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Swistun Inc

Gutters, Roofing, Siding,

About us

Replacing challenging roofs and FIXING STUBBORN COMPLEX LEAKS -- is our passion! More info at www.swistun.com (flat TPO roofs, shingle, cedar, composite, slate, copper or tile roofs). All projects are managed by the owner from beginning to the end including his extensive personal supervision. Our labor force consists of hands-on managed subcontractors (or often subcontractor’s selected crew members). Requested estimates may carry an up-front charge, some may be offered for free. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Business highlights

40 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Roofing: low slope TPO "flat", shingle, cedar, composite, slate, copper, tile. FIXING STUBBORN COMPLEX LEAKS -- is our passion! Also: gutters, siding, windows, doors, skylights, gutter guards, snow guards, heating de-icing cables, sheet metal.

Services we don't offer

Roof snow/ice removal - sorry we DO NOT OFFER this service anymore. Consultations in house buying and selling transactions. We also do not take insurance projects.

Amenities

Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
Discover
MasterCard
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.9574 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
91%
4
5%
3
3%
2
0%
1
2%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.6
professionalism
4.9
responsiveness
4.9
punctuality
4.9
Showing 201-225 of 574 reviews

CLAUDIA W.
10/2012
5.0
gutter repair
  + -1 more
Chris came out to look at the downspout; he told me Swistun would replace it and they did it promptly. Violet was very helpful over the phone and Chris was very helpful. Their service is excellent.
Description of Work: Our downspout was crushed by our landscapers. Swistun, replaced it promptly.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$300

Greg M.
10/2012
5.0
gutter repair
  + -1 more
Great. They were responsive, professional, accommodating, and conscientious. Outstanding service and follow-through.
Description of Work: They looked over our gutter situation and suggested we install double wide downspouts. They could've suggested more extensive and expensive fixes, like a complete replacement of our system, but said in their opinion it wouldn't give us significantly better drainage. We appreciated their candor and signed them on to install the downspouts.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,700

DOMINIC C.
10/2012
3.0
skylights
  + -1 more
Dane came to give us an estimate. He discovered a spongy area on our roof that turned out to be dry rot under the shingles caused by excessive insulation underneath. We did not contact Swistun to make the repair. If this hadn't happened, the rating would be lower. It was a surreal experience from the beginning. We needed to replace a very old, leaking skylight. Dean got up on the roof and that's when he discovered the spongy part. He then told us that he could sell us a skylight, but that Velux (the manufacturer) would not honor the warranty because of the way our cathedral ceilings were constructed. Incorrectly, he says, because the soffits and gutters aren't in the right place, or something similar. (Note: He was the third roofer/skylight professional to come to our house, and no one else had notified us about this "problem.") It felt bizarre -- he basically would sell us the skylight and install it, but while telling us the warranty wouldn't hold. He did not have a good answer for our question, "Then why would you sell us a skylight?" When we asked for an estimate to replace the door, we were informed they only install pre-hung doors, and so we would have to go get it from Home Depot and they could install it. He did not have an estimate for that cost. I had specifically asked the phone representative about this when setting up the appointment, and she had not mentioned pre-hung doors. We got the sense he wasn't very interested in doing our job. It felt like a waste of our half hour, but then, he did discover that roof issue. (Which we had fixed by a different company that also installed a Velux skylight and reasssured us the warranty would be honored.)
Description of Work: Swistun came out to give us an estimate on replacing a skylight and front door.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
3.0
punctuality
5.0


Response from Swistun Inc
Sorry about that. We have analyzed the situation and took steps to prevent such disappointment from happening again. Kazimierz (Casey) Swistun

Howard T K.
10/2012
5.0
gutter repair
  + -1 more
Best gutter work I have ever gotten.
Description of Work: Swistun Inc. replaced and repaired existing gutters.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,100

JOHN C.
09/2012
5.0
gutter repair
  + -1 more
Swistun replaced the gutters on my house. Chris Raybo was my main point of contact. He was responsive and quite knowledgeable. He followed up on site to answer my questions. This overall job was well executed and the gutters work flawlessly. I am quite pleased with the work.
Description of Work: Gutter and downspout replacement.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000

