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Roofing, Siding and Windows in Alton, IL
H&F Exteriors replaces roofs, siding and windows in Alton, from the 1800s homes of Christian Hill and Middletown to the houses of the 1940s and 1950s. Alton has its own roofing rules and an active Historical Commission; we explain both before any work begins.
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Alton homes
About two-thirds of Alton’s homes were built before 1960, and more than a quarter date from 1939 or earlier.
The oldest neighborhoods hold the city’s nineteenth-century architecture. Christian Hill, developed from the 1830s, includes Federal, Italianate and Queen Anne homes. In Middletown, a district of more than 600 buildings, the earliest homes are mostly Federal, with Italianate and Queen Anne following later in the 1800s.
Is it time to replace your roof, siding or windows in Alton?
About two-thirds of Alton’s homes were built before 1960. Whatever your home’s age, here is what wear looks like on its roof, siding and windows.
Signs your roof is wearing out
On a house built before 1960, the roof you see may sit over decking as old as the house. Watch for sagging between rafters, curling or missing shingles, and leaks around chimneys. Alton allows shingles only on slopes of 4:12 or steeper, so a worn low-slope porch or addition needs a different material.
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Signs your siding is wearing out
Older Alton homes often have wood siding, sometimes covered later with aluminum or vinyl. Look for paint that keeps peeling, soft or split boards, and panels that wave or pull loose, a sign of trouble underneath. In a historic district, the Historical Commission reviews the materials first.
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Signs your windows are wearing out
Original wood windows rot at the sills and get painted shut, and replacements from the 1970s and 1980s run drafty or fog between the panes when their seals fail.
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Insurance: some insurers limit coverage on older roofs, so storm damage left unrepaired can cost you later.
Some homeowners wait until there’s a leak, a draft or a cracked panel before calling. A free inspection catches problems before then, and tells you what needs a repair, what needs replacing, and what is still fine.
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What to expect from your home
Homes built before 1940
More than a quarter of Alton’s homes date from 1939 or earlier. A house this old has had several roofs over its lifetime, so we explain up front what we may find once the old layers come off.
Christian Hill, Middletown and Upper Alton
These are Alton’s three local historic districts. For a designated building, exterior work that needs a building permit also goes before the Historical Commission, which reviews the materials you plan to use.
The 1940s and 1950s
Homes from these two decades make up more than a third of Alton’s housing. At seventy years and more, most have been updated more than once. Homes this age often have plank decking, several old roof layers, and lead paint under the trim.
Low-slope sections
Alton allows shingles only on slopes of 4:12 or steeper, meaning four inches of rise for every foot of run. Any flatter section needs a different roofing material, and our 3D measurements show the slope of every section of your roof.
Roofing code and historic districts in Alton
Alton builds to the 2015 International Residential Code, with local amendments for roofing. Shingles are allowed only on slopes of 4:12 or steeper, and roofs need solid sheathing. On a re-roof, shingle colors must be coordinated. If repairs cover more than one-third of a roof surface, the whole surface must be re-roofed. Metal roof panels need a minimum 25-year warranty, and metal wall panels are not allowed as siding.
The one-third rule matters most when only part of a roof is damaged. When a repair is the right answer, we say so. When the work reaches past one-third of a surface, the code calls for re-roofing that whole surface, and your itemized estimate shows why.
Alton has three local historic districts: Christian Hill, Middletown and Upper Alton. Middletown’s boundary was extended in 2022. For a designated building, an exterior change that requires a building permit counts as an alteration, and the Historical Commission issues a certificate of compliance for it, with or without suggested revisions. The application needs material specifications, including type, size and manufacturer, along with photos. The commission does not rule on color. It meets the first and third Tuesdays of each month, and applications are due by 11 a.m. the Wednesday before.
We pull the permits your project needs.
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What Alton homeowners say
★★★★★
Pete was great to work with regarding the breakdown of each piece needed to replace my roof and gutters as well as what colors I’d prefer.
Piper H. · Alton
★★★★★
Jill was amazing! She communicated with us throughout the project…even while on vacation. Her customers are her #1 priority.
Diane M. · Alton
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Storm & insurance
Storm damage? Start here.
If hail or wind hit your home, we inspect it for free and tell you whether a claim makes sense. If it does, we meet your adjuster, document the damage and guide you through each step.
Questions from Alton homeowners
Can I just repair part of my roof in Alton?
Yes, as long as the repair covers no more than one-third of a roof surface. Past that, Alton’s code requires the whole surface to be re-roofed.
Do I need approval to replace siding or windows on a house in Christian Hill?
If your home is a designated building in Christian Hill, Middletown or Upper Alton and the work needs a building permit, it also needs a certificate of compliance from the Historical Commission. The commission reviews materials, not color.
Can I put metal siding on my house in Alton?
No. Alton’s code does not allow metal wall panels as siding. We install James Hardie and LP SmartSide siding as well as vinyl.
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How it works
Five steps, start to finish
Book a free inspection and we handle the rest. Here is every step, in order.
Inspection
We look at what you called us about, photograph what we find, and measure your home with Hover 3D modeling.
Estimate
On a date we set together, we review an itemized estimate with you line by line, so you know exactly what is included.
Materials and scheduling
When you are ready, we build your plan together, order materials and confirm your installation date. You get weekly updates by text while you wait.
Installation
Our team protects your property and completes the work to the manufacturer’s specifications, keeping you informed throughout.
Final walkthrough
We clean up, sweep the property for nails, and walk through the finished work with you.
Free inspection in Alton
Book a free inspection in Alton, and we will measure your home, photograph what we find and review an itemized estimate with you line by line.
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