C-U Under Construction
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- License # 104017664
- Status IL Licensed
- Expires 2027-12-31
- Last checked Oct 22, 2026
- Roofing Contractor serving Champaign, Illinois — based at 1153 County Rd 1200 E, Champaign, IL 61822.
- Jobs on the listing: storm damage repair, emergency repair, roof inspection, roof replacement, roof repair.
- State license #104017664 (IL Licensed), expires 2027-12-31.
- Independently verified by PickARoofer since October 2026.
Services Offered
Checking C-U Under Construction against the Illinois record
the Roofing Industry Licensing Act requires an Illinois roofing license from IDFPR — the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation — and the full list of those licenses is public Official lookup: IDFPR license lookup.
- Write down the expiry and make sure it outlasts the job.
- Start the lookup with the license number; use the business name only if the number fails.
- Have the insurer or agent send the certificate of insurance to you, since a license says nothing about coverage.
- The registry name, the contract name and the truck lettering should all agree; the status should be active.
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 and Champaign County
Add up the hail reports NOAA filed for Champaign County since 2017 and you reach 80. Across 18 of those days, hail reached 1 inch (a quarter) or larger. The worst part: 6 days with stones of 1.75 inches or more, topped by a 2.5-inch stone about the size of a tennis ball. 2026 is the last year with a 1.75-inch report.
Reports cluster in May (29 percent of the total); April through July carry 63 percent. 5 months of the year are close to hail-free on file.
After any hail day, photograph the roof before anyone tarps it and write down the date. Ask C-U Under Construction, or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.
Champaign County ranks 17 of 46 counties in Illinois by reports per area, a middle position with 106.2 per 1,000 square miles.
The same record has 18 tornadoes, with EF2 the highest rating.
The fastest thunderstorm gust on file is 82 mph.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Top gust, mph | 82 |
| Tornadoes on file | 18 |
| Reports, all years | 106 |
| Reports in April to July | 63% |
| Days at 1 inch or more | 18 |
| Biggest stone, inches | 2.5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 13 | 3 |
| 2017 | 6 | 1.25 |
| 2019 | 7 | 1.75 |
Who lives under these roofs
Half the homes in Champaign were built before 1985, which is an age of 41 years or more. Before 1980, 43.7 percent of the housing stock went up. Set a typical $10,912 asphalt job beside the $199,700 median home value and the roof comes to 5 percent. Homes of that age usually carry a first or second replacement roof, about 2 cycles at 25 years apiece.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Single-family homes | 49% |
| Owner-occupied | 44.9% |
| Median home value | $199,700 |
| Typical year built | 1985 |
| Typical household income | $57,544 |
Budgeting a roof in Champaign
Champaign prices track our national basis closely, with asphalt shingles at $6,790 to $15,035 for 2,000 square feet. BLS puts the median annual roofer wage for the Champaign-Urbana, IL Metro Area at $60,150. The county holds 13 roofing establishments with employees, per the Census. 61.5 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees.
| Material | Installed cost | Typical life | Middle of range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standing Seam Metal | $23,280 to $38,800 | 50 to 70 years | $31,040 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $16,490 to $29,100 | 40 to 70 years | $22,795 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $6,790 to $11,155 | 15 to 20 years | $8,972 |
| Clay Tile | $23,280 to $38,800 | 50 to 100 years | $31,040 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $8,730 to $15,035 | 25 to 30 years | $11,882 |
| Cedar Shake | $13,580 to $25,220 | 20 to 30 years | $19,400 |
The numbers behind this listing
Expiry on file is 2027-12-31, roughly 14 months out.
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| License on file | 104017664 |
| License status on file | IL Licensed |
| Expires | 2027-12-31 (14 months) |
Asked about roofing in Champaign
- What is the typical house age 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 should I budget for a new roof near Champaign?
- Expect $6,790 to $15,035 for a standard asphalt job in Champaign; the middle is $10,912.
- What is the biggest hail on record for Champaign County?
- The largest stone since 2017 measured 2.5 inches, close to a tennis ball. 6 days reached golf-ball size or more.
- How often does hail hit Champaign?
- Since 2017 the county has 80 entries; hail of 1 inch or more came on 18 of those days, most often in May.
- Is the license for C-U Under Construction on a state list?
- The Illinois lookup shows status and expiry. Set both beside the contract and ask the roofer for proof of insurance.
- Does hail damage have to be fixed right away?
- Do not wait for a leak. A short inspection after the storm documents the damage while the date is fresh.
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