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Shake Guys is a renowned cedar shake, synthetic shake & slate roofing specialist with an emphasis on cedar replacement, preservation and repairs

The Cedar & Synthetic Roofing Expert Serving Chicagoland & Wisconsin

Our mission is to provide the highest possible level of quality workmanship and customer service for your cedar or composite shake or slate roof. Shake Guys blends together functionality and aesthetics, dynamic design, exceptional materials, and experience to impart a lifetime of strength and architectural beauty that will raise your expectations. At Shake Guys, we believe that there is more to a roofing system than shingles. It’s the high quality of materials, attention to detail, factory-trained installers, onsite quality control, and dedication to customer satisfaction that has allowed us to truly become your most trusted roofing contractor.

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The Shake Guys are true professionals! Our new cedar roof looks amazing! From start to finish, everything went as scheduled. The crew was very hard working, respectable, and cleaned up after themselves diligently. We would definitely recommend Shake Guys to anyone looking for cedar roof repair or replacement!!

Cece T.

Birdeye Review

I called The Shake Guys because I found some cedar shakes on the ground from the roof of the former White House Inn following a storm that occurred several weeks ago. I was totally impressed with Chad and all the members of the crew that came to do the repair. Their promise of calling back within 24 hours of my leaving my initial message actually happened! Chad came out the next day to review the storm damage. I was totally impressed by his attitude and work ethic about such a small job. The roof was repaired within 48 hours of my making the call! I would HIGHLY recommend Chad and The Shake Guys for any job large or small. Definitely a 5 star company! A job well done!

Jack B.

Birdeye Review

Shake Guys is the company to call for a Cedar Shake roof replacement. They are very professional from start to finish.

The installers cleaned up daily, and did a beautiful job with our new roof. Our salesman Mike Nelson is second to none. He went beyond our expectations to help us with our insurance company. His knowledge of cedar shake roofing sold me on your company. The fact that he helped us tremendously through the process, was a big bonus. Well done Mike, well done Shake Guys

Thomas W.

Birdeye Review

We had our roof, gutters and skylights replaced by Shake Guys Roofing and couldn’t be happier. We have a fairly complicated roof with high pitches. The work done was really a work of art. Chad and the construction crew were highly professional, respectful, friendly and did the work extremely well, and had prompt follow ups. They were very responsive to emails as well as calls, and thorough in the job that they did. We highly recommend their services!

Van Ann K.

Birdeye Review

Shake Guys is a terrific team very personable, hard working, friendly, and all took pride in their work.

You felt everyone had part ownership in the company based on the quality of their work, always friendly, with a very good cleanup at the end of each day. I would highly recommend them to anyone....and have. Our insurance company was also complimentary of their work and quote. In conclusion they are as good as anyone. PS I used this company because they came highly recommended by our neighbors who also used them.

C.S.

Birdeye Review

I was very pleased with the entire experience with Shake Guys.

From the initial visit to determine what needed to be done to the actual installation, the entire process was conducted with professionalism and quality workmanship. Our Shake Guys representative, Ryan, worked with our insurance company to coordinate the installation and as a result, our participation was minimal. Our roof looks great, and we are glad that we selected Shake Guys to perform our roof replacement.

Roger S.

Bird Eye Review

Absolutely the best service and follow through ever.

From the first call from Chad T, every detail was explained and Chad was on top of every event in the project, and worked closely with the insurance company. Job was completed on time and quality of workmanship was perfect, and they cleaned up after themselves every day leaving no litter or mess.

Bard B.

Birdeye Review

Tremendous experience. The Shake Guys replaced our Cedar Shake Roof with DaVinci Composite. Our main contact at Shake Guys was professional, courteous, responsive and honest. I cannot say enough positive things about this company and the way they conduct business. I would highly recommend this company to anyone looking for a roof replacement.

Greg M.

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Peter Varey

★★★★★

a week ago

Shake Guys are a great company to work with. From my first encounter with Chad Treutler, to the entire project management team and roofing crew. It was a great experience. Sal my project lead, was a pleasure to work worth. Very professional, responsive, on time and informative. I would recommend Shake Guys to my friends and family for sure.

Mark MacKenzie

★★★★★

a week ago

We had excellent service with Shake Guys - starting with Ryan for our sales/ contract process, he was very knowledgeable and helpful with our insurance claim. The work crew, led by Project Mgr Josh Fernandez did a terrific job. Josh is very professional and managed his crew and subcontractors to deliver a high quality installation on a timely basis. We were always kept abreast of each step in the process and they kept the work area clean through the installation. We highly recommend this firm.

George Bailey

★★★★★

3 weeks ago

I strongly recommend Shake Guys, who just completed a total cedar shake replacement on our historic home. Attention to detail, high quality work and pride in workmanship were unsurpassed. Special recognition and appreciation to Josh Fernandez, our project leader, who started each day reviewing plans/activities and finished each day ensuring that we were 100% satisfied. Josh worked diligently and adeptly to handle the inevitable intricacies of our job as if it was his own home. Thank you!

Ted Dowd

★★★★★

4 weeks ago

Working with Shake Guys was one of the easiest, most accommodating experiences we have had as a homeowner. After a hail storm, Ryan B was extremely helpful in walking us through the inspection process and understanding our repair options. Once the team was on site, Josh F was one of the most responsive and thoughtful managers I have ever worked with on a project like this. He kept us updated multiple times throughout the day, asked us for our feedback when necessary and ensured that the entire project was completed with no surprises. He was OUTSTANDING. Without hesitation, I would recommend Shake Guys to anyone with a cedar roof, and I would 100% work them again on any future roofing projects.

Bruce O'Neal

★★★★★

2 months ago

Shake Guys is a great company to do business with! They are prompt and timely with their service when it comes to scheduling. As far as workmanship they just cannot be beat and I would recommend them over any other Cedar Shake roofing company or Shake restoration in the Metro area. We have used several in the past. One of the things that sold me on the Shake Guys that others did not do, is that they would do minor repairs before restoration. They did such a great job and were quick and efficient. Also, the outside of our home is cleaner now than it was before they came! This was our first time using the Shake Guys after many have recommended them.Their employees were polite, well dressed and used safety harnesses! Their trucks and equipment were in excellent condition which gave me confidence. We would definitely recommend to anyone looking to have their roof replaced or preserved.

Mark MacKenzie

☆☆☆☆☆

a week ago

Ted Dowd

☆☆☆☆☆

4 weeks ago

Peter Varey

☆☆☆☆☆

a week ago

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is DaVinci shake?

DaVinci Roofscapes is the leading manufacturer of composite roofing tiles. These synthetic products resemble the natural look and feel of true cedar shakes or slate, but they’re made from recycled materials. The result is an equally beautiful roof that’s impressively durable and doesn’t require the hands-on maintenance and upkeep that true cedar shakes do.

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What is the best way to maintain a cedar shake roof?

Where do you source your cedar shakes from?

Do you provide insurance claim assistance?

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