TIMOTHY H.
09/2012
5.0
gutter repair, roofing
  + 0 more
Everything was very transparent and professional, from getting the estimate to having the work done. They always arrived when they said they would.
Description of Work: New asphalt shingle roof on a 2.5 car garage with a high-peaked roof, with tear-down of the old roof and new gutters nad downspouts.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,400

Joseph J.
09/2012
5.0
gutter repair, siding
  + 0 more
The company is very reliable and the work is outstanding. We used the company before also for vinyl siding !
Description of Work: Gutters and siding repair.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,600

Heath B.
09/2012
5.0
roofing
  + -1 more
I can't say enough positive things about the experience. To start, Casey, the owner, took the time to make sure he understood the job before undertaking it. He was in our attic several times to inspect the damage and was the only one who actually looked in the attic of our garage to a**** the damage. He also got up on the ladder (40 footer) on several occasions to see what was going on up there and took the time to draw out the issues on paper for me. His diligence showed up on the work proposal which was by far the most detailed one I received. All this work upfront gave me comfort that he understood the job and that it had a bettter chance of going as planned with no expensive surprises or delays. Also, his estimate was tied for the lowest. The job went as planned with only a slight delay due to an impossible to find concrete edge tile. Casey communicated the progress periodically. The guys cleaned up after themselves at the end of each day and were friendly to our family and nanny. I believe Casey came by for the final inspection during the rain to see how everything looked because he noticed a couple of spots on the gutter that were leaking. Had someone out the next day to fix the remaining small gutter leaks and followed up to see if I was satisfied. Only then did the final invoice get sent out - Thanks Violet. 1 month and everything is fine. Would definitely be the first call I made if I ever have roof or gutter issues again.
Description of Work: Extensive repair to our original (85yr old) french clay tile roof and concrete tile roof on garage. Also did some repair to our original copper gutters and downspouts. Specifically, on the house they rebuilt a roof valley with new underlayment and copper; they replaced a chimney flashing with a new custom copper one; they fixed a random leak in the middle of the roof; they replaced a dozen or so missing or broken field and ridge tiles; they replaced some leaking portions of our downspouts and re-attached them in places where they were loose; and they patched some holes in the copper gutters to get us by for a while. Also gave estimates for all new aluminum and new copper gutters and downspouts. On the garage's concrete tile, they addresses several leaks caused by missing tiles by replacing all rotten wood and replacing the tiles; they re-cemented many loose ridge tiles; they recaulked the flashing where the garage roof meets the side of the house to stop water from seeping in between; they replaced many field and hard to find specialty edge tiles.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$8,000

CLAUDIA W.
09/2012
5.0
gutter repair
  + -1 more
They did fabulous work. Chris was out to give us the quote and stayed on top of the job. Violet was pleasant and professional in the office whenever we called. We have been very satisfied with their work and would use them again.
Description of Work: Swistun removed our old gutters and replaced them with new 6" gutters.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500

Andrew S.
09/2012
5.0
gutter repair, roofing, replacement windows
  + 1 more
They expertly solved a very complicated gutter issue on a vintage building.
Description of Work: Gutter, roof and window sill work.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,600

KATHRYN K.
09/2012
5.0
roof snow removal
  + -1 more
Two employees, arrived when expected and did a fine job in a short time.
Description of Work: Snow removal from roof.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$80

Jim P.
08/2012
5.0
contractors, siding, replacement windows
  + 1 more
They actually did 2 projects and did both very well. Both projects involved removing the siding, installing flashing, replacing rotten wood, and installing new wood siding. Caulked the areas involved. Within 2-3 days, Chris was out at the house to conduct a final review of the work and talked to me about what was done and what they found and repaired. Were very prompt in initially coming to the house and providing a proposal after explaining what work would be done and why.
Description of Work: Identified sources of water leaks in siding and above patio doors/windows. Removed rotten siding, identified lack of adequate flashing, installed flashing, and new siding. Recaulked area. They completed the work in one full day and did an excellent job of preparing the area and cleaning up after the work was done.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$4,500

JAMES R.
08/2012
5.0
gutter repair
  + -1 more
He came for an estimate. Was earlier than was scheduled, which was outstanding since I had requested during his phone call the day prior that he come as early as possible. During the walkthrough Chris had insights and suggestions that were excellent and saved me quite a bit of money. Highly recommended
Description of Work: Chris Ryba came out for an estimate on gutter repair work as we have trees overhanging and was considering putting in mesh to block leaves.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

