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Smart Roofing The company was founded was when two young men decided to form what would become one of Chicago's most respected roofing companies. They knew that their best efforts, strong work ethic, and integrity would earn them an excellent reputation. Richard Bondarowicz and Stan Miodowski were those men. Confidence in the quality of their work and the integrity of their business methods soon earned Smart one of the highest reputations in Chicago.

With its dedication to quality, the company has grown and expanded into all aspects of the industry. Today, we are a recognized leader in Chicago's competitive residential and commercial roofing market. Our team is committed to quality service, integrity, and sustainable systems.
Highlights and features
  • Asphalt Roofing, Industrial, Replacement, Cedar Roofing, Inspection, Residential, Commercial, Installation, Shingle Roofing, Flat Roofing, Maintenance, Siding, Metal Roofing, Products, Tile Roofing, Guttering, Repairs
Associations and certifications
  • National Roofing Contractors Association
  • Better Business Bureau
Services
Residential Services
Report
Residential Services There are seven major families of residential systems: shingle, slate, tile, wood shake, metal, composite, and flat roof membranes. Each residential system has its own performance characteristics and distinct advantages.
Commercial Services
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Commercial Services There are eight major families of commercial systems: steep slope, built-up roofs (BUR), modified bitumen, metal, roof coatings, foam, thermoplastic single-ply membranes (TPO and PVC) and thermoset single-ply membranes such as EPDM.
Reviews (30)
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E. Wills
Aug 10, 2022
Thank you for patiently answering all of our questions, making excellent suggestions, and for taking care to make sure we were happy with all of our decisions. We really appreciate that you were available each day and that you personally supervised critical elements of the job. It was a true pleasure working with you. Everything turned out beautifully. From beginning to end, our experience was beyond our expectations.
P. Edwards
Aug 10, 2022
In short: a totally positive experience. Our project manager was first-rate, clearly enjoyed seeing the work done well, and he fully communicated with us at every stage. The crew was terrific. The work is beautiful. We would not hesitate to recommend SMART
M. S.
Jan 01, 2022
Smart roofers patiently helped me navigate a large insurance claim involving major storm damage to my roof. They completed the job quickly and cleaned everything up after themselves. We got rafters, deck boards, vents and shingles repaired on the roof, seamless gutters soffits and fascia as well. Extremely happy I found Smart Roofers. Services: Roof inspection, Roof repair for storm & wind damage, Attic venting, Roof repair, Gutter installation
Michael Wojciak
Dec 14, 2021
Pete and the Smart Roofing crew are honest, professional, reliable and provide quality work. We contacted them for an estimate and received an honest and competitive price. They even worked with our insurance carrier to ensure that the entire claim was handled. Better yet, Pete ensured we had the proper ventilation and that the gutters were set up for optimal drainage.

He even came out during the installation and post installation to ensure we were satisfied with the work. When given the choice, choose a local and reputable company like Smart Roofing over your door to door salesman.
Ole A.
Nov 20, 2021
Marlene and Dennis: My wife and I had the pleasure of having our flat roof replaced by Smart Roofing (847-797-0404) and their staff and crew in 2021. My wife and I are not related to anyone at Smart Roofing. This is an objective review. Mike, Smart roof scheduler, suggested the best insulation for the flat roof in order to stop the heat from escaping through the roof and to insulate the room below. Mike took his time to suggest and explain all the materials and the work to be done to install and protect the flat roof.

My wife and I thankfully agreed with all of Mike's suggestions. Smart Roofing and Mike and its staff and crew performed Excellent work installing the flat roof. They installed the proper insulation and heat synced the membrane to protect it. They installed a membrane of very high quality. Their installation was Excellent. This review is being posted in November 2021 during the coldest days.

