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Roofing & Siding Contractor in Poplar Grove, IL
Roofing & Siding Services in Poplar Grove, Illinois
Martin Exteriors proudly serves homeowners in Poplar Grove, Illinois. Located in Boone County just north of Belvidere, Poplar Grove is a village that grew quickly in the 2000s, and we’re here to help protect your home with expert roofing and exterior services.
We’re licensed in Illinois (roofing license 104.017824), fully insured, and GAF certified.
Why Poplar Grove Homeowners Choose Martin Exteriors
As a GAF Master Elite certified contractor (a status GAF gives to fewer than 2% of roofers), we bring Poplar Grove residents the highest quality materials and workmanship available. Our Inc. 5000 recognition and 20 years of experience (since 2006) mean you’re working with a company that delivers results, not excuses.
Our Services in Poplar Grove
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.
Serving the Poplar Grove Community
Whether you’re in one of the newer subdivisions along Route 76 or in an established home near Poplar Grove Road, we’ve helped homeowners throughout the area protect their biggest investment. We also serve nearby Capron, Caledonia, and all of Boone County, plus Loves Park and Machesney Park in Winnebago County.
Poplar Grove Homes and Roof Age
Most homes in Poplar Grove went up in one big wave. Census estimates put the median home in the village at 2002, and about 57% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009. Nearly all of them got standard builder-grade asphalt shingles, and those roofs are now around 20 years old. That means a lot of Poplar Grove roofs are wearing out at about the same time, many still with the original shingles.
When we replace a roof here, we pay close attention to attic ventilation and the ice and water barrier along the eaves. Those two details decide a lot about how long a new roof lasts through a northern Illinois winter.
Storms in Poplar Grove
Poplar Grove sits in open farm country, and hail and strong wind are a regular part of spring and summer here. With few trees to slow a storm down, one hailstorm can mark a whole subdivision, and the wooded lots in Candlewick Lake can see falling limbs on top of the hail. If you are not sure whether the last storm reached your roof, a free inspection will tell you.
If a storm rolls through, check your gutters and roof vents for dents and call (815) 624-6278. We’ll inspect the roof for free, photograph any damage and help with the storm damage claim.
Candlewick Lake and Timberlane
We work all over the village, Candlewick Lake and Timberlane included. If your association wants to see the plan, we can give you photos, the product and color you picked, and a written scope to share before work is scheduled.
Roof Repair in Poplar Grove
Many Poplar Grove roofs still have their original builder-grade shingles, and the problems we fix on them are usually small: wind lifting or tearing off a few shingles, a cracked rubber boot at a plumbing vent, flashing separating from a chimney, or a leak in a valley where two roof planes meet. A free inspection comes first. We look at the roof and the attic under it, photograph what we find and give you the price in writing before work starts, and if a repair will do the job, we’ll say so. More on roof repair and emergency roof repair. See our full guide to roof repair in Poplar Grove.
Ice Dams and Winter Leaks
Ice dams in Poplar Grove usually come down to the attic. Warmth leaking into it melts snow on the roof, the meltwater refreezes at the cold edge, and the next thaw backs water up under the shingles, usually showing up as a ceiling stain near an outside wall. The lasting fix is better attic ventilation plus ice and water shield along the eaves when the roof is replaced.
How We Replace a Poplar Grove Roof, Step by Step
A typical Poplar Grove roof is done in a day. Large two-story homes, steep roofs and houses with several old layers can take longer, and weather can move the start date. For the full local guide, see our page on roof replacement in Poplar Grove.
- Free inspection. We inspect the roof and the attic, count shingle layers, check the decking and ventilation and photograph what we see.
- Written estimate. You get the whole scope in writing, decking included, so you know how soft wood will be handled if we find it.
- Shingles and warranty. You choose a shingle line and color, or metal, and we walk you through which GAF warranty your roof qualifies for.
- Scheduling. We order your materials, set the start date and keep you posted if weather moves it.
- Tear-off and deck repair. Your landscaping gets covered with tarps, every old layer comes off, and soft or rotted decking is replaced.
- Installation. Ice and water shield along the eaves and valleys first, then underlayment, drip edge, new flashing and vents and the shingles, installed to GAF’s instructions.
