# Kenosha Roofing

> Roof repair and replacement in Kenosha and the Lake Michigan shore towns of southeastern Wisconsin, north to Racine and south over the state line into Lake County, Illinois. The lake sets the terms here. A lake-effect band can leave a foot of snow on shoreline roofs while a town a few miles inland gets a couple of inches, and the thaw-and-refreeze that follows builds ice dams at the eaves. Summer and autumn wind lines lift shingles and drop limbs onto roofs. The housing runs from early-twentieth-century homes near downtown Kenosha, some still under slate and tile, to mid-century lakeshore neighborhoods and the villages of western Kenosha County. The work covers leaks, flashing, ice dams, storm damage, full tear-offs and attic ventilation.

## Key facts

- Business: Kenosha Roofing
- What: Roof repair and replacement
- Phone: (833) 751-2102 (+18337512102)
- Email: info@kenosharoofing.shop
- Website: https://kenosharoofing.shop/
- Based in: Kenosha, WI (service-area business; we travel to customers)
- Service area: Kenosha and Kenosha County, Wisconsin, including Kenosha, Pleasant Prairie, Carol Beach, Somers, Winthrop Harbor, Sturtevant, Mount Pleasant, Zion, Racine, Bristol, Union Grove, Paddock Lake, Waukegan, Salem Lakes, Gurnee, Lake Villa, Camp Lake, Trevor, Caledonia, Antioch
- Hours: Phones answered 24/7, storm nights included
- Languages: English
- Address: Kenosha, WI 53140
- Permits: The City of Kenosha needs no permit for reshingling alone on a one- or two-family home but does for new roof decking. Racine asks for the contractor's DSPS numbers with its roof permit. Illinois cities such as Zion and Waukegan run their own permits. Confirm with the building department before work starts
- Contractor credentials: In Wisconsin, roofers working on one- and two-family homes generally fall under the DSPS dwelling contractor rules. In Illinois, roofing contractors are licensed by IDFPR. Ask for the credential that matches the state the house stands in, and check it with that department
- Pricing: Set by the roofer after seeing the roof. No figure is published here; ask for a written quote
- What it covers: Roof repair and replacement, leaks, ice dams, roof snow removal, attic ventilation, wind and storm damage, flashing and chimneys, gutters, skylights, flat roofs, metal, slate and tile, inspections and historic-district roofs

