Since 1886, Knickerbocker Roofing has served the Midwest with quality roofing solutions. As a family-owned and managed company, we pride ourselves on our enduring legacy of exceptional craftsmanship and customer service. We specialize in commercial roofing, serving everything from small businesses to large corporations. No matter what challenges you’re facing, our comprehensive range of services is sure to meet your needs.
Our team has experience in virtually every industry, from stadium roofs to industrial building roofs, schools, hospitals, and much more. We stand behind the work we do and offer a workmanship guarantee on our services for your peace of mind. Below, you can learn more about the industries we serve. If you don’t see your type of business listed below, reach out to our team — we’re happy to help.
Hospital Roofing
Our team is highly experienced in hospital roofing solutions and has worked on many well-known facilities in the Chicago area, such as La Rabida Children’s Hospital and Rush Medical Center. Healthcare environments require roofing with low maintenance requirements and exceptional durability. Many of our previous clients in the medical industry have opted for PVC roof systems due to their durability, fire resistance, and environmentally friendly nature.
Our team also helps medical facilities meet their sustainability goals with green roofs. A green roof, or garden roof, offers excellent rainwater management while improving the aesthetics of your facility. More importantly, it provides many environmental benefits, including improved air quality and reduced urban heat effect.
Regardless of your hospital roofing needs, our team has the expertise needed to ensure full compliance with OSHA regulations. We can meet all relevant regulations and improve the safety of your building. Throughout the process, we’ll coordinate closely with hospital staff, building maintenance professionals, and our installers so that your project is completed with minimal disruption to your operations.
University & School Roofing
School roofing requires the highest standard of quality and safety and must be installed with minimal disruption to the learning environment. At Knickerbocker Roofing, we have experience meeting the needs of highly diverse educational buildings. One of our most interesting past jobs was installing a new roof on the Erman Biology Center building at the University of Chicago. For this project, our team installed a completely new roof system that maintained the historical integrity of this beautiful building.
Whether you’re interested in architectural copper details and red interlocking tiles, or if you’re looking for something completely different, our team can make your plans a reality. We create durable roofs that add to the charm and aesthetic appeal of any building. Our skilled team can fabricate and install elaborate ornamental designs or custom oversized gutters to create a truly unique roofing solution. Throughout the entire process, we ensure the safety of pedestrians and students, both inside the property and outside.
Industrial Building Roofing
Our team offers comprehensive industrial roofing services to ensure your facility is always protected from the elements. Industrial facilities require durable roofing materials and skilled craftsmanship to prevent unscheduled downtime due to roofing leaks or other problems. We offer everything from routine roofing inspections and maintenance to new industrial roofing installations.
Our industrial roofing installation services include:
Over the course of our long company history, we’ve worked on many industrial facilities. For example, we repaired and restored the roof of the Ligum Building, an industrial warehouse in Kenosha, Wisconsin. For this project, our services went beyond basic roof and gutter repairs, extending to extensive power washing and applying a protective sealant to every exposed fastener on the roof.
Stadium Roofing
At Knickerbocker, no project is too large for our skilled team. We have successfully completed numerous custom roofing projects for some of the most challenging structures in the Greater Chicago area, including stadiums. Working on large-scale projects like this requires expertise and precision.
We work with a variety of renewable resources, like clay tile, that are suitable for steep roofs while also providing a long-lasting, environmentally friendly lifespan. Clay tile roofing is fired at high temperatures to build strength and resilience. The materials we work with are able to reliably withstand challenging weather conditions and provide reliable protection for the stadium. If your facility is interested in reducing its environmental impact or meeting another challenging goal, we can help you design the right solution.
Office Building Roofing
We’ve installed and maintained an extensive variety of office buildings and other commercial structures. One of the most significant projects we’ve recently completed was for the Zurich Insurance Office Buildings in Schaumburg, Illinois.
These impressive, modern office towers required new roofing materials along with several other system upgrades — all completed on time, on budget, and while successfully navigating the glass curtain walls. For this project, we removed the existing ballasted single-ply roof system and installed a new fully adhered, multi-ply, modified bitumen roofing system. We also removed the existing river rock ballast using a commercial vacuum truck equipped with over 300 linear feet of heavy-duty hose.
No matter what type of roofing system you’re interested in or what challenge your project involves, our experts can develop a solution that meets your budget and timeframe. We use the most advanced technology and equipment to ensure we can solve even the toughest projects.
Government Building Roofing
Government buildings must often adhere to rigorous industry regulations and codes. At Knickerbocker, we help our government clients adhere to all relevant guidelines and regulations, as well as improve the sustainability of their facilities. One of the most common programs we navigate is LEED: Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design.
We have decades of experience meeting the requirements of the LEED program, and can even help your team access information on solar government grants and other funding opportunities you may qualify for. Our company is committed to sustainability and can help you meet unique project goals, like incorporating renewable energy sources into your roofing.
Choose Commercial & Industrial Roofing Solutions by Knickerbocker
At Knickerbocker Roofing, we have over a century of experience crafting attractive roofing solutions that reliably withstand the rigors of midwestern weather. Whether you’re in the Chicago area, greater Illinois, northwestern Indiana, or southwestern Wisconsin, our team is ready to serve you. We meet the unique demands of diverse industries, with exceptional results.
We specialize in everything from emergency repair services and ongoing roof maintenance to completely new roofing solutions with an emphasis on sustainability. To get started, contact us or request a quote today.