GTZ Remodeling & Roofing
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- License # 104018329
- Status IL Licensed
- Expires 2027-12-31
- Last checked Oct 22, 2026
- Roofing Contractor serving Joliet, Illinois — based at 1197 New Lenox Rd, Joliet, IL 60433.
- Work covered: roof replacement, roof inspection, roof repair, storm damage repair, emergency repair.
- State license #104018329 (IL Licensed), expires 2027-12-31.
- Independently verified by PickARoofer since October 2026.
Services Offered
Checking GTZ Remodeling & Roofing against the Illinois record
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.
- Match the name, the city and the status. The record should read active or in good standing.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance sent straight from the insurer. A registry listing does not prove coverage.
- An expiry before your finish date is a reason to ask questions.
- Start the lookup with the license number; use the business name only if the number fails.
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 Joliet, Will County
NOAA's Storm Events file holds 93 hail reports for Will County since 2017. Reports of 1 inch or larger cover 31 days. Golf ball hail or bigger came on 6 days. The top size reported was 3 inches, close to a teacup. The newest golf-ball day on file dates to 2026.
52 percent of reports fall between April and July, and March alone has 25 percent. In 4 months of the year, hail is rare in the record.
After any hail day, photograph the roof before anyone tarps it and write down the date. Ask GTZ Remodeling & Roofing, or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.
In the last 90 days NOAA logged 42 hail reports within 25 miles of Joliet.
The same record has 38 tornadoes, with EF2 the highest rating.
Counted per square mile, Will County ranks 9 of 46 Illinois counties with 30 or more reports, placing it in the top third. Density works out to 130.7 reports per 1,000 square miles.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Days with hail at 1.75 inches or more | 6 |
| Density rank in state | 9 of 46 |
| Top gust, mph | 96 |
| Peak month | March |
| Days with hail at 1 inch or more | 31 |
| Tornadoes on file | 38 |
The largest single day in the record is March 10, 2026: a 3-inch stone, about the size of a teacup, reported near Bolingbrook.
| Calendar year | Entries | Top size, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 21 | 1.75 |
| 2019 | 19 | 1.75 |
| 2024 | 15 | 1.75 |
Housing around Joliet
Median year built in Joliet is 1986, a typical house age of 40 years. Pre-1980 construction makes up 46.8 percent of homes in Joliet. That span covers about 2 asphalt roof cycles at 25 years each, so most roofs are a first or second replacement. Against a median home value of $248,600, a $10,912 mid-range asphalt roof is 4 percent of the house.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Homes lived in by owners | 73.1% |
| Median home value | $248,600 |
| Homes counted | 53,636 |
| Single-family share | 79.2% |
| Pre-1980 homes | 46.8% |
Budgeting a roof in Joliet
Local pricing in Joliet is within 5 percent of the national basis, so asphalt shingles run $6,790 to $15,035. Census County Business Patterns counts 66 roofing firms with payroll in the county. 62.1 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees. 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.
| Material | Installed range | Cost per year | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal Shingles | $13,580 to $23,280 | $430 | $18,430 |
| Clay Tile | $23,280 to $38,800 | $410 | $31,040 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $8,730 to $15,035 | $430 | $11,882 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $16,490 to $29,100 | $410 | $22,795 |
| Cedar Shake | $13,580 to $25,220 | $780 | $19,400 |
| Concrete Tile | $14,550 to $26,190 | $450 | $20,370 |
This listing in numbers
Expiry on file is 2027-12-31, roughly 14 months out.
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| License on file | 104018329 |
| Status on file | IL Licensed |
| Expires | 2027-12-31 (14 months) |
Questions about roofing in Joliet
- Is Joliet an older housing market?
- The median home was built in 1986, so it is 40 years old. Roof age follows the house unless a replacement happened, and 25 years is a common asphalt life.
- How do I check GTZ Remodeling & Roofing's license?
- The Illinois lookup shows status and expiry. Set both beside the contract and ask the roofer for proof of insurance.
- Which months bring hail to Will County?
- 52 percent of the county's hail reports fall from April to July, and March holds 25 percent.
- Does Joliet get a lot of hail?
- Since 2017 the county has 93 entries; hail of 1 inch or more came on 31 of those days, most often in March.
- How big does hail get near Joliet?
- Hail since 2017 topped out at 3 inches, about a teacup; golf-ball hail or larger came on 6 days.
- 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.
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