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Top Roofing Contractors Belvidere IL
Belvidere knows what a storm can do to a roof. The F4 tornado of April 21, 1967 destroyed 127 homes on the southeast side, and on March 31, 2023 an EF-1 with winds near 100 mph tore part of the roof off the Apollo Theatre downtown. Most storms are smaller than that, but the wind and hail that roll across Boone County every spring still lift shingles and crack siding.
When they do, you want a roofer who’s licensed in Illinois (roofing license 104.017824), fully insured, and GAF certified, and that’s us.
We’re about 15 minutes away. Our Rockford office on Fincham Dr sits just off I-90, so a Belvidere inspection is a short drive, not a day trip. Call that office directly at (815) 209-9054. Martin Exteriors Roofing & Siding is at your disposal with top-quality residential roofing in Belvidere IL and unsurpassed customer service.
Belvidere Homes and Roofs
Belvidere has a little of everything: older two-story houses near the Kishwaukee River and the historic downtown on State Street, post-war ranches on the north and south sides, and newer subdivisions built out toward the east as the town grew around the auto plant. Older roofs here often hide two layers of shingles or worn-out decking. Your written quote spells out how we price any rotten wood we find at tear-off, so there are no surprises.
We’re a GAF Master Elite contractor, so we can offer a 50-year GAF warranty with 30 years on workmanship on qualifying roof systems (GAF eligibility rules apply). GAF eligibility requirements, coverage, terms and restrictions apply; see GAF’s warranty details. Every roof inspection is free, and if a repair will do the job, we’ll tell you.
Permits in Belvidere
A roof replacement in Belvidere needs a building permit. Martin Exteriors pulls and handles all required permits.
Roof Repair in Belvidere
Not every leak means you need a new roof. A lot of the calls we get from Belvidere turn out to be one problem in one spot, and a good repair can buy the roof years. Every repair starts with a free inspection, and we show you photos of what we found before we talk about fixing anything.
The repairs we make most often:
- Shingles lifted or torn off by wind
- Loose flashing around chimneys and walls
- Cracked rubber boots around plumbing vent pipes
- Worn valleys, where two roof slopes meet and carry the most water
- Damage from a fallen branch
If water is coming in right now, call our Rockford office at (815) 209-9054. The phone is answered 24/7, and we can tarp the roof or patch it temporarily to keep the weather out until the permanent repair is done. More on roof repair and emergency roof repair. See our full guide to roof repair in Belvidere.
If the roof is near the end of its life and the patches keep failing, we’ll tell you, and you can decide from there.
Ice Dams and Winter Leaks
Belvidere winters bring snow, ice and a lot of freeze-thaw cycles, and that’s when ice dams form. Heat from the house leaks into the attic and warms the roof deck. Snow on the upper roof melts, runs down to the colder edge over the eaves and freezes again. Water then backs up behind that ridge of ice and works its way under the shingles. Most people find out from a brown stain on a ceiling near an outside wall.
Watch for:
- Big icicles in the same spots every winter
- A thick band of ice along the roof edge with snow piled behind it
- Stains or peeling paint near the top of exterior walls
- Frost or damp insulation in the attic
Please don’t climb up and chip at the ice. It damages the shingles and it’s a good way to get hurt. Pulling snow off the bottom few feet of the roof with a roof rake, from the ground, is safer. The lasting fix is usually better attic ventilation, sealing the gaps where warm air reaches the attic, and ice and water shield along the eaves when the roof is replaced.
Inside city limits, Belvidere’s own rules back this up. They require ice and water shield on any roof over heated or cooled living space, running from the edge of the eaves to at least 24 inches inside the outside wall, and it is inspected once it’s down, before the final inspection.
Our Commitment to Quality
Clean lines, straight shingle courses and a yard that’s cleaner when we leave than when we showed up.
Customer Service
Call our Rockford office at (815) 209-9054 and a real person answers. We keep you posted while the crew is at your house.