BEATRIZ P.
08/2012
5.0
siding
  + -1 more
Chris correctly identified why old awning was loose and explained options. The work was completed to my satisfaction. Company did follow-up to make sure I was happy! Violet sent the invoice and the receipt upon payment.
Description of Work: Repaired vinyl siding and re-attached loose front door awning

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$285

NADIA C.
08/2012
5.0
gutter repair
  + -1 more
It was done quickly and efficiently and as usual, Chris Ryba was prompt with his reponse to questions and for giving an estimate and professional opinion on what needed to be done. This is the second or third time they have done work for us and after repairing our gutters to alleviate the ice daming on the outside brick, he came back twice because we were still having problems. He also inspected our attic and discovered that we had far less insulation than we needed. Even after we had that done, the heat eminating from a pipe was keeping the attic too warm, so he wrapped insulation around the pipe himself. I think Swiston is a terrific company to work with. n.c.
Description of Work: The roof over our front entrace needed to be replaced and had to be metal and custom made.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$750

Julia H.
08/2012
5.0
roofing
  + -1 more
The estimate was performed by someone very experienced who discussed in clean English the issues. Creatively problem-solved my gaols. Responsive to every call/email. The crew (Mr. Violet) was a meticulous crafstman. Unequivocal "A+".
Description of Work: Removed copper gutters on garage. Installed bronze aluminum gutters and downspouts with "Invisiguard" gutterguards.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,245

ANNE S.
08/2012
5.0
siding
  + -1 more
An excellent experience from start to finish. Chris came out, looked the job over, provided an immediate estimate, and came out to do an inspection after the work was done. The worker cleaned up very well and the work was done beautifully. I've used this company before and have had only great experiences. They're very professional and a pleasure to work with.
Description of Work: Repair of damaged siding around the garage door, front and back.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500

RAY and JAN M.
07/2012
5.0
gutter repair, roofing
  + 0 more
Both jobs went smoothly, with crews working diligently, appeared very experienced in roofing and in working as a team. Thorough clean up up after. Crew leader answered questions I asked as progressed. Chris came out several times during work to insure all was being completed as agreed. Final invoice not submitted for 7 days, giving us time to inspect and feel confident that work was done to our satisfaction - which it was. While Swistun was the most expensive of the three quotes, the thoroughness and quality of the work I believe to be very high, and the communication from the office to Chris to us was excellent. I would recommend this company to others.
Description of Work: In preparing a quotation for us, Chris Ryba performed a very thorough initial inspection of roof and roof venting system. He was the only one of three contractors we contacted that actually crawled up into our two attics (upper roof and lower roof in our bi-level) to inspect the venting and roof integrity for signs of prior leakage. Ultimately, this element won Swistun the job, even tho they were the most expensive of the three quotes we received. The venting was actually a long standing concern of ours, as the bedrooms in the top floor of our bi-level were always so HOT during the summer. We came to learn from Chris that poor (restricted) soffit vent openings were the cause of this and for why our electric attic fans were always running practically continuously and burned out after a few years. One and one-half day job: Complete roof tear off, replace damaged plywood, replaced existing mushroom vents, added two new bathroom vents, replaced poor kitchen exhaust vent with improved aluminum vent, replaced two power roof vents with humidity stats, built new chimney saddle to divert rainwater, installed aluminum flashings, installed shingle starter under all roof edges, installed new new roof with GAF/ELK Timberline 30 shingles. Separate crew for half day job: Inspect and correct soffit vents under aluminum siding which were not properly sized. Remove and replace two sections of gutter and connect to existing gutter.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$11,450

Jim P.
07/2012
5.0
siding
  + -1 more
Staff arrived on time & finished job in one day. Were very neat and cleaned up site when done - did excellent job.
Description of Work: Remove cedar siding around windows; install flashing and replace siding to eliminate leak.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000

Amreesh M.
07/2012
5.0
gutter repair
  + -1 more
The receptionist on the phone (Violet) was very responsive, Dane was excellent in explaining the work to be performed and followed- through during the project. The end results exceeded our expectations.
Description of Work: Install gutters throughout the roof

