Commercial Roofing Services in Chicago, Illinois

Chicago's Trusted Commercial Roofing Partner Since 1984

Windward Roofing & Construction was founded right here in Chicago, and our headquarters at 919 S Sacramento Blvd on the city's West Side remains the hub of our operations across the Midwest and beyond. For more than four decades, we have provided commercial and industrial roofing services to buildings of every size and type throughout the city, from high-rise office towers in the Loop to sprawling warehouses near O'Hare International Airport.

Chicago's built environment is remarkably diverse. The central business district around the Loop and Magnificent Mile features iconic steel-and-glass skyscrapers alongside historic masonry buildings, each with roofing systems that demand specialized knowledge. Further south, the industrial corridor stretching from Pilsen through Back of the Yards and into the Pullman neighborhood is lined with manufacturing plants, cold-storage facilities, and distribution centers that rely on durable, high-performance flat roofing systems to protect goods and equipment around the clock. Many of these facilities benefit from preventive maintenance programs that keep operations running without interruption.

Roofing Challenges Unique to Chicago

Few cities test roofing materials as severely as Chicago does. Winters bring heavy lake-effect snowfall, ice damming, and sustained sub-zero temperatures. Summers push rooftop surface temperatures past 150 degrees Fahrenheit, creating thermal shock when sudden storms roll off Lake Michigan. High-speed winds funneling through downtown street canyons can exceed 60 mph, placing enormous uplift forces on commercial membranes and metal panels. Our installation crews are trained in cold-weather application techniques for TPO and EPDM membranes, and we specify wind-rated fastening patterns that meet or exceed the requirements of Chicago's Department of Buildings.

Chicago also has its own unique building code requirements. Unlike many municipalities that follow the International Building Code without modification, the City of Chicago maintains its own building code with specific provisions for fire resistance, wind loads, and energy performance. Windward's estimators and project managers are well-versed in navigating Chicago permit processes, coordinating inspections with the city's plan reviewers, and ensuring every project is compliant from day one.

Neighborhoods and Districts We Serve

Our location on the West Side allows us to quickly dispatch crews throughout the entire city and into surrounding communities like Naperville, Schaumburg, Aurora, and Joliet. We have completed projects in every corner of Chicago, including:

• The Loop and Near North Side -- office buildings, hotels, mixed-use developments along Michigan Avenue and the Magnificent Mile
• O'Hare and Rosemont area -- airline maintenance hangars, airport-adjacent warehouses, logistics hubs, and hotel properties along the Kennedy Expressway
• South Side industrial corridor -- manufacturing plants, food-processing facilities, and freight terminals from Bridgeport to Pullman
• West Loop and Fulton Market -- adaptive-reuse buildings, cold-storage conversions, and new commercial construction in one of the city's fastest-growing districts
• Navy Pier and Lakeshore East -- waterfront properties exposed to intense lake winds and moisture
• McCormick Place and Bronzeville -- convention facilities, institutional buildings, and multifamily housing developments

Services Available in Chicago

As a full-service commercial roofing contractor, Windward provides the following services to Chicago businesses and property managers:

• Flat Roofing Systems -- TPO, EPDM, PVC, and built-up roofing for commercial and industrial buildings
• Metal Roofing -- standing seam and corrugated panel systems for warehouses, retail, and institutional facilities
• Roof Coatings -- silicone and acrylic coatings that extend roof life and improve energy efficiency
• Roof Repair -- targeted repairs for leaks, punctures, flashing failures, and storm damage
• Preventive Maintenance Programs -- scheduled inspections and maintenance to maximize roof lifespan
• Emergency Roofing -- rapid-response leak mitigation and tarping after storms or equipment failures

Why Chicago Businesses Choose Windward

Being headquartered in the city means we understand Chicago inside and out. We know that a flat roof on a Goose Island warehouse faces different challenges than a high-rise membrane system downtown. We know that lakefront buildings near Navy Pier need extra attention to wind uplift details, and that facilities near the Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal require corrosion-resistant materials like metal roofing. This localized knowledge, combined with four decades of hands-on experience, is why property managers, building owners, and general contractors throughout Chicago continue to rely on Windward Roofing & Construction for their most demanding projects.