New Roof Cost in Chicago, IL: 2027 Local Prices
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Pick the pitch that matches your roof - the rise over a twelve-inch run. From 9/12 up, crews tie off and work slower, and the price climbs. The Illinois default here is 7/12.
Budget $11,040 to $16,830 to strip and re-shingle a typical 1,700 sq. ft. single-story house in Chicago, IL with standard asphalt. The roof itself measures about 2,083 sq. ft. (20.8 squares) at a 7/12 slope, and the price includes labor, materials and removal of the existing layer.
On a per-square basis (a square equals a hundred square feet), Chicago, IL prices this roof at about $646.25. Upgrades change the picture: $12,270 to $18,700 for 50-year architectural shingles, or a starting point near $23,750 for steel shingles.
Compared with $10,440 to $15,910 statewide, the Chicago market adds about $740. Our prices apply across the 85 ZIP codes that carry the Chicago name, in Cook County.
New Roof Prices in Chicago, IL, Material by Material
Below, one roof gets priced in nine different materials at Chicago, IL rates. Read the estimate column as your budget and the range as the band most quotes should fall inside.
| Material | Installed cost | Estimate | Per square |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asphalt shingles | |||
| Asphalt shingles, 30-year | $11,040 to $16,830 | $13,460 | $646.25 |
| Architectural shingles, 50-year | $12,270 to $18,700 | $14,960 | $718.18 |
| Metal | |||
| Steel shingles | $23,750 to $36,200 | $28,960 | $1,390.58 |
| Aluminum shingles | $26,260 to $40,030 | $32,030 | $1,537.71 |
| Standing seam metal | $31,660 to $48,260 | $38,610 | $1,853.75 |
| Stone-coated steel tiles | $32,330 to $49,280 | $39,430 | $1,892.98 |
| Flat / low-slope membranes (priced on the 1,700 sq. ft. footprint) | |||
| EPDM rubber membrane | $15,040 to $19,540 | $17,290 | $1,016.78 |
| TPO membrane, 60-mil | $12,950 to $16,820 | $14,880 | $875.11 |
| PVC membrane, 60-mil | $15,660 to $20,330 | $17,990 | $1,058.20 |
These figures are not separate guesses. They run through our roof replacement calculator, metal roof calculator and flat roof calculator with the Great Lakes regional factor, which lands pitched roofs 9% above the U.S. average.
Price per Year of Roof
The real cost of a roof is price divided by the years it lasts. Hover a bar: metal costs more up front and less per year.
Service lives follow the climate-bell model above (asphalt peaks in moderate regions; metal assumes correct installation); prices are the Chicago, IL estimates above.
Why Chicago, IL Roofing Bids Differ
When two quotes for the same house are far apart, the gap is usually scope. Here is what each common variable is worth on the 20.8-square roof above:
- Removal. Stripping one layer is worth about $3,230 here. Ask the roofer to confirm the layer count up front; a second one adds about $2,090.
- Complexity. Extra ridges, valleys and dormers cost cutting time and flashing work: roughly $1,330 more for a hip design, around $2,250 more for a busy, cut-up roof.
- Height. A second story adds roughly $960 to the same roof, because every bundle goes higher and safety setup takes longer.
- Skylights. Each skylight installed or replaced during the job adds about $390.
- Roof deck. Ask every bidder for a per-sheet plywood or OSB price. It turns the biggest unknown on the job into a known number.
- Flashing, vents and gutters. Some roofers include new flashing and vents; others bill them separately. Price new gutters on their own with the gutter cost calculator.
- Permit, dumpster, cleanup. Each town sets its own fees. Get them written into the price, along with a magnetic nail sweep of the yard.
Price Your Exact Scope
Choose what your roof really needs. Every combination is priced in advance by the same model as this page.
$13,460quotes usually $11,040 – $16,830
Figures cover the 7/12 roof above (2,083 sq. ft.) at Chicago, IL prices; add gutters, skylights and any deck repairs separately.