Experienced Project Managers
One project manager runs your job from the first visit to the final city inspection, so you always know who to call.
SCHEDULE A FREE INSPECTION TODAY
We’ll get up on the roof, take photos and walk you through what we found. No pressure, no charge.
Our crews are trained, insured and follow the safety rules on every job, because your family and ours both matter.
Quality: We treat your project like it’s our own
OUR PROCESS
Our artistry is immaculate and our communication and follow-up are the best in the industry. Dedication to quality in all aspects of our business has always been one of our top priorities.
Honesty: We’re open communication with our clients.
OUR COMMUNICATION
You can call us anytime and you will speak to a real person: our open and friendly office staff. You can also come by our offices anytime for a conference and speak to us in person. We’re at your disposal!
Efficiency: We are not new to this business.
OUR TEAM
We treat each other, our clients, and our client’s properties with utmost respect and always maintain an open line of communication.
Why Choose Martin Exteriors?
- We never cut corners but do things the right way, every time;
- We are dedicated to providing quality roofing at fair and reasonable prices;
- We are a local family business that strives to give your family or business the best and most reliable roof;
- We are a roofing company you can trust and rely on; come by our office and meet us in person anytime!
Justin was great. The whole process was very quick, smooth and professional. They took the time to explain the process of working with our insurance claim. The roof looks great and the cleanup crew was amazing. I will give there contact info to anyone that needs a roof done. Would give 6 stars if i could.
Chris was great walked us through the entire process. He was easy to contact, returned calls and texts. The roof looks great. We are very please.
The salesman was so knowledgeable and courteous. Their prices are competitive and I was overjoyed with the quality of work. My house looks brand new. I recommend this company to my friend that needed new siding and I’d recommend them to anyone.
Justin and Trish were awesome. They took the time to walk me through the process of getting my roof replaced and assisted with the claims process. 10/10 would recommend to anybody
Couldn’t ask for a better experience. Very professional. Never felt like they were trying to over sell us and took the time to explain everything about the roof materials and why they did things the way they do. Their clean up is excellent as well. No debris was left behind. You will definitely not be disappointed using them!!
Great company! Very professional and they truly care about you as a customer. I highly recommend them!
What a great company to work with. We tried to reach out to multiple local companies for a quote. Martin Exteriors Roofing & Siding was the only one to call us back right away. Very knowledgeable team. They kept us updated throughout the repair process. Would recommend to anyone looking for a reliable thorough contractor. 5 Stars!
Great job, great company. Quick, reliable and always professional, from the start with the inspection and estimate right up to the completion and clean up. No complaints or worries.
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Commercial Roof Contractors
From shops downtown on State Street to the warehouses and suppliers that serve the Belvidere Assembly Plant, plenty of Belvidere businesses sit under flat or low-slope roofs. We inspect, repair and replace them, and we schedule the work around your hours.
Roof Replacement Contractors
Sometimes patching just buys you another leak. When it’s time for a new roof, we tear off down to the deck, replace any bad wood and install the full system the way the manufacturer specifies. You’ll get a written price before we start. See our roof replacement page for how it works. For Belvidere homes, see our page on roof replacement in Belvidere. We provide you with great guarantees on both our workmanship and the roofing materials we use so that you can be sure your new roof will perform efficiently and at the highest levels of quality.
GAF Warranties, Explained
Because we’re a GAF Master Elite contractor, we can offer a 50-year GAF warranty with 30 years on workmanship on qualifying roofs (GAF eligibility rules apply).
The standard GAF shingle warranty covers manufacturing defects. The 50-year GAF warranty also covers installation mistakes for 30 years non-prorated on a single-family home, and GAF inspects the finished roof. Only Master Elite contractors can offer it.
We’ll tell you which GAF warranty fits your roof and register it with GAF when the job is done. GAF eligibility requirements, coverage, terms and restrictions apply.
