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The average price for a Asphalt Shingle roof in Illinois is $12,305.

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The average cost to replace a roof in Illinois is about $12,305. This is based on the average roof size (with pitch) in Illinois of 2,169 sqft (21.67 squares) and the area’s most common material, Asphalt Shingle, which run about $5.67 per sqft ($567/square).

Average Cost by Material

Roof replacement cost can vary greatly depending on the type of roofing material used. The costs listed below are based on a 2,169 sqft roof (21.67 squares) in Illinois.

Roof Replacement Costs by Home Size

Home size is one of the biggest factors contributing to replacement costs. This table shows replacement costs for different home sizes for each roofing material in Illinois.

Asphalt Shingle
$5.67/sqft ($567/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$2,837
1,00010$5,673
1,50015$8,510
2,00020$11,346
2,50025$14,183
3,00030$17,019
3,50035$19,856
4,00040$22,692
4,50045$25,529
5,00050$28,366
Designer Shingle
$7.71/sqft ($771/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$3,854
1,00010$7,708
1,50015$11,561
2,00020$15,415
2,50025$19,269
3,00030$23,123
3,50035$26,977
4,00040$30,830
4,50045$34,684
5,00050$38,538
Metal
$16.70/sqft ($1,670/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$8,352
1,00010$16,704
1,50015$25,057
2,00020$33,409
2,50025$41,761
3,00030$50,113
3,50035$58,466
4,00040$66,818
4,50045$75,170
5,00050$83,522

How Roof Replacement Impacts Home Value

Homeowners frequently want to know how replacing their roof could impact the overall value of their home. This table shows how roof replacement, by material and home size, could impact the value of an Illinois home.

Asphalt Shingle
$5.67/sqft ($567/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$1,702
1,000$3,404
1,500$5,106
2,000$6,808
2,500$8,510
3,000$10,212
3,500$11,914
4,000$13,615
4,500$15,317
5,000$17,019
Designer Shingle
$7.71/sqft ($771/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$2,351
1,000$4,702
1,500$7,052
2,000$9,403
2,500$11,754
3,000$14,105
3,500$16,456
4,000$18,807
4,500$21,157
5,000$23,508
Metal
$16.70/sqft ($1,670/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$5,178
1,000$10,357
1,500$15,535
2,000$20,714
2,500$25,892
3,000$31,070
3,500$36,249
4,000$41,427
4,500$46,606
5,000$51,784

Illinois Roof Statistics

The number of roofs our tech has scanned4,782,879
Average roof size (with pitch)2,169 Square Feet
Average roof slope4/12 Pitch or 18.43 Degrees
Most common roof typeAsphalt Shingle

Frequently Asked Roofing Questions In Illinois

Labor Costs

How much does roofing labor cost in Illinois compared to nearby states?

Illinois roofing labor typically falls in the $200‑$300 range per roofing square with an uptick in Chicago and on winter‑time or steep‑roof projects. That puts the states rates 10‑25 % above those in neighboring Indiana, Iowa, Missouri and Kentucky and roughly on par with, or a touch higher, than, Wisconsin and Michigan a gap driven by steeper urban fees, union labor premiums and higher permit costs.

Weather & Climate Considerations

How does Illinois's weather affect roof lifespan?

In the Prairie State roofs are put through a gauntlet of 36, 40 inches of rain and melted snow each year. Snowfall swings from 20 inches in the southern counties to well over 40 inches, near Chicago. Spring often hurls hail. Unleashes fierce gusts and a tornado’s touch can even yank shingles clean off. Summer’s blistering sun and UV barrage slowly eat away at roofing materials while the relentless freeze‑thaw rhythm cracks surfaces and spawns ice dams.

What is the most common cause of roof damage in Illinois?

In Illinois roof damage often comes from severe weather, especially the spring and summer thunderstorms that drop hail and unleash high winds cracking or tearing shingles and ripping off flashing. Fallen trees also add to the destruction.

What is the best time of year to replace a roof in Illinois?

Across Illinois the optimal window for roof replacement runs from spring into early fall, roughly May through September, when daytime temperatures habitually climb above 45 °F allowing shingles to seal properly while snow, freeze‑thaw cycles and the worst of summer storms have largely receded. In the lake‑effect‑prone suburbs of Chicago stay alert, to lingering moisture patterns and in southern Illinois steer clear of the peak July heat and its attendant lightning storms.

