The Windmill City has limestone-era homes downtown, mid-century ranches on the east side, and 1990s–2000s subdivisions like Tanglewood Hills to the west — all sharing the Fox Valley's hail seasons. YHS, 15 minutes from Elgin, inspects Batavia roofs for free, manages the Kane County claim, and installs certified roofing, siding, and gutters.
Batavia's downtown and Historic District hold 1850s–1920s homes — some built with the city's famous limestone — with steep, complex roofs and original chimneys. East of the river and toward Kirk Road, 1950s–80s ranches and split-levels are on their third roof. West of Randall Road, Tanglewood Hills and the newer subdivisions carry large architectural-shingle roofs from the 1990s–2000s that are now aging out.
Every one of those roofs faces the same Kane County storms, but they fail differently: brittle old shingles crack and blow off, layered mid-century roofs hide rotten decking, and big newer roofs take hundreds of hail hits at once. Our inspection documents the specific failure on your roof so the claim is written correctly the first time.
Full tear-off replacements and surgical repairs on Batavia homes — architectural and Class 4 impact-resistant shingles, ice-and-water shield, and ventilation built for Illinois winters.
Learn moreHail, wind, and fallen-tree damage documented to Xactimate standards, filed with your carrier, and negotiated until the policy pays what it should.
Learn moreVinyl, engineered wood, and James Hardie fiber cement siding with soffit, fascia, and trim — matched to the character of your Batavia neighborhood.
Learn more5" and 6" seamless aluminum gutters cut on-site, downspout extensions, and leaf protection sized for Batavia's heavy spring rains.
Learn moreEnergy Star replacement windows and entry doors that finish the exterior envelope and lower heating bills through the Illinois winter.
Learn moreStorm hit Batavia tonight? We tarp and secure the roof fast to stop further water damage while the claim moves forward.
Learn moreWe meet Kane County adjusters on Batavia roofs every season. The claim scope we file includes the tear-off of all layers, decking replacement where it's needed, steep-slope labor for historic homes, and the code upgrades a compliant Batavia replacement requires.
Claims Won
A certified inspector photographs every slope, measures the roof, and writes the damage report your claim will be built on.
We prepare the claim in the format adjusters expect and file it on your behalf — you stay in full control of your policy.
Our claims specialist walks the roof with the adjuster so nothing gets missed, then negotiates supplements for anything left out.
Once approved, our crews install the new roof, siding, or gutters — usually with only your deductible out of pocket.
ZIP codes served: 60510
East-side ranches and split-levels (16–24 squares) typically run $8,500–$18,000; historic downtown homes and large west-side two-stories run $12,000–$30,000. With an approved storm claim, most Batavia homeowners pay only their deductible.
Yes. The City of Batavia requires a building permit for re-roofing, with inspections. YHS applies for the permit, coordinates inspections, and closes it out on your behalf.
Yes. Multi-layer roofs are common on Batavia's mid-century homes. Code requires a complete tear-off before the new roof goes on, and we document the layers and any decking damage so the insurance claim covers the full scope.
Batavia is about 15 miles from our Elgin headquarters, so we usually inspect the same day or next day after a storm. Emergency tarping is available immediately for active leaks.
Fill out the form and a certified inspector will reach out within one business hour.