McDermaid Roofing & Insulating Co
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- License # 104000060
- Status IL Licensed
- Expires 2027-12-31
- Last checked Oct 22, 2026
- Roofing Contractor serving Rockford, Illinois — based at 1229 Kishwaukee St, Rockford, IL 61104.
- Work covered: emergency repair, roof inspection, roof repair, storm damage repair, roof replacement.
- State license #104000060 (IL Licensed), expires 2027-12-31.
- Independently verified by PickARoofer since October 2026.
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Checking McDermaid Roofing & Insulating Co against the Illinois record
Illinois does not fold roofing into a general contractor license; IDFPR issues a roofing contractor license under the Roofing Industry Licensing Act, and publishes every one of them Official lookup: IDFPR license lookup.
- Write down the expiry and make sure it outlasts the job.
- Match the name, the city and the status. The record should read active or in good standing.
- Request a current certificate of insurance from the insurer; licenses and insurance are checked separately.
- Open the registry and search by license number first, business name second.
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 and wind history for Rockford, Winnebago County
For Winnebago County, the NOAA record since 2017 shows 67 hail entries. Across 22 days at least one stone reached 1 inch or more. The worst part: 7 days with stones of 1.75 inches or more, topped by a 3-inch stone near a teacup. 2026 is the last year that has a 1.75-inch report.
Among 46 Illinois counties with enough reports to compare, Winnebago County places 5 by density: 159.9 reports per 1,000 square miles, upper-third territory.
Date your photos after each hail day and keep them. A written inspection from McDermaid Roofing & Insulating Co or any other roofer is worth asking for before work starts.
April is the peak month with 46 percent of reports, and April to July together hold 87 percent. 4 months of the year are nearly hail-free on file.
1 hail report fell within 25 miles of Rockford over the past 90 days.
NOAA also lists 12 tornadoes here, the strongest rated EF1.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Largest stone, inches | 3 |
| Busiest month | April |
| Top gust, mph | 96 |
| Days at 1.75 inches or more | 7 |
| Hail reports, all years | 83 |
| Tornadoes on file | 12 |
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 |
The housing stock in Rockford
Rockford's median year built is 1962, which makes the typical home 64 years old. Asphalt roofs last roughly 25 years, so a home from 1962 is on roof number 3 or later if each was replaced on schedule. Against a median home value of $120,900, a $10,912 mid-range asphalt roof is 9 percent of the house.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Homes counted | 68,027 |
| Owner-occupied share | 53.8% |
| Detached and attached houses | 64.6% |
| Typical household income | $53,328 |
| Pre-1980 homes | 74.1% |
What a new roof costs in Rockford
Local pricing in Rockford is within 5 percent of the national basis, so asphalt shingles run $6,790 to $15,035. Labor is part of the bill: the BLS median for roofers in the Rockford, IL Metro Area is $65,100 a year. The last column divides the middle of each range by the middle of its lifespan, which is how a metal roof can beat asphalt over time.
| Material | Price range | Lifespan | Cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete Tile | $14,550 - $26,190 | 40 to 50 years | $450 |
| Clay Tile | $23,280 - $38,800 | 50 to 100 years | $410 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $6,790 - $11,155 | 15 to 20 years | $510 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $16,490 - $29,100 | 40 to 70 years | $410 |
| Metal Shingles | $13,580 - $23,280 | 35 to 50 years | $430 |
| Cedar Shake | $13,580 - $25,220 | 20 to 30 years | $780 |
This listing in numbers
Expiry on file is 2027-12-31, roughly 14 months out.
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| License on file | 104000060 |
| License status on file | IL Licensed |
| Expires | 2027-12-31 (14 months) |
Asked about roofing in Rockford
- 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.
- Can I confirm McDermaid Roofing & Insulating Co is licensed?
- Use the steps above with the Illinois registry. Match the exact name, read the status and the expiry, then ask for an insurance certificate.
- 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 old are homes in Rockford?
- Census data puts the typical build year at 1962. Asphalt roofs wear out in 15 to 30 years, so many roofs here have been replaced at least once.
- How soon should a roof be inspected 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.
- What is a roof replacement price in Rockford?
- Plan on $6,790 to $15,035 for asphalt shingles on a 2,000 square foot roof here, about $10,912 in the middle. Other materials are in the cost table.
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