gurnee every day, so response times are fast and there is no travel charge for a Gurnee estimate.

Nearby towns we serve include Waukegan, North Chicago, Park City, Wadsworth, Libertyville, Grayslake, Vernon Hills, Beach Park, Zion, Lake Villa, Round Lake, and Lindenhurst. See the full list on our areas we serve page. If your town is not listed, call anyway — if it is in Lake County, we almost certainly cover it.

Frequently Asked Questions About Roofing in Gurnee, IL