Horizon Restoration installs DaVinci Roofscapes composite slate and shake across Chicagoland — the look of natural slate and cedar, engineered to shrug off hail, wind, and freeze-thaw winters.
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Older homes in areas like Downers Grove and Arlington Heights often have wood shake roofs that are drying out and splitting after years of Chicago-area freeze-thaw cycles. Real wood shake takes a beating from that kind of weather swing, and once it starts cupping or splitting, it’s not coming back. DaVinci’s synthetic shake gives you the same look homeowners want to keep, without the maintenance headaches that come with real cedar.
Natural slate is heavy, brittle, and expensive to repair piece by piece. We see homes in Lake Forest and Highland Park with old natural slate roofs where a handful of cracked tiles turns into a bigger leak problem, because matching and replacing individual slates gets tricky. A synthetic slate upgrade solves that.
Not every roof needs a full replacement right away. But there are signs that tell you it’s time to look at options like DaVinci synthetic slate or shake instead of patching what’s already up there.
We’ve completed hundreds of roofing and exterior projects throughout Chicagoland — including homes in Lake Forest & Hinsdale. Explore a few of our recent projects in your community.
Overall great experience! Julius was fantastic to work with. He was very attentive to all the details and always there to answer questions and get the job done right. Whenever he said he would take care of something, he took care of it. The crew did a fantastic job and the workmanship was top notch. I can not believe how quickly they did a full replacement of our sheathing and roof shingles and still did a high quality job. They left the worksite spotlessly clean. We are getting lots of compliments from our neighbors on how good our roof looks. If you want your roof done right, go with this company.
Paul, thank you so much to you and your entire team for our beautiful new roof. We couldn't have made a better choice. Thank you for all your help with the insurance paperwork and for making the whole process so smooth. We highly recommend Chicago Horizon Restoration Roofing Company to anyone looking for quality work and outstanding service! Pamela & Steve
Horizon Restoration did an amazing job on my roof! Paul was fantastic to work with. Super responsive, most important he was honest and really cared about making sure everything was done right. He made what could have been a stressful process feel easy. The crew was fast, clean and very professional. I’m really happy with the result and would definitely recommend them.
Our sales specialist Ronny was awesome through the whole initial process and quoted me a very reasonable estimate to re-shingle garage roof and repair main roof shingles that blew off from heavy winds. The crew came and did an excellent job in one day and left the area clean as it was before. Will definitely use Horizon again and recommend them to everyone that needs any type of roofing work! -Ignacio
Our contact at Horizon Restoration was Art. He worked with our insurance company for over a year and a half to have our roof and siding replaced. The other persons behind the scenes at the office who were instrumental in assisting Art were Paul-Manager, Ruby-who was in charge of all correspondence, Jack-Install Manager who coordinated the crews for both the siding and roof, Claudio-On Site Roofing Manager and Mike-On Site Siding Manager. They worked seamlessly as a team and were always available when we had any questions or concerns. It is so nice to have Horizon Restoration going to bat for us. Especially Art whose experience and knowledge was so key in getting our insurance company to approve the replacement of our roof and siding. Our roof and siding look so nice we highly recommend Art and Horizon Restoration to anyone in need of their services. Thank you Art and Horizon for everything.
The look of natural slate without the weight, brittleness, or piece-by-piece repair headaches. Because the tiles don’t absorb water, they resist the freeze-thaw cracking that damages natural slate roofs across the Chicago area.
Why homeowners choose it:
The cedar shake look homeowners want to keep, without the drying, cupping, and splitting that real wood suffers through Chicago freeze-thaw cycles.
Why homeowners choose it:
Another premium synthetic system we install. Brava offers composite slate, cedar shake, and Spanish barrel tile profiles, giving you more color and style options if DaVinci’s lineup isn’t the exact match for your home. We’ll walk you through both brands during your inspection and help you compare.
We start with a full tear-off and inspect the decking. Chicago’s older homes often need some board replacement before anything new goes down.
Ice and water shield goes down along eaves and valleys. Winters here are rough and ice damming is a real problem, so this layer matters more than most homeowners realize.
Underlayment goes down matched to the DaVinci system requirements. Starter courses get set with precise spacing — this is where a rushed crew makes mistakes that show up later as uneven shadow lines.
Each tile or shake gets fastened using the manufacturer’s specified nailing pattern, not a generic one. That’s what keeps panels locked tight in high wind.
