Roofers in Joliet, Illinois
27 roofing companies are listed for Joliet, and 12 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 Joliet, IL, start with the 12 below whose license we matched on IDFPR license lookup; they are listed first. A standard asphalt re-roof on a 2,000 sq ft Joliet 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 Joliet runs $6,790 to $15,035
$6,790 Typical $10,900 High
$15,035
Asphalt-shingle re-roof, 2,000 sq ft home, at Joliet prices. Source and share of home value below.
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Compares your price per square foot with the Joliet installed range (tear-off and underlayment included). Not a judgment of any one roofer.
How much life is left in my Joliet roof?
Typical lifespans are published ranges for each material; for a Joliet house, real life also depends on installation, attic ventilation and the weather Joliet gets.
If insurance covers it, what do I pay in Joliet?
Only if the claim is approved. The ACV math is a straight-line example over a 25-year life; insurers writing Joliet policies use their own schedules, so check your policy.
Has hail hit my Joliet roof since it was installed?
County-level hail reports for Joliet from the NOAA archive this page uses; a county report is not proof of damage at your Joliet address.
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Roofers in Joliet, IL
27 listed. Roofers we verified against a public registry come first.
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Who you can hire in Joliet
A phone number and a star rating say little about a roofer. These counts show what is on file.
The Joliet roster, checked
14 of 27 listed firms have a licence number on file (51.9%). 12 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 Joliet
3,900 roofers
The Bureau of Labor Statistics counts about 3,900 people working as roofers in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN Metro Area, 73.6% 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 Joliet are based, and where hail has landed
Every listed firm is based in Joliet; the ring is the 25-mile radius we use to match hail reports to the city. Each dot is one hail report from the National Weather Service in the last 90 days.
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Map © OpenStreetMap contributors. Hail: NOAA Storm Prediction Center local storm reports. Towns: our roster, Joliet ring = 25 miles.
Listed roofers by home town
| Based in | Miles away | Listed | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joliet, IL | in town | 27 | 12 |
Nearby city pages
- Rockford, IL 73 mi
42 hail reports within 25 miles in the last 90 days; the largest measured 3.00″. The Joliet hail log lists them by date.
Joliet in numbers
Source under each figure.
- #24of 209Damaging thunderstorm-wind days: Joliet ranks #24 of 209.
- #30of 209Freeze-thaw days: Joliet ranks #30 of 209.
- #42of 209Hail days of 1 inch or more: Joliet ranks #42 of 209.
- #45of 209Largest hailstone on record: Joliet ranks #45 of 209.
Costliest storm day on record
Jun 30, 2014
11 reports that day (10 wind, 1 tornado); reported property damage $755,000; county FIPS 17197, 2014–June 2026
Source: NOAA Storm Events · data as of 2014–June 2026Roofing trade around Joliet
- 66 county firms with payroll, about 588 workers; 62% under 5 employees.
- A roofer's median pay here is $82,090 a year (Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN Metro Area).
When hail hits Joliet
Will County, 2014 to June 2026: NOAA hail reports.
Reports by month
March is the heaviest month in Will County: 28 of 111 hail reports (25%). Reports fall in 8 of 12 months; the best three-month run, February to April, holds 53%.
Worst full year: 2017, with 21 reports and 1 day of 1.75 in hail or larger; 123% over the 9-report mean.
7 days of 1.75-inch hail or larger, across 4 of 10 full years; last one 2026 so far.
Days with 1.75 in hail or larger, by year
| 2014 | 0 |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 0 |
Year by year
| Year | Reports | Days 1″+ | Days 1.75″+ | Largest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1″ |
| 2015 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 2″ |
| 2016 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1″ |
| 2017 (worst full year) | 21 | 5 | 1 | 1.75″ |
| 2019 | 19 | 7 | 2 | 1.75″ |
| 2020 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1.5″ |
| 2022 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1″ |
| 2023 | 12 | 6 | 0 | 1.5″ |
| 2024 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 1.75″ |
| 2025 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1″ |
| 2026 (to June) | 17 | 4 | 2 | 3″ |
Shaded: worst full year.
Source: NOAA Storm Events · data as of 2014 to June 2026Joliet storm record: Will County
NWS reports for Will County, 2014–2026.
- 1833Founded
- 541 ft (165 m)Elevation
- Louis JollietNamed after
Reported hail locations, Will County
- 761 to 1.74 in
- 101.75 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.