## Services

- [Roof Replacement](https://kenosharoofing.shop/services/roof-replacement/): A full tear-off and new roof on Kenosha houses, with the decking and permit checks that lakeshore homes need.
- [Roof Repair](https://kenosharoofing.shop/services/roof-repair/): Targeted repairs to shingles, vents and flashing on Kenosha roofs where a full replacement is not yet due.
- [Roof Leak Repair](https://kenosharoofing.shop/services/roof-leak-repair/): Finding and fixing the entry point of a roof leak on Kenosha houses, including the eaves, valleys, chimneys and wall joints where Lake Michigan weather gets in.
- [Ice Dam Removal & Prevention](https://kenosharoofing.shop/services/ice-dam-removal-prevention/): Removing ice dams safely and fixing the attic heat that causes them on Kenosha houses after lake-effect winters.
- [Attic Ventilation & Insulation](https://kenosharoofing.shop/services/attic-ventilation-insulation/): Air sealing, insulation and ventilation for Kenosha attics, the work behind both winter ice dams and summer attic heat.
- [Roof Snow Removal](https://kenosharoofing.shop/services/roof-snow-removal/): Clearing heavy lake-effect snow from Kenosha roofs safely, from the eave and the lower slope, without damaging the covering.
- [Storm Damage Roof Repair](https://kenosharoofing.shop/services/storm-damage-roof-repair/): Making a storm-damaged roof safe and watertight on Kenosha houses after wind lines, derechos and falling limbs.
- [Wind Damage Shingle Repair](https://kenosharoofing.shop/services/wind-damage-shingle-repair/): Resealing and replacing wind-lifted and missing shingles on Kenosha roofs, the damage a gusty line leaves along the eave and the ridge.
- [Hail Damage Roof Repair](https://kenosharoofing.shop/services/hail-damage-roof-repair/): Inspecting and repairing hail-bruised shingles, cracked mats and dented metal on Kenosha roofs after spring and summer storms.
- [Asphalt Shingle Roofing](https://kenosharoofing.shop/services/asphalt-shingle-roofing/): Installing and repairing asphalt shingles on Kenosha houses, the covering most one- and two-family homes here commonly use.
- [Flat Roof Repair](https://kenosharoofing.shop/services/flat-roof-repair/): Repairing low-slope and flat roofs on Kenosha commercial buildings, porches and additions, with the seams and drains checked first.
- [Metal Roofing](https://kenosharoofing.shop/services/metal-roofing/): Installing and repairing metal roof panels on Kenosha houses, an option owners often weigh for snow shedding and wind.
- [Slate & Tile Roof Repair](https://kenosharoofing.shop/services/slate-roof-repair/): Repairing slipped, cracked and missing slate and ceramic tile on Kenosha houses, including the older homes of the Third Avenue district.
- [Flashing Repair](https://kenosharoofing.shop/services/flashing-repair/): Reseating and replacing the metal flashing at walls, valleys and vents on Kenosha roofs that freeze-thaw and wind have worked loose.
- [Chimney Flashing Repair](https://kenosharoofing.shop/services/chimney-flashing-repair/): Repairing the flashing, counterflashing and mortar joints where older masonry chimneys meet the roof on Kenosha houses.
- [Gutter Installation & Repair](https://kenosharoofing.shop/services/gutter-installation-repair/): Installing and repairing gutters and downspouts on Kenosha houses, where ice and meltwater at the eaves test every run.
- [Skylight Leak Repair](https://kenosharoofing.shop/services/skylight-leak-repair/): Stopping leaks at skylight curbs, flashing and seals on Kenosha roofs, with the snow that sits on the glazing considered in the repair.
- [Roof Inspection](https://kenosharoofing.shop/services/roof-inspection/): A written roof inspection for Kenosha homes after wind, hail or heavy snow, and before an insurance claim is filed.
- [Historic District Roofing](https://kenosharoofing.shop/services/historic-district-roofing/): Roof repairs and replacements on Kenosha's Civic Center, Library Park and Third Avenue historic districts, with the review step checked first.

## Service areas

- [Kenosha, WI](https://kenosharoofing.shop/areas/kenosha/): ZIP 53140, 53141, 53142, 53143, 53144
- [Pleasant Prairie, WI](https://kenosharoofing.shop/areas/pleasant-prairie/): ZIP 53158
- [Carol Beach, WI](https://kenosharoofing.shop/areas/carol-beach/): ZIP 
- [Somers, WI](https://kenosharoofing.shop/areas/somers/): ZIP 53171
- [Winthrop Harbor, IL](https://kenosharoofing.shop/areas/winthrop-harbor/): ZIP 60096
- [Sturtevant, WI](https://kenosharoofing.shop/areas/sturtevant/): ZIP 53177
- [Mount Pleasant, WI](https://kenosharoofing.shop/areas/mount-pleasant/): ZIP 53406
- [Zion, IL](https://kenosharoofing.shop/areas/zion/): ZIP 60099
- [Racine, WI](https://kenosharoofing.shop/areas/racine/): ZIP 53402, 53403, 53404, 53405, 53406, 53407
- [Bristol, WI](https://kenosharoofing.shop/areas/bristol/): ZIP 53104
- [Union Grove, WI](https://kenosharoofing.shop/areas/union-grove/): ZIP 53182
- [Paddock Lake, WI](https://kenosharoofing.shop/areas/paddock-lake/): ZIP 
- [Waukegan, IL](https://kenosharoofing.shop/areas/waukegan/): ZIP 60079, 60085, 60087
- [Salem Lakes, WI](https://kenosharoofing.shop/areas/salem-lakes/): ZIP 53168
- [Gurnee, IL](https://kenosharoofing.shop/areas/gurnee/): ZIP 60031
- [Lake Villa, IL](https://kenosharoofing.shop/areas/lake-villa/): ZIP 60046
- [Camp Lake, WI](https://kenosharoofing.shop/areas/camp-lake/): ZIP 53109
- [Trevor, WI](https://kenosharoofing.shop/areas/trevor/): ZIP 53179
- [Caledonia, WI](https://kenosharoofing.shop/areas/caledonia/): ZIP 53108, 53126
- [Antioch, IL](https://kenosharoofing.shop/areas/antioch/): ZIP 60002
- [ZIP code checker](https://kenosharoofing.shop/zip-check/): full list of covered ZIP codes

