Roofers in Bloomington, Illinois

23 roofing companies are listed for Bloomington, and 11 of them are verified against a public registry. Your request goes to one roofer, not five.

Short answer: To find a roofer near you in Bloomington, IL, start with the 11 below whose license we matched on IDFPR license lookup; they are listed first. A standard asphalt re-roof on a 2,000 sq ft Bloomington home runs $6,790–$15,035 at the local 0.97× cost index, and a metal roof $16,490–$38,800. NOAA's storm record for the county shows hail up to 2.75 in., so get an inspection after a big storm before you accept a quote.

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A new asphalt roof in Bloomington runs $6,790 to $15,035

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Roofers in Bloomington, IL

23 listed. Roofers we verified against a public registry come first.

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Who you can hire in Bloomington

A phone number and a star rating say little about a roofer. These counts show what is on file.

The Bloomington roster, checked

  • Listed23
  • Licence number on file12
  • Matched in the state registry11

12 of 23 listed firms have a licence number on file (52.2%). 11 were matched in the official state registry, which is what the Verified badge means; 101 of the 206 cities in the directory have at least one firm matched so far. A number on file is not a check: how verification works.

Source: PickARoofer contractor registry · data as of 2026-10-01

Roofers at work around Bloomington

The Bureau of Labor Statistics counts about 5,300 people working as roofers in Illinois; it publishes no separate figure for the Bloomington area.

That counts workers, not companies, and it includes crews who work for a single firm. It is the size of the local trade, not a list of who to call.

Source: BLS OEWS, roofers · data as of May 2025

Where the roofers for Bloomington are based

Every listed firm is based in Bloomington; the ring is the 25-mile radius we use to match hail reports to the city.

Map © OpenStreetMap contributors. Hail: NOAA Storm Prediction Center local storm reports. Towns: our roster, Bloomington ring = 25 miles.

Listed roofers by home town

Roofers listed for Bloomington by the town they are based in
Based inMiles awayListedChecked
Bloomington, ILin town2311

Nearby city pages

The Storm Prediction Center logged no hail reports within 25 miles in the last 90 days.

Bloomington in numbers

Source under each figure.

  • #48of 209Freeze-thaw days: Bloomington ranks #48 of 209.

Costliest storm day on record

Jul 11, 2020

14 reports that day (12 wind, 2 hail); reported property damage $1,050,000; county FIPS 17113, 2014–June 2026

Source: NOAA Storm Events · data as of 2014–June 2026

Roofing trade around Bloomington

  • 6 county firms with payroll, about 25 workers; 67% under 5 employees.
  • A roofer's median pay here is $77,900 a year (Illinois).
Source: Census CBP · data as of 2023 Source: BLS OEWS, roofers · data as of May 2025

When hail hits Bloomington

McLean County, 2014 to June 2026: NOAA hail reports.

Reports by month

Jan: 1 reports 1 Jan Feb: 3 reports 3 Feb Mar: 7 reports 7 Mar Apr: 15 reports 15 Apr May: 33 reports 33 May Jun: 12 reports 12 Jun Jul: 6 reports 6 Jul Aug: 3 reports 3 Aug Sep: 2 reports 2 Sep Oct: 0 reports Oct Nov: 1 reports 1 Nov Dec: 0 reports Dec

May is the heaviest month in McLean County: 33 of 83 hail reports (40%). April to June is the busiest three-month run, at 72%.

Worst full year: 2025, with 28 reports and 1 day of 1.75 in hail or larger; 4.3x the 6-report mean.

6 days of 1.75-inch hail or larger, across 5 of 12 full years; last one 2025.

Days with 1.75 in hail or larger, by year

Days per year with hail of 1.75 inches or larger in McLean County 1 2014 0 2015 0 2016 0 2017 0 2018 0 2019 0 2020 1 2021 1 2022 2 2023 0 2024 1 2025
Days per year with hail of 1.75 inches or larger in McLean County
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20211
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20251

Year by year

Hail in McLean County by year: reports, days with hail of 1 inch or more, days with 1.75 inch or more, largest stone
YearReportsDays 1″+Days 1.75″+Largest
20143112.75″
201511301.5″
20163201.5″
20176000.88″
20182101″
20192201.25″
20202101″
20213111.75″
20223211.75″
202312222″
20243101″
2025 (worst full year)28212.5″
2026 (to June)5101″

Shaded: worst full year.

