Roof Repair Cost in Illinois
$240 – $1,950We estimate roof repair in Illinois at $240 to $1,950 for a localized leak or damaged shingle area. The national estimate is $180 to $1,550. Illinois roofer pay is 41% above the national median, ranking 1 of 51.
| Part of the job | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Parts and materials (our assumption) | $50 | $600 |
| Labor hours (our assumption) | 2 | 8 |
| Billed labor rate per hour | $94 | $169 |
| Estimated total | $240 | $1,950 |
Our estimate, not a quote. Billed rate is the Illinois median wage from BLS (2025, $37.45 an hour) times 2.5 to 4.5 to cover payroll costs, overhead, travel and profit. How we estimate
What other publishers report
| Publisher | Low | High | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|
| This Old House | $50 | $800 | Shingle repair. Page dated March 2026. |
| This Old House | $100 | $1,500 | Hole and leak repair. Page dated March 2026. |
| Fixr | $400 | $1,900 | Overall roof repair. Page dated January 2026. |
| Bob Vila | $379 | $1,758 | Overall, citing Angi and HomeAdvisor. Page dated June 2023. |
Cities in Illinois
| Metro area | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago | $39.47 | $250 | $2,000 |
Who can legally do this in Illinois
Roofing contractors are licensed by IDFPR. A limited license covers residential properties. If a contractor subcontracts the work, the subcontractor must also be a licensed roofer, and the license number must appear on contracts and bids.
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Compared with neighboring states
| State | Median wage | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana | $27.88 | $190 | $1,600 |
| Iowa | $23.39 | $170 | $1,450 |
| Kentucky | $22.57 | $160 | $1,400 |
| Missouri | $23.35 | $170 | $1,450 |
| Wisconsin | $28.54 | $190 | $1,650 |
Other roofer jobs in Illinois
Roof Repair cost in every state · Illinois home repair guide
Sources
General information, not professional advice. Conditions, codes and prices vary. Turn off power, gas or water before any work, and hire a licensed professional when in doubt. Cost figures are our estimates, not quotes.