1st Home Improvement

Roofer, siding contractor and gutter contractor in Palatine, ILRoofingSidingGuttersFire damage restoration, slate and wood shake roofs and doors. BBB Accredited and family-owned, with financing, near Barrington.

What we checked

  • Business phone works
  • Website is live
  • Website says it does roofing, siding and gutters

About

1st Home Improvement is a family-owned and locally owned roofing, siding and gutter company in Palatine, Illinois. It repairs and replaces roofs, fixes storm and hail damage and helps with insurance claims for homeowners. It works in Palatine, Barrington, Hoffman Estates, Mount Prospect, Elk Grove Village and nearby areas. Its website lists BBB Accredited, and it offers financing, a workmanship warranty and emergency service.

  • Family owned
  • Locally owned
  • Residential
  • Free inspection
  • Financing
  • Warranty
  • Emergency service
  • Website says licensed
  • Website says insured

Services

Roofing

  • Roof repair
  • Roof replacement
  • Roof inspection
  • Storm and hail damage repair
  • Insurance claim help
  • Emergency roof repair
  • Asphalt shingle roofs
  • Slate roofs
  • Wood shake roofs

Gutters

  • Gutter installation
  • Gutter repair
  • Gutter cleaning
  • Gutter guards

Siding

  • Siding installation
  • Siding repair
  • Vinyl siding
  • Fiber cement siding

Other exterior work

  • Window installation
  • Door installation

Restoration

  • Fire damage restoration

In the firm’s own words

Quotes from 1st Home Improvement’s website. They are the firm’s claims, not ours.

  • Warranty… GAF Timberline® HDZ™ shingles, premium underlayment, ridge vents, and flashing, backed by our installation warranty and the GAF System Plus Warranty.Source: https://www.fhigc.com/
  • LicensedOur Process Our Proven Roofing Process: Free Consultation & Roof Inspection Licensed pros check shingles, flashing, gutters, and vents for leaks or damage and give clear, tailored next steps. …Source: https://www.fhigc.com/
  • Insured… most trusted exterior contractors, with thousands of successful projects completed. Are you licensed and insured? Yes. 1st Home Improvement is fully licensed, insured, and BBB A+ Rated. All of our installers are …Source: https://www.fhigc.com/faq

Credentials

1st Home Improvement’s website lists these. We do not check them.

  • BBB Accredited

    The Better Business Bureau accredits firms that meet its standards and pay a fee.

    How to check: Search for the firm on bbb.org.

Service area

1st Home Improvement names 8 cities on its website. The farthest is Wheaton, 19 miles away.

Common questions

Is 1st Home Improvement licensed and insured?

1st Home Improvement’s website says the firm is licensed and insured. The Roofing List does not check licenses or insurance. Ask to see both before you hire. Our guide shows how to check a roofer’s insurance and license.

Does 1st Home Improvement give free estimates?

1st Home Improvement’s website offers a free inspection or estimate. Call (847) 496-5530. Ask for the estimate in writing. See what a new roof costs.

Does 1st Home Improvement offer financing?

1st Home Improvement’s website says the firm does. Ask for the rate and the full cost before you sign.

Does 1st Home Improvement do emergency repairs?

1st Home Improvement’s website lists emergency service. Call (847) 496-5530.

Does 1st Home Improvement give a warranty?

1st Home Improvement’s website says the firm gives a warranty on its own work. Ask how long it lasts, and get the terms in writing.

Does 1st Home Improvement repair storm and hail damage?

1st Home Improvement’s website lists storm and hail damage repair and help with insurance claims. Read how a hail damage claim works.

What roof types does 1st Home Improvement install?

1st Home Improvement’s website lists asphalt shingle, slate and wood shake roofs.

What areas does 1st Home Improvement serve?

1st Home Improvement’s website names Palatine, Barrington, Hoffman Estates, Mount Prospect, Elk Grove Village, Des Plaines, Glenview and Wheaton.

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At a glance

Based in
Palatine, IL
Trades
Roofing, siding and gutters
Services listed
20
Service area
8 cities, up to 19 miles away
Credentials
BBB Accredited
Phone
(847) 496-5530

Before you hire 1st Home Improvement

  • Insurance. The website says the firm is insured. Ask for a certificate of insurance, then call the insurer to confirm it.
  • Written estimate. The website offers a free inspection or estimate. Get the price, the materials and the dates in writing.
  • Warranty. The website says the firm gives a warranty on its work. Ask how long it lasts and what it covers.
  • Credentials. The website lists BBB Accredited. Check each one with the group that gives it.

Guide: check a roofer’s insurance and licenseGuide: repair or replace?

Other roofers in Palatine

CompanySinceKnown for
1st Home Improvement–Fire damage restoration, slate and wood shake roofs and doors. BBB Accredited and family-owned, with financing, near Barrington.
Aspen Exterior Company1978Wood shake and shingle roofs since 1978, plus doors, windows and fiber cement siding.
Holda Construction Roofing and Siding–Owens Corning Preferred and GAF Certified. Ice dam removal, ventilation and fiber cement siding in Inverness and Rolling Meadows.
Vargas Construction, Inc1994Founded 1994 and family-owned. Skylights, soffit and fascia, windows and flat or shingle roofs.
W Brothers Roofing2002GAF Master Elite, BBB Accredited and family-owned since 2002. Builders, chimneys, ventilation and gutter guards near Inverness.

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Summary based on 1st Home Improvement’s website, Oct 2026.