Source: NOAA Storm Events · data as of 2014 to June 2026

Bloomington storm record: McLean County

NWS reports for McLean County, 2014–2026.

  • 1857Founded
  • 797 ft (243 m)Elevation

Reported hail locations, McLean County

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  • 411 to 1.74 in
  • 141.75 to 2.74 in, golf ball to tennis ball
  • 12.75 in and up, baseball

Largest plotted stone: 2.75 in. Bigger dots are bigger stones.

56 reports of 1 inch or larger have coordinates. Each dot is a reported location, not a storm path.

Sources: NOAA, Census county outline

Biggest hail days

DateLargest hailReports that dayWhere it was reported
May 11, 2014 2.75 in, about the size of a baseball 3 Towanda
May 15, 2025 2.5 in, about the size of a tennis ball 26 Normal
April 19, 2023 2 in, about the size of a hen egg 7 Le Roy
“Large hail was prevalent with the cells...with stones up to 2.5 inches in diameter reported on the northwest side of Normal in McLean County. Thunderstorm wind gusts of 60-70 mph resulted in scattered wind damage across the area as well.”
National Weather Service report, May 15, 2025
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database · data as of 2014–2026

Last hail of 1.75 in or more

May 15, 2025

6 days like it since 2014.

Strongest tornado

EF2 · December 1, 2018

It stayed on the ground for 2.44 miles and was up to 100 yards wide. A tornado touched down one mile south of Moraine View State Park at 7:18 PM CST. It tore off most of the roof of a house and destroyed an attached garage. An outbuilding and several trees were also damaged. The tornado quickly dissipated just east of Moraine View State Park at 7:20 PM CST.

Strongest thunderstorm gust

96 mph · July 15, 2024

An NWS Storm Survey found extensive damage to trees and a garage in McLean was the result of 80 to 95 mph straight-line winds.

Storm data: NOAA Storm Events (public domain). City facts: Wikidata (CC0).

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McLean County fact sheet for Bloomington homeowners

Housing age, federal disaster declarations and your state's claim deadlines in one place. All three come from public records, county level.

How old are the roofs? Homes in McLean County by decade built

Share of McLean County homes by decade built, percent 13.6% pre-1940 3.5% 1940s 6.2% 1950s 9.0% 1960s 17.0% 1970s 10.0% 1980s 16.8% 1990s 16.6% 2000s 6.7% 2010s 0.4% 2020+
Share of McLean County homes by decade built, percent
pre-194013.6%
1940s3.5%
1950s6.2%
1960s9.0%
1970s17.0%
1980s10.0%
1990s16.8%
2000s16.6%
2010s6.7%
2020+0.4%

75,120 homes, median built in 1981. 49.4% date from before 1980 and 7.1% from 2010 on; 65.2% are owner-occupied. The most common decade is the 1970s.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · data as of ACS 5-year

Insurance claim clocks in Illinois

WhoWhat has to happenTime limitStatute
InsurerOffer payment once liability is affirmed and the amount is determined and not in dispute.30 calendar days50 Ill. Adm. Code 919.50(a)

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Roofing services in Bloomington

One page per job, each opening with a Bloomington figure.

  • Roof Repair

    Median home built 1982; 95 freeze-thaw days a year, so cracks reopen.

  • Storm Damage Repair

    Top stone 2.75 in, 19 days of 1 in+ hail; dents metal, cracks tile.

  • Emergency Roof Repair

    54 days at 58+ mph, top gust 96 mph; ask crews about same-day tarping.

  • Roof Inspection

    48% of homes predate 1980; 61.6% are owner-occupied, so check old flashing first.

  • Metal Roofing

    Median home $198,800; golf-ball hail on 6 days, so ask about impact class.

  • Flat Roof

    Ponding risk: 5.8 days a year with 1 in of rain, 39.9 in a year in total.

  • Commercial Roofing

    39% of units are multi-unit; 6 roofing firms with payroll in the county.

What a new roof costs in Bloomington

Asphalt-shingle re-roof, 2,000 sq ft home, at Bloomington prices.

That typical price is about 5.5% of the median Bloomington home value ($198,800).

