Asphalt shingles cover the vast majority of homes across Wheaton, Glen Ellyn, and Naperville, and for good reason. They handle our freeze-thaw swings, the summer hail that rolls through DuPage County, and lake-effect snow load without the cost of slate or metal. Summit and Slate Roofing installs GAF architectural shingles rated for 130 mph wind, a real concern after the August derecho events that have torn through the western suburbs. Owner Mark Sundeen has built the company around one shingle system done correctly, not the cheapest bid that fails in eight years.
The older housing stock around downtown Wheaton and Glen Ellyn, much of it built before 1970, usually carries one or two layers of brittle three-tab shingles over plank decking. Newer Naperville and Aurora subdivisions from the 1990s and 2000s have OSB decking and steeper pitches that change the labor and material count. We price every roof off an actual measurement and attic inspection, not a satellite guess, because a 7/12 pitch in a Stonebridge subdivision is a different job than a low-slope ranch off Roosevelt Road.
Ice dams are the quiet killer on DuPage roofs. When attic heat melts snow that refreezes at the cold eave, water backs up under the shingles and rots the deck. Every Summit and Slate asphalt install includes ice-and-water shield running at least six feet up from the eaves, well past code minimum, plus proper intake and ridge ventilation. That combination is what separates a roof that lasts 25 years from one that leaks at the first hard January thaw. We are GAF Master Elite certified, the top 2 percent of US roofers.
You don't need to book a sales visit to find out where your home lands: enter your address, we measure your roof from satellite imagery, and you get a real estimate range in minutes. We serve Wheaton, Naperville, Aurora, Lisle, Glen Ellyn and Downers Grove and the surrounding the Chicago western suburbs towns.
When do you need Asphalt Shingle Roofing in Wheaton?
An honest contractor should talk you out of work you don't need. We recommend Asphalt Shingle Roofing when we see:
- Granules collecting in your gutters and downspouts
- Curling, cupping, or missing shingles
- Daylight or water stains in the attic
- A roof past 20 years on a single layer
- Repeated leaks at the same valley or flashing
- Storm or hail damage documented by an adjuster
If none of these apply, we will tell you so. We would rather earn a repair today than sell a replacement you do not need.
What Summit & Slate Asphalt Shingle Roofing actually includes
No good-better-best games. This is what is in every Asphalt Shingle Roofing job we do across Wheaton:
Full tear-off and replacement
We strip all existing layers down to the deck, never roof over old shingles. Illinois lets you stack two layers, but a second layer traps heat, hides rotted decking, and voids the GAF warranty. Tear-off is the only way to inspect and replace bad wood.
GAF Timberline HDZ architectural shingles
Our standard system uses GAF Timberline HDZ, a dimensional architectural shingle rated for 130 mph wind with the LayerLock nailing zone. They carry a thicker profile than three-tab and a 25-year algae-resistance warranty against the black streaking common on north-facing DuPage roofs.
Decking repair and ice-dam protection
We replace any soft or rotted sheathing at cost and install ice-and-water shield six feet up from every eave, in all valleys, and around chimneys and skylights. This is the layer that stops the ice-dam backups that wreck Wheaton roofs every winter.
Attic ventilation balancing
A shingle roof only lasts if the attic breathes. We balance soffit intake with ridge exhaust so summer heat and winter moisture leave the attic. Poor ventilation cooks shingles from below and is the number one cause of premature failure we see on older Glen Ellyn homes.
In-house crews and permit handling
Every roof is installed by our own W-2 crews, never day-labor subcontractors. We pull the City of Wheaton or DuPage County permit, meet the inspector, and handle the paperwork so you do not have to chase it.
How Asphalt Shingle Roofing works with Summit & Slate
Five steps from first call to final walkthrough. You know what happens and when, the whole way through.
On-site inspection and measurement
Mark or a lead estimator walks the roof, measures every facet, checks the attic for ventilation and moisture, and counts existing layers. You get an exact written quote, not a phone estimate based on square footage alone.