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000

Carol S.
07/2012
5.0
gutter repair, roofing
  + 0 more
Casey was very responsive informative and his crew worked diligently . once project commenced slate supple and weather was the only limitations and job was completed without any unxplained or unexpected delay
Description of Work: we have a larger older home with a slate roof . it entailed working with tuck pointers for chimney repair and the cooperation was good in such projects one does not know what the extent of repair work is required until the work is underway. I like his professional manner and effective way we considered options and decided on scope.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

BEATRIZ P.
06/2012
5.0
gutter repair, roofing, skylights
  + 1 more
It went well from start to finish.I had used this company before at my other house, and was very satisfied. They let you know what to expect, when the work will be done, and things happen exactly as you anticipate. their price is a little high but there are no disappointments.
Description of Work: New roof with one skylight, new gutters, and downspouts.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$12,630

John S.
06/2012
5.0
gutter repair
  + -1 more
They did a great job. We don’t remember how much we spent on their services. They weren’t the cheapest but they also weren’t the most expensive. We will use them again in the future for gutter work. They did an awesome job on the gutters and they were also very professional.
Description of Work: We used Swistun Inc to repair our gutters.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

GARY F.
06/2012
5.0
gutter repair
  + -1 more
As with all of my experiences in using Angie's List contractors, this was an excellent transaction. Swistun staff, Chris and Violet, were very professional, courteous and helpful. Everything from Chris coming out to take a look at our existing gutters, providing me with alternatives, contracting and installation went very smoothly. Installation was performed quickly after contract signing and was done in one day. Other than the obviousness that new gutters were installed, you could not tell a crew was there as there was no mess left behind and the old gutters were taken away. Swistun provides copies of insurance upon request and they did so very promptly by U.S. mail. Swistun also provides a deposit to the consumer - which the consumer can keep if they do not feel the work was done well. How many companies do you know that do that? Needless to say, the work quality was excellent and I happily returned the deposit with my payment of the balance owed.
Description of Work: Swistun replaced all of my gutters (on a single family home). In addition to gutters, they installed oversized and extended downspouts.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000

Carole V.
06/2012
5.0
gutter repair
  + -1 more
Swistun was very prompt and on time with all appointment during the process. They were very professional. No big sales pitch. Their bid was among the lower bids that we got, but not the lowest. They completed the work in about a half day and everything was done perfectly and everything was promptly cleaned up after the job was done. We had no complaints. During the whole process, the sales person involved from Swistun kept us informed of what was occurring with our order.
Description of Work: Replaced gutters on house. Also, replaced vent on roof.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000

Contact information

205 West University Drive, Arlington Heights, IL 60004

http://www.swistun.com

Service hours

Monday:
7:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Tuesday:
7:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Wednesday:
7:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Thursday:
7:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Friday:
7:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Eco-friendly Accreditations

LEED Accredited Professional
No
Energy Star Partner
No
EPA Lead-Safe Certified
Yes
Use Green Products or Work Practices
No
State Contractor License Requirements

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*Contact business to see additional licenses.


Service Categories

Gutters,
Roofing,
Siding,
Roof Ice/Snow Removal,
Windows,
Skylights,
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
Unfinished Carpentry,
Gutter Cleaning,
Chimney Repair,
Doors,
General Remodeling

FAQ

Swistun Inc is currently rated 4.9 overall out of 5.

Monday: 7:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Tuesday: 7:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Wednesday: 7:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Thursday: 7:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Friday: 7:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Swistun Inc accepts the following forms of payment: Check,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
No, Swistun Inc does not offer free project estimates.
Yes, Swistun Inc offers eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Swistun Inc does not offer a senior discount.
No, Swistun Inc does not offer emergency services.
Yes, Swistun Inc offers warranties.
Swistun Inc offers the following services: Roofing: low slope TPO "flat", shingle, cedar, composite, slate, copper, tile. FIXING STUBBORN COMPLEX LEAKS -- is our passion! Also: gutters, siding, windows, doors, skylights, gutter guards, snow guards, heating de-icing cables, sheet metal.
Roof snow/ice removal - sorry we DO NOT OFFER this service anymore. Consultations in house buying and selling transactions. We also do not take insurance projects.

Contact information

205 West University Drive, Arlington Heights, IL 60004

http://www.swistun.com

Service hours

Monday:
7:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Tuesday:
7:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Wednesday:
7:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Thursday:
7:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Friday:
7:30 AM - 12:30 PM