Lake County's Smart Choice For Roofing
Smart Choice Exteriors is a licensed, insured roofing contractor serving every community in Lake County, Indiana — from the industrial lakefront in Hammond, Whiting and East Chicago to the growing subdivisions of Crown Point, St. John, Dyer and Cedar Lake. We replace and repair residential and commercial roofs, install siding, seamless gutters, windows and storm damage repairs, with local crews who work Lake County every single day.
Local expertise across every Lake County town line
Lake County sits at the southern tip of Lake Michigan, which means lake-effect snow in the north, wide open wind exposure across the southern farmland, and a hail corridor that runs right through the Crown Point and Merrillville area each spring. Northern Lake County roofs also fight airborne industrial particulate that accelerates granule wear and stains light-colored shingles.
Most Lake County municipalities enforce the Indiana Residential Code with a required tear-off permit, ice-and-water shield at eaves and valleys, and inspection before final. We pull the permit, meet the inspector, and hand you the closed permit with your warranty paperwork.
What Lake County Roofs Are Up Against
Crown Point, Merrillville and Schererville sit in one of NWI's most active hail paths. We document impacts properly so carriers approve full replacements, not patchwork.
Hammond, Whiting, Munster and Highland see freeze-thaw cycling all winter. We run ice-and-water membrane well past the interior wall line and correct the attic ventilation that causes the damming in the first place.
Lowell, Cedar Lake and the rural south county have almost no wind break. We upgrade to 130 mph-rated architectural shingles with six-nail patterns and sealed starter courses.
Hammond, Gary and East Chicago homes frequently hide deteriorated decking and multiple shingle layers. Every estimate includes a decking allowance so there are no surprise change orders.
What We Recommend In Lake County
Worth the upgrade anywhere in the hail corridor — many carriers discount premiums for them.
The right answer for Lake County's strip centers, warehouses and municipal buildings.
Popular on Crown Point and St. John custom homes where longevity and curb appeal matter.
Local Work, Local Warranty
Full architectural shingle replacement approved through the homeowner's carrier after a spring hail event; closed in 16 days.
New ridge and soffit ventilation, R-49 attic insulation and full ice-and-water membrane eliminated five winters of recurring interior leaks.
60-mil mechanically attached TPO with tapered insulation on an occupied light-industrial building, phased to avoid downtime.
Lake County Communities
Smart Answers For Lake County Property Owners
+Do you serve all of Lake County, Indiana?
Yes — Crown Point, Merrillville, Schererville, St. John, Dyer, Munster, Highland, Griffith, Hobart, Lake Station, Hammond, Whiting, East Chicago, Gary, Cedar Lake and Lowell. No travel fees anywhere in the county.
+Do you pull the roofing permit in Lake County?
We do. Each municipality has its own permit office and inspection requirements, and we handle the filing, fees and final inspection as part of the contract.
+How fast can you get out after a Lake County storm?
We run emergency tarping crews county-wide and typically inspect within 24 to 48 hours of a call, even during a heavy storm cycle.
Get Your Lake County Roof Quote Today
Tell us about your project anywhere in Lake County. A local project manager will call you back within one business day with honest, itemized guidance.