Top A1 Contracting
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- License # 104019493
- Status IL Licensed
- Expires 2027-12-31
- Last checked Nov 02, 2026
- Roofing Contractor serving Rockford, Illinois — based at 3701 E State St Unit G, Rockford, IL 61108.
- Services: roof replacement, roof repair, storm damage repair, roof inspection, emergency repair.
- State license #104019493 (IL Licensed), expires 2027-12-31.
- Independently verified by PickARoofer since November 2026.
Services Offered
License record
| Registry | IDFPR license lookup, Illinois |
|---|---|
| License number | 104019493 |
| Status on the record | IL Licensed |
| Expiry date | Dec 31, 2027 (expires in 423 days) |
| Among verified in Illinois | 0 of 79 other verified Illinois listings expire sooner. 79 others expire in December 2027. |
| Checked by us | Nov 2, 2026 (1 day ago) |
What Illinois says: IDFPR lists 'Roofing Contractor, Licensed' among the professions it licenses. No dollar threshold was read. Source, read 2026-10-07.
Look up 104019493 on Illinois IDFPR
The check covers the license match only, not insurance or workmanship.
Compared with other verified roofers in Rockford
18 roofers based in Rockford have a PickARoofer verified listing, this one included. Each line below counts only the listings that filled in that field; an empty field means not listed, not that the roofer lacks it.
| Measure | This roofer | Rockford verified listings |
|---|---|---|
| Expiry date on file | Dec 31, 2027 (in 423 days) | 0 of 17 others expire sooner. Earliest Dec 31, 2027, latest Dec 31, 2027. |
| Office ZIP code | 61108 | 3 other verified roofers list an address in this ZIP. |
What to ask Top A1 Contracting
- Ask that license #104019493 stays active through the job.The date on file is Dec 31, 2027; it expires in 423 days.
- Ask whether there is a workmanship warranty.No warranty is listed for this roofer. Get the length in years and the terms on paper.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance.None is on file with us. Have the insurer or agent send one directly to you.
- Ask when the company started and under what name.Years in business are not listed for this roofer.
- Tell them your roof type and ask if they install it.No roof types are listed for this roofer.
- Ask whether the inspection costs anything.A free inspection is not listed for this roofer.
Storm record for Rockford and Winnebago County
NOAA's Storm Events file holds 67 hail reports for Winnebago County since 2017. On 22 of those days, stones reached 1 inch (a quarter) or more. Golf-ball size or more turned up on 7 days, and the largest stone measured 3 inches, close to a teacup. The most recent golf-ball day on file falls in 2026.
Measured per square mile, Winnebago County ranks 5 of 46 Illinois counties with 30 or more reports, which puts it in the top third. Density works out to 159.9 reports per 1,000 square miles.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Hail reports since 2017 | 67 |
| Days at 1 inch or more | 22 |
| Days at 1.75 inches or more | 7 |
| Largest stone, inches | 3 |
The largest single day in the record is April 7, 2020: a 3-inch stone, about the size of a teacup, reported near Winnebago.
The homes under these roofs
The median home in Rockford went up in 1962, so the typical house is 64 years old. At 25 years per asphalt roof, a house that age has worn through about 3 roofs, and many are on their second or third. 74.1 percent of homes in Rockford were built before 1980.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 68,027 |
| Median year built | 1962 |
| Built before 1980 | 74.1% |
What a new roof costs in Rockford
Rockford prices track our national basis closely, with asphalt shingles at $6,790 to $15,035 for 2,000 square feet. BLS puts the median annual roofer wage for the Rockford, IL Metro Area at $65,100. Census County Business Patterns counts 43 roofing firms with payroll in the county. 74.4 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees.
| Material | Installed range | Typical life | Per year of life |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $6,790 to $11,155 | 15 to 20 years | $510 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $8,730 to $15,035 | 25 to 30 years | $430 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $16,490 to $29,100 | 40 to 70 years | $410 |
| Standing Seam Metal | $23,280 to $38,800 | 50 to 70 years | $520 |
This listing in numbers
The license on file runs to 2027-12-31, about 13 months from now.
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| License on file | 104019493 |
| Status on file | IL Licensed |
| Expires | 2027-12-31 (13 months) |
How to check Top A1 Contracting on the Illinois record
- Open the registry and search by license number first, business name second.
- Match the name, the city and the status. The record should read active or in good standing.
- Look at the expiration date and compare it with the dates in your contract.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance sent straight from the insurer. A registry listing does not prove coverage.
Questions about roofing in Rockford
- How often does hail hit Rockford?
- NOAA lists 67 hail reports for Winnebago County since 2017, on 22 days with stones of 1 inch or more. April is the peak month.
- When is hail season in Rockford?
- 87 percent of the county's hail reports fall from April to July, and April alone has 46 percent.
- How big does hail get near Rockford?
- The largest stone since 2017 measured 3 inches, about the size of a teacup. 7 days reached golf-ball size or larger.
- What does a new roof cost in Rockford?
- Asphalt shingles on 2,000 square feet run $6,790 to $15,035 in Rockford, and the middle of that range is $10,912. Metal and tile cost more up front; the table above shows each material.
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