Siding Company
A lot of Belvidere houses still have the original aluminum or early vinyl, often faded on the south and west sides. New siding makes the house tighter and better looking. Your best siding contractors at Martin Exteriors Roofing & Siding will give you high-quality siding solutions that will help you take advantage of all those benefits. After hail or wind damage, we’ll check whether a matching repair is possible and tell you straight if the old color is discontinued. See our Belvidere siding page for vinyl vs James Hardie and storm repairs. For broken, loose or rotted boards, see siding repair in Belvidere.
Storm Damage Repair
When extreme weather hits your area, call your best storm damage repair contractors in Belvidere IL! At Martin Exteriors Roofing & Siding, we employ some of the best storm damage crews that will help mitigate all damages and get your property back into top condition. In addition to that, we are also experts when it comes to insurance claims. On March 31, 2023, the National Weather Service office in Chicago confirmed 22 tornadoes across its forecast area, including the EF-1 that hit Belvidere. Hail is the more common problem: on May 15, 2025 quarter-size hail fell in Belvidere. After a storm, call us. We’ll check the roof and siding, take photos and help with the insurance claim. If it’s not worth a claim, we’ll say so. More on our storm damage repair. See our guide to hail damage roof repair in Belvidere.
CONTACT US
We serve homeowners and businesses in Belvidere and nearby Rockford, Cherry Valley, Poplar Grove, Capron and Harvard. Contact us for a free consultation and roof estimate.
Martin Exteriors Roofing & Siding: Rockford Office
6019 Fincham Dr, Suite #4, Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 209-9054
About Belvidere, Illinois
The town of Belvidere is situated in Boone County, Illinois. It is a small town with around 25,181 residents, where everyone is welcoming and kind. Simon P. Doty and Mr. Whitney were the first settlers to live in this location in 1835.
Before You Hire a Roofer in Belvidere
Ask any roofer for proof of license and insurance, a written scope with the decking price spelled out, and who your contact will be during the job. We hand all of that over at the first visit. Financing is available, with payments as low as $149/month for qualified buyers; see our financing options.
Martin Exteriors Roofing & Siding, our family serving your family since 2006, is a licensed Illinois roofing contractor (license 104.017824), a GAF Master Elite and President’s Club contractor, and a four-time Inc. 5000 company (2021-2024). We were voted What Rocks Rockford Best Roofer, 6 years running (2020-2025), and What Rocks Rockford Best Siding, 2021-2025.
Belvidere Roofing FAQ
Which Martin Exteriors office serves Belvidere?
Our Rockford office at 6019 Fincham Dr, Suite #4, Rockford, IL 61108. It’s about 15 minutes from Belvidere. Call (815) 209-9054 for a free inspection.
Do I need a permit to replace my roof in Belvidere?
Inside city limits, yes, and both the ice and water shield and the finished job are inspected. Martin Exteriors pulls and handles all required permits and sets up the inspections.
How can I tell if hail damaged my roof?
Most of the time you can’t from the ground. Look at the soft metal first: dents in gutters, downspouts, roof vents or the mailbox. Check for shingle granules washing out of the downspouts. Then have someone look at the shingles up close. Our inspection is free, and you keep the photos.
Should I repair my roof or replace it?
If the roof is fairly young and the damage is in one place, a repair usually makes sense. If it’s older, leaks in more than one spot, or keeps needing patches, a replacement is often the better use of your money. We’ll tell you straight which one we’d pick.
Do you help with insurance claims?
Yes. We document storm damage with photos, can meet your adjuster at the house, and go over the insurer’s estimate with you. You file the claim and pay your deductible. We’re a roofing contractor, not a public adjuster.
Do you install James Hardie siding in Belvidere?
Yes. We’re a Certified James Hardie installer, and we also install Mastic and Norandex vinyl. Most siding jobs take 1 to 2 days. See our Belvidere siding page.