## Pricing and answers

- [Price guide](https://kenosharoofing.shop/pricing/): typical price ranges for every service
- [FAQ](https://kenosharoofing.shop/faq/)
- [How Much Does a New Roof Cost in Kenosha, WI?](https://kenosharoofing.shop/guides/how-much-does-a-new-roof-cost-in-kenosha/): A new roof quote in Kenosha depends on the roof's size and pitch, how many layers come off, the condition of the decking, access and flashing, and whether a city permit applies. This guide prints no dollar figures, because each quote is confirmed on site before any work starts.
- [Ice Dams in Kenosha: Causes and Cures](https://kenosharoofing.shop/guides/ice-dams-in-kenosha-causes-and-cures/): An ice dam forms when heat from the house melts snow on the roof, and the meltwater refreezes at the cold eave and backs up under the shingles. University extension guidance points to attic air sealing, insulation and ventilation as the cure. Raking snow off treats only the symptom.
- [Lake-Effect Snow and Your Kenosha Roof](https://kenosharoofing.shop/guides/lake-effect-snow-kenosha-roofs/): Lake-effect snow along the Kenosha shore reached 10 to 16 inches in February 2021, while towns inland got much less. The November 10, 2025 band left 10 to 13 inches near Pleasant Prairie and about 2 inches in Sturtevant. Check the roof after heavy snow from the ground and the attic.
- [What the August 10, 2020 Storm Line Did to Kenosha County Roofs](https://kenosharoofing.shop/guides/august-2020-storm-kenosha-county-roofs/): On August 10, 2020, a line of storms brought wind damage to several Kenosha County communities, including Camp Lake, Trevor, Paddock Lake and Kenosha, according to the National Weather Service. The Camp Lake tornado was rated EF-0 for the county part of its path, with mostly tree damage and shingles moved from some houses.
- [Hiring a Roofer Across the Line: Wisconsin vs Illinois Rules](https://kenosharoofing.shop/guides/hiring-a-roofer-wisconsin-vs-illinois/): Roof work in Wisconsin and Illinois is regulated by different state agencies. In Wisconsin, residential roofing generally falls under the dwelling contractor rules run by the Department of Safety and Professional Services. In Illinois, the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation oversees roofing contractors.
- [Roof Permits in Kenosha, Zion and Neighboring Towns](https://kenosharoofing.shop/guides/roof-permits-kenosha-and-lake-county-il/): Kenosha does not require a permit for reshingling alone on a one- or two-family home, but new plywood roof decking does. Zion's roofing handout caps shingle roofs at two layers and requires a decking inspection on any tear-off. Waukegan requires a permit for all roofing work. Other towns' rules were not found.
- [Roof Storm Damage Insurance Claims in Wisconsin](https://kenosharoofing.shop/guides/roof-storm-damage-insurance-claims-wisconsin/): After a storm, document roof damage with dated photographs and keep any written findings from a technician. The claim decision belongs to the insurer. Wisconsin's Office of the Commissioner of Insurance handles complaints about insurers, agents and adjusters, but it does not act as your lawyer or order payment.
- [A Year of Roof Work in Kenosha](https://kenosharoofing.shop/guides/kenosha-roofing-seasonal-calendar/): Kenosha's roof stress follows the dated record: spring and summer wind and tree-fall storms, autumn wind lines and the first lake-effect bands, and winter snow and ice dams from the thaw-refreeze cycle. This guide gives no best month for roof work, because the sources do not support one.

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