Sombreros Roofing
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- License # 104018743
- Status IL Licensed
- Expires 2027-12-31
- Last checked Oct 22, 2026
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+1 815-765-4341- Roofing Contractor serving Rockford, Illinois — based at 116 N Madison St Unit 202, Rockford, IL 61107.
- Work covered: storm damage repair, roof repair, roof inspection, roof replacement, emergency repair.
- State license #104018743 (IL Licensed), expires 2027-12-31.
- Independently verified by PickARoofer since October 2026.
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Registry last checked October 2026; the license on file shows an expiration of 2027-12-31. A badge covers the license match only, not insurance or workmanship.
Storm record for Rockford and Winnebago County
Winnebago County, the county around Rockford, has 67 NOAA hail entries in the record since 2017. 22 distinct days saw hail of at least 1 inch. Golf-ball size or more appeared on 7 days, and the biggest stone measured 3 inches, near a teacup. The newest golf-ball day in the record is in 2026.
The fastest thunderstorm gust on file is 96 mph.
1 hail report fell within 25 miles of Rockford over the past 90 days.
If a storm does come through, take dated photos of the roof first. Whoever you hire, Sombreros Roofing included, should put the inspection findings in writing.
NOAA also lists 12 tornadoes here, the strongest rated EF1.
Among 46 Illinois counties with enough reports to compare, Winnebago County places 5 by density: 159.9 reports per 1,000 square miles, top-third territory.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Peak gust, mph | 96 |
| Density rank in state | 5 of 46 |
| Tornadoes on file | 12 |
| Days at 1.75 inches or more | 7 |
| Top month | April |
| Reports, all years | 83 |
The single largest day was April 7, 2020: a 3-inch stone, about the size of a teacup, reported near Winnebago.
| Year | Hail reports | Largest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 3 | 1.25 |
| 2017 | 9 | 2 |
| 2023 | 11 | 2 |
The homes under these roofs
Rockford's median year built is 1962, which makes the typical home 64 years old. A mid-range asphalt replacement at $10,912 equals 9 percent of the median home value of $120,900. Asphalt roofs last roughly 25 years, so a home from 1962 is on roof number 3 or later if each was replaced on schedule. Pre-1980 construction makes up 74.1 percent of homes in Rockford.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $120,900 |
| Built before 1980 | 74.1% |
| Total housing units | 68,027 |
| Single-family homes | 64.6% |
| Owner-occupied share | 53.8% |
Replacement costs in Rockford
Local pricing in Rockford is within 5 percent of the national basis, so asphalt shingles run $6,790 to $15,035. The county holds 43 roofing establishments with employees, per the Census. 74.4 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees. Labor is part of the bill: the BLS median for roofers in the Rockford, IL Metro Area is $65,100 a year.
| Material | Price range | Service life | Cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $6,790 to $11,155 | 15 to 20 yr | $510 |
| Cedar Shake | $13,580 to $25,220 | 20 to 30 yr | $780 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $16,490 to $29,100 | 40 to 70 yr | $410 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $8,730 to $15,035 | 25 to 30 yr | $430 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $7,760 to $15,520 | 15 to 25 yr | $580 |
| Concrete Tile | $14,550 to $26,190 | 40 to 50 yr | $450 |
The numbers behind this listing
The license on file runs to 2027-12-31, about 14 months from now.
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| License on file | 104018743 |
| License status on file | IL Licensed |
| Expires | 2027-12-31 (14 months) |
Questions about roofing in Rockford
- What should I do after a hailstorm?
- Do not wait for a leak. A short inspection after the storm documents the damage while the date is fresh.
- When is hail season in Rockford?
- Spring and early summer carry most of it: 87 percent of reports come between April and July, April leading at 46 percent.
- How often does hail hit Rockford?
- From 2017 the county has 67 reports; hail of 1 inch or more came on 22 of those days, most often in April.
- What does a new roof cost in Rockford?
- Expect $6,790 to $15,035 for a standard asphalt job in Rockford; the middle is $10,912.
- Is Rockford an older housing market?
- Median year built is 1962, which gives 64 years. A roof is younger than the house if it was replaced.
- What is the biggest hail on record for Winnebago County?
- The largest stone since 2017 measured 3 inches, close to a teacup. 7 days reached golf-ball size or larger.
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