Ask each bidder to fill in the same list: tear-off layers, underlayment, ice barrier, flashing, vents, decking rate, permit. Gaps in that list explain most low bids.
Weather, Wear and Your Illinois Roof
Climate Region 2 on the map below covers Illinois. Average winter highs run about 35°F, overnight lows about 19°F, and summer afternoons about 87°F. Below are the stresses that matter most for a Illinois roof, and what to ask for because of them.
Ice dams. Heat leaking from the house melts roof snow, and the water refreezes at the cold overhang. The ice ridge then forces meltwater under the shingles. On a new roof, run ice-barrier membrane along the eaves and valleys, and fix the attic leaks behind it - the attic insulation calculator and roof heat cable calculator price both.
Thaw damage. Meltwater that refreezes in gutters and seams expands and opens them a little more each time. Keep gutters clear and have every flashing joint redone during the re-roof.
Gusts. Thunderstorm winds find any loose tab. Ask which wind rating the shingle carries and whether the crew will use the enhanced nailing pattern.
Where Shingles Live Longest: the Climate Bell
Asphalt life peaks in the moderate middle (Region 3) and falls toward BOTH ends of the map above - cold regions destroy shingles with ice dams, hot ones bake them. Note the middle columns: shingles marketed as “lifetime” are good for about 25 real-world years at best - Illinois is Region 2. Hover any column.
low pitch holds snow and ice - it costs the most years in cold regions
Planning figures from our climate model, for ventilation-correct installs - a baked, unvented attic can take years off any column. Pitch adjusts the asphalt columns only; metal sheds snow at any sane pitch.
Roof Replacement Cost Near You
Metal Roofing Prices in Chicago, IL
Metal is not one product. Long panels, metal shingles, stone-coated tiles and copper each solve a different problem, and the price gap between them is wide.
- Standing seam: $31,660 to $48,260. This is the classic metal roof: smooth vertical panels, fasteners tucked under the seam. It suits simple roof shapes and owners who plan to stay. Over architectural shingles, expect about $23,650 more.
- Steel shingles: $23,750 to $36,200. Aluminum shingles: $26,260 to $40,030. If the neighbors would frown at ribbed panels, this is the answer. From the curb they read as shingles or shake. Aluminum is lighter and never rusts; steel costs less and takes a hailstone better.
- Stone-coated steel: $32,330 to $49,280. A steel base under a granule finish. You get the tile look at a small part of the weight of real tile.
- Copper: custom quote only. Copper sits above every other metal in price and is bid job by job, so it has no line in our calculator. It is the roof of old churches and city landmarks. On a house it makes the most sense on a small, visible spot or a historic home.
Snow slides off metal before it can melt and refreeze at the eaves, so ice dams have little chance to form. No ice dam means no water backing up under the roof and no rotting eaves, which is a big reason metal lasts so long here. Add snow guards over doors and walkways.
Metal pays off for long-term owners. If a move is likely within a few years, architectural shingles usually give better value. Price a specific panel, gauge and finish with the metal roof calculator.
When to Re-Roof in Chicago, IL
With winter afternoons near 35°F, roofers do their best work between spring and late fall. Winter jobs are possible, but tabs may need hand sealing.
After a big storm, out-of-area crews go door to door. Before signing, confirm liability and workers' compensation insurance, a local address, and any license your state or town requires.
What a Flat Roof Costs in Chicago, IL
Low-slope sections need a sealed membrane instead of shingles. Priced across the whole 1,700 sq. ft. footprint, a membrane roof in Chicago, IL costs:
- EPDM rubber: $15,040 to $19,540. This is the black rubber sheet on many older flat roofs. Big sheets mean few seams. It stays soft in deep cold and any roofer can patch it, which makes it a good fit for a garage or a back porch.
- TPO, 60-mil: $12,950 to $16,820. White plastic sheet, welded at the seams. It stays light for years and keeps the rooms below cooler. Quality varies by maker more than with the other two, so ask which product the bid names.