- Cleanup and walk-through. We clear the debris, run a magnet over the yard and driveway for nails and walk the finished roof with you. If your roof qualifies for an enhanced GAF warranty, we register it.
Martin Exteriors holds GAF Master Elite status, which GAF gives to fewer than 2% of roofing contractors. Check it on our GAF contractor profile.
Recent Martin Exteriors Roofing Work
These photos are from real Martin Exteriors jobs in other towns we serve around the Stateline. They are not stock images, and they were not taken in Poplar Grove.
Paying for a New Roof
With so many Poplar Grove roofs wearing out at about the same time, financing can help: payments are as low as $149/month for qualified buyers, so a new roof doesn’t have to come out of savings all at once. See our financing options, or ask during your free inspection.
Leak or storm damage in Poplar Grove? Schedule your free inspection or call (815) 624-6278. Someone answers 24/7.
Roofing and Siding Services in Poplar Grove
Commercial Roofing
From shops and offices to the buildings around the village, we inspect, repair and replace flat and low-slope commercial roofs in Poplar Grove, and plan the work so your business can stay open.
Siding
Plenty of Poplar Grove houses still have the siding they were built with, and hail can crack vinyl. We install vinyl siding and, as a Certified James Hardie Installer, James Hardie fiber cement, and most siding jobs take 1 to 2 days. Our own crews are licensed for asbestos siding removal, so old cement asbestos siding is no problem. See our siding services.
Storm Damage
Boone County gets hail and high winds, and the open fields around Poplar Grove give storms little to slow them down. Call us after a storm and we’ll check the roof and siding, take photos and help with your insurance claim, or tell you if it isn’t worth a claim. Emergency tarping can be done within 24 hours. Read more about our storm damage repair. For hail, see our page on hail damage roof repair in Poplar Grove.
Gutters With Your New Roof or Siding
Gutters are an add-on to a roof or siding job. If we’re replacing the roof or siding on your Poplar Grove home, new seamless gutters can go on in the same project, so the gutters, roof edge and trim are all done together. See gutters with your new roof.
From homes along State Street and Grove Street to the neighborhoods off Orth Road and Fairgrounds Road and Candlewick Lake, we serve all of Poplar Grove. We also serve nearby Capron, Caledonia, Belvidere and Roscoe.
What Homeowners Say About Martin Exteriors
“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.”
Paula D.
“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”
Joey W.
“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.”
Nick J.
Roofing Near Poplar Grove
Poplar Grove jobs run out of our main office at 11704 Main St, Roscoe, IL 61073, about 20 minutes away. Martin Exteriors has been family-owned since 2006, and we were voted What Rocks Rockford Best Roofer, 6 years running (2020 to 2025), and What Rocks Rockford Best Siding, 2021 to 2025.
Beyond Poplar Grove, nearby towns we work in include Capron, Caledonia, Belvidere, Harvard, Loves Park, Machesney Park and Rockford. For the full list, see our service area page.
Start with a roof inspection if you’re not sure what your roof needs. After a storm, check our pages on hail damage repair and wind damage repair. We install asphalt shingle roofs and metal roofing, handle commercial roofing, and can add gutters when we do a new roof or siding: see gutters with your new roof.
Call (815) 624-6278 to schedule a free inspection. Someone answers 24/7.
Roofing in Poplar Grove: Local Details
Where We Work in Poplar Grove
Poplar Grove is served by our main office in Roscoe, about 20 minutes away. We work all over the area, from homes along State Street and Grove Street to the neighborhoods off Orth Road and Fairgrounds Road, plus Candlewick Lake. Nearby, we also serve Belvidere, Roscoe and Rockford.
Warranties and Siding
As 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 top GAF warranty is only available through Master Elite contractors. If your siding is due too, we’re a Certified James Hardie Installer. See roof replacement and James Hardie siding.
Storm Claims and Emergency Tarping
Hail or high winds damaged your roof? Don’t go up there yourself. Emergency tarping can be done within 24 hours. Since 2006 we’ve helped thousands of Rockford-area homeowners through roof claims, and we help with yours: we photograph the damage, can meet your adjuster at the house and go over the insurer’s estimate with you. See insurance claims and emergency roof repair.
