Roofing By Hernandez Inc.

Roofing By Hernandez Inc. At Roofing By Hernandez, we know the value of delivering unrivaled workmanship with attentive, frien

What should I do if a Chicago roofer wants all the money up front before starting work? — Gloria, 60619 / Chatham💬 ROOFI...
06/25/2026

What should I do if a Chicago roofer wants all the money up front before starting work? — Gloria, 60619 / Chatham

💬 ROOFING BY HERNANDEZ INC ANSWERS:

Gloria — DO NOT pay 100% upfront. This is one of the most common scams in roofing!

Here's the industry standard for payment:
💵 Starting deposit: Little to NOTHING — or 10-15% max for special-order materials

💵 Progress payment: After materials are delivered and work begins

💵 Final payment: ONLY after the job is 100% complete and you've inspected it

Always:
✅ Pay by check or credit card — NEVER cash

✅ Get a signed receipt for every payment

✅ Don't release final payment until all debris is cleaned up

✅ Verify their license and insurance BEFORE giving a single dollar

A trustworthy contractor doesn't need all your money before doing
the work.

🏠 Roofing By Hernandez Inc — Fair payment terms, no pressure. Serving Chatham proudly!

What documents should my roofing contractor provide after his inspection? — Henry, 60636 / Gage Park💬 ROOFING BY HERNAND...
06/24/2026

What documents should my roofing contractor provide after his inspection? — Henry, 60636 / Gage Park

💬 ROOFING BY HERNANDEZ INC ANSWERS:

Great question, Henry! After any roofing inspection in Chicago, your contractor should hand you:

✅ An itemized written estimate with the full scope of work
✅ A copy of their Illinois Roofing Industry License (required by state law)
✅ A Certificate of General Liability Insurance (minimum $1M coverage)
✅ Brand names of all materials being installed (GAF, Owens Corning, CertainTeed, etc.)
✅ Manufacturer warranty info + contractor workmanship warranty

If they can't produce these documents, walk away. Protect your home and your wallet — always screen your contractor before signing anything.

🏠 Roofing By Hernandez Inc — Serving Gage Park & all of Chicago. Call us today!

3 Chimney Problems Chicago Homeowners Ignore Until It's Too LateMost people don't think about their chimney until there'...
06/17/2026

3 Chimney Problems Chicago Homeowners Ignore Until It's Too Late

Most people don't think about their chimney until there's a water stain on the ceiling or smoke backing up into the living room. By then, something that should have been a $400 fix has turned into a $2,000 problem.

Here are the three most common chimney issues we see — and what they cost when caught early vs. late:

1. Cracked chimney crown — Early repair: $300 to $500. Ignored for 3 winters: full crown replacement + interior brick damage = $1,500+.

2. Failed chimney flashing — Early repair: $400 to $800. Ignored: water damage to attic, ceiling, and walls = thousands.

3. No chimney cap — Cost to install: $250 to $450. Cost of a raccoon nesting in your furnace vent: ask anyone who's been there.

Schedule a FREE chimney inspection before the problems find you.

Roofing By Hernandez Inc.
📞 312-439-0556
📍 3033 N. Clark Ave., Chicago, IL 60657
🌐 https://www.roofingbyhernandez.com/contact-us/

The Fall Gutter Checklist Every Chicago Homeowner Should Run Through Before WinterBefore the first hard freeze, take 20 ...
06/16/2026

The Fall Gutter Checklist Every Chicago Homeowner Should Run Through Before Winter

Before the first hard freeze, take 20 minutes and walk around your house. Here's what to look for:

✅ Are your gutters pulling away from the fascia anywhere? Even a small gap behind a gutter allows water to rot the wood behind it.

✅ Do your gutters have visible sags or sections that hold water? Gutters should drain completely. If they don't, the pitch is wrong or the hangers have failed.

✅ Are your downspouts discharging water away from the foundation? Extensions should route water at least 6 feet from the building.

✅ Are your gutters packed with debris from fall? Leaves that freeze in gutters over winter expand and damage the material — and cause overflow that saturates your foundation.

If you find problems in November, fix them in November. Not in March when the damage is done.

Roofing By Hernandez Inc.
📞 312-439-0556
📍 3033 N. Clark Ave., Chicago, IL 60657
🌐 https://www.roofingbyhernandez.com/contact-us/

What documents should my roofing contractor provide after his inspection? — Henry, 60636 / Gage Park💬 ROOFING BY HERNAND...
06/16/2026

What documents should my roofing contractor provide after his inspection? — Henry, 60636 / Gage Park

💬 ROOFING BY HERNANDEZ INC ANSWERS:
Great question, Henry! After any roofing inspection in Chicago, your contractor should hand you:

✅ An itemized written estimate with the full scope of work
✅ A copy of their Illinois Roofing Industry License (required by state law)
✅ A Certificate of General Liability Insurance (minimum $1M coverage)
✅ Brand names of all materials being installed (GAF, Owens Corning, CertainTeed, etc.)
✅ Manufacturer warranty info + contractor workmanship warranty

If they can't produce these documents, walk away. Protect your home and your wallet — always screen your contractor before signing anything.

🏠 Roofing By Hernandez Inc — Serving Gage Park & all of Chicago. Call us today!

Seamless vs. Sectional Gutters — What's the Difference and Which One Should You Get?Standard sectional gutters come in 1...
06/16/2026

Seamless vs. Sectional Gutters — What's the Difference and Which One Should You Get?

Standard sectional gutters come in 10-foot pieces that connect at joints. Those joints are where gutters most commonly leak. Over time, the sealant dries out and water drips through — often directly against your fascia board.

