| Project | Time | Typical cost | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof inspection + written report | 1–2 hours | $117 | $96 – $140 |
| Single leak repair (small area, replace ~10 shingles) | half day | $344 | $282 – $412 |
| Shingle replacement (storm spot repair, ~1 square) | half day | $549 | $450 – $659 |
| Step-flashing replacement around chimney or skylight | 1 day | $552 | $453 – $663 |
| Seamless aluminum gutter install (150 ln ft) | 1 day | $1,596 | $1,309 – $1,915 |
| Tear-off + asphalt re-roof (1700 sq ft, mid-grade) | 2–3 days | $9,759 | $8,002 – $11,711 |
| Standing-seam metal roof (1700 sq ft) | 3–5 days | $17,095 | $14,018 – $20,514 |
| Synthetic underlayment + ice-shield refresh | 1 day | $1,599 | $1,311 – $1,918 |
| Skylight replacement (one fixed unit) | 1 day | $884 | $725 – $1,061 |
A residential roofer either performs targeted repair (lifted shingles, popped nails, failed flashing, single-leak diagnosis) or a full tear-off and replacement. A reputable contractor will start with a multi-point inspection: shingle condition (granule loss, curling, cracking), flashing integrity around chimneys/sidewalls/penetrations, ridge and soffit ventilation, attic moisture signs, and decking condition (you don't know about rotten plywood until tear-off). Asphalt shingle is the dominant material in 80% of US homes; metal and tile dominate in storm-prone or arid markets. All re-roofs require a permit and at least one mid-roof inspection by the local AHJ in most jurisdictions, and OSHA 1926.501 requires fall protection for any work at heights above 6 feet — a non-negotiable safety/insurance issue.
These pros are based in Chicago and routinely serve ZIP 60603. Sorted by proximity to the ZCTA centroid (41.8803°N, -87.6274°W).
Door-to-door storm-chaser pitches, "we just did your neighbor's roof" without proof, asking for full payment up front, no permit pulled, or the company refusing to provide its state contractor license number.