Route 66 Roofs
- Roofing Contractor serving Springfield, Illinois — based at 217 E Monroe St Suite 96, Springfield, IL 62701.
- Services: roof inspection, emergency repair, roof repair, roof replacement, storm damage repair.
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Looking up Route 66 Roofs 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.
- The registry name, the contract name and the truck lettering should all agree; the status should be active.
- Start the lookup with the license number; use the business name only if the number fails.
- Look at the expiration date and compare it with the dates in your contract.
- Have the insurer or agent send the certificate of insurance to you, since a license says nothing about coverage.
Storm history for Springfield and Sangamon County
In Sangamon County, the NOAA record since 2017 shows 121 hail entries. Hail of coin size or larger fell on 28 different days. Golf-ball size or more turned up on 8 days, and the biggest stone came in at 3.25 inches, about the size of a teacup. The latest golf-ball day on file is in 2026.
Among 46 Illinois counties with enough reports to compare, Sangamon County ranks 4 by density: 163.1 reports per 1,000 square miles, top-third territory.
If a storm does come through, take dated photos of the roof first. Whoever you hire, Route 66 Roofs included, should put the inspection findings in writing.
NOAA also lists 21 tornadoes here, the strongest rated EF2.
Within 25 miles of Springfield, the last 90 days produced 0 NOAA hail reports.
May is the peak month with 36 percent of reports, and April to July together hold 81 percent. In 4 months of the year, hail is rare in the record.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Days at 1 inch or more | 28 |
| Reports in April to July | 81% |
| Highest gust, mph | 81 |
| Tornadoes on file | 21 |
| Hail density rank in state | 4 of 46 |
| Hail reports, all years | 143 |
The record's top day is May 7, 2023: a 3.25-inch stone, about the size of a teacup, reported near Chatham.
| Calendar year | Entries | Top size, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 13 | 1.75 |
| 2017 | 10 | 1 |
| 2025 | 24 | 2 |
Housing around Springfield
The median home in Springfield was built in 1971, so the typical house is 55 years old. At 25 years per asphalt roof, a house that age has worn through about 2 roofs, and many are on their second or third. Set a typical $10,912 asphalt job beside the $155,200 median home value and the roof comes to 7 percent. Pre-1980 construction makes up 66.2 percent of homes in Springfield.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Homes lived in by owners | 63.4% |
| Single-family share | 71.7% |
| Median home value | $155,200 |
| Median build year | 1971 |
| Homes older than 1980 | 66.2% |
What a new roof costs in Springfield
Springfield prices track our national basis closely, with asphalt shingles at $6,790 to $15,035 for 2,000 square feet. 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. Census County Business Patterns counts 21 roofing firms with payroll in the county. 90.5 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees.
| Material | Lifespan | Cost per year | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Tile | 50 to 100 years | $410 | $31,040 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | 25 to 30 years | $430 | $11,882 |
| Concrete Tile | 40 to 50 years | $450 | $20,370 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | 40 to 70 years | $410 | $22,795 |
| Cedar Shake | 20 to 30 years | $780 | $19,400 |
| Standing Seam Metal | 50 to 70 years | $520 | $31,040 |
Common questions, Springfield
- Which months bring hail to Sangamon County?
- 81 percent of the county's hail reports fall from April to July, and May alone has 36 percent.
- Has Sangamon County had large hail?
- The largest stone since 2017 measured 3.25 inches, about the size of a teacup. 8 days reached golf-ball size or larger.
- What should I do after a hailstorm?
- Take dated photos first, then book an inspection. Hail bruises can look minor from the ground, and insurers often set a filing deadline.
- Where can I look up the license for Route 66 Roofs?
- Use the steps above with the Illinois registry. Read the name, the status and the expiry, then ask for an insurance certificate.
- Does Springfield get a lot of hail?
- NOAA lists 121 hail entries for Sangamon County since 2017, on 28 days with stones of 1 inch or more. May is the busiest month.
- What does a new roof cost in Springfield?
- Asphalt shingles on 2,000 square feet run $6,790 to $15,035 in Springfield, 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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