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Roof replacement cost in Illinois
Most homeowners pay $7,800 – $13,000 (mid-range, typical $10,000, before sales tax), 18% above the national average.
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mid-range, typicalPrice levels in Illinois
| Typical | Labour | Materials | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $8,400 $6,550 – $10,900 | $5,388 | $2,996 |
| Mid-range | $10,000 $7,800 – $13,000 | $6,143 | $3,886 |
| Premium | $11,900 $9,250 – $15,400 | $6,896 | $4,984 |
Why prices in Illinois are different
Labour makes up about 61% of a mid-range roof replacement job, around 77 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Illinois cost about 33% more than the national average (official wage data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), while materials are priced much the same across the country. That is why the total comes out 18% above the national figure.
Illinois ranks 2 of 51 states for this job, from most to least expensive.
By area
| Location | Basic | Mid-range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN | $8,550 | $10,200 | $12,100 |
| Peoria, IL | $8,300 | $9,900 | $11,700 |
| Springfield, IL | $8,300 | $9,900 | $11,700 |
| Decatur, IL | $8,200 | $9,800 | $11,600 |
| Kankakee, IL | $8,200 | $9,800 | $11,600 |
| Bloomington, IL | $8,150 | $9,750 | $11,500 |
| Northwest Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $8,150 | $9,700 | $11,500 |
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | $7,950 | $9,550 | $11,400 |
| Rockford, IL | $7,950 | $9,550 | $11,400 |
| South Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $7,750 | $9,300 | $11,100 |
| West Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $7,300 | $8,850 | $10,600 |
| East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area | $7,150 | $8,650 | $10,400 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does roof replacement cost in Illinois?
A mid-range job typically costs $10,000 before sales tax, with most homeowners paying between $7,800 and $13,000. A basic job is about $8,400 and a premium one about $11,900.
Is roof replacement more expensive in Illinois than the national average?
Illinois: 18% above the national average. Labour makes up about 61% of a mid-range roof replacement job, around 77 hours of trade work. Tradespeople in Illinois cost about 33% more than the national average (official wage data: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), while materials are priced much the same across the country. That is why the total comes out 18% above the national figure.
How much of the price is labour in Illinois?
About 61% at the mid-range level, around 77 hours of work at local rates. The rest is materials, equipment and disposal, which vary much less between regions.
Where in Illinois is it most expensive?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN is the most expensive area at about $10,200 for a mid-range job, and East Central Illinois nonmetropolitan area the least expensive at about $8,650.