Flashing goes in around chimneys, skylights, and vents. These are the spots where we see leaks start most often, so they get extra attention.
We finish with a full walk-through, checking every course for alignment before cleanup. Most installs take three to five days from tear-off to final cleanup.
Chicago winters dump a lot of snow, and steep-slope roofs shed it fast. DaVinci Roofscapes shingles have a smooth, consistent surface, so snow slides off differently than it does on a worn asphalt roof with rough granules. That’s a good thing for the roof. It’s not always a good thing for whatever is standing below it.
We plan for snow guards on almost every steep-slope synthetic install we do, especially on homes with a walkway, driveway, or deck under the eave line. Picture a two-story colonial in Naperville with a front entry tucked under a 10/12 pitch — without snow guards, a warm January afternoon can send a sheet of snow and ice straight down onto the porch steps. That’s a real hazard, and it’s completely avoidable.
Snow guards get placed in a pattern based on roof pitch, snow load in your area, and where the roof drains, so snow releases in smaller amounts instead of one big slide. Steeper pitches in Buffalo Grove and Arlington Heights usually need tighter spacing than a more moderate slope.
Snow guard layout needs to happen during the install, while we're working with the underlayment and flashing. Retrofitting later means extra labor and can void part of the manufacturer's installation guidelines. Not sure if your roof needs them? Ask during your free inspection — we'll check the pitch and tell you straight.
Curling or cracked shingles are the big one. If you’re standing in your driveway in Naperville or Wheaton and you can see shingle edges lifting from the ground, that roof is past its useful life. Granule loss is another. Check your gutters after a rainstorm — see dark, sandy grit sitting in there? That’s your shingles wearing down to nothing. Here’s what usually pushes a homeowner to make the call:
⚠️ Don’t wait for a small problem to become a big one
If any of that sounds like your house, it’s time to look at your options. A cracked shake or a few missing shingles lets water reach the decking underneath, and what starts as a minor fix can turn into structural repairs after another Chicago winter.
Not sure what you’re dealing with? That’s normal. We offer a full inspection and written property report so you know the actual condition before making any decisions.
Here’s something a lot of homeowners don’t know: if a hailstorm or wind event damages your roof, your insurance policy may cover a full replacement — not just a patch job. Hail bruises the mat under the shingle granules, wind lifts the tabs, and once that damage is documented, insurers often approve a full tear-off. Since your policy is already funding a full roof, you’re not paying the cost difference most people assume comes with composite roofing. You’re just choosing a better material for the same project. Our team has insurance industry experience, so we document everything properly — a claim that’s under-documented usually gets under-approved. Before you file anything, get a free inspection and property report from us first.
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We inspect your property at no cost, show you all the photos and explain whether the damage appears sufficient to justify opening a claim.
The results of the inspection are reviewed by three team members so no damage or building code is missed. We then send photographs, measurements, and a detailed written report for your adjuster to review.
A Horizon representative can attend the inspection and clearly present the documented damage.
We communicate with your insurer, review the approved scope, and help address omitted damage or required code items.
We do not begin construction until the claim scope is settled, the work has been explained, and you have authorized us to proceed.
Not every roof needs a full DaVinci Roofscapes installation. We’ll say that straight up, because it’s true. Ripping off a sound roof to install a premium synthetic product doesn’t make sense financially or practically, and we won’t push you toward it just because it’s a nicer product.
Homes in HOA communities around Oak Brook and Naperville sometimes have architectural guidelines that specify certain shingle profiles or color palettes, and synthetic slate or shake doesn’t always meet those rules. We check this before recommending anything. If your budget points toward a solid asphalt shingle system instead, we’ll tell you that too. It’s worth pausing before committing if your roof is under 15 years old with only minor, localized damage.
DaVinci composite slate and shake isn’t installed like a standard asphalt roof, and a crew that skips steps ends up with gaps, uneven lines, and panels that don’t lock right in high wind. Certification is the whole point — it’s not just a badge, it’s proof the installer has been trained on the manufacturer’s exact spec. Before you request a bid, take these steps:
Many homeowners file a claim before calling us. Then the adjuster undervalues the damage and they end up fighting for a fair settlement. Call the contractor first. Get a proper inspection and documentation before talking to the insurance company — sometimes the honest answer is that a claim isn’t worth pursuing, and we’ll tell you that too.
Check online reviews, but look specifically for synthetic slate or shake projects. A five-star review for asphalt shingle work tells you nothing about whether a crew can follow DaVinci’s install spec.
