Huuso Exteriors is a licensed (IL #104.019083), veteran-owned roofing contractor serving Arlington Heights, IL and all surrounding Cook County communities. We provide residential roofing, commercial roofing, storm damage repair, siding, windows, and full home reconstruction, all backed by a 10-year workmanship warranty. Call 855-625-7663 for a free inspection.
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Arlington Heights is one of the largest and most established villages in Illinois, and the character of the community shows in its housing. Homes here were built across several distinct eras — the post-war ranches and two-stories of the 1950s and 1960s, the larger colonials and split-levels of the 1970s and 1980s, and the higher-end construction that came with the community’s sustained growth through the 1990s. That mix means Arlington Heights has one of the most diverse roofing service needs of any suburb in Cook County.
There is another factor that sets Arlington Heights apart from newer suburban communities: the tree canopy. Mature oaks, maples, and elms line nearly every residential street in the village. Those trees are part of what makes Arlington Heights one of the most desirable addresses in the northwest suburbs. They are also a specific roofing challenge. Overhanging branches deposit debris that accelerates granule loss, block sunlight creating conditions for moss and algae growth, and during storm events, drop limbs that cause direct shingle and flashing damage that homeowners often underestimate because it does not always look dramatic from the ground.
Huuso Exteriors serves homeowners throughout Arlington Heights and all surrounding Cook County communities. Every residential project is personally supervised on-site by one of our owners, Tim, Kevin, or Bryan Reifsteck. Licensed (IL #104.019083), bonded, insured, and on-site from the first nail through the final walkthrough.
Call 855-625-7663 to schedule your free Arlington Heights roof assessment. No pressure, no obligation, and no surprises.
In a village where homeowners have lived for decades and care deeply about the value and appearance of their properties, a new roof is not just a maintenance decision. It is a statement about the home. We approach it that way on every job.
As an Owens Corning Preferred Contractor, Huuso Exteriors can offer Duration Shingles with patented SureNail Technology and non-prorated warranty coverage up to 50 years. That warranty level is only available through a certified select group of Arlington Heights area contractors. We are in that group. Most of our competitors are not.
Our installation process on every Arlington Heights home: a thorough inspection of the existing roof deck, full removal and disposal of old materials, ice and water shield at every eave, valley, and penetration point — critical in a community where mature trees create leaf and debris damming conditions — shingle installation to exact manufacturer specifications, and a final owner walkthrough before we call the job complete. If we find rotted decking, compromised ventilation, or damaged flashing during the tear-off, we address it. A new shingle on a failing substrate is not a new roof.
We install Malarkey, Owens Corning, CertainTeed, GAF, IKO, and Brava across every price point, from reliable performance shingles to premium architectural profiles that suit the larger, more distinguished homes throughout Arlington Heights.
Some Arlington Heights homeowners come to us with roofs that need targeted repair. Some need full replacement. Some have been told by another contractor that they need a full replacement when the actual problem is a failing chimney cricket or improperly installed step flashing. We assess each situation on its merits and give you the honest answer regardless of which is more profitable for us.
We handle leak repairs, damaged and missing shingle replacement, flashing repairs at chimneys, skylights, and all roof penetrations, complete tear-offs, and full re-roofing. We also repair and replace gutters, fascia, soffits, and siding. One company, one call, full scope.
Arlington Heights homes with significant tree cover benefit particularly from having gutters inspected and replaced as part of any roofing project. Debris-loaded gutters create ice damming conditions in winter that trace back to the roofline and create damage that standard shingle replacement alone does not prevent. We flag this on every job where it applies.
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Cook County northwest suburbs see meaningful storm activity, and Arlington Heights homeowners carry an additional risk that newer communities do not: the tree canopy. During severe thunderstorms and wind events, mature trees drop branches. Some drops are small — a few pounds of debris that scuffs shingles and clogs gutters. Some are significant — a heavy limb through a shingle field that creates immediate water intrusion. Both types of damage need professional assessment, and both types respond differently to insurance claims.