Seamless gutters are fabricated on-site from a single continuous run of aluminum — no joints along the horizontal sections. Dramatically fewer places for leaks to develop.

The cost difference between seamless and sectional is usually $100 to $250 for a typical home. Almost everyone says it's worth it.

At Roofing By Hernandez Inc., we install seamless aluminum gutters sized correctly for your roof and properly pitched for complete drainage. We don't install gutters that hold water.

👉 Call or visit us online for your FREE ESTIMATE today — no obligation, no pressure.

Roofing By Hernandez Inc.
📞 312-439-0556
📍 3033 N. Clark Ave., Chicago, IL 60657
🌐 https://www.roofingbyhernandez.com/contact-us/

Split Face Block Buildings in Chicago Have One Big Enemy. Here's How to Fight Back.Split face concrete block's textured ...
06/15/2026

Split Face Block Buildings in Chicago Have One Big Enemy. Here's How to Fight Back.

Split face concrete block's textured surface creates thousands of small recesses that capture and hold moisture. In Chicago's freeze-thaw climate, that trapped moisture freezes inside the block face, expands, and pops the surface off from the inside.

The solution is a quality penetrating silane-siloxane water repellent sealer — applied after any necessary tuckpointing work. It soaks into the block and mortar, repels water at the surface level, and lets the wall breathe naturally.

Cost for most commercial or larger residential buildings: $2 to $5 per square foot of wall.

At Roofing By Hernandez Inc., we seal split face block buildings in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs regularly. Contact us for a FREE ESTIMATE on your building.

👉 Call or visit us online for your FREE ESTIMATE today — no obligation, no pressure.

Roofing By Hernandez Inc.
📞 312-439-0556
📍 3033 N. Clark Ave., Chicago, IL 60657
🌐 https://www.roofingbyhernandez.com/contact-us/

How Much Does Tuckpointing Cost in Chicago? Here's a Realistic Guide.Here's how tuckpointing is actually priced:Single c...
06/12/2026

How Much Does Tuckpointing Cost in Chicago? Here's a Realistic Guide.

Here's how tuckpointing is actually priced:

Single chimney (4 sides, standard size): $400 to $900.
Parapet wall (flat-roof building perimeter): $8 to $18 per linear foot.
Full building facade repointing (2-flat or 3-flat): $2,500 to $6,000+ depending on size and scope.
Individual sections or targeted repairs: $350 to $900 for smaller areas.

What drives the cost up: deep mortar deterioration, color-match difficulty, scaffolding requirements, and brick face damage that needs repair in addition to repointing.

What keeps it reasonable: catching it before the brick itself is damaged.

At Roofing By Hernandez Inc., we give you a detailed written scope and a fixed price before we start. No surprises. Call us for your FREE ESTIMATE today.

👉 Call or visit us online for your FREE ESTIMATE today — no obligation, no pressure.

Roofing By Hernandez Inc.
📞 312-439-0556
📍 3033 N. Clark Ave., Chicago, IL 60657
🌐 https://www.roofingbyhernandez.com/contact-us/

That Yellowed Dome Skylight on Your Flat Roof Is a Problem Waiting to HappenWalk up to your flat roof and look at your d...
06/11/2026

That Yellowed Dome Skylight on Your Flat Roof Is a Problem Waiting to Happen

Walk up to your flat roof and look at your dome skylight. If it's yellowed, hazy, or has visible cracks in the acrylic — it's past its service life.

UV degradation weakens acrylic dome skylights over time. In Chicago where we get full sun in summer and hail in spring, the deterioration is consistent. A cracked dome skylight isn't just a water entry risk — it's a structural safety concern.

Dome skylight replacement is more straightforward than most people think. We remove the failed unit, inspect and repair the curb and flashing beneath, install a new dome unit, and fully seal the installation to the surrounding membrane.

Most residential dome skylight replacements run $600 to $1,400. Call us for a FREE ESTIMATE on yours.

👉 Call or visit us online for your FREE ESTIMATE today — no obligation, no pressure.

Roofing By Hernandez Inc.
📞 312-439-0556
📍 3033 N. Clark Ave., Chicago, IL 60657
🌐 https://www.roofingbyhernandez.com/contact-us/

Why Flat Roof Leaks Are Sneaky — and Why You Should Never Ignore a Small OneFlat roof leaks are different from pitched r...
06/10/2026

Why Flat Roof Leaks Are Sneaky — and Why You Should Never Ignore a Small One

Flat roof leaks are different from pitched roof leaks. Water enters the membrane in one spot, travels laterally through the insulation — sometimes several feet — and shows up through the ceiling in a completely different location.

This matters because: if you patch the ceiling and don't find the actual roof entry point, water keeps coming in. We've seen homeowners replace ceiling drywall twice because nobody fixed the actual roof.

Here's what a proper flat roof leak repair looks like: walk the full roof surface, probe every seam and pe*******on, find every entry point, and repair all of them. Then recheck.

At Roofing By Hernandez Inc., we don't patch and leave. We find the actual source and fix it right. Call us today for a FREE INSPECTION — we'll trace the leak properly.

👉 Call or visit us online for your FREE INSPECTION & FREE ESTIMATE — no obligation, no pressure, just honest answers.

Roofing By Hernandez Inc.
📞 312-439-0556
📍 3033 N. Clark Ave., Chicago, IL 60657
🌐 https://www.roofingbyhernandez.com/contact-us/

Address

3033 N Clark Avenue
Chicago, IL
60657

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 3pm

Telephone

+17738751595

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Roofing By Hernandez Inc. posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to Roofing By Hernandez Inc.:

Shortcuts

Featured

Share

Category