My wife and I honestly state that all the suggestions and the installation by Smart Roofing and Mike and the staff and crew worked Perfectly. The room below is Excellently retaining heat. During the rain storms prior to the cold weather, the water drained off the roof like a water fall - the drainage is excellent. In addition, a few months after Smart Roofing and the staff and crew installed the flat roof Mike came back without cost to inspect and make sure the flat roof was performing Excellently and Perfectly. Do not believe others. We continue to highly recommend Smart Roofing to our neighbors and friends.
Bill Wolk
Sep 26, 2021
First and foremost, Stan is a very honest person; his tradesmen are well trained and execute quality work; work is performed on schedule; and pricing is fair. They installed new slate tile roof, copper gutters, and standing seam copper roofing for my home. Overall, great value and no-hassle experience. I strongly recommend Smart Roofing.
Margaret Peran
Sep 14, 2021
As an elderly single woman, my experience with responses from other roofing companies was dismal at best, with no follow through. Smart Roofing emailed me, sent a quote and Pete, the foreman (and relative of the owner) was professional, pleasant, a regular likeable guy, and came out listening patiently to all my questions. The business is family owned and the pride in what they have built shows.

The team of 4 roofers were professional, cleaned up every night and when they encountered a broken pipe along a dormer called Pete immediately who asked for my approval, then went to Home Depot, bought a repair pipe and sealant and explained exactly why I might have been getting water in the dining room ceiling. All within an hour!.They inspected all my boards and said everything was in good shape.

They could of scammed me but they are straight forward, honest and I would highly recommend them. they will photo the roof for you. I did ask for a certificate of insurance and they had their agent respond immediately. Yes, they were competitively priced. I highly recommend the work.
Daniel Ryan Flores
Jun 25, 2021
Great company to work with. My fiancee and I used Smart Roofing during our home inspection a couple months ago. The house we purchased has a concrete tile roof and we wanted to be confident there were no pre-existing concerns. Mike from Smart Roofing stopped by in under a day's notice and completed the inspection. Along the way, he provided valuable insight on the roof and what we should expect as new homeowners with a tile roof.

Just this past week I contacted Mike to follow up on his recommendations during the inspection. Once again, Mike came by and did a assessment of the roof. And again, he provided great insight and professional service. I got an update about the inspection the next day. I know I will continue to work with Smart Roofing and Mike specifically. Very highly recommend!
Edward Baehrend
Feb 28, 2021
Smart Roofing just finished a new clay tile roof on our 1928 brick bungalow in Chicago. Our roof is so beautiful we are the talk of the neighborhood. People stop in thier cars to comment on how nice it looks. Their attention to detail and professionalism are to be commended. They rebuilt our eves and put on new gutters also. I would highly recommend them in fact they are putting a new roof on my brothers house this week.
Kevin Wleklinski
Feb 05, 2021
We had just purchased our house and not a month into ownership, shingles came off our roof. Worried, we were referred to Smart Roofing by our inspector, and they promptly came to give advice on our all our options without pressure. Once insurance provided an estimate of coverage, the wheels were in motion, and our roof was repaired in relatively no time.

Everyone we spoke with was respectful and thorough, addressing any concerns we had. The roof looks wonderful and our experience was positive. I'd recommend them to friends and family in the area.
Mairtin Mersch
Sep 03, 2020
Great job fixing my roof. I have a terra cotta roof which is a specialty roof and they had the expertise to fix it! They used a flying drone to initially diagnose the suspected problem area. Then they emailed me a fair estimate to fix it. The email correspondence was quick, polite, and professional. We agreed on the date and the workers arrived on time. They showed me and explained the work they were doing. They got the job done in a timely fashion and it looks great! Very satisfied experience overall.
Thierry D.
Jul 14, 2020
We had a number of roofers come out for an estimate. Mike was very professional and answered my questions extensively. The shingles recommended were highly reviewed. The crew came on time and were very professional and quick. Will wait a few seasons and update, but the process of replacing our roof was top notch.
Mike Ferro
Mar 24, 2020
Pete and his Smart Roofing team are truly amazing! From the time the insurance adjuster did their assessment, all the way through to the completion of the roof and siding project.the Smart Roofing team were true professionals! Not only were Pete and his team reliable, diligent and thorough workers, but they were a significant resource in helping us pick-out different designs and colors.