If a storm has hit your Arlington Heights home, call 855-625-7663 immediately. If water is entering the structure, we dispatch a crew for emergency tarping right away. We do not have office hours when your home is actively taking on water.
For all storm damage assessments, our FAA-certified drone inspection capability lets us evaluate the full roofline from above with high-resolution detail, without putting someone on a wet, unstable, or branch-covered roof in dangerous post-storm conditions. We document every point of damage — shingles, flashing, decking, gutters, siding — with the precision your insurance adjuster needs to authorize a complete settlement.
Our founders spent 15+ years in the restoration industry before starting Huuso Exteriors. Insurance claims throughout Cook County are work they have done thousands of times. We document, file, and work with your adjuster through every round until you receive the full coverage your policy provides. The inspection is free. The pressure is zero.
Arlington Heights has a thriving commercial base anchored by its walkable downtown, extensive retail corridor along Rand Road and Northwest Highway, and a growing mix of professional office and medical facilities throughout the village. The ongoing redevelopment of the former Arlington Park racecourse into a major mixed-use complex is creating one of the most significant new construction and commercial roofing opportunities in the northwest suburbs right now.
Huuso Exteriors handles commercial roofing throughout Arlington Heights and Cook County. Our commercial crews are experienced with TPO, PVC, EPDM, metal, rubber, and built-up roofing systems for the flat and low-slope applications common to the commercial buildings throughout the village. We work with GenFlex, Mule-Hide, and Firestone, meet all Village of Arlington Heights building code requirements, and pull every required permit before work begins.
We work around your business schedule, coordinate project timing to minimize operational disruption, and do not leave your property in a compromised or vulnerable condition overnight. For commercial customers interested in solar integration, we design and install solar roofing systems as part of new and replacement projects throughout Cook County.
Call 855-625-7663 to discuss your Arlington Heights commercial roofing project.
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Most roofing companies in Arlington Heights do exactly one thing. When the job goes beyond shingles, when a roof failure sends water into the wall cavity of a 1960s colonial, when a major limb drops through the roof and compromises the structural framing, when a homeowner needs the full exterior rebuilt after a severe storm, they refer you elsewhere. We handle the complete scope.
Before founding Huuso Exteriors, Tim, Kevin, and Bryan Reifsteck built one of the largest restoration and construction companies in the United States. That background is why when a roofing situation turns into a restoration situation, you do not need a second call. We own the full outcome from the roof down to the rebuild.
We install and repair James Hardie fiber cement siding (HardiePlank), LP SmartSide engineered wood, Variform vinyl, and Norandex vinyl throughout Arlington Heights. Storm-damaged siding, aging siding, and full exterior updates are all within our scope. Every installation includes proper moisture barriers and flashing. We match existing profiles and colors exactly, or help you choose something new. Owner-supervised on every job, backed by our 10-year workmanship warranty.
HUUSO brand replacement windows offer the energy efficiency and durability that Arlington Heights homeowners expect at a fraction of the cost of the national brands. If you have a written quote from Andersen, Pella, or Power Home Remodeling, bring it to us. We aim to beat it. Our Arlington Heights customers consistently report lower energy bills and strong long-term performance. For a community with a large inventory of 1960s and 1970s homes that still have original or once-replaced windows, the energy savings are particularly meaningful.
Arlington Heights homes with mature tree cover and aging rooflines are at elevated risk for the kind of sustained slow-leak damage that goes undetected for months. By the time it appears on the interior ceiling, the damage has already spread into insulation, framing, and subfloor. Our restoration team assesses the full scope and handles remediation and rebuild under one company, from emergency tarping to final inspection. No coordinating between a roofer, a restoration company, and a general contractor. We manage the entire process.
From structural reconstruction after major storm damage to planned home additions, our construction team manages these projects from permit to punch list. The Reifsteck brothers’ decades of large-scale restoration and construction experience means we bring project management depth to Arlington Heights homeowners that no roofing-only company can match.
Arlington Heights residents maintain their properties with care, and when Huuso Exteriors works on one, we hold ourselves to the same standard. Every job site is managed with strict protection protocols from start to finish.