Material selection and scheduling
You pick your shingle color from physical GAF samples on your actual roof, since a color reads differently in Wheaton sun than on a chart. We lock a start date, usually within two to three weeks depending on season.
Property protection and tear-off
We tarp landscaping, set plywood over AC units and decks, and position the dumpster on plywood to protect your driveway. Then the crew strips the roof to bare deck and inspects every sheet of sheathing before anything new goes on.
Installation of the full system
We install ice-and-water shield, synthetic underlayment, starter strip, GAF Timberline HDZ shingles, ridge vent, and color-matched ridge cap. Flashing at chimneys, walls, and valleys is replaced, not reused. Most homes finish in two to three days.
Cleanup, magnet sweep, and final walkthrough
We run a magnetic sweep across the lawn and driveway twice to pull every stray nail, haul the dumpster, and walk the finished roof with you. Your 25-year transferable workmanship warranty is registered with GAF before we leave.
How much does Asphalt Shingle Roofing cost in Wheaton?
Most Wheaton-area asphalt shingle roofing jobs run $8,500 to $16,000, set by roof size, pitch, and material.
Real -area ranges for a typical home, including tear-off and disposal:
| Material | Installed range | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|
| Architectural asphalt shingleMost common choice | $8,500 to $11,200 | 25 to 30 yrs |
| Impact-rated shingleClass 4, insurance discount | $9,775 to $13,600 | 30 yrs |
| Standing-seam metalLongest service life | $14,400 to $25,600 | 50 yrs |
Ranges, not quotes, pitch, layers, chimneys, and skylights move the number. Your free satellite estimate narrows this to your exact home. Financing from /mo with $0 down; checking your rate is a soft pull and won't affect your credit.
From Asphalt Shingle Roofing customers
"Our 1962 ranch had three layers of shingles and Mark's crew tore all of it down to the deck instead of laying over like the last company wanted to. They found rotted sheathing over the garage we never knew about and replaced it before the new GAF shingles went on. Site was spotless every night. The 25-year warranty is in writing and transferable, which mattered to us since we may sell in a few years."
"After last February's freeze-thaw stretch we had water staining the upstairs ceiling. Mark came out himself, showed me the attic had almost no soffit-to-ridge airflow, which is why the ice dams kept forming. They added baffles and a ridge vent and re-did the valley flashing. No leaks through this past winter. He explained the actual cause instead of just selling me a new roof."
"The June hail storm beat up our roof and Mark's office walked us through the whole insurance claim. They met the adjuster on site and documented everything. Crew finished our two-story in a single day, in-house guys, no random subs showing up. Impact-resistant Class 4 shingles went on and our insurer gave us a premium discount for it. Honest pricing, no high-pressure storm-chaser nonsense."
"A summer wind event ripped shingles off the back slope. Two storm-chasing companies knocked on our door the same week with scary estimates. We called Summit & Slate instead because they are local and GAF Master Elite. Fair quote, no pressure, and they matched the existing shingle color almost perfectly. Mark stands behind his work and you can actually reach him."
"Got three quotes for replacing our aging architectural shingle roof. Summit & Slate was not the cheapest but Mark walked the roof, photographed the soft spots, and gave a line-item estimate with no surprises. Crew was respectful, protected the landscaping, and ran a magnet over the whole yard for nails when they finished. The transferable workmanship warranty sealed it for us."
Why choose a family-owned, GAF Master Elite Contractor roofer?
Mark Sundeen started Summit & Slate Roofing in 2005 after a decade installing roofs across DuPage County, tired of watching homeowners get burned by storm-chasers and subcontracted crews. He grew up in Wheaton and still lives here, so when he warranties a roof for 25 years he expects to drive past it for the next 25. Summit & Slate runs its own crews, never subs out the work, and holds GAF Master Elite certification, a standing fewer than 2% of US roofing contractors earn. Mark's standard is simple: tear off to the deck, fix what the last guy hid, flash it right, and leave a roof that survives a Chicago winter and an August derecho. He still climbs roofs on the hard ones.