Insurance & Storms

How common are storm-related roof claims in Illinois?

Storm‑related roof claims are a sight in Illinois with a pronounced surge in the spring and summer after bouts of hail, wind and tornadoes. The Chicagoland area and the northern counties tend to generate a volume of these claims while southern Illinois experiences spikes that line up, with the tornado season. The frequency of filings usually depends on the roof’s age and its construction material. It isn’t unusual for homeowners to file a claim every few years after a major storm.

What natural disasters in Illinois cause the most roof replacements?

In Illinois the bulk of roof replacements stem from hail and tornadoes while straight‑line wind events, most notably the August 2020 Midwest derecho, also rip through shingles. Seasonal ice and heavy wet snow add their wear and when severe storms topple trees the demand for new roofs spikes especially, in the Chicago suburbs and the farm‑filled heartland of central Illinois.

Top Roofing Contractors in Illinois

iRoof Exteriors

4.9

36 reviews

1116 Cannell Ct Ste 8
Rockton, IL 61072

(866) 476-6341

Elevated Roofing

5

80 reviews

725 North Pearl Street
Stockton, IL 61085

(815) 591-5422

Twin Bridge Roofing and Construction LLC

4.9

34 reviews

801 1st Street East
Milan, IL 61264

(309) 948-4126

Green Attic Roofing

4.8

577 reviews

3940 Willow Street
Schiller Park, IL 60176

(847) 871-9999

Professional home restoration

4.8

92 reviews

1800 Doc Wolf Drive
Belvidere, IL 61008

(815) 519-0824

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Zags Roofing

4.9

41 reviews

601 Skokie Boulevard
Northbrook, IL 60062

(888) 643-9247

NRG Restore

4.7

23 reviews

1468 Elmhurst Road
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

(844) 674-7378

Midwest Elite Restoration

4.9

46 reviews

824 S McLean
Elgin, IL 60123

(630) 780-4091

Midwest Elite Construction

4.9

35 reviews

101 West Grand Avenue
Chicago, IL 60654

(331) 223-0983

Martin Exteriors Roofing & Siding

4.7

212 reviews

11704 Main St
Roscoe, IL 61073

(815) 624-6278

Pro Restoration LLC

4.9

311 reviews

7848 Burden Road
Machesney Park, IL 61115

(815) 435-5216

Pro-Line Contractors Inc

4.6

34 reviews

12624 W 159th St
Homer Glen, IL 60491

(708) 715-1134

Royal Craft Home Remodelers Inc

5

74 reviews

1525 Ogden Ave Ste E
Downers Grove, IL 60515

(630) 725-1000

Royal Home Restoration

4.6

89 reviews

28 Garfield Street
Oswego, IL 60543

(630) 723-4161

Make It Happen

4.8

41 reviews

3245 Grove Avenue
Berwyn, IL 60402

(708) 416-8098

Perkins All Star Exteriors

4.3

21 reviews

425 Lake St, Unit F
Antioch, IL 60002

(847) 838-9331

Tu Construction Corp

5

12 reviews

1117 South Milwaukee Avenue
Libertyville, IL 60048

(224) 225-5000

New American Home Improvement

4.8

398 reviews

2103 Rt. 120
McHenry, IL 60051

(224) 788-9984

HX Home Solutions

4.9

163 reviews

1840 Industrial Dr #100
Libertyville, IL 60048

(224) 880-6000

JF Roofing and Seamless Gutters, LLC

4.6

19 reviews

120 Iowa Ave
Belleville, IL 62220

(618) 604-3166

Map of Roofing Contractors in Illinois

Roof Costs in Illinois Cities

Arlington Heights, IL

  • $1,725 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $10,580

Aurora, IL

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $12,305

Belleville, IL

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $12,305

Bloomington, IL

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $12,305

Champaign, IL

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $12,305

Chicago, IL

  • $1,689 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $10,616

Chicago Heights, IL

  • $1,725 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $10,580

Danville, IL

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $12,305

Decatur, IL

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $12,305

Des Plaines, IL

  • $1,725 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $10,580

Elgin, IL

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $12,305

Joliet, IL

  • $2,624 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $9,681

McHenry, IL

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $12,305

Naperville, IL

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $12,305

Peoria, IL

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $12,305

Plainfield, IL

  • $2,180 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $10,125

Quincy, IL

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $12,305

Rockford, IL

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $12,305

Springfield, IL

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $12,305

Waukegan, IL

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $12,305