Free roof inspection, with a photo report of what we find.
Older roofs deserve a careful look
Alton has plenty of homes with roofs that have seen decades of weather. Age alone does not mean a roof has failed, but it does mean small problems are worth catching early. Tell us what you have noticed — a damp spot, a missing shingle, grit collecting in the gutters — and we will start the inspection there.
When comparing roofers in Alton, ask each one what they found, what caused it and what their written estimate covers. A specific answer is more useful than a quick price.
Storm history in Alton
Alton's older housing stock and river-bluff exposure make wind the usual problem, but 2026 brought the biggest hail the city has seen in years. These are the National Weather Service storm reports for Alton since 2022.
- 4 May 2026 — 2-inch hail measured west of Alton (photographed with a tape), with 2-inch hail in Godfrey, Bethalto and Worden the same afternoon. National Weather Service
- 27 April 2026 — 2-inch hail in Alton, Godfrey, Glen Carbon and Bethalto; 1.75-inch hail in Wood River and Bethalto that evening. National Weather Service
- 12 August 2025 — Wind damage in Alton and Wood River — power lines down, structure damage, around 9,000 Alton customers without power — plus 1-inch hail in the Wood River–East Alton area. National Weather Service
- 11 March 2026 — An EF1 tornado near Moro and Midway took the roof off a home, with a 67-mph gust at Bethalto. National Weather Service
- 3 August 2022 — A tree on a house in Alton and limbs down across the area. National Weather Service
- 17 June 2022 — Soffit damage in Alton and siding torn off a business in Wood River with 59-to-60-mph winds. National Weather Service
Source: National Weather Service St. Louis local storm reports, 2022–2026. Hail sizes are preliminary spotter and media reports.
Two 2-inch hail events in eight days in spring 2026 means a large share of Alton roofs have fresh, claimable damage right now.
Repair before replacement, when repair makes sense
Many leaks come from one vulnerable detail: a pipe boot, a chimney flashing, a valley where two slopes meet. If the surrounding shingles and decking are still in good shape, a targeted roof repair can solve the problem without touching the rest of the roof.
When the whole roof is wearing out
If leaks keep appearing in new spots, or shingles are curling and shedding granules across the whole roof, repairs may only buy time. We will walk you through roof replacement next to repair, with the reasons for each, so you can decide with the full picture.
Roofing company serving Alton
We are a residential roofing company serving Alton and the rest of Madison County, Illinois. From a single leak to a full replacement or storm damage, we start with a free inspection and photo report, then explain your options in plain language.
We also serve neighboring Godfrey. Alton is part of our Madison County roofing coverage. See all of our service areas.
After a storm, see our storm damage roof repair page, call for 24/7 emergency roof tarping if water is getting in, and read how we help with the insurance process.
Lifetime workmanship warranty on asphalt shingle roofs, transferable to a new owner one time; 10-year workmanship warranty on all other work.