Roofing & Exterior Services in Glencoe, IL

Glencoe is one of the smallest and most distinct communities on the North Shore — a village of roughly 9,000 residents defined by its wooded ravines, lakefront bluffs, and housing stock that skews heavily toward older, architecturally significant homes. Many of Glencoe’s properties were built in the early-to-mid 20th century and feature complex rooflines, steep pitches, and original materials that have been repaired and patched for decades rather than properly replaced.

Cedar shake and wood shingle roofs are more common in Glencoe than in most of the communities Lakeland serves. When a cedar shake roof in Glencoe reaches the end of its life — typically 25 to 35 years in this climate — the replacement is a substantial project. The decking beneath an original cedar shake installation often requires partial or full replacement, and the new system needs to be installed to a standard that complements the character of the home and holds up to the lakefront weather exposure that Glencoe properties face year-round.

The ravine topography that makes Glencoe distinctive also creates drainage challenges that translate directly into gutter and downspout demand. Homes situated near ravine edges or in low-lying wooded areas see accelerated debris accumulation and require gutter systems that can handle higher water volumes than flat suburban properties.

Lakeland’s Skokie office puts our crews close to Glencoe, and our 30-year track record on the North Shore means familiarity with the construction standards and expectations that Glencoe homeowners have.