Stead Sheet Metal in Chicago, IL 60607

Proper sheet metal fabrication is key. We design and install seamless gutters with the correct pitch and size for your roof to ensure rapid drainage, minimizing standing water that freezes. For critical areas, we can install heated gutter systems or metal ice dam barriers along the eaves to prevent blockages and the resulting roof leaks common in our winters.

In Chicago, flashing often lifts due to thermal expansion and contraction from our extreme temperature swings, combined with improper fastening or inferior materials. We permanently resolve this by removing the compromised flashing and fabricating new pieces from durable, expansion-friendly metals. We then secure it using specialized techniques and fasteners designed to accommodate movement, preventing future lift and water intrusion.

For flashing repairs and gutter work aimed at preventing winter problems, late summer or early fall is ideal. This allows us to complete the work in dry conditions before freezing temperatures set in. However, we offer emergency repairs year-round for sudden leaks caused by ice dams or lifted flashing. A proactive inspection in the fall is the best neighborly advice we can give.