Before installation begins, driveways, landscaping, and all exterior features are protected. We pay particular attention to the mature plantings and landscaping investments that Arlington Heights homeowners have built up over decades — an established garden or decades-old ornamental planting deserves the same respect as the roof above it. The site stays organized throughout, with no overnight debris left on the property.
When the job is complete, the entire yard is swept with industrial magnetic rollers to collect every nail and metal fragment. Then one of our team members walks the full property with you before the crew departs. We do not consider the job done until you confirm it.
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Kevin Reifsteck manages Huuso Exteriors’ northwest Cook County roofing operations and is your direct point of contact for all Arlington Heights projects. He is a licensed roofing contractor (IL #104.019083), a U.S. military veteran, and a manager who is present on job sites, not removed from the actual work. When you contact Huuso Exteriors about a roofing project in Arlington Heights, Kevin handles your project from the initial free assessment through final inspection.
Kevin brings hands-on expertise in residential roofing for the full range of Arlington Heights home types, commercial roofing, storm damage documentation, and insurance claim navigation throughout Cook County. He knows the specific roofing challenges that come with mature tree canopy, aging housing stock, and the Cook County permit process. Every question during your project goes directly to him.
Call 855-625-7663 and ask for Kevin.
Huuso Exteriors is owned and operated by Tim Reifsteck, Kevin Reifsteck, and Bryan Reifsteck. Before founding Huuso, the three brothers built one of the largest restoration and construction companies in the United States. They chose the name Huuso because it means Honor, a principle they apply to every project, every customer interaction, and every business decision.
Their mission is to bring affordable, high-quality roofing and exterior services to Arlington Heights and the greater Chicagoland area without ever compromising on integrity or craftsmanship.
Huuso Exteriors has completed residential and commercial roofing projects throughout Arlington Heights. Our team understands the specific roofing demands of each neighborhood in the village, from the post-war homes near downtown to the newer construction along the outer edges. We serve all Arlington Heights ZIP codes: 60004 and 60005.
The neighborhoods surrounding downtown Arlington Heights feature some of the village’s oldest residential housing, with homes dating back to the 1940s and 1950s sitting on mature landscaped lots. Many of these homes carry complex rooflines with multiple valleys, shed dormers, and architectural details that require experienced roofers familiar with non-standard flashing and sealing. Improper installation on these profiles is the most common source of the recurring leaks we find in this part of the village. If you have had a leak repaired more than once and it keeps returning, the problem is almost certainly flashing workmanship, not the shingles themselves.
Heritage and Greenbrier are established family neighborhoods developed primarily in the 1960s and 1970s, with homes that are now well into the 50-year range in many cases. These neighborhoods have the heaviest tree canopy in the village, which means roofs that have been continuously exposed to debris accumulation, shading that prevents proper drying, and direct impact from falling branches during storm events. Many Heritage and Greenbrier homeowners are either on their second or considering their second replacement. A free Huuso inspection will tell you exactly where you stand.
Rolling Green is one of Arlington Heights’ well-regarded family communities with a mix of home sizes and construction eras. Homes here benefit from regular professional assessment given the tree exposure and the age profile of the neighborhood’s housing stock. We have completed multiple full replacements and storm damage claims for Rolling Green homeowners and understand the specific conditions that affect this part of the village.
Berkley Square and Country Club represent some of Arlington Heights’ more distinguished residential areas, with larger homes and homeowners who expect premium materials, owner-supervised installation, and a crew that respects the property. We install architectural shingles, designer profiles, and Brava premium composite tile in these neighborhoods for homeowners who want a roof that performs at the highest level and complements the character of their home.
The northwest sections of Arlington Heights include newer residential construction with more recent roofing alongside the older housing stock throughout the rest of the village. We serve homeowners throughout all of Arlington Heights regardless of where in the 60004 and 60005 ZIP codes they are located. Call 855-625-7663 and we come to you.
