Built for Builders: Your Trusted Exterior Partner Since 1969
When the finish matters — when the rooflines are custom, the trim packages are detailed, and the client expects excellence — you need subcontractors who get it.
At Custom Installations, we deliver high-performance roofing, siding, gutters, and sheet metal with the professionalism, precision, and flexibility your builds demand.
Why Builders Choose Us
- 50+ Years Working with High-Caliber Builders
- Roofing, Siding, Gutters & Metal — All In-House
- GAF Master Elite • Brava • DaVinci • Hardie Certified
- Field-Proven Project Sequencing & Communication
- Extended Manufacturer Warranties Available
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Our Certifications & Trusted Brands
We Make You Look Good — Before, During & After the Job
You bring us into your builds because we respect the specs, protect the timeline, and represent your brand on site. No excuses, no crossed wires between trades — just clean, coordinated execution from layout to final walkthrough.
Avoid the Usual Subcontractor Headaches
- Sloppy instal lwork or off-spec details
- Missed deadlines due to trade overlaps
- Inconsistent crews or a lack of accountability
- Scope confusion and post-build callbacks
Value-Engineered. Warranty-Approved. Field-Tested.
We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all pricing. Every builder we work with gets clear base scope options, upgrade pricing, and product recommendations based on longevity and design goals.
- Dedicated Site PM on Every Job
- Daily Progress Updates (Email or Text)
- Cost Engineering Options to Match Specs & Budget
- Certified Warranty-Backed Installs Across Trades
- Final Walkthroughs. Zero Punch Lists.
Complex Projects? We’re Built for Them.
We specialize in custom and high-spec builds — including architectural restoration, cedar shake systems, synthetic slate, and detailed metalwork.
- Vermont Slate, Ludowici Tile, Brava
- Custom Copper Flashing & Architectural Sheet Metal
- Historical Soffit, Fascia & Roofline Reproduction
Full-Service Exterior Trades, All In-House
Roofing
Cedar, synthetic, asphalt, slate, standing seam — installed by certified crews, supervised by dedicated PMs. Custom work, clean transitions, no shortcuts.
Siding
James Hardie™, cedar, LP, vinyl, aluminum. Installed true to spec with rain screen assemblies, matching trim, and sharp lines.
Architectural Sheet Metal
Custom copper and steel fabrication for flashings, copings, dormers, and historical inlay work — fabricated in-house, field-verified on site.
Gutters
Seamless aluminum, copper, and steel. K-style, half-round, or custom — designed to work with the roof and fascia for long-term performance.
“They’re More Than a Sub — They’re a Partner”
Whether it’s a single custom home or a multi-phase build, we’re the exterior partner that shows up clean, communicates clearly, and gets it done right — with the experience and trade integration that protects your schedule and your reputation.
- Trusted by Builders, Architects & Developers Since 1969
- Serving Chicagoland & Metro Milwaukee
- Licensed, Insured & Bonded Across All Exterior Trades
About Custom Installations, Inc.
We’re a second-generation, family-operated company built on one core belief:
Craftsmanship matters. Always has, always will.
With deep roots in Chicagoland and Metro Milwaukee, our team has served homeowners, architects, and builders since 1969. From small repairs to historical restorations, we deliver consistent, high-quality results.
Hear From Homeowners Like You
Discover what real homeowners are saying about their experience with us. From start to finish, our team is committed to delivering quality, reliability, and results you can trust.
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Find Out If We Service Your Area
Custom Installations, Inc. proudly serves homeowners, builders, and property managers across Chicagoland, Metro and Milwaukee.
Primary Service Areas:
Illinois
937 Campus Drive, Mundelein, IL 60060
10936 N Port Washington Rd, Suite 343
Mequon, WI 53092
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