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Roofers in Chicago, IL

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How Much Does Roofing Cost in Chicago, IL?

Typical Range

$8,000 to $18,000

The typical Roofing project range is $8,000 to $18,000, a general range for the service. Mid-range projects in this region recoup about 67% at resale (Cost vs Value data).

Roofing cost figures for Chicago

Roofing cost figures for Chicago, IL, with the source of each figure
FigureAmount and source
Typical project range$8,000 to $18,000Typical project range from our service pricing data.
Average job cost (city data)$28,454Remodeling Cost vs Value data, city figure.
Average resale value (city data)$19,022Remodeling Cost vs Value data, city figure.

Roofing Replacement ROI Trend

Chicago ROI by year

Roofing Replacement Chicago ROI by year
YearROI
201962.1%
202060.0%
202157.5%
202256.2%
202355.2%
202458.1%
202566.9%

Source: Remodeling Cost vs Value data, 2019 to 2025.

What affects roofing in Chicago?

Roofing companies listed for Chicago

4 roofing companies are listed for Chicago. They come from public business records and our own checks. Each one shows what we checked and the date where we have one. Listing is not a recommendation.

About Chicago, IL

Population
2,711,226
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024
Median household income bracket
$75,000-$99,999
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024
Median annual property tax bracket
$3,000 or More
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024
Climate zone
IECC climate zone 5A
Source: 2021 International Energy Conservation Code climate zone map
Storm history
From 2016 through 2025, Cook County recorded 147 hail events of 1 inch or larger, 15 severe hail events of 1.75 inches or larger, 620 damaging-wind events of 58 mph or stronger, and 33 tornado events, per NOAA Storm Events data.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database

ZIP codes in Chicago

, 60007, 60018, 60106, 60131, 60176, 60601, 60602, 60603, 60604, 60605, 60606, 60607, 60608, 60609, 60610, 60611, 60612, 60613, 60614, 60615, 60616, 60617, 60618, 60619, 60620, 60621, 60622, 60623, 60624, and 35 more

From our guides

  • Chicago has one of the most varied roofing landscapes in the Midwest: suburban tract homes with standard pitched roofs sit alongside century-old city bungalows with low-slope fronts, two-flats with full flat roofs, and North Shore estates with complex custom rooflines.
    From Roof Replacement Cost in Chicago: What Homeowners Pay in 2026
  • In most of the Midwest, yes, but the rule is set by your city or county, not your state. Only two states in this region, Minnesota and Wisconsin, enforce one uniform code everywhere.
    From Do You Need a Permit to Replace Your Roof in the Midwest?
  • Ice dams form when heat escaping from a home's living space warms the roof deck unevenly, melting snow near the ridge while the eaves stay below freezing. The meltwater refreezes at the cold eave, building an ice ridge that backs water up under the shingles.
    From Ice Dam Prevention & Removal Guide (2026)

Roofing in Chicago: common questions

How much does roofing cost in Chicago, IL?

A typical roofing project runs $8,000 to $18,000. That is a general range for the service, not a quote for Chicago, IL. Your price depends on size, materials and access, so compare bids for your specific project.

How many roofing companies are listed for Chicago, IL?

We list 4 roofing companies that serve Chicago, IL. They come from public business records and our own checks, and each listing shows what we checked, with the date where we have one. A listing is not a recommendation.

Do I need a permit for roofing in Chicago, IL?

Check with Chicago Department of Buildings before starting.

How do I get bids for roofing in Chicago, IL?

Describe your project in the bid form on this page. Companies that take this kind of work may contact you with bids. There is no obligation to hire anyone.

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