And they even referred us to a great garage company who installed a new door for us. We haven't hesitated in recommending Smart Roofing to many of our neighbors and friends. We're confident they will have the same positive experience as us!
Mark Pulikowski
Oct 20, 2019
Excellent craftsmanship, Smart Roofing looked at our roof and gave 4 or 5 "smart" recommendations on how to improve the quality of the roof. They are very professional and do great work. Top notch communication. Very dependable.
Erin German
Sep 11, 2019
We had an outstanding experience with Smart Roofing. The crew was extremely tidy and respectful, and Pete went above and beyond with his customer service. I could not have been more pleased with the experience and have been recommending them to friends and neighbors.
Peter S.
Aug 26, 2019
Smart Roofing replaced our 90 year old slate roof in Evanston and did a tremendous job. They gave us the most reasonable estimate and did not try to charge for extras like other roofing companies tend to do. Also, we noticed one small problem after we had paid in full and they came right over to fix it. We are extremely satisfied.
Steve Napoleon
Aug 03, 2019
I worked directly with Pete K. and used Smart Roofing for a roof, siding, gutters, etc. The entire experience was great as Pete and his crew worked diligently and professionally. They were collaborative with ideas and explained exactly what they were doing along the way. They were very thorough with all aspects of the job and cleaned up every evening when they were finished. In addition, Pete was very accessible throughout the project. I would certainly recommend Smart to anyone.
Nick F.
Jul 19, 2019
I am very pleased with Smart Roofing throughout the process of replacing our roof with GAF Timberline HD products. Pete K was very easy to work with from estimation, scope, status, and follow ups. He was very accommodating to our schedules and straightforward -- no hard sales pitches. (I worked with 5 roof companies for proposals) The roofing crew took extra effort to be clean and made good hard work of the project.

The onsite foreman was good to communicate plywood for replacement. Maggie at the office was quick with any replies about billing, paperwork, warranties, etc. Nice job to all! Will recommend and work with them again. I'm writing this about 2 months after and 0 installation issues after some heavy weather this month. My review is unbiased and was not pushed for or rewarded
Andre Z.
Jun 21, 2019
Great roofing company. From the very beginning where they made an appointment, kept it, and dropped off a quote without any hard sell. The way business should be run. The price was very reasonable and the work crew was very diligent and cleaned up the site perfectly. I would highly recommend them for your roofing job.
Bob P.
Mar 22, 2019
Smart Roofing completed our roof in June 2018. I wanted to wait through 3 of the seasons before I posted my review of their company. Through the summer & the infamous polar vortex winter, I am happy to report that my roof looks as great as the day they finished it. They took great care of the flashing around both our chimneys & our skylights to ensure there wasn't a possibility of a leak.

I will happily refer them out to anyone of my friends as I know how hard it is to wade through the bullsh*t of finding honest contractors that do great work. Thank you for the peace of mind Smart Roofing! -Bob & Hol
Jennifer F.
Feb 02, 2018
We used Smart Roofers a few years ago and were very happy with our experience. My sister recommended them after she had someone come out for a free estimate. (She was told by another roofing company that she needed to replace the entire roof.) Andrew told them that she didn't need a new roof at all, which was great news. I used them to replace our roof and they did a great job.

They explained exactly what they would be doing and kept the site very clean. I was very happy with my experience with Smart Roofers and would definitely use them again on our new house, when the time comes.
Chris Klier
May 04, 2017
We want you to know that we are very pleased with the quality of service Smart Roofing, Inc. provides. The Smart Roofing, Inc. team has provided several family members with new roof systems and service on their residential roofs in Park Ridge for over 15 years. We have also had quality roofing and service completed on commercial roofs in Park Ridge and Elk Grove.

