RPM Contracting LLC
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- License # 104018603
- Status IL Licensed
- Expires 2027-12-31
- Last checked Oct 22, 2026
- Roofing Contractor serving Rockford, Illinois — based at 5024 Willow Creek Rd Unit C, Machesney Park, IL 61115.
- Services: storm damage repair, roof repair, roof inspection, roof replacement, emergency repair.
- State license #104018603 (IL Licensed), expires 2027-12-31.
- Independently verified by PickARoofer since October 2026.
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Looking up RPM Contracting LLC in Illinois
Illinois licenses roofing specifically under the Roofing Industry Licensing Act — the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) issues the license and publishes every roofing contractor license it has issued Official lookup: IDFPR license lookup.
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- Write down the expiry and make sure it outlasts the job.
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.
Hail record for Rockford and Winnebago County
In Winnebago County, the NOAA record since 2017 carries 67 hail entries. Hail of coin size or bigger was reported on 22 separate days. Stones of 1.75 inches or more appeared on 7 days, and the largest stone came in at 3 inches, about the size of a teacup. Golf-ball hail shows up last in the data in 2026.
12 tornadoes appear in the file too, strongest rated EF1.
Counted per square mile, Winnebago County ranks 5 of 46 Illinois counties with 30 or more reports, placing it in the top third. Density works out to 159.9 reports per 1,000 square miles.
Thunderstorm wind peaked at 96 mph in the record.
87 percent of reports fall between April and July, and April alone has 46 percent. 4 calendar months each hold under 2 percent of reports.
If a storm does come through, take dated photos of the roof first. Whoever you hire, RPM Contracting LLC included, should put the inspection findings in writing.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Hail reports since 2017 | 67 |
| Days at 1 inch or more | 22 |
| Biggest stone, inches | 3 |
| Reports, all years | 83 |
| Top month | April |
| Reports in April to July | 87% |
The single largest day was April 7, 2020: a 3-inch stone, about the size of a teacup, reported near Winnebago.
| Calendar year | Hail reports | Biggest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 9 | 2 |
| 2018 | 3 | 3 |
| 2025 | 8 | 1.5 |
Who lives under these roofs
Rockford's median year built is 1962, which makes the typical home 64 years old. Pre-1980 construction makes up 74.1 percent of homes in Rockford. At 25 years per asphalt roof, a house that age has been through about 3 roofs, and many are on their second or third. Against a median home value of $120,900, a $10,912 mid-range asphalt roof is 9 percent of the house.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 68,027 |
| Owner-occupied | 53.8% |
| Built before 1980 | 74.1% |
| Detached and attached houses | 64.6% |
| Typical year built | 1962 |
What a new roof costs in Rockford
No big local premium or discount applies in Rockford: asphalt shingles are $6,790 to $15,035. For the Rockford, IL Metro Area, the BLS median roofer wage is $65,100 a year. Per year of service, metal often costs less than shingles even at a higher price; the last column of the table shows it.
| Material | Service life | Cost per year | Middle of range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete Tile | 40-50 yrs | $450 | $20,370 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | 15-20 yrs | $510 | $8,972 |
| Metal Shingles | 35-50 yrs | $430 | $18,430 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | 40-70 yrs | $410 | $22,795 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | 15-25 yrs | $580 | $11,640 |
| Standing Seam Metal | 50-70 yrs | $520 | $31,040 |
This listing in numbers
Expiry on file is 2027-12-31, roughly 14 months out.
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| License on file | 104018603 |
| License status on file | IL Licensed |
| Expires | 2027-12-31 (14 months) |
Questions about roofing in Rockford
- Is hail common around Rockford?
- The county file counts 67 hail reports since 2017. 22 of those days reached 1 inch, and April leads the calendar.
- What is the biggest hail on record for Winnebago County?
- The largest stone since 2017 measured 3 inches, near a teacup. 7 days reached golf-ball size or more.
- How old are the roofs in Rockford?
- The median home was built in 1962, so it is 64 years old. Roof age tracks the house unless a replacement happened, and 25 years is a common asphalt life.
- Which months bring hail to Winnebago County?
- Spring and early summer carry the bulk of it: 87 percent of entries come between April and July, April leading at 46 percent.
- 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.
- Should I call a roofer right after hail?
- Take dated photos first, then book an inspection. Hail bruises can look minor from the ground, and insurers often set a filing deadline.
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