Roof Replacement Cost in Chicago, IL (2026)
Updated October 2026 · Chicago, IL · index 1.20
How much does a new roof cost in Chicago? For a 2,000 sq ft roof with architectural asphalt shingles, homeowners in Chicago, IL pay about $15,800 on average, and most quotes land between $12,300 and $19,300 — $6.17 to $9.64 per sq ft. The price covers tearing off one layer to the deck, ice and water shield, synthetic underlayment, drip edge, the roofing itself, ridge vent, flashing, the permit, the dumpster and cleanup.
The roof replacement price in Chicago runs 20% above the U.S. average: construction labor in the Chicago area runs 32% above the national mean, materials 2% above. The same job averages $13,200 nationally and about $15,200 at the Illinois statewide index.
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Roof replacement price in Chicago by roofing material
What a 2,000 sq ft roof costs in Chicago with each roofing material, installed:
| Option | Average · range |
|---|---|
| Architectural asphalt shingles30-year laminated shingle, the most common re-roof$7.91 per sq ft | $15,800$12,300 – $19,300 |
| 3-tab asphalt shinglesflat single-layer shingle, the budget option$7.15 per sq ft | $14,300$11,100 – $17,500 |
| Impact-resistant (Class 4) shingleshail-rated shingle; some insurers discount it$8.82 per sq ft | $17,600$13,900 – $21,400 |
| Standing-seam metalconcealed-fastener steel panels$18.25 per sq ft | $36,500$29,800 – $43,200 |
The least expensive option in Chicago is 3-tab asphalt shingles, at about $14,300; standing-seam metal averages $36,500, 2.6 times as much.
Cost to replace a roof in Chicago by size
With architectural asphalt shingles, priced for Chicago, IL:
| Size | Average · range |
|---|---|
| A 1,500 sq ft roof$8.25 per sq ft | $12,400$9,550 – $15,200 |
| A 2,000 sq ft roof$7.91 per sq ft | $15,800$12,300 – $19,300 |
| A 3,000 sq ft roof$7.56 per sq ft | $22,700$17,900 – $27,400 |
Some costs stay the same whatever the size — roof measurement and inspection, permit and final inspection, site protection — so a bigger job costs less per unit: $7.56 per sq ft for a 3,000 sq ft roof against $8.25 for a 1,500 sq ft roof.
What a roof replacement in Chicago includes
Line by line, the $15,800 average for a 2,000 sq ft roof breaks down like this: 53% labor, 45% materials and equipment, and $300 in permit fees passed through at cost.
| Line | Low – high |
|---|---|
| Roof measurement and inspection | $90 – $300 |
| Permit and final inspection | $150 – $450 |
| Site protection | $180 – $420 |
| Tear-off to the bare deck (one layer) | $1,550 – $2,400 |
| Dumpster and landfill fees | $380 – $720 |
| Ice and water shield at eaves and valleys | $550 – $860 |
| Synthetic underlayment | $510 – $820 |
| Drip edge | $360 – $620 |
| Starter strip | $200 – $360 |
| Roofing material, delivered | $3,350 – $4,450 |
| Installation labor | $3,600 – $5,050 |
| Valleys | $70 – $130 |
| Ridge and hip cap | $320 – $540 |
| Pipe boots and vent flashing | $270 – $600 |
| Step and wall flashing | $140 – $290 |
| Ridge vent | $230 – $380 |
| Cleanup and magnetic nail sweep | $300 – $540 |
| Warranty registration | $60 – $360 |
Each line is the price book's U.S. rate for that step times Chicago's index of 1.20; permit fees are not scaled.
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What affects roof replacement prices in Chicago
Labor and materials in Chicago
Construction wages in the Chicago metro run 30% above the U.S. mean (BLS, May 2025), and specialty-contractor pay in the city's county moves that up by 1%, to 32% above the national mean. Materials in the area's ZIP codes price 2% above the national average. Together they give Chicago a construction cost index of 1.20.
Where Chicago sits in Illinois
Chicago is the 2nd most expensive of the 7 Illinois cities in our index, against a statewide index of 1.15. Naperville is the dearest at 1.22; Springfield is the least expensive at 1.09.
Against the rest of the country
Of the 306 U.S. cities in JobFlex's index, Chicago ranks 33rd from the most expensive. The job that averages $15,800 here averages $13,200 at the national rate.
Sales tax in Illinois
Illinois's base state sales tax is 6.25%, and cities and counties can add their own. How it applies to a home-improvement contract varies, so ask whether a quote includes it. Prices on this page are before tax.
What a Chicago contractor will ask before quoting
- How many layers come off, and is the decking sound?
- Roof pitch and stories — steep or two-story work adds 15-30% labor
- Ventilation and flashing details (ridge vent, chimney, skylights)
Roof replacement cost in other Illinois cities
A 2,000 sq ft roof with architectural asphalt shingles averages $15,800 in Chicago; $16,100 in Naperville, $15,400 in Aurora, $15,600 in Joliet.
| City | Average · range |
|---|---|
| Naperville, IL2% more | $16,100$12,500 – $19,600 |
| Aurora, IL3% less | $15,400$12,000 – $18,800 |
| Joliet, IL2% less | $15,600$12,100 – $19,000 |
| Springfield, IL9% less | $14,400$11,200 – $17,500 |
| Rockford, IL7% less | $14,800$11,500 – $18,000 |
| Peoria, IL7% less | $14,600$11,400 – $17,900 |
roof replacement price in Chicago: questions
How much does a new roof cost in Chicago, IL?
About $15,800 for a 2,000 sq ft roof with architectural asphalt shingles, and most Chicago quotes fall between $12,300 and $19,300. That is 20% above the U.S. average, where the same job averages $13,200.
What is the roof price per square foot in Chicago?
$6.17 to $9.64 per sq ft, about $7.91 on average, or $791 per square (100 sq ft), with architectural asphalt shingles. Smaller jobs cost more per unit, because the fixed costs are spread over less.
How much is a 3,000 sq ft roof in Chicago?
$17,900 to $27,400, about $22,700 on average, with architectural asphalt shingles — $7.56 per sq ft.
Do you need a permit for roof replacement in Chicago?
It depends on the city: for a roof replacement some building departments want a permit and some don't, so check with Chicago's. The prices on this page carry $150–$450 for the permit and inspection.
Does the price include sales tax in Illinois?
No. The prices here are before tax; Illinois's base state rate is 6.25%, plus any local rate.
What is the cheapest roofing material for roof replacement in Chicago?
3-tab asphalt shingles, at about $14,300 for a 2,000 sq ft roof. Standing-seam metal runs about $36,500.
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How these prices are built
Every price on this page comes from JobFlex's contractor price book: what a homeowner pays a licensed contractor for each step of the job, as a U.S. national average per unit, with the contractor's overhead and profit included and sales tax left out. The roof replacement is priced step by step, then multiplied by Chicago's construction cost index of 1.20.
The index weighs local construction wages (BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025) at 60% and the area's material prices (Craftsman ZIP-area factors) at 40%. Published indices for Chicago, each on its own base: RSMeans residential 1.17, HUD 1.24, Craftsman 1.21. Treat any city figure as about ±5%; a contractor's quote for your house is the number to plan with.
Contractors in Chicago build quotes like these with JobFlex's roof estimator.
- HomeGuide 2026: architectural shingles $400-$600 per square installed, $7,500-$16,000 average roof
- Roof tear-off guides 2026 (SquareDash, RoofingCalculatorHQ): tear-off $1.00-$2.40/sqft incl. dumpster; permit $100-$500