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Watch the latest video from another satisfied Showalter customer, Joe Basco! Thanks, Joe,  for choosing Showalter for your residential roofing needs! ......

Watch the latest testimonial from one of Showalter's recent customers, Dave Atkinson! ......

The nice weather means remodeling or renovation projects on your home. Avoiding common errors can save you time and money. Not knowing what you want. If you don't know exactly what you want or specify your wants, the end...

It's that time of year again, where our weekends are filled with fun festivals and events. Join us at this year's Taste of Wheaton, hosted by the Wheaton Park District and Wheaton Chamber of Commerce! The festival takes ...

Heavy rainfall can flood a roof, leading to many issues that require repairs or even replacement. Knowing the trouble areas and how to ensure rain falls off the roof properly will save you a headache in the future. If yo...

Do you know what it means for a business to be OSHA certified, or to follow OSHA regulations? OSHA is the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Different categories of businesses have their own set of OSHA stand...

A good roof is one of the most important investments you make for your home. Now that the weather is warming up, it is time to consider whether you need a roof repair or an installation, and finding the right contractor ...

Safety is the most important thing to consider when working on your roof. Make sure to follow these precautions when working on your roof. Never work on the roof alone. Someone should be present to help in the event o...

Attics are oftentimes “out of sight, out of mind” for long periods of time.  Usually, the only time a homeowner enters the attic space of a home is during the holidays to take down decorations or when selling a home and ...

Spring is here! And with that, comes melting snow, revealing the damage the winter has done to your home and roof. We already gave some tips on home maintenance, but here are a few things you should take a look at to pro...

A thunderstorm in Kearney, Nebraska caused severe damage to two University of Nebraska at Kearney buildings Monday night. High winds destroyed parts of the roofs on both the school library and theater facilities, closin...

True to Midwest form, we’ve gone from winter snow to April showers basically over night. For some of us these rainy days bring upon an unexpected and unwanted discovery – a leaky roof. One of the most difficult parts of ...