Mature trees are part of what makes Arlington Heights one of the most desirable addresses in Cook County. They are also the leading cause of accelerated roof aging in the village. Overhanging branches deposit leaves, seed pods, and organic debris that accumulates in valleys, around flashings, and behind gutters, holding moisture against the shingle surface and creating conditions for premature granule loss, algae growth, and flashing deterioration. You do not have to cut down your trees. You do need professional inspection every two to three years to catch what the debris is doing before it reaches the decking. A free Huuso inspection costs you nothing. Decking replacement costs significantly more.
Arlington Heights homeowners who have dealt with ice damming understand that shingles alone do not solve the problem. Ice dams form when heat escapes through the roof deck and melts snow that then refreezes at the cold eaves and gutters. The meltwater backs up under the shingles and enters the structure. The root cause is almost always attic ventilation or insulation inadequacy, not the shingles themselves. When we inspect or replace an Arlington Heights roof, we evaluate ventilation and flag any conditions that are likely to produce ice damming — because putting new shingles on a roof with inadequate ventilation just delays the same problem.
Every legitimate roof replacement in Arlington Heights requires a building permit through the Village of Arlington Heights. The Cook County permit process has specific inspection requirements that differ from Will, Kane, and DuPage counties. We handle all of this as part of our standard process at no additional charge. Any contractor who tells you permits are not needed, or asks you to pull the permit yourself, is a contractor you should not hire. Our Illinois Roofing Contractor License number is #104.019083 — verifiable at the IDFPR website.
Branch drop damage from Arlington Heights’ tree canopy does not always leave an obvious hole. More commonly it presents as cracked or displaced shingles in a specific impact zone, dented or displaced flashing around nearby penetrations, and gutters pulled away from the fascia in the impact area. From the ground, many homeowners see nothing concerning. From above with our FAA-certified drone inspection, the full picture is clear. If a significant storm or wind event has occurred and you have large trees over your roofline, call us for a free inspection even if nothing looks wrong from the street.
Filing too quickly without documentation. After a storm event, many homeowners call their insurance company before they have a contractor-prepared damage assessment. Once you file without documentation, you are negotiating from a position of incomplete information. The adjuster’s initial assessment almost always undervalues the full scope of damage. Call us first. We prepare a complete damage report at no charge, and we use that report to support your filing and every subsequent adjuster negotiation. Homeowners who follow this process consistently receive higher settlements than those who file first and document later.
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For Arlington Heights homeowners who have done their research, the brands we install and the warranty coverage behind them are part of the conversation. We work exclusively with manufacturers whose products are backed by verified performance and strong warranties.
Our performance recommendation for Arlington Heights homeowners, particularly those dealing with the debris impact and moisture conditions that come with mature tree canopy. Malarkey’s NEX polymer modified asphalt technology delivers above-standard impact resistance, flexibility, and long-term durability. For a community where tree drop and storm contact are year-round factors, that performance advantage is real. Their products also help reduce smog. When our customers ask what we would put on our own homes, we recommend Malarkey.
As an Owens Corning Preferred Contractor, Huuso Exteriors offers Duration Shingles with SureNail Technology and non-prorated warranty coverage up to 50 years. The Preferred Contractor designation is independently audited and is held by a select group of Arlington Heights area contractors. It is the strongest residential roofing warranty package available in our market, and it requires verified installation standards to maintain.
Premium roofing systems with a broad designer shingle collection for Arlington Heights homeowners who want strong curb appeal alongside reliable performance. CertainTeed gives you a wide range of profiles and colors designed to complement the architectural variety throughout the village.
North America’s largest roofing manufacturer. GAF Timberline shingles are a proven performer for Arlington Heights homes across a broad range of styles and price points, combining reliable protection with attractive aesthetics and strong value.
Quality performance shingles with solid manufacturer warranty support. A dependable mid-range option for Arlington Heights homeowners seeking proven protection at a competitive price.
Premium composite roofing tile for the larger, more architectural homes throughout Arlington Heights. Brava delivers the look of natural slate, shake, or barrel tile with superior impact performance, no weight concerns, and none of the ongoing maintenance demands of natural products. Particularly well-suited to the distinguished homes in Berkley Square, Country Club, and the downtown neighborhoods.