We appreciate the responsiveness of the Smart Roofing, Inc. team and the impeccable service. We have recommended Smart Roofing, Inc. to others in Park Ridge and Chicago suburbs because of our satisfaction with their installation and service of our residential and commercial roofs. We look forward to doing business with the Smart Roofing, Inc. professionals for years to come. Thanks for the great roofing work!
Patricia Grams
Dec 19, 2016
We were very happy working with Smart Roofing on our recent roof replacement. Quality workmanship; on time; exceptional clean up. There was one minor issue that need additional attention, and they were back within 24 hours to resolve it. We thought that spoke very highly as to their desire to make sure the customer is completely satisfied. We definitely will be recommending them to anyone we know looking to replace their roof.
Debbie Magnuson
Nov 28, 2016
Smart Roofing has done our roofs & gutters in my Association in 2016 and 2017 so far. They are very courteous and hard workers. They always show up on time. They protected the buildings-windows and the landscaping. They DID NOT treat our property as a construction site! They cleaned up every day before the left. They did quality work and I look forward to working with them all the way through 2020 when are roof & gutter project will be completed. I would highly recommend Smart Roofing. Thank you Pete for all you have done.
Chi C.
Jul 06, 2016
Well, the roof came out nice, working with Stan was straightforward and easy, and the price was right. However one of the workers significantly damaged the tree in front of our house, breaking two major branches. I did appreciate that they took care of the cost of tree pruning to help make it look better. The tree started to grow back, but eventually the entire crown (the top 1/3 of the tree) snapped off at the weak point, where the broken branch had been peeled off. It will take many years for it to regrow and will probably never be quite as nice. The crew really needs to focus maintaining the property while on site.
Nelson P.
Apr 13, 2016
I have used Smart Roofing for a flat top roof and had a good customer experience. However, my most recent experience of repairs to my tile roof resulted in a unsatisfactory customer experience. The first crew to complete an estimate did not do a thorough inspection resulting in the need for a second estimate appointment. They failed to observe a missing downspout that was in plain sight.

The crew was very sloppy with maintaining the work site resulting in soldering materials scattered on my walkway for over a week. Scrap copper from downspouts was left at my entrance. The lack of conscientiousness, attention to detail and respect for the property owner's home would lead me to say you may want to find a roofer offering a better customer experience and consideration for cleaning the work site.
Bill R.
Jul 14, 2014
Despite the claim on their website, Smart Roofing does not offer free estimates. I had a home inspection last week and the inspector noticed roof damage. He suggested I contact a roofer for an estimate so that we can negotiate the repair cost into the purchase contract. The only reason I gave it an extra star is because the lady who answered the phone was pleasant when telling me they'd charge "at least $350" to come out for an estimate.
Betty R.
Apr 07, 2012
I recently had some work done to my home by The Smart Group. What a refreshing contractor experience. I work full time and with a busy household, they made my experience very pleasant from the moment I signed the contract. No funny stuff and the quality of workmanship was outstanding. They thought of every detail to make my life just a little bit easier. I would highly recommend The Smart Group.
Jay C.
Jul 07, 2011
This company replaced the roof on my neighbors home a few weeks ago. Our driveway is very close to their house and the workers failed to clean it off as they worked. They must not have cleaned out their gutters either. We have picked up no less than 30 nails from our driveway and have had 3 of our tires on our cars punctured. Calls to the company were a waste of time. They did nothing and denied any wrongdoing. I would NEVER use them or recommend them.
Kevin C.
Jun 30, 2010
I had Pete come to check out a leak in the roof. He was on-time and very friendly. He even was able to meet me before work, so that it didn't interrupt my schedule. He viewed the leak from both the attic and the roof and gave me a few options to fix it. He re-caulked some of the shingles down, while he was there, as a temporary fix. After this, he then laid out the plan for the full fix that we might have to do, if it continues to leak.

All in all, it took him about 30 minutes to do everything. He was extremely personable and professional. I will definitely be calling him back when my roof needs to be torn off and replaced. My parents have also used him in the past. In fact that is how I was recommended to call him. They've had him put a new roof on their old house before they sold. He's also put on a cedar roof on their new home.

The work that they have done always looks extremely professional. I know that after working multiple times with this company for the past 10 years, my dad would give Smart Roofing 5 stars as well.