What is Top Dog Contracting?

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What areas do you serve?

We are based in Collinsville, Illinois and serve the entire Metro East area, including Edwardsville, Troy, Maryville, Glen Carbon, Fairview Heights, Belleville, and the greater St. Louis region.

Do you offer free inspections?

Yes. Every project starts with a free, no-obligation inspection. We will assess your roof, siding, or property, explain exactly what we find, and give you a fair, honest quote before any work begins.

Are you licensed and insured?

Absolutely. Top Dog Contracting LLC is fully licensed and insured, holding Illinois Roofing License #104.019893. You can have peace of mind knowing your home is protected and your project is up to code.

How much does a new roof cost?

Every roof is different. Pricing depends on the size, pitch, materials, and condition of your existing roof. That is why we offer free inspections — we will measure your home and provide an exact, written quote with no hidden fees.

Do you offer financing?

Yes. We partner with trusted financing providers to offer monthly payment plans starting at $99 a month. You can pre-qualify in minutes through our website with no obligation.

How long does a typical project take?

Most roof repairs are completed in a single day, full roof replacements usually take one to three days, and siding projects vary based on the size of the home. We will give you a clear timeline before we start.

Do you offer warranties?

Yes — every installation we complete is backed by our 10-Year Workmanship Warranty. Roofing, siding, gutters, windows — if anything we installed fails because of our workmanship within 10 years, we come back and fix it free. It does not cover acts of God like hail storms, fallen trees, or floods, but material warranties and our storm damage team still have you covered. Read the full details on our Warranty page.

How do I know if my roof needs repair or a full replacement?

Curling or missing shingles, granules in your gutters, water stains on ceilings, and an age over 20 years are all red flags. A free inspection will tell you whether a targeted repair will solve the problem or whether a replacement is the smarter long-term investment.

How long does an asphalt shingle roof last in Illinois?

In the Metro East climate, quality asphalt shingles typically last 20 to 25 years, though hail storms and extreme temperature swings can shorten that. Regular inspections help you catch small issues before they become expensive ones.

What siding materials do you install?

We install and repair vinyl siding and fiber cement siding, and we can advise on the best option for your home's style, your budget, and our Midwest weather.

How often should gutters be cleaned?

In our region, we recommend cleaning your gutters at least twice a year — once in late spring and once in late fall after the leaves drop. Homes surrounded by mature trees may need it more often.

Do you handle storm damage repairs?

Yes. Storm damage is one of our specialties. We respond quickly after hail and wind events, document the damage thoroughly, and walk you through the repair process step by step.

Besides roofing and siding, what other services do you offer?

We handle gutter cleaning and installation, lawn mowing, leaf removal, landscaping, hardscaping and paver borders, and demolition work. If it improves your home's exterior, chances are we can help.

How does your referral program work?

It is simple. Fill out the referral form on our website with your information and your friend's information. When your referral completes a project with us, you earn a cash bonus of up to $1,000 based on the scope of work — paid within 14 days of the completed installation. There is no limit on how many neighbors you can refer, and no obligation for either of you.

What does your 10-year workmanship warranty cover?

Every installation we complete — roofing, siding, gutters, windows, and more — is covered by our 10-Year Workmanship Warranty. If a nail pops, a seam opens, flashing fails, or anything we installed goes wrong because of how it was installed, we repair it free of charge for a full 10 years. It is in writing on every contract.

What is not covered by your warranty?

Our warranty covers workmanship errors — not acts of God. Hail storms, tornadoes, fallen trees, floods, lightning, and other natural disasters are excluded, since no installation can withstand them. Damage from those events is what homeowners insurance and our storm damage team are for. We document storm damage thoroughly and walk you through the insurance claim process.

Do you offer junk removal?

Yes. From a single old couch to full garage, attic, and basement cleanouts, we haul it away with our own truck and dump trailer — no waiting on rentals. We also remove construction debris, hot tubs, fencing, and yard waste. You point at it, it disappears.

What kinds of demolition do you handle?

We handle sheds, decks, garages, hot tubs, interior gut jobs, concrete and paver removal, and full debris hauling. Because we own our own Ram 2500 and dump trailer, everything we tear out leaves your property the same day — no leftover piles.

Do you work on commercial properties?

Yes. We provide commercial roofing and flat roof coatings, siding and exterior repairs, junk removal, and commercial snow removal for businesses across the Metro East. We have completed work for hotels, retail properties, and restaurant chains in the area.

What payment options do you accept?

We accept cash, check, and card, and we offer monthly financing plans starting at $99 a month through our trusted financing partner. You can pre-qualify in minutes on our Financing page with no obligation and no impact on your credit for just checking.

What happens if it rains during my project?

We watch the forecast and only tear off a roof when we have a dry window. If unexpected weather moves in, we tarp and protect your home immediately, and we do not resume work until conditions are safe. Your home is never left exposed overnight without protection.

Do you clean up the job site when the work is done?

Every time. We haul away all debris with our own dump trailer, sweep the property for nails with a magnetic roller, and leave your yard cleaner than we found it. On roofing jobs, we protect landscaping with tarps before the first shingle comes off.

Are you actually local to the Metro East?

Yes — we are based right in Collinsville, Illinois, and our owner Carmelo is on the job site personally. When you call, you talk to us, not a call center. We serve Collinsville, Edwardsville, Troy, Maryville, Glen Carbon, Fairview Heights, Belleville, and the greater St. Louis area.

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