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Vanguard General Contracting Midwest Built on a handshake and backed by decades of experience. We do it right the first time because your satisfaction is our reputation.

Vanguard General Contracting (VGC) provides honest high caliber craftsmanship for the finest Midwest homes and businesses.

Window cladding helps protect the exterior around your windows from moisture, weather, and everyday wear, so dents, gaps...
10/09/2026

Window cladding helps protect the exterior around your windows from moisture, weather, and everyday wear, so dents, gaps, or loose sections are worth checking before they turn into bigger problems.

Check our article if your windows and cladding were damaged by the recent storm activity.

What Storm Damage to Windows and Cladding Can Look LikeThe severe storms that moved through northern Illinois in late July were a good reminder that storm damage does not stop at the roofline. High winds, hail, falling limbs, and wind-driven debris can affect windows, siding, trim, and other exterio...

🏡 Getting a new roof? There’s more to think about than just the shingles, especially if you have mature trees or landsca...
09/25/2026

🏡 Getting a new roof? There’s more to think about than just the shingles, especially if you have mature trees or landscaping you’ve spent years maintaining.

We put together a guide for Rockford homeowners on how to prepare their property for a roof replacement, what to expect during installation and how to protect the yard while work is underway.

If a new roof is on your to-do list, take a look at our latest article before getting started!

👇 Read the full guide below.

Planning a Rockford Roof Replacement on an Established PropertyPicture an older home on a tree-lined street in Rockford. The landscaping has taken years to establish, with mature trees providing summer shade and garden beds running along the front of the house. The roof, however, is beginning to sho...

If you’re thinking about updating your home’s exterior, it can be tough to know where to start. Do you replace the roof ...
09/11/2026

If you’re thinking about updating your home’s exterior, it can be tough to know where to start. Do you replace the roof first? Should the windows come before the siding? What about gutters and trim?

We put together a guide that looks at the whole exterior instead of treating every project like it exists on its own. If you’re planning work on a home in Hinsdale, it’s worth thinking about how all of those pieces fit together before you start replacing things one at a time.

Take a look at the new article and see what makes sense for your home.

Why Hinsdale Exterior Remodeling Should Be Planned as One ProjectOn an older home, exterior updates often happen one piece at a time. A roof gets replaced after a leak. Windows are updated several years later. Gutters are changed after they begin pulling away from the fascia, while the siding stays....

If you’re getting ready to sell your home, the roof is one of those things a buyer may start asking about before you exp...
08/23/2026

If you’re getting ready to sell your home, the roof is one of those things a buyer may start asking about before you expect it. We see a lot of homeowners who have lived with the same roof for years without major problems, then suddenly need to know how it will look during an inspection.

A roof does not always need to be replaced just because it is older. Sometimes there are a few areas worth repairing, and sometimes the best value is simply knowing the condition before a buyer brings it up.

We put together a guide for Wheaton homeowners who want to understand what a roof inspection can reveal before listing a home. If you are preparing to sell and want us to take a look, give Vanguard General Contracting a call at 815-329-6749.

When the Roof Becomes Part of the Selling ConversationSelling an older home can bring attention to parts of the property that have been easy to live with for years. A roof that has never leaked may suddenly become a question during a buyer’s inspection. Previous repairs that seemed minor at the ti...

Stay safe State Line!
08/11/2026

Stay safe State Line!

1025am: Possible QLCS tornado any minute near/east of Oswego IL. This is racing east/southeast.

Why are there shingle granules in your gutters? Find out here...
08/02/2026

Why are there shingle granules in your gutters? Find out here...

What Those Small Granules Actually AreIf you have ever cleaned your gutters and found a layer of small black, gray, or sand-like particles at the bottom, you may be looking at granules from your asphalt shingles.These granules are part of the protective surface of the roof. They are embedded into th...

Do you ever see these black streaks on your roof? Find out what they are...
07/29/2026

Do you ever see these black streaks on your roof? Find out what they are...

Why Roof Streaks AppearBlack streaks on a roof can make a well-maintained home look older than it really is. They often begin as faint discoloration on one section of the roof and become more noticeable over time. Homeowners may assume the shingles are dirty, burned, or beginning to fail, but the ca...

Have you had the warning sign of shingles in your yard after a storm? Read below for help...
07/10/2026

Have you had the warning sign of shingles in your yard after a storm? Read below for help...

Finding Shingles in your Yard After a Storm Is a Warning SignAfter a storm, it is not uncommon for homeowners to walk outside and find pieces of roofing material in the yard, driveway, landscaping, or near the gutters. Sometimes it is only a small piece. Other times, it may be a full shingle or seve...

Is your roof flashing or shingles causing leaks? Read how this can be a common source of damage, especially near chimney...
06/26/2026

Is your roof flashing or shingles causing leaks? Read how this can be a common source of damage, especially near chimneys.

When homeowners think about roof leaks, they usually think about missing shingles or storm damage first. Those issues can absolutely cause problems, but many roof leaks actually begin around the areas where the roof meets something else.

⛈️ Last night’s storms brought serious wind, rain, and tornado warnings across northern Illinois and the Stateline area....
06/12/2026

⛈️ Last night’s storms brought serious wind, rain, and tornado warnings across northern Illinois and the Stateline area. If your home was in the path of the weather, it is worth taking a careful look around your property today.

Roof damage is not always obvious from the ground. Missing shingles, dented gutters, loose siding, fallen branches, and new water stains inside the home can all be signs that the storm may have caused damage.

Most importantly, stay safe. Do not climb on your roof or try to inspect dangerous areas yourself. Take photos of anything you notice and have the damage reviewed before the next round of weather makes it worse.

We put together a guide for homeowners dealing with possible storm damage after the June 11 storms. Read more here:

Severe Storms Hit Northern Illinois and the Stateline AreaNorthern Illinois saw another round of dangerous severe weather on June 11, with tornado warnings, damaging winds, heavy rain, and reports of storm damage across the region. Communities around Streator, Ransom, Ancona, Dwight, Rockford, Winne...

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