Roofers in Rockford, Illinois
30 roofing companies are listed for Rockford, and 18 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 Rockford, IL, start with the 18 below whose license we matched on IDFPR license lookup; they are listed first. A standard asphalt re-roof on a 2,000 sq ft Rockford 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 Rockford runs $6,790 to $15,035
$6,790 Typical $10,900 High
$15,035
Asphalt-shingle re-roof, 2,000 sq ft home, at Rockford prices. Source and share of home value below.
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Compares your price per square foot with the Rockford installed range (tear-off and underlayment included). Not a judgment of any one roofer.
How much life is left in my Rockford roof?
Typical lifespans are published ranges for each material; for a Rockford house, real life also depends on installation, attic ventilation and the weather Rockford gets.
If insurance covers it, what do I pay in Rockford?
Only if the claim is approved. The ACV math is a straight-line example over a 25-year life; insurers writing Rockford policies use their own schedules, so check your policy.
Has hail hit my Rockford roof since it was installed?
County-level hail reports for Rockford from the NOAA archive this page uses; a county report is not proof of damage at your Rockford address.
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Roofers in Rockford, IL
30 listed. Roofers we verified against a public registry come first.
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Who you can hire in Rockford
A phone number and a star rating say little about a roofer. These counts show what is on file.
The Rockford roster, checked
22 of 30 listed firms have a licence number on file (73.3%). 18 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 Rockford
180 roofers
The Bureau of Labor Statistics counts about 180 people working as roofers in the Rockford, IL Metro Area, 3.4% 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 Rockford are based, and where hail has landed
Every listed firm is based in Rockford; 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.
The map needs JavaScript. The tables list the same places.
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors. Hail: NOAA Storm Prediction Center local storm reports. Towns: our roster, Rockford ring = 25 miles.
Listed roofers by home town
| Based in | Miles away | Listed | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockford, IL | in town | 30 | 18 |
Nearby city pages
- Joliet, IL 73 mi
1 hail report within 25 miles in the last 90 days; the largest measured 1.00″. The Rockford hail log lists them by date.
Rockford in numbers
Source under each figure.
- #191of 209Median home value (low end): Rockford ranks #191 of 209.
- #28of 209Share of homes built before 1980: Rockford ranks #28 of 209.
- #42of 209Freeze-thaw days: Rockford ranks #42 of 209.
- #45of 209Largest hailstone on record: Rockford ranks #45 of 209.
Roofing trade around Rockford
- 43 county firms with payroll, about 152 workers; 74% under 5 employees.
- A roofer's median pay here is $65,100 a year (Rockford, IL Metro Area).
When hail hits Rockford
Winnebago County, 2014 to June 2026: NOAA hail reports.
Reports by month
April is the heaviest month in Winnebago County: 38 of 83 hail reports (46%). April to June is the busiest three-month run, at 75%.
Worst full year: 2020, with 20 reports and 1 day of 1.75 in hail or larger; 3.0x the 7-report mean.
10 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 | 2 |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 0 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 |
Year by year
| Year | Reports | Days 1″+ | Days 1.75″+ | Largest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 2″ |
| 2015 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1.75″ |
| 2016 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1.25″ |
| 2017 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 2″ |
| 2018 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3″ |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.88″ |
| 2020 (worst full year) | 20 | 4 | 1 | 3″ |
| 2022 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1.5″ |
| 2023 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 2″ |
| 2024 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1.5″ |
| 2025 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 1.5″ |
| 2026 (to June) | 10 | 4 | 1 | 2.25″ |
Shaded: worst full year.
Source: NOAA Storm Events · data as of 2014 to June 2026Rockford storm record: Winnebago County
NWS reports for Winnebago County, 2014–2026.
- 715 ft (218 m)Elevation
Reported hail locations, Winnebago County
- 551 to 1.74 in
- 201.75 to 2.74 in, golf ball to tennis ball
- 22.75 in and up, baseball
Largest plotted stone: 3 in. Bigger dots are bigger stones.