87 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 10, 2026 | 3 in, about the size of a teacup | 3 | Bolingbrook |
| June 10, 2015 | 2 in, about the size of a hen egg | 8 | Lockport |
| February 28, 2017 | 1.75 in, about the size of a golf ball | 9 | Frankfort |
“A handful of hail reports from along IL-53 in Bolingbrook ranged in size from 1 to 3 inches.”Source: NOAA Storm Events Database · data as of 2014–2026
National Weather Service report, March 10, 2026
Last hail of 1.75 in or more
March 31, 2026
7 days like it since 2014.
Strongest tornado
EF2 · July 15, 2024
It stayed on the ground for 24.9 miles and was up to 325 yards wide. A tornado with estimated peak winds of 130 mph which touched down in Grundy County and crossed into Will County between Lauren Drive and Old Kerry Grove Road. The tornado was likely at its maximum path width of 325 yards as it was crossing into Will County.
Strongest thunderstorm gust
96 mph · May 23, 2020
There was wind damage to multiple roofs, including much of a roof lifted and thrown from a downtown building. Near Larkin Avenue and Jefferson Street, widespread tree damage was reported including trees two feet in diameter, blocking multiple streets.
Storm data: NOAA Storm Events (public domain). City facts: Wikidata (CC0).
Will County fact sheet for Joliet 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 Will County by decade built
| pre-1940 | 7.0% |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 2.4% |
| 1950s | 6.4% |
| 1960s | 7.9% |
| 1970s | 13.6% |
| 1980s | 9.0% |
| 1990s | 22.0% |
| 2000s | 25.5% |
| 2010s | 5.6% |
| 2020+ | 0.7% |
252,684 homes, median built in 1992. 37.2% date from before 1980 and 6.3% from 2010 on; 82.5% 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) |
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Roofing services in Joliet
One page per job, each opening with a Joliet figure.
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Roof Repair
Median home built 1986; 98 freeze-thaw days a year, so cracks reopen.
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Storm Damage Repair
Top stone 3 in, 36 days of 1 in+ hail; dents metal, cracks tile.
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Emergency Roof Repair
87 days at 58+ mph, top gust 96 mph; ask crews about same-day tarping.
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Roof Inspection
46.8% of homes predate 1980; 73.1% are owner-occupied, so check old flashing first.
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Metal Roofing
Median home $248,600; golf-ball hail on 7 days, so ask about impact class.
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Flat Roof
Ponding risk: 4.6 days a year with 1 in of rain, 39.4 in a year in total.
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Commercial Roofing
21% of units are multi-unit; 66 roofing firms with payroll in the county.
What a new roof costs in Joliet
Asphalt-shingle re-roof, 2,000 sq ft home, at Joliet prices.
That typical price is about 4.4% of the median Joliet home value ($248,600).
Source: Census ACS (Joliet city) · data as of 2019–2023Full Joliet cost guide by material →
Not sure the whole roof has to go? Repair or replace calculator.
Hail near Joliet in the last 90 days
SPC reports within 25 miles: Joliet hail log · hail by city
| Date | Largest hail | Reports | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-09 | 1.00″ | 2 | Details |
| 2026-07-28 | 2.00″ | 1 | Details |
| 2026-07-27 | 3.00″ | 39 | Details |
Near Joliet: 3 hail days, 42 reports; biggest stone 3.00 in on July 27. Book a full-roof inspection. How to file a claim.
Illinois: State roofing license required. Licence check for IL roofers
Roofing in Joliet: local conditions
Joliet sits in the Chicago metro corridor where continental air masses drive severe weather year-round. The recorded high of 109 F and low of -26 F in January bracket an extreme temperature range that stresses every roofing material through repeated expansion and contraction. Average annual snowfall of 16.9 inches adds seasonal snow load and accelerates freeze-thaw cycling in membrane seams and flashing joints. Spring and summer bring the thunderstorm activity common to northeastern Illinois, with hail granule loss and wind-driven rain penetration the primary acute risks. The freeze-thaw cycle in particular degrades asphalt shingle tabs and can force water under insufficiently sealed flashing, shortening effective roof life well below manufacturer ratings.
Joliet recorded 150,362 residents in the 2020 census, ranking it the third most populous city in Illinois. The city has evolved from a steel and manufacturing hub into a commuter suburb anchored by large logistics and healthcare employers. Amazon employs roughly 3,500 workers locally, while AMITA Health Saint Joseph Medical Center supports about 3,023 jobs. Will County government adds 2,200 more. This stable, large-employer base sustains homeownership and steady demand for residential roof replacement, while the ongoing warehouse and distribution buildout drives commercial roofing work.
Roofing in Joliet: questions
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