Metal roofing makes a lot of sense on Wheaton-area homes because of what our weather actually does to a roof. DuPage County runs through roughly 30 to 40 freeze-thaw cycles every winter, and that constant expansion and contraction is what cracks asphalt shingles and pries up nails over time. A properly installed 24-gauge standing seam roof has no exposed fasteners on the field of the roof and sheds snow and meltwater cleanly, which is exactly what you want when lake-effect snow stacks up against the north slopes off Glen Ellyn and Lombard.
We install metal across the full range of local housing stock. Older Wheaton and Glen Ellyn homes near downtown often have steep 8/12 and 10/12 gable roofs that look right with standing seam, while the newer Naperville and south-Aurora subdivisions tend toward lower-pitch ranches and complex hip roofs that need careful panel layout and flashing. Owner Mark Sundeen walks every metal estimate himself, because panel selection, clip spacing, and substrate prep change roof to roof and the wrong call shows up the first hard winter.
The other reason homeowners here move to metal is the summer. The Chicago western suburbs catch hail and straight-line derecho wind nearly every year, and the August 2020 derecho put 60 to 80 mph gusts across Kane and DuPage. A 24-gauge steel roof carries a Class 4 impact rating and panels rated for 110 to 140 mph wind uplift when installed to spec. We back every metal install with a 25-year transferable workmanship warranty on top of the manufacturer's 40-year-plus finish warranty.
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 Metal Roofing in Wheaton?
An honest contractor should talk you out of work you don't need. We recommend Metal 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 Metal Roofing actually includes
No good-better-best games. This is what is in every Metal Roofing job we do across Wheaton:
24-Gauge Standing Seam
Our most-installed metal system for Wheaton and Glen Ellyn homes. Concealed-clip panels with 1.5-inch or 1.75-inch seams, mechanically or snap-locked, in 24-gauge steel. No exposed fasteners on the field means nothing to back out or leak over 30-plus freeze-thaw winters.
Exposed-Fastener Panel Roofs
A budget-friendlier option, often used on detached garages, porches, pole barns, and outbuildings around Aurora and Lisle. We install 26-gauge through-fastened panels with EPDM-washer screws driven to correct torque so the gaskets seal without crushing.
Standing Seam Over Low-Slope Sections
Many local ranches and mid-century homes have low-pitch porch and addition roofs below 3/12. We spec mechanically seamed panels with sealant in the seam, rated for the low slopes that snap-lock systems can't safely cover in our snow load.
Metal Over Complex Hips and Valleys
Newer Naperville subdivision roofs are full of hips, dormers, and dead valleys. We custom-bend valley pans, hip caps, and headwall flashing in-house on our brake so every transition is watertight, not patched with caulk.
Full Tear-Off and Deck Repair
We tear off to the deck, replace any rotted or delaminated sheathing, and install a high-temp synthetic or peel-and-stick underlayment rated for metal before a single panel goes down. Crews are ours, never subcontracted.
How Metal 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 Measure and Panel Selection
Mark or a lead estimator measures the roof, checks pitch and existing decking, and walks you through panel profiles, gauges, and colors. We confirm whether your slopes need mechanically seamed or snap-lock panels before quoting.
Written Quote and DuPage Permit
You get a line-item quote with the exact panel, gauge, underlayment, and warranty spelled out. Once approved, we pull the building permit through your DuPage, Kane, or municipal office. Metal reroofs are permitted work here, and we handle the inspection.
Tear-Off and Deck Prep
We strip the old roof to the deck, replace damaged sheathing, and dry-in with high-temp underlayment the same day so the home is never left exposed to a Chicago-suburb storm overnight.
Panel Fabrication and Install
Standing seam panels are cut to length and clips are set to manufacturer spacing for our wind zone. We bend all flashing on site to match your roof, then seam and fasten panels working from eave to ridge.
Cleanup and Final Walkthrough
We run a magnetic sweep for stray fasteners, haul all debris, and walk the finished roof with you. You receive the 25-year workmanship warranty paperwork and the manufacturer finish warranty in writing.
How much does Metal Roofing cost in Wheaton?
Most Wheaton-area metal roofing jobs run $18,000 to $38,000, 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 | $18,000 to $26,600 | 25 to 30 yrs |
| Impact-rated shingleClass 4, insurance discount | $20,700 to $32,300 | 30 yrs |
| Standing-seam metalLongest service life | $34,200 to $60,800 | 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 Metal 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.