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A home disaster can include fires, floods, or damage during a significant storm. They strike suddenly and overwhelm unfortunate homeowners. If you’ve suffered a tragedy that damaged your home, the first step is to determine whether it’s safe to stay there. Below are the factors to consider when maki...

Are you planning on building or remodeling your home this summer but aren’t sure how you want to design the exterior? Maybe you are unsure if certain styles are still trending, or perhaps you just want to know what the next big thing will be. This blog post will explore popular exterior colors, mate...

With the advent of extreme summer temperatures, staying cool is at the top of most people’s minds. The quality of your windows has a significant impact on your home's temperature. Our energy-efficient windows are designed for the unique needs of our Midwestern climate, providing superior efficiency...

Siding is one of the most visible elements of a house. Odds are, if your siding is failing to look the part, then it’s failing to do its job too.  Most homeowners only have to replace their siding once, unless it’s damaged by severe storms,  so doing it right the first time is  vital....

The overall condition of your roof is something to take careful consideration. A roof's condition can have many effects on the safety and value of your home if it is not properly taken care of. Depending on where you live, your house might take on more damage than others. Damages are most commonly c...

As much as we would like to believe that every roofing contractor is there for your best interests, that's unfortunately not always the case.  Ask these five questions to ensure that your roofer is genuinely there to help you! Are You Licensed? The very first thing that you should ask is if the...

Spring has arrived and brought beautiful weather and the urge to tackle much-needed home improvement tasks. But where to start?  To help kick-start your spring cleaning process, we’ve made a list of five things you can do to boost your curb appeal!  Power Wash Removing built-up dirt and gr...

There are so many factors to consider when you're looking for the ideal exterior remodeler for your home Roscoe. ​Not only do you want a company that you can count on to deliver exceptional services to your home, but you want one that's honest with pricing and won't try to mislead you. We know that...

As a trusted Rockford exterior remodeling company, XL Contracting is committed to giving back to the community we call home. We have become known throughout the area as a company dedicated to providing top-notch customer service and professional results.  We want to extend that commitment to ou...

The team at XL Contracting is extremely proud to announce we’ve won two Owens Corning Excellent Awards, and it wouldn’t have been possible without feedback from our valued customers. Though we are a roofing company that is beaming with these two achievements, we feel humbled that we never could have...