77 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 7, 2020 | 3 in, about the size of a teacup | 14 | Winnebago |
| May 2, 2018 | 3 in, about the size of a teacup | 3 | Rockford |
| April 17, 2026 | 2.25 in, about the size of a hen egg | 6 | Durand |
“Hail as large as 3 inches in diameter was reported in Winnebago, which damaged cars and siding.”Source: NOAA Storm Events Database · data as of 2014–2026
National Weather Service report, April 7, 2020
Last hail of 1.75 in or more
April 17, 2026
10 days like it since 2014.
Strongest tornado
EF1 · April 17, 2026
It stayed on the ground for 10.88 miles and was up to 350 yards wide. An EF-1 tornado began near the intersection of Freeport Road and Bates Road southeast of Harrison, initially downing several tree branches at and near a small cemetery.
Strongest thunderstorm gust
96 mph · May 17, 2017
A large outbuilding was destroyed and another suffered roof damage.
Storm data: NOAA Storm Events (public domain). City facts: Wikidata (CC0).
Winnebago County fact sheet for Rockford 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 Winnebago County by decade built
| pre-1940 | 15.4% |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 6.4% |
| 1950s | 14.2% |
| 1960s | 12.8% |
| 1970s | 14.9% |
| 1980s | 10.7% |
| 1990s | 12.3% |
| 2000s | 10.9% |
| 2010s | 2.0% |
| 2020+ | 0.2% |
124,959 homes, median built in 1971. 63.8% date from before 1980 and 2.3% from 2010 on; 65.2% are owner-occupied. The most common decade is the pre-1940.
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 Rockford
One page per job, each opening with a Rockford figure.
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Roof Repair
Median home built 1962; 96 freeze-thaw days a year, so cracks reopen.
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Storm Damage Repair
Top stone 3 in, 31 days of 1 in+ hail; dents metal, cracks tile.
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Emergency Roof Repair
63 days at 58+ mph, top gust 96 mph; ask crews about same-day tarping.
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Roof Inspection
74.1% of homes predate 1980; 53.8% are owner-occupied, so check old flashing first.
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Metal Roofing
Median home $120,900; golf-ball hail on 10 days, so ask about impact class.
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Flat Roof
Ponding risk: 5.9 days a year with 1 in of rain, 38.7 in a year in total.
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Commercial Roofing
35% of units are multi-unit; 43 roofing firms with payroll in the county.
What a new roof costs in Rockford
Asphalt-shingle re-roof, 2,000 sq ft home, at Rockford prices.
That typical price is about 9.0% of the median Rockford home value ($120,900).
Source: Census ACS (Rockford city) · data as of 2019–2023Full Rockford cost guide by material →
Not sure the whole roof has to go? Repair or replace calculator.
Hail near Rockford in the last 90 days
SPC reports within 25 miles: Rockford hail log · hail by city
| Date | Largest hail | Reports | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-21 | 1.00″ | 1 | Details |
Near Rockford: 1 hail day, 1 report; biggest stone 1.00 in on August 21. Hidden bruising begins near 1 in. How to file a claim.
Illinois: State roofing license required. Licence check for IL roofers
Roofing in Rockford: local conditions
Rockford endures one of the most punishing winter roofing climates in northern Illinois. The city averages 37.1 inches of snowfall annually, and the 1978-1979 season brought a crushing 74.5 inches, testing structural limits across the region. The record low of -31 F set on January 31, 2019 drives deep freeze-thaw cycling that cracks sealants, splits flashings, and lifts shingles along north-facing slopes. Summers bring convective violence: on July 5, 2003, a line of severe storms with high winds caused widespread damage on both the east and west sides of the city. A major flooding event in July 2024 further strained stormwater infrastructure and exposed low-slope roof drainage vulnerabilities.
Rockford's 148,655 residents (2020 census) support a large institutional employer base that drives commercial roofing demand: Rockford Public Schools leads with 4,075 employees, UW Health SwedishAmerican follows at 3,780, Mercy Health at 3,000, OSF Healthcare at 2,200, and the UPS Rockford Air Hub at 2,000. The city's aging housing stock and heavy annual snowfall create a steady residential replacement pipeline, while healthcare campus expansions have added commercial flat-roof inventory that must be maintained against the region's extreme winter loads.
Roofing in Rockford: questions
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