Champaign, IL · Roof Inspection cost 2026
Hail reports by month, Champaign's county
Roof Inspection Cost in Champaign, Illinois (2026)
A standard roof inspection costs $150 to $400 (about 0.14 to 0.36 weeks of Champaign's $57,544 median household income), or 1.4% to 3.7% of the $10,900 a typical asphalt re-roof costs in Champaign. Starting ranges, not quotes. Prices compiled June 2026.
| Jan | 0 |
|---|---|
| Feb | 7 |
| Mar | 17 |
| Apr | 19 |
| May | 31 |
| Jun | 11 |
| Jul | 6 |
| Aug | 1 |
| Sep | 13 |
| Oct | 1 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 0 |
106 reports in all. May leads with 31; March to May holds 63% of them.
Source: NOAA Storm Events, 2014–June 2026In Champaign, 8 figures for roof inspection
Champaign rows each carry a source and date; rows we cannot source are left out.
| Figure | Champaign | How we got it |
|---|---|---|
| Standard roof inspection | $150 to $400 | National band, average $250; the city hub does not index it. Drone-assisted $200 to $500. Source: PickARoofer price tables, June 2026 |
| Inspection as a share of a typical Champaign re-roof | 1.4% to 3.7% | $150 to $400 against the $10,900 typical asphalt re-roof in Champaign. Source: PickARoofer price tables, June 2026 |
| Inspections over ten years | 4 on the 2-to-3-year rhythm, 10 on the yearly one | 4 visits cost $600 to $1,600; ten cost $1,500 to $4,000. Source: PickARoofer price tables, June 2026 |
| Age of the Champaign housing stock | 43.7% built before 1980, median home built 1985 | A roof original to a median home would be 41 years old, past the 15-year mark for yearly checks. Source: Census ACS (Champaign city), 2019–2023 |
| Month with the most hail reports | May (31 of 106) | March to May holds 63% of them. Source: NOAA Storm Events, 2014–June 2026 |
| Hail days of 1 inch or more | 24 | County reports, 2014 to June 2026. Each is a reason to look at the roof. Source: NOAA Storm Events, 2014–June 2026 |
| Roofers listed on PickARoofer here | 27, 11 verified | Verified means the license matched the Illinois registry. Source: PickARoofer contractor registry, 2026-10-01 |
| A standard inspection, in Champaign household income | 0.23 weeks of Champaign income | $250 against Champaign's median household income of $57,544. Source: Census ACS (Champaign city), 2019–2023 |
Plan your inspections in Champaign
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Inspection type
Inspection prices and timing
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Standard inspection | $150 to $400, average $250 0.14 to 0.36 weeks of Champaign income |
| Drone-assisted inspection | $200 to $500 |
| Visits in ten years, every 2 to 3 years | 4, $600 to $1,600 |
| Visits in ten years, yearly (roof past 15 years) | 10, $1,500 to $4,000 |
| Typical asphalt re-roof in Champaign | $10,900 |
Inspection prices are the national band in our cost guide; we do not index them by city, so Champaign gets the national band.
Champaign: who does this work
Roofing firms in the county
- 13roofing establishments with paid staff
- 68paid roofing employees
- 61.5%have fewer than 5 employees
- 27listed on PickARoofer, 11 verified
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Source: verification methodHow we got these numbers
- Inspection prices. The national band in our cost guide. We found no city-level inspection prices, so no local index is applied.
- Re-roof comparison. A typical asphalt re-roof here is $6,790 to $15,035 for 2,000 sq ft; the typical figure is the midpoint rounded to $50.
- Hail, wind, housing, income, firms. Public records: NOAA Storm Events, Census ACS, Census County Business Patterns. Each row above names its source and period.
Prices compiled June 2026; page written October 2026. This is an estimate, not a quote. Full method and sources · Roof replacement cost in Champaign
Roof Inspection cost in Champaign: questions
How much does a roof inspection cost in Champaign?
$150 to $400 (about 0.14 to 0.36 weeks of Champaign's $57,544 median household income) for a standard visit, $200 to $500 with a drone. We show the national band because the city hub does not index it.
Is an inspection worth the money against a Champaign re-roof at $10,900?
A standard visit equals 1.4% to 3.7% of the typical asphalt re-roof, and in Champaign a report that finds a flashing leak early can save the decking.
How often should I inspect my roof in Champaign?
Every 2 to 3 years, and every year once the roof passes 15 years. Ten yearly checks cost $1,500 to $4,000 (about 1.4 to 3.6 weeks of Champaign's $57,544 median household income); ten years on the longer rhythm cost $600 to $1,600.
Does a drone inspection cost more in Champaign?
Yes, by $50 to $100 (about 0.05 to 0.09 weeks of Champaign's $57,544 median household income) at the two ends of the band: $200 to $500 against $150 to $400 for a standard visit. A drone helps on steep or tall Champaign roofs; on a low-slope ranch a standard walk-over is often enough.
When should I book an inspection in Champaign?
After any hail or wind event, and by season. The county's NOAA hail reports peak in May (31 of 106), and March through May hold 63% of them, so book a visit after that stretch ends.
How old is the typical roof in Champaign?
We do not have roof ages, only home ages. The median home in Champaign was built in 1985, which is 41 years ago, and 43.7% of homes predate 1980. A roof that was never replaced is past the yearly-check mark.
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Data version: Prices compiled June 2026. Free to quote with credit under CC BY 4.0.