The Bungalow Belt Has Its Own Roofing Rules — We Know Them.
The Chicago bungalow is a specific roof: a steep hip over 1.5 stories, often with a rear addition at a lower slope, dormers added in the 1950s–60s, and brick chimneys whose flashing has been patched for decades. Georgians and Cape Cods from the 1940s–50s and the raised ranches of Dunning, Norwood Park, and Ashburn add gables and low-slope garages. Almost all of them are on their third or fourth roof, frequently with layers that must come off.
City roofs face the same storms as the suburbs plus tighter lots, alleys, and permit rules. Roof replacement in Chicago requires a Department of Buildings permit — usually through the Easy Permit Process for like-for-like work — and YHS handles it. Our crews are used to bungalow-block logistics: protecting neighbors' property, staging in the alley, and keeping the parkway clear.
- Free, no-obligation roof and exterior inspection anywhere in Chicago
- In-house insurance-claim team — we meet the adjuster at your Chicago home
- GAF, Owens Corning and CertainTeed certified installers
- Building permits handled with the City of Chicago