Blog: RS Five Team

The most reliable signs a Glenview home needs a new roof: shingles curling or losing their flat profile, granules collecting heavily in the gutters, visible daylight through the attic roof deck, a roof approaching or past 20-25 years old, and repeated leaks or repairs in different spots.

Before storm season, not after, pull out your policy's declarations page and check four things: your dwelling coverage amount, your deductible type (flat dollar or percentage), whether your roof is covered at Replacement Cost or Actual Cash Value, and whether a separate wind/hail deductible applies. Each one changes what a storm claim actually looks

Asphalt shingles cost less upfront ($4.50–$7.50/sq ft installed) and remain the most common choice for Chicago-area homes.

Most building codes, including those most Chicago-area municipalities follow, allow a maximum of two layers of asphalt shingles before a full tear-off is required.

Most Schaumburg homeowners replacing a standard asphalt shingle roof pay roughly $12,000 to $25,000+ installed, with the tear-off-and-install work itself typically taking one to three days.

Yes, if any of this sounds familiar: the adjuster's visit felt rushed, the estimate came back noticeably lower than your own contractor's inspection found, or damage you documented beforehand wasn't reflected in the report.

Synthetic slate delivers roughly the look of natural slate at about half the cost and a fraction of the weight — RS Five's DaVinci synthetic tiles carry a 60-year lifespan, Class 4 impact resistance, and a Class A fire rating, without the structural reinforcement natural slate often requires.

In general: repair makes sense when damage is localized, your roof is under about 15 years old, and this isn't the second or third repair in recent years.

Most Naperville homeowners replacing a standard asphalt shingle roof pay roughly $12,000 to $25,000+ installed, with the tear-off-and-install work itself typically taking one to three days.

RS Five's approach to insurance claims follows a consistent process: a free documented inspection first, then support through filing, an on-site advocate during the adjuster's visit, a review of the resulting scope and estimate, and follow-through on any underpaid items — all before work begins, so you know what's actually covered before committing to