Central Roofing of Champaign
- Roofing Contractor serving Champaign, Illinois — based at 1604 Anthony Dr, Champaign, IL 61820.
- Jobs on the listing: roof replacement, roof inspection, roof repair, storm damage repair, emergency repair.
Services Offered
Looking up Central Roofing of Champaign 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.
- Look at the expiration date and compare it with the dates in your contract.
- Request a current certificate of insurance from the insurer; licenses and insurance are checked separately.
- Match the name, the city and the status. The record should read active or in good standing.
- Search the registry by number, then by name, because spellings differ between sources.
Hail and wind history for Champaign, Champaign County
From 2017, NOAA has recorded 80 hail reports in Champaign County. Across 18 of those days, stones reached 1 inch (a quarter) or larger. Golf-ball size or more appeared on 6 days, and the largest stone measured 2.5 inches, about the size of a tennis ball. 2026 is the last year that has a 1.75-inch report.
In the last 90 days NOAA logged 0 hail reports within 25 miles of Champaign.
If a storm does come through, take dated photos of the roof first. Whoever you hire, Central Roofing of Champaign included, should put the inspection findings in writing.
18 tornadoes appear in the file too, strongest rated EF2.
The bulk of the hail here arrives in spring and summer: 63 percent from April to July, 29 percent in May. 5 calendar months each hold under 2 percent of reports.
The fastest thunderstorm gust on file is 82 mph.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Highest gust, mph | 82 |
| Hail reports, all years | 106 |
| Share of reports in April to July | 63% |
| NOAA hail reports since 2017 | 80 |
| Hail density rank in state | 17 of 46 |
| Days with hail at 1.75 inches or more | 6 |
The record's top day is April 9, 2015: a 3-inch stone, about the size of a teacup, reported near Mahomet.
| Year | Hail reports | Top size, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 10 | 1.75 |
| 2019 | 7 | 1.75 |
| 2020 | 7 | 2 |
The housing stock in Champaign
Half the homes in Champaign were built before 1985, which is an age of 41 years or more. Pre-1980 construction makes up 43.7 percent of homes in Champaign. At roughly 25 years per asphalt roof, 2 cycles fit into that span.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Homes older than 1980 | 43.7% |
| Homes counted | 41,484 |
| Typical year built | 1985 |
| Median home value | $199,700 |
| Owner-occupied | 44.9% |
Roof prices in Champaign
Champaign prices track our national basis closely, with asphalt shingles at $6,790 to $15,035 for 2,000 square feet. For the Champaign-Urbana, IL Metro Area, the BLS median roofer wage is $60,150 a year. The county holds 13 roofing establishments with employees, per the Census. 61.5 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees.
| Material | Installed range | Lifespan | Middle of range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Shake | $13,580 - $25,220 | 20 to 30 yr | $19,400 |
| Clay Tile | $23,280 - $38,800 | 50 to 100 yr | $31,040 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $7,760 - $15,520 | 15 to 25 yr | $11,640 |
| Concrete Tile | $14,550 - $26,190 | 40 to 50 yr | $20,370 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $6,790 - $11,155 | 15 to 20 yr | $8,972 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $16,490 - $29,100 | 40 to 70 yr | $22,795 |
Questions about roofing in Champaign
- How much is a roof replacement in Champaign?
- Count on $6,790 to $15,035 for a standard asphalt job in Champaign; the middle is $10,912.
- Which months bring hail to Champaign County?
- 63 percent of the county's hail reports fall from April to July, and May holds 29 percent.
- How big does hail get near Champaign?
- Stones since 2017 topped out at 2.5 inches, about a tennis ball; golf-ball hail or bigger came on 6 days.
- How often does hail hit Champaign?
- The county file counts 80 hail entries since 2017. 18 of them reached 1 inch, and May leads the calendar.
- How old are the roofs in Champaign?
- Census data puts the typical build year at 1985. Asphalt roofs wear out in 15 to 30 years, so many roofs there have been replaced at least once.
- Is the license for Central Roofing of Champaign on a state list?
- Use the steps above with the Illinois registry. Read the name, the status and the expiry, then ask for an insurance certificate.
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