Advocate Construction
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- License # 104016426
- Status IL Licensed
- Expires 2027-12-31
- Last checked Oct 22, 2026
- Roofing Contractor serving Rockford, Illinois — based at 483 N Mulford Rd Suite #2, Rockford, IL 61107.
- Typical jobs: roof inspection, storm damage repair, roof repair, emergency repair, roof replacement.
- State license #104016426 (IL Licensed), expires 2027-12-31.
- Independently verified by PickARoofer since October 2026.
Services Offered
Looking up Advocate Construction in Illinois
roofing is a licensed trade in its own right in Illinois: the Roofing Industry Licensing Act puts it under the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), whose roofing contractor licenses are all a matter of public record Official lookup: IDFPR license lookup.
- Search the registry by number, then by name, because spellings differ between sources.
- Have the insurer or agent send the certificate of insurance to you, since a license says nothing about coverage.
- An expiry before your finish date is a reason to ask questions.
- Compare the registry name with the name on the contract, and read the status line.
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
NOAA's storm database lists 67 hail entries for Winnebago County since 2017. Hail of coin size or larger came down on 22 different days. 7 of those days had golf-ball hail or larger. The largest stone was 3 inches, roughly a teacup. Golf-ball hail shows up last in the record in 2026.
Within 25 miles of Rockford, the last 90 days brought 1 NOAA hail report.
After any hail day, photograph the roof before anyone tarps it and write down the date. Ask Advocate Construction, or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.
NOAA also lists 12 tornadoes here, the strongest rated EF1.
87 percent of reports fall between April and July, and April alone has 46 percent. 4 months of the year are close to hail-free on file.
Thunderstorm wind peaked at 96 mph in the record.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Top month | April |
| Reports in April to July | 87% |
| Hail reports since 2017 | 67 |
| Days with hail at 1 inch or more | 22 |
| Days at 1.75 inches or more | 7 |
| Density rank in state | 5 of 46 |
The record's top day is April 7, 2020: a 3-inch stone, about the size of a teacup, reported near Winnebago.
| Year | Hail reports | Largest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 11 | 2 |
| 2017 | 9 | 2 |
| 2020 | 20 | 3 |
Who lives 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. Pre-1980 construction makes up 74.1 percent of homes in Rockford.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median year built | 1962 |
| Single-family homes | 64.6% |
| Pre-1980 homes | 74.1% |
| Median home value | $120,900 |
| Owner-occupied | 53.8% |
Budgeting a roof in Rockford
No big local premium or discount applies in Rockford: asphalt shingles are $6,790 to $15,035. Census County Business Patterns counts 43 roofing firms with payroll in the county. 74.4 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees. BLS puts the median annual roofer wage for the Rockford, IL Metro Area at $65,100.
| Material | Lifespan | Yearly cost | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Tile | 50 to 100 years | $410 | $31,040 |
| Standing Seam Metal | 50 to 70 years | $520 | $31,040 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | 15 to 20 years | $510 | $8,972 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | 25 to 30 years | $430 | $11,882 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | 40 to 70 years | $410 | $22,795 |
| Cedar Shake | 20 to 30 years | $780 | $19,400 |
Advocate Construction by the numbers
The license on file runs to 2027-12-31, about 14 months from now.
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| License number on file | 104016426 |
| License status on file | IL Licensed |
| Expires | 2027-12-31 (14 months) |
Rockford roofing questions
- Can I confirm Advocate Construction is licensed?
- The Illinois lookup shows status and expiry. Compare both with the contract and ask the roofer for proof of insurance.
- What time of year does Rockford get hail?
- Spring and early summer carry the bulk of it: 87 percent of entries come between April and July, April first at 46 percent.
- 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 larger. April is the busiest month.
- 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?
- Expect $6,790 to $15,035 for a standard asphalt job in Rockford; the middle is $10,912.
- 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.
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