Monika Larsen
Owner and estimator
Writes every estimate herself and is on the roof for most of them.
Re-roofing in Peoria, Illinois
Got three quotes? Lay them side by side.
I'm Monika Larsen. I put every line of a re-roof on one page: what comes off, what goes on, what costs extra and when you get the number. Take that page to the other two roofers and ask them to match it.
A letter from the owner
Before you sign with anyone, including me
Dear neighbor,
A roof costs more than almost anything else on the house, and you're holding three quotes that don't look alike. One is a page, one is a number in a text message. I know the feeling. I've sat at that kitchen table with the pile.
Here is how I work. I climb up, look in the attic, and write down every line of the job: what comes off, what goes on, what happens if the deck is rotten and what isn't in the price. Take that page to the other two roofers and ask them to match it. If they do, hire the one you like. If they don't, you've learned something.
Then call me, or don't. Either way you'll know what you're comparing.
Monika Larsen
Owner, Larsen Roofing
Woman-ownedMonika Larsen, owner
What your estimate includes
Hold the other two quotes up to this list
Every line in the left column is on my written estimate. If a line is missing from another quote, ask where it went.
| Ask the other two roofers | On my written estimate | |
|---|---|---|
| Tear-off | Ask the other two roofersHow many layers? Who hauls them away? | On my written estimateEvery old layer comes off and goes to the dump. The page says how many layers I found. |
| Deck | Ask the other two roofersIs rotten wood a surprise, or a number? | On my written estimateBad decking gets a price per sheet, written before we start. |
| Under the shingles | Ask the other two roofersWhat goes under the shingles, and where? | On my written estimateUnderlayment everywhere, and ice barrier along the eaves and in the valleys. |
| Edges and flashing | Ask the other two roofersIs flashing replaced, or reused? | On my written estimateDrip edge, starter strip and new flashing at walls, pipes and chimneys. |
| Ventilation | Ask the other two roofersIs the attic vented, or only covered? | On my written estimateIntake and exhaust counted, so the attic can breathe. |
| Permit | Ask the other two roofersWho pulls it? Is the fee in the price? | On my written estimatePulled by me when your town asks for one, and listed. |
| Cleanup | Ask the other two roofersIs cleanup a line on the page? | On my written estimateYard and driveway swept with a magnet for nails. |
| Warranty | Ask the other two roofersWhose warranty is it, and what does it cover? | On my written estimateThe shingle maker's warranty and my workmanship term, both on paper. |
| Payment | Ask the other two roofersWhat is due before work starts? | On my written estimateA schedule on the page, with what's due and when. |
What I do
Re-roofs first, repairs when a repair is enough
Re-roofing
Asphalt shingles on houses, torn off to the deck and rebuilt layer by layer.
How a re-roof goesRepairs and leaks
Flashing, a few shingles, a vent boot. If a repair is the honest answer, I say so.
What I repairGutters and flashing
Replaced with the roof when they're damaged or too small, left alone when they're fine.
All servicesAttic and ventilation
A look at the deck from underneath, the insulation and the airflow, on every visit.
All services
The estimate visit
What happens when I come to the house
One visit, about an hour, and I do all four stops myself.
From the ground
I walk the outside first: gutters for shingle grit, fascia and soffit for rot, the lines of the roof.
On the roof
I go up tied off, or fly a drone on a steep one. I'm looking at the shingles, the flashing and every pipe and vent.
In the attic
If I can get in, I check the deck from underneath, the insulation and the airflow, and photograph any stain.
On paper
You see the photos first. The written estimate follows with the work, the exclusions and the number, and it holds for 30 days.
Seasonal coupons
Two coupons for the turning seasons
Show one on your phone or bring it to the visit. One coupon per roof.
Fall roof and gutter check Cannot be combined with another offer. 
Spring check after the thaw Cannot be combined with another offer.
Sample offers.
The end date is printed on each coupon.
Who comes to your house
Six of us, and you'll meet these three first
Pawel Kucharski
Crew lead
Runs the tear-off and the install, and walks the yard with you at the end of the job.
Ivana Matic
Office and scheduling
Answers the phone, books the visit and keeps your paperwork straight.
What neighbors say
From people who had three quotes too
“Hers was the only quote that said what happens if the deck is bad, with a price per sheet. We found two bad sheets and the bill matched the page.”
Walid S.Re-roof, East Peoria
“She showed me photos from the roof and the attic on her phone before she said a word about cost. Then the page came the next morning.”
Zoya M.Re-roof, Bartonville
“I called about a brown stain on the ceiling. She said it was the chimney flashing, not the roof, and fixed that instead of selling me a new one.”
Andrzej K.Flashing repair, Morton
Sample reviews.
Where we work
Peoria, and the river towns around it
The office is on North Knoxville Avenue in Peoria. I drive to every estimate myself, in Peoria, Tazewell and Woodford counties.
Peoria County
- Mossville
- Peoria Heights
- West Peoria
- Bartonville
- Hanna City
- Dunlap
- Chillicothe
Tazewell County
- East Peoria
- Mackinaw
- Morton
- Pekin
- Creve Coeur
Woodford County
- Germantown Hills
- Metamora
I don't take jobs in Bloomington-Normal, Galesburg or Springfield. Past Pekin and Morton, a roofer who lives closer will serve you better.
ZIP codes: 61602, 61603, 61604, 61605, 61606, 61607, 61610, 61611, 61614, 61615, 61616, 61523, 61525, 61548, 61550, 61554, 61571
Before you call
What people ask me at the kitchen table
How long does a roof last?
Asphalt shingles run about 20 to 30 years: 15 to 20 for 3-tab, 25 to 30 for architectural. Sun, ventilation and winters change that, and I tell you what I see on yours.
Can you put a new roof over the old one?
Sometimes, but code limits it to one existing layer, and most roofers, me included, would rather see the deck. I'll tell you what your roof has and what I'd do.
How long does a replacement take?
Most houses take one to three days. A big or steep roof takes longer, and a cold week slows things down because shingles don't seal well below about 40 degrees.
Do you require a deposit, and do you offer financing?
Deposit and payment schedule are written on your estimate, so you see them before you sign. I don't offer financing through this site.
What if it rains during the job?
We tear off only what we can cover and dry in that day, and tarp what's open. If a storm is coming, we stop early.
Ask for an estimate visit
Tell me where the roof is and what's on it. I call you back, usually the same day, to set a time.
Monika(309) 555-0100
Hours
- Monday – FridayToday
- 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- SaturdayToday
- By appointment
- SundayToday
- Closed