Tom Skelley Roofing Inc
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- License # 104017414
- Status IL Licensed
- Expires 2027-12-31
- Last checked Oct 22, 2026
- Roofing Contractor serving Decatur, Illinois — based at 3402 E Orchard Dr, Decatur, IL 62521.
- Jobs on the listing: storm damage repair, emergency repair, roof replacement, roof inspection, roof repair.
- State license #104017414 (IL Licensed), expires 2027-12-31.
- Independently verified by PickARoofer since October 2026.
Services Offered
How to check Tom Skelley Roofing Inc on the Illinois record
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.
- The registry name, the contract name and the truck lettering should all agree; the status should be active.
- Have the insurer or agent send the certificate of insurance to you, since a license says nothing about coverage.
- Start the lookup with the license number; use the business name only if the number fails.
- An expiry before your finish date is a reason to ask questions.
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 Decatur and Macon County
From 2017, NOAA has logged 59 hail reports in Macon County. 16 separate days produced hail of at least 1 inch. Golf ball hail or larger came on 3 days. The top size logged was 2.5 inches, about the size of a tennis ball. Golf-ball hail was last logged in the record in 2024.
The fastest thunderstorm gust on file is 100 mph.
Date your photos after each hail day and keep them. A written inspection from Tom Skelley Roofing Inc or any other roofer is worth asking for before work starts.
Within 25 miles of Decatur, the last 90 days produced 0 NOAA hail reports.
Per square mile, Macon County lands at 16 of 46 Illinois counties we compare, in the middle band. That is 109.2 reports per 1,000 square miles.
NOAA also lists 25 tornadoes here, the strongest rated EF2.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Tornadoes on file | 25 |
| Days at 1.75 inches or more | 3 |
| Share of reports in April to July | 44% |
| Days with hail at 1 inch or more | 16 |
| Peak gust, mph | 100 |
| Busiest month | March |
The biggest day on file is March 31, 2024: a 2.5-inch stone, about the size of a tennis ball, reported near Decatur.
| Calendar year | Entries | Largest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 | 25 | 2.5 |
| 2025 | 5 | 1 |
The homes under these roofs
The median home in Decatur was built in 1960, so the typical house is 66 years old. That is long enough for roughly 3 asphalt roof cycles, so replacement, not first install, is the usual job. Set a typical $10,912 asphalt job beside the $97,300 median home value and the roof comes to 11 percent.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Single-family share | 75.3% |
| Total housing units | 36,121 |
| Homes lived in by owners | 62.3% |
| Built before 1980 | 80.5% |
| Median home value | $97,300 |
Roof prices in Decatur
Decatur 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. BLS puts the median annual roofer wage for the Decatur, IL Metro Area at $74,640.
| Material | Lifespan | Per year of life | Middle of range |
|---|---|---|---|
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | 15-25 yrs | $580 | $11,640 |
| Concrete Tile | 40-50 yrs | $450 | $20,370 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | 25-30 yrs | $430 | $11,882 |
| Metal Shingles | 35-50 yrs | $430 | $18,430 |
| Standing Seam Metal | 50-70 yrs | $520 | $31,040 |
| Cedar Shake | 20-30 yrs | $780 | $19,400 |
The numbers behind this listing
The license on file runs to 2027-12-31, about 14 months from now.
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| License on file | 104017414 |
| Status on file | IL Licensed |
| Expires | 2027-12-31 (14 months) |
Common questions, Decatur
- How do I check Tom Skelley Roofing Inc's license?
- Use the steps above with the Illinois registry. Read the name, the status and the expiry, then ask for an insurance certificate.
- How big does hail get near Decatur?
- The largest stone since 2017 measured 2.5 inches, close to a tennis ball. 3 days reached golf-ball size or larger.
- When is hail season in Decatur?
- Spring and early summer carry most of it: 44 percent of entries come between April and July, March first at 47 percent.
- What is a roof replacement price in Decatur?
- Plan on $6,790 to $15,035 for asphalt shingles on a 2,000 square foot roof here, about $10,912 in the middle. Metal, tile and flat roofs are in the cost table.
- Is Decatur an older housing market?
- The median home was built in 1960, so it is 66 years old. Roof age follows the house unless a replacement happened, and 25 years is a common asphalt life.
- Should I call a roofer right after hail?
- Do not wait for a leak. A short inspection after the storm documents the damage while the date is fresh.
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