Older Siding, Asbestos Included
Most of Poplar Grove is newer, but on its older houses the original siding is sometimes cement asbestos shingles. Our own crews are licensed for asbestos siding removal, so that siding is removed correctly before the new vinyl or James Hardie siding goes on. Most siding jobs take 1 to 2 days. See our siding services.
The GAF Warranty on Your New Roof
A qualifying roof can carry a 50-year GAF warranty with 30 years on workmanship (GAF eligibility rules apply), and we go over the terms in writing before you sign.
Weighing metal against shingles? We install metal roofing and asphalt shingle roofs, and we handle commercial roofing too. New seamless gutters can be added to a roof or siding replacement as part of the same project. See gutters with your new roof.
Before You Hire a Roofer in Poplar Grove
With so many Poplar Grove roofs coming due at once, compare roofers carefully: ask each for proof of license and insurance, a written scope with the decking price spelled out, and who your contact will be on the job. We hand all of that over at the first visit.
Martin Exteriors Roofing & Siding, our family serving your family since 2006, is a licensed Illinois roofing contractor (license 104.017824), a GAF Master Elite contractor (a status GAF gives to fewer than 2% of roofers) and a four-time Inc. 5000 company (2021 to 2024). We were voted What Rocks Rockford Best Roofer, 6 years running (2020 to 2025), and What Rocks Rockford Best Siding, 2021 to 2025. Martin Exteriors is the best choice for your Poplar Grove roof, and someone answers 24/7 at (815) 624-6278.
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Our Full Range of Services
Explore our complete service offerings:
- Roof Repair
- Roof Inspection
- Asphalt Shingle Roofing
- Metal Roofing
- Storm Damage Repair
- Hail Damage Repair
- Siding Installation
- Roof Replacement
- Emergency Roof Repair
Read more about siding in Poplar Grove. For broken, loose or rotted boards, see siding repair in Poplar Grove.
Poplar Grove Roofing FAQ
Which Martin Exteriors office serves Poplar Grove?
Our main office at 11704 Main St, Roscoe, IL 61073, about 20 minutes from Poplar Grove. Call (815) 624-6278. Someone answers 24/7.
Do you work in Candlewick Lake and Timberlane?
Yes. We work all over Poplar Grove, Candlewick Lake and Timberlane included. If your association wants to see the plan, we can give you photos and a written scope to share.
My Poplar Grove home was built in the 2000s. Is the roof near the end of its life?
It could be. About 57% of the homes in Poplar Grove were built from 2000 to 2009, so many roofs in the village are now around 20 years old. If you have the original shingles and see curling, missing pieces or granules in the gutters, schedule a free inspection.
Does Poplar Grove get damaging storms?
Yes. Hail and strong wind come through the area in spring and summer, and the open fields around the village leave little to slow them down. After any storm, schedule a free inspection and we will photograph what we find.
Do you help with insurance claims?
Yes. We document storm damage with photos, can meet your adjuster at the house and go over the insurance estimate with you. We help with your insurance claim, and you pay your deductible. We’re a roofing contractor, not a public adjuster.
How fast can you tarp a roof after a storm in Poplar Grove?
Emergency tarping can be done within 24 hours. Call (815) 624-6278. Someone answers 24/7.
Can you remove old asbestos siding?
Yes. Our own crews are licensed for asbestos siding removal. The old siding comes off and is hauled away before your new vinyl or James Hardie siding goes on.
Should I repair my roof or replace it?
On a fairly young roof with damage in one spot, a repair usually makes sense. Once a roof is getting old, leaks in more than one place or keeps needing patches, replacing it is often the better use of your money. We’ll give you a straight answer either way.
Do you install metal roofs in Poplar Grove?
Yes, for homes and for commercial buildings. Bring up metal versus shingles at your free inspection and we’ll walk through the differences for your roof. See metal roofing.
What warranty comes with a new roof?
As 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). We go over the coverage in writing before you sign.
How long does a new roof take in Poplar Grove?
Most roofs are done in a day. Very large or steep roofs, or roofs with several old layers to tear off, can take longer, and weather can move the start date. Most siding jobs take 1 to 2 days.
Do you offer financing?
Yes, with payments as low as $149/month for qualified buyers. See our financing options page.
