Roofers in Champaign, Illinois
27 roofing companies are listed for Champaign, 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 Champaign, 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 Champaign 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 3 in., so get an inspection after a big storm before you accept a quote.
A new asphalt roof in Champaign runs $6,790 to $15,035
$6,790 Typical $10,900 High
$15,035
Asphalt-shingle re-roof, 2,000 sq ft home, at Champaign prices. Source and share of home value below.
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Compares your price per square foot with the Champaign installed range (tear-off and underlayment included). Not a judgment of any one roofer.
How much life is left in my Champaign roof?
Typical lifespans are published ranges for each material; for a Champaign house, real life also depends on installation, attic ventilation and the weather Champaign gets.
If insurance covers it, what do I pay in Champaign?
Only if the claim is approved. The ACV math is a straight-line example over a 25-year life; insurers writing Champaign policies use their own schedules, so check your policy.
Has hail hit my Champaign roof since it was installed?
County-level hail reports for Champaign from the NOAA archive this page uses; a county report is not proof of damage at your Champaign address.
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Roofers in Champaign, IL
27 listed. Roofers we verified against a public registry come first.
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Who you can hire in Champaign
A phone number and a star rating say little about a roofer. These counts show what is on file.
The Champaign roster, checked
13 of 27 listed firms have a licence number on file (48.1%). 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 2026-10-01Roofers at work around Champaign
70 roofers
The Bureau of Labor Statistics counts about 70 people working as roofers in the Champaign-Urbana, IL Metro Area, 1.3% of the 5,300 in Illinois.
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 2025Where the roofers for Champaign are based
Every listed firm is based in Champaign; the ring is the 25-mile radius we use to match hail reports to the city.
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Map © OpenStreetMap contributors. Hail: NOAA Storm Prediction Center local storm reports. Towns: our roster, Champaign ring = 25 miles.
Listed roofers by home town
| Based in | Miles away | Listed | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Champaign, IL | in town | 27 | 11 |
Nearby city pages
- Decatur, IL 42 mi
- Bloomington, IL 47 mi
The Storm Prediction Center logged no hail reports within 25 miles in the last 90 days.
Champaign in numbers
Source under each figure.
- #43of 209Damaging thunderstorm-wind days: Champaign ranks #43 of 209.
- #45of 209Largest hailstone on record: Champaign ranks #45 of 209.
Costliest storm day on record
Jul 11, 2020
8 reports that day (5 hail, 3 wind); reported property damage $5,000,000; county FIPS 17019, 2014–June 2026
Source: NOAA Storm Events · data as of 2014–June 2026Roofing trade around Champaign
- 13 county firms with payroll, about 68 workers; 62% under 5 employees.
- A roofer's median pay here is $60,150 a year (Champaign-Urbana, IL Metro Area).
When hail hits Champaign
Champaign County, 2014 to June 2026: NOAA hail reports.
Reports by month
May is the heaviest month in Champaign County: 31 of 106 hail reports (29%). March to May is the busiest three-month run, at 63%.
Worst full year: 2022, with 14 reports and 1 day of 1.75 in hail or larger; 79% over the 8-report mean.
8 days of 1.75-inch hail or larger, across 6 of 11 full years; last one 2026 so far.
Days with 1.75 in hail or larger, by year
| 2014 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 |
Year by year
| Year | Reports | Days 1″+ | Days 1.75″+ | Largest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 1.75″ |
| 2015 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 3″ |
| 2016 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1″ |
| 2017 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1.25″ |
| 2018 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.88″ |
| 2019 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1.75″ |
| 2020 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 2″ |
| 2022 (worst full year) | 14 | 2 | 1 | 2.5″ |
| 2023 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 1.5″ |
| 2024 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1″ |
| 2025 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2″ |
| 2026 (to June) | 20 | 3 | 2 | 1.75″ |
Shaded: worst full year.
Source: NOAA Storm Events · data as of 2014 to June 2026Champaign storm record: Champaign County
NWS reports for Champaign County, 2014–2026.
- 1855Founded
- 738 ft (225 m)Elevation
Reported hail locations, Champaign County
- 471 to 1.74 in
- 151.75 to 2.74 in, golf ball to tennis ball
- 12.75 in and up, baseball
Largest plotted stone: 3 in. Bigger dots are bigger stones.
63 reports of 1 inch or larger have coordinates. Each dot is a reported location, not a storm path.