The benchmark for Arlington Heights homeowners who want siding that handles Cook County’s freeze-thaw cycles and severe weather without rotting, warping, or requiring repainting every few years. James Hardie fiber cement holds paint longer than wood or vinyl, is fire resistant, and performs in the moisture-heavy conditions that come with mature tree canopy throughout the village.
Engineered wood siding with exceptional impact resistance and a natural wood aesthetic that outperforms traditional wood in cold climates. A strong choice for Arlington Heights homeowners who want the warmth of wood without the maintenance demands or vulnerability to moisture that traditional wood siding carries.
Quality vinyl siding systems in a broad range of profiles and colors. Durable, low maintenance, and available in a comprehensive palette that complements virtually any Arlington Heights home exterior.
Reliable performance vinyl siding with solid manufacturer warranty coverage. A cost-effective option for Arlington Heights homeowners who need dependable exterior protection at a competitive price.
Most Arlington Heights homeowners pay between $9,000 and $27,000 for a full asphalt shingle roof replacement, depending on roof size, pitch, material choice, and whether a full tear-off is required. Village of Arlington Heights and Cook County permit costs are included in our estimates. Premium Malarkey and Owens Corning Preferred Contractor systems fall at the higher end of that range. For storm-damaged roofs, we work directly with your insurance company to maximize your coverage. Call 855-625-7663 for a free on-site assessment.
Yes, always. Every legitimate roof replacement in Arlington Heights requires a Village of Arlington Heights building permit. Huuso Exteriors pulls all required permits and handles every village and Cook County inspection as part of our standard process at no additional charge. Any contractor who tells you permits are not necessary, or who asks you to pull the permit yourself, is a serious red flag. Our Illinois Roofing Contractor License number is #104.019083.
Mature trees create several specific roofing risks in Arlington Heights: debris accumulation in valleys and around flashings that holds moisture and accelerates granule loss, shading that prevents proper drying and promotes algae growth, and direct branch impact during storm events that damages shingles and displaces flashing. We recommend professional inspection every two to three years for any Arlington Heights home with significant tree cover. Our FAA-certified drone inspection assesses the full roofline safely and at no charge.
Yes, and this is one of our core capabilities. When storm or hail damage hits your Arlington Heights home, we conduct a thorough inspection using FAA-certified drone technology, prepare a complete damage report, and manage your insurance claim from initial filing through final adjuster negotiation. Our founders spent 15+ years in the restoration industry and have managed thousands of claims throughout Cook County. We do not stop until you receive the full coverage your policy provides.
The Huuso Roof Care Program is a free ongoing roof inspection program available to every Huuso Exteriors customer at no charge, ever. After your project is complete, we return on a scheduled basis to inspect your roof, identify developing issues before they become costly problems, and keep your warranty protections intact. In Arlington Heights, where tree canopy creates year-round debris and damage accumulation, ongoing professional inspection is particularly valuable. Enrollment is automatic with every completed project.
Yes. Huuso Exteriors holds Illinois Roofing Contractor License #104.019083 and is fully bonded and insured. We are an Owens Corning Preferred Contractor, a member of the NRCA and CRCA, BBB Accredited, and FAA Drone Certified. All credentials are independently verifiable. Our northwest Cook County manager Kevin Reifsteck is individually licensed and a U.S. military veteran.
Most residential roof replacements in Arlington Heights are completed in one to three days depending on roof size, complexity, weather conditions, and any additional scope such as decking repairs. Homes with significant tree canopy may require additional cleanup time to ensure complete nail and debris removal. Huuso Exteriors provides a detailed project timeline during your free assessment so you know exactly what to expect before any work begins.
Whether you need storm damage repair, a full roof replacement, siding, replacement windows, or a complete exterior rebuild, Huuso Exteriors is ready. Call 855-625-7663 or fill out the form below. No pressure. No obligation. Just an honest assessment from a licensed Arlington Heights roofer who lives and works in this community.
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