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Home improvement in Illinois

From Chicago to Springfield, Illinois homeowners take on kitchen remodels, roofing replacements, and deck additions year after year. Each listing shows what we checked and when.

Illinois Contractor Licensing Laws

Illinois requires roofing contractors to be licensed statewide. Many municipalities enforce additional local licensing. Homeowners should verify both state and local credentials before hiring.

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How We Screen

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AboveBoardPros is a matching service. These checks apply to the pros we list. We connect you with independent contractors and do not perform the work ourselves.

Metro Areas

Illinois Metro Markets

Metro pages include city-level contractor listings and Cost vs. Value figures for the region.

Market ROI Data

Top Home Improvement ROI in Illinois

Mid-range project returns for the East North Central region, from the 2025 Remodeling Cost vs. Value report.

Project	Mid-Range Cost	Resale Value	ROI
Garage Door Replacement	$4,357	$12,298	282%
Entry Door Replacement \| Steel	$2,339	$5,494	235%
Manufactured Stone Veneer	$11,193	$21,337	191%
Siding Replacement \| Fiber-Cement	$23,515	$23,805	101%
Minor Kitchen Remodel \| Midrange	$27,005	$27,318	101%
Deck Addition \| Wood	$18,090	$16,733	93%

Source: Remodeling Magazine 2025 Cost vs. Value. Mid-range tier. ROI = resale value ÷ project cost × 100.

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Every city below links to local project data, permit information, and the companies we list there.

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