- PVC, 60-mil: $15,660 to $20,330. A flexible white sheet with welded seams that has kept flat roofs dry for decades. It handles ponding water and grease better than the other two.
From cheapest to most expensive here: TPO, then EPDM, then PVC. Both insulation board and old-layer removal are in the numbers. Per square foot, small flat roofs cost noticeably more than large ones. Make sure a new flat roof drains completely; trapped water and winter freezes are a bad combination. Price your exact membrane, insulation thickness and drains with the flat roof calculator.
Cold is hard on seams. Ask for welded TPO or PVC seams, or fully taped EPDM seams, and make sure every drain and scupper stays open when the snow melts.
Nearby Illinois City Guides
How Chicago compares with other Illinois cities on the standard asphalt roof:
- Naperville, IL: $10,730 to $16,350, about 25 miles west
- Aurora, IL: $10,650 to $16,230, about 30 miles west
- Joliet, IL: $10,620 to $16,190, about 35 miles southwest
- Elgin, IL: $10,580 to $16,130, about 35 miles west
- Rockford, IL: $10,620 to $16,190, about 75 miles west
- Springfield, IL: $10,580 to $16,130, about 180 miles southwest
Roofers serving Chicago also cover Oak Park, Evanston, Des Plaines, Carol Stream and Schaumburg, generally at similar prices. For statewide figures, see the Illinois roofing cost guide.
Answers for Chicago, IL Homeowners
What permits does a Illinois roofing job need?
Often yes. Most local building departments want a permit for a full replacement. The contractor normally handles it - ask to see it before work starts.
How do roofers measure a roof in squares?
Start with the area under the roof, including garages and porches, then allow for slope and waste. A 1,700 sq. ft. footprint at 7/12 becomes roughly 20.8 squares (2,083 sq. ft.). Compare bids on the same count.
What is the usual timeline for a re-roof?
Expect a short job for 20.8 squares of shingles - often a day or two, sometimes more. The crew should tarp or dry-in anything they open before leaving.
Can I file an insurance claim for a new roof?
Policies pay for sudden events, not aging. Check whether yours pays replacement cost or depreciated value; on a $11,040 to $16,830 roof, that choice decides who pays most of the bill. Look for a wind or hail deductible in your Illinois policy; it is often figured as a percentage, not a dollar amount.
Related calculators: Roof Replacement Calculator · Metal Roof Calculator · Flat Roof Calculator · Gutter Cost Calculator · Attic Insulation Calculator · Roof Heat Cable Calculator
Where prices come from: our roofing calculators, a Great Lakes adjustment and yearly inflation. Real bids depend on your roof, so ask several contractors to quote the same work.
Quick Answers
Answers use Illinois averages; energy prices updated October 2026.
What time of year is best for a new roof in Illinois?
The warm months. With winter afternoons near 35°F in Illinois, shingle adhesive strips struggle to bond, so most crews book late spring into early fall; a cold-weather job needs hand-sealed tabs.
Does a new roof in Illinois need an ice barrier membrane?
Yes. Illinois averages winter lows near 19°F, cold enough for ice dams. Ask for self-adhering membrane along the eaves, in valleys and around chimneys; local code may set how far up it must run.
Does metal roofing make sense in Illinois?
For long-term owners, often. Winter lows near 19°F mean snow and freeze-thaw in Illinois; metal sheds the snow and resists both. Plan snow guards wherever sliding snow could land on people.
Will a lighter roof lower cooling costs in Illinois?
Only a little. Winter lows around 19°F mean heating dominates the energy bill in Illinois; spend first on attic insulation and air sealing.
Can new shingles go on top of the old roof?
Sometimes, if only one layer is on now and local code allows a second. A full tear-off costs more but exposes the deck, so rotted boards get replaced rather than buried.
Run your own numbers: Roof replacement calculator or Metal roof cost calculator.
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