Why Asphalt Shingles on the North Shore?
Durability
CertainTeed architectural shingles are laminated for impact resistance, and select lines carry a Class 4 rating, the highest there is. That matters on a roof that catches hail from spring storms and carries heavy snow load from January straight through March. Install an architectural shingle right, and it skips the constant babysitting the old three-tab shingles always seemed to need.
Climate Fit
North Shore winters run on repeat: freeze, thaw, freeze again, November to March. CertainTeed shingles use SureStart adhesive seals that stay bonded even when the temperature jumps 40 degrees over a weekend. StreakFighter technology handles the algae that humid summers leave on north-facing slopes, which is a regular gripe on the wooded lots around here.
Low Maintenance
Unlike wood shakes or painted metal, asphalt shingles do not need periodic refinishing or sealing. Annual gutter cleaning and a visual inspection after a major storm are the typical maintenance cycle for a well-installed asphalt roof. That simplicity is what makes asphalt the practical choice for most households.
Warranty
The CertainTeed SureStart PLUS warranty covers materials and labor through the early years of ownership when a certified contractor does the install. The warranty is transferable, too, which carries real weight on the North Shore, where buyers want roof documentation in hand before a sale closes.
Aesthetics
Modern CertainTeed dimensional shingles are layered and textured to read like natural wood shake, minus everything wood asks of you. They come in more than 30 colors that work on a brick colonial and a contemporary build alike, so matching the look of your street is not a roll of the dice.
Value and Return
For most North Shore homeowners, asphalt delivers the lowest cost per year of service life, full stop. If you plan to be in the house another 10 to 15 years, a quality asphalt replacement usually pencils out better than stepping up to metal or synthetic slate. That math only flips when you are settling in for a 30-year-plus stay.
Asphalt Shingle Lines We Install
We install three CertainTeed lines, sorted by budget and exposure. Here is what tends to go on a North Shore roof.
CertainTeed Landmark
Landmark is CertainTeed's best-selling dimensional shingle, a dual-layered laminate with StreakFighter and SureStart built in and over 30 colors to pick from. Most standard replacements on the North Shore ride on this line, since it covers nearly every residential style here without pushing you into premium pricing.
CertainTeed Landmark PRO
Landmark PRO brings more shingle weight and a stronger wind warranty than the standard Landmark. It is the right call for exposed rooflines in Highland Park or near the lake, where the gusts hit harder, and shingle lift is a genuine risk.
CertainTeed Grand Manor
Grand Manor is the premium designer shingle, engineered to pass for slate or wood shake at a sliver of their weight. It belongs to the older Tudors and craftsman homes around Winnetka and Lake Forest, where the architecture of the street is something the neighborhood actually cares about.
Asphalt Roof Cost on the North Shore
Asphalt roofing in North Shore homes typically runs $4.50 to $7.50 per square foot installed for architectural shingles, based on Chicago-area market data from 2025 to 2026. The table below shows where each tier lands.
What Affects Your Price
The range is wide because a handful of things tug the number around. Pitch and complexity carry the most weight: a steep or multi-gable roof eats more time and costs more per square than a plain gable. Tear-off adds to the bill when two old layers have to come off first. The shingle line you pick moves the material cost. And access counts for a lot on heavily landscaped North Shore lots, where protecting mature trees and garden beds means extra setup before a single shingle comes off.
HX Home Solutions provides free on-site estimates with no obligation. We also offer financing options for qualified homeowners, and we work through the insurance claim process when storm damage is involved.
Asphalt vs. Metal Roofing
For most homes on the North Shore, asphalt is simply the value play. Metal earns its 2 to 3 times higher cost only when you plan to stay 30 years or more, or when you have a specific acoustic or structural reason to make the jump. Here is the head-to-head on what homeowners ask about most.
If you are weighing both options, see our metal roofing page for North Shore-specific examples and project photos.
North Shore Asphalt Roofing, Family-Owned Since 1950
We have been installing exterior systems on the North Shore since 1950. That is not a tagline. We know what Lake County freeze-thaw cycles do to a poorly sealed shingle line, and we choose materials that hold up to them. HX Home Solutions is CertainTeed-certified, and we install the brand because decades of North Shore winters proved it out, not because a rebate program nudged us. People want a CertainTeed roofing contractor in North Shore who picked the product for that reason.
Homeowners across Highland Park, Northbrook, and Glenview rate us 4.9 stars over 179 Google reviews. The team is small on purpose. You deal with the same people from the first estimate to the last sweep of the yard.
Our Asphalt Roofing Process
Here is how an asphalt replacement goes from first visit to final sweep, in the order it actually happens.
Step 1: On-Site Consultation
We come out, inspect the roof you have, and hand you a detailed written estimate. No script. No pressure. You get what you need to decide on your own clock.
Step 2: Shingle Selection
We bring CertainTeed color samples to the house so you can hold each one against your siding and trim in real daylight. Then we help you settle on the line and color that fit both your budget and the character of your street.
Step 3: Roof Prep and Tear-Off
Tarps cover landscaping, driveway, and gutters before anything comes off the roof. Magnetic rollers chase stray nails out of the yard. Old shingles and debris are stripped and hauled the same day.
Step 4: Installation
New underlayment goes down first, then CertainTeed shingles to manufacturer spec. Ridge caps, flashing, and pipe collars are wrapped up before we head out. Most residential replacements on the North Shore finish in one to two days.
Step 5: Final Walkthrough and Inspection
We walk the finished roof with you before anyone calls it done. You flag whatever you want a second look at, and we handle it on the spot. Cleanup closes with one more magnetic sweep of the grounds.
Step 6: Ongoing Support
Your CertainTeed warranty paperwork comes packaged with the completed project file. If a storm rolls through afterward, we help you size up the damage and get the insurance process moving.
Asphalt Roofing Across the North Shore
We handle asphalt roof replacement in Lake County, IL, and across the North Shore suburbs. If you have searched "asphalt shingle roofing near me" and watched the quotes land all over the place, the local context below should help. Find project experience for your area.
Location Pages
We also serve Highland Park and Lake Forest. Reach out for project experience in those areas.
