Legend Exteriors & Construction
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- License # 104017163
- Status IL Licensed
- Expires 2027-12-31
- Last checked Oct 22, 2026
- Roofing Contractor serving Champaign, Illinois — based at 701 Devonshire Dr Suite 115, Champaign, IL 61820.
- Jobs on the listing: roof repair, emergency repair, storm damage repair, roof inspection, roof replacement.
- State license #104017163 (IL Licensed), expires 2027-12-31.
- Independently verified by PickARoofer since October 2026.
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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 Champaign, Champaign County
Champaign County, the county around Champaign, has 80 NOAA hail reports in the record since 2017. Across 18 of those days, hail measured 1 inch (a quarter) or larger. Golf ball hail or bigger came on 6 days. The top size reported was 2.5 inches, close to a tennis ball. Golf-ball hail last appears in the data in 2026.
Within 25 miles of Champaign, the last 90 days produced 0 NOAA hail reports.
The strongest recorded thunderstorm gust is 82 mph.
NOAA also lists 18 tornadoes here, the strongest rated EF2.
Per square mile, Champaign County ranks 17 of 46 Illinois counties we compare, in the middle band. That is 106.2 reports per 1,000 square miles.
Most hail here arrives in spring and summer: 63 percent from April to July, 29 percent in May. In 5 months of the year, hail is rare in the record.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| NOAA hail reports since 2017 | 80 |
| Density rank in state | 17 of 46 |
| Days with hail at 1 inch or more | 18 |
| Hail reports, all years | 106 |
| Reports in April to July | 63% |
| Tornadoes on file | 18 |
The single largest day was April 9, 2015: a 3-inch stone, about the size of a teacup, reported near Mahomet.
| Calendar year | Hail reports | Largest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 7 | 1.75 |
| 2020 | 7 | 2 |
| 2022 | 14 | 2.5 |
Who lives under these roofs
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. Homes of that age usually carry a first or second replacement roof, about 2 cycles at 25 years apiece.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Typical home value | $199,700 |
| Homes older than 1980 | 43.7% |
| Median build year | 1985 |
| Detached and attached houses | 49% |
| Total housing units | 41,484 |
Replacement costs 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. 13 payroll roofing businesses are registered in the county, by Census count. 61.5 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees.
| Material | Installed cost | Typical life | Yearly cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standing Seam Metal | $23,280 to $38,800 | 50 to 70 yr | $520 |
| Cedar Shake | $13,580 to $25,220 | 20 to 30 yr | $780 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $6,790 to $11,155 | 15 to 20 yr | $510 |
| Clay Tile | $23,280 to $38,800 | 50 to 100 yr | $410 |
| Concrete Tile | $14,550 to $26,190 | 40 to 50 yr | $450 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $8,730 to $15,035 | 25 to 30 yr | $430 |
The numbers behind this listing
The license on file runs to 2027-12-31, about 14 months from now.
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| License number on file | 104017163 |
| License status on file | IL Licensed |
| Expires | 2027-12-31 (14 months) |
Champaign roofing questions
- 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.
- How often does hail hit Champaign?
- 80 entries since 2017, 18 days at 1 inch or more, and the busiest month is May.
- What is the biggest hail on record for Champaign County?
- Hail since 2017 topped out at 2.5 inches, about a tennis ball; golf-ball hail or larger came on 6 days.
- When is hail season in Champaign?
- 63 percent of the county's hail entries fall from April to July, and May holds 29 percent.
- How old are the roofs in Champaign?
- The median home was built in 1985, so it is 41 years old. Roof age follows the house unless a replacement happened, and 25 years is a common asphalt life.
- What does a new roof cost in Champaign?
- Asphalt shingles on 2,000 square feet run $6,790 to $15,035 in Champaign, and the middle of that range is $10,912. Metal and tile start higher; the table above shows each material.
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