Sources: NOAA, Census county outlineBiggest hail days
| Date | Largest hail | Reports that day | Where it was reported |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 9, 2015 | 3 in, about the size of a teacup | 6 | Mahomet |
| September 19, 2022 | 2.5 in, about the size of a tennis ball | 10 | Mahomet |
| July 11, 2020 | 2 in, about the size of a hen egg | 5 | Mira Station · $5 million damage |
“Many of the storms produced large hail and damaging wind gusts, with the largest hailstones of around 3 inches in diameter being reported near Mahomet in Champaign County.”Source: NOAA Storm Events Database · data as of 2014–2026
National Weather Service report, April 9, 2015
Last hail of 1.75 in or more
June 16, 2026
8 days like it since 2014.
Strongest tornado
EF2 · September 9, 2016
It stayed on the ground for 6.26 miles and was up to 75 yards wide. A tornado touched down in a field 3.6 miles south of Sidney at 6:31pm CDT. The tornado tracked northeastward for more than two miles damaging corn and soybean crops before destroying a garage and a large shed. A car and large RV were also damaged.
Strongest thunderstorm gust
82 mph · June 29, 2023
Widespread wind gusts of 60-80mph were observed along the line, with localized corridors of even higher gusts. The highest measured gust of 101 mph came from a personal weather station near Taylorville that took a direct hit from a tornado.
Storm data: NOAA Storm Events (public domain). City facts: Wikidata (CC0).
Champaign County fact sheet for Champaign 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 Champaign County by decade built
| pre-1940 | 11.5% |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 3.2% |
| 1950s | 8.6% |
| 1960s | 10.6% |
| 1970s | 14.1% |
| 1980s | 11.7% |
| 1990s | 12.4% |
| 2000s | 14.8% |
| 2010s | 12.4% |
| 2020+ | 0.7% |
94,351 homes, median built in 1982. 48.0% date from before 1980 and 13.1% from 2010 on; 53.4% are owner-occupied. The most common decade is the 2000s.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · data as of ACS 5-yearInsurance claim clocks in Illinois
| Who | What has to happen | Time limit | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insurer | Offer payment once liability is affirmed and the amount is determined and not in dispute. | 30 calendar days | 50 Ill. Adm. Code 919.50(a) |
Go deeper on Champaign County
Roofing services in Champaign
One page per job, each opening with a Champaign figure.
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Roof Repair
Median home built 1985; 94 freeze-thaw days a year, so cracks reopen.
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Storm Damage Repair
Top stone 3 in, 24 days of 1 in+ hail; dents metal, cracks tile.
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Emergency Roof Repair
76 days at 58+ mph, top gust 82 mph; ask crews about same-day tarping.
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Roof Inspection
43.7% of homes predate 1980; 44.9% are owner-occupied, so check old flashing first.
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Metal Roofing
Median home $199,700; golf-ball hail on 8 days, so ask about impact class.
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Flat Roof
Ponding risk: 4.6 days a year with 1 in of rain, 39.8 in a year in total.
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Commercial Roofing
51% of units are multi-unit; 13 roofing firms with payroll in the county.
What a new roof costs in Champaign
Asphalt-shingle re-roof, 2,000 sq ft home, at Champaign prices.
That typical price is about 5.5% of the median Champaign home value ($199,700).
Source: Census ACS (Champaign city) · data as of 2019–2023Full Champaign cost guide by material →
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Roofing in Champaign: local conditions
Champaign's humid continental climate swings from a record low of -25 F to a record high of 109 F set in 1954, creating some of the most punishing freeze-thaw cycles in the Midwest. Average annual snowfall of 20.8 inches loads roofs through a long winter, while roughly 24 days per year above 90 F bake shingles and accelerate granule loss. Around six nights per year below 0 F test every penetration seal and valley flashing. Spring and summer bring the hail and severe-storm exposure typical of central Illinois, making impact-resistant materials a smart long-term investment for homeowners and commercial property owners alike.
Champaign's 2020 census population was 88,302. The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is the city's dominant employer with 13,934 employees, giving the local economy exceptional stability. Carle Foundation Hospital adds 6,921 jobs, and Kraft Heinz contributes 925 positions in food manufacturing. A large university campus with extensive institutional roofing needs, combined with a steady student-housing rental market, creates durable demand for both commercial re-roofing and residential repair contractors.
Roofing in Champaign: questions
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