Source: Census ACS (Bloomington city) · data as of 2019–2023

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Roofing in Bloomington: local conditions

Bloomington, Illinois sits in a continental climate corridor that punishes roofs year-round. The record low of -23 F in January 1985 drives deep freeze-thaw cycling that cracks flashing and lifts shingles, while the record high of 114 F on July 15, 1936 reflects intense summer UV that accelerates asphalt granule loss. Central Illinois sits in a well-established tornado corridor, and severe spring hail events are a recurring hazard for the region. Winter snowpack imposes meaningful dead load on flat and low-slope roofing systems. The combination of hard winters, summer heat extremes, and severe convective storms means roofs here face stress in all four seasons.

Bloomington had 78,680 residents at the 2020 census and anchors a metropolitan economy built on insurance and financial services. State Farm Insurance, headquartered here since 1922, employed 14,731 locally as of 2018 and drives a large professional workforce with high homeownership rates. Country Financial (1,972 employees) and Illinois State University (3,281 employees) add further economic stability. That concentration of well-employed residents sustains consistent roofing demand from a dense stock of mid-century single-family homes.

Roofing in Bloomington: questions

How much does roof replacement cost in Bloomington, IL?
$6,790 to $15,035 for asphalt shingles on a 2,000 sq ft house in Bloomington, typically $10,900, after a 0.97× local index. That is 5.5% of a $198,800 median home.
How do I find a reliable roofer in Bloomington?
23 roofers are listed for Bloomington, 11 checked against the state registry. The Census counts 6 roofing firms with payroll in the county. A roofer's median pay is $77,900 a year.
How long does a roof replacement take in Bloomington?
A Bloomington asphalt re-roof takes 1 to 3 days. Storm weeks in Bloomington can affect scheduling; confirm timing with the contractor.
When is the best time to replace a roof in Bloomington?
May is the busiest hail month in Bloomington, 40% of the county's 83 hail reports. Reports run March to July. Booking before it gives Bloomington homeowners open crew dates.
Do I need a permit to replace my roof in Bloomington, IL?
Illinois jurisdictions require one for a re-roof. In Bloomington, ask the city building office; your Bloomington contractor pulls it.
Will homeowners insurance cover roof damage in Bloomington?
Insurance in Bloomington covers sudden damage from hail, wind or a fallen tree, not age or wear. NOAA lists 66 county hail reports in 9 full years plus 2026 to June. File within a year of the storm.
How do I spot hail damage on a Bloomington roof?
Bloomington's county logged 19 days with hail of 1 inch or larger, the largest 2.75 inches. After one, check gutters for granules, dented vents and lifted shingles; a Bloomington roofer can document it for a claim.
What are the main weather stressors for roofs in Bloomington, IL?
Bloomington, Illinois sits in a continental climate corridor that punishes roofs year-round.
What should I verify before hiring a roofing contractor in Bloomington?
Illinois roofing contractor license required (IDFPR). Ask to see the roofer's IDFPR license and confirm it before you sign. Ask for proof of general liability insurance (minimum $1 million per occurrence is typical) and workers' compensation coverage. Verify local business registration and request references from recent Bloomington-area jobs. Be cautious of door-to-door contractors appearing immediately after storms — legitimate local firms are established businesses with verifiable track records, not transient crews that arrived with the storm.
What roofing upgrades make the most sense for tornado risk in Bloomington?
Standard roofing products cannot withstand a direct tornado hit, but there are meaningful upgrades that reduce damage from near-miss events and the severe straight-line winds that accompany tornado outbreaks. Enhanced nailing patterns (6 nails per shingle instead of 4), reinforced ridge caps, and synthetic underlayment that serves as a secondary water barrier all improve performance in high-wind events. Some homeowners in Tornado Alley regions choose metal standing-seam roofing for maximum wind and impact resistance. Regardless of material, ensuring proper decking attachment and flashing integrity is the most cost-effective upgrade against severe-wind damage in Bloomington.
How do I handle insurance for roof damage from severe storms or tornadoes in Bloomington?
After any significant storm event in Bloomington, photograph all visible damage before any temporary repairs or cleanup. File your claim promptly and request a scheduled adjuster visit. You are entitled to have an independent roofing contractor assess the damage alongside the adjuster or separately — their estimate often captures items the initial adjuster misses, particularly hidden decking damage or compromised underlayment. Most IL policies apply a separate wind-and-hail deductible; confirm this amount before the adjuster visits. Legitimate local contractors will not request an Assignment of Benefits before damage assessment is complete — treat any contractor who does as a red flag.

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