Illinois, IL

Satellite Roof Measurement Software
for Illinois Roofing Contractors

Illinois sits in the hail belt with 18+ significant hail days per year. Chicago's flat and low-slope roofing market is one of the largest in the US. Ice dams are a secondary winter peril.

Reports cost $8 USD after 3 free reports. Available across all Illinois metros. Insurance-ready documentation for hail belt, severe thunderstorms, ice dams in winter claims.

Illinois Storm & Roofing Profile

18
Hail Days/Year
Average annual hail events
none
Hurricane Risk
Based on NOAA historical data
400,000+
Annual Insurance Claims
Estimated roofing claims/year
Primary Peril
Hail belt, severe thunderstorms, ice dams in winter

Illinois Roofing Building Code

IRC 2021 via Chicago Building Code for city; IRC 2018 elsewhere

Chicago has additional wind provisions

Source: Illinois State Building Department, as of 2026. Roof Manager reports include pitch-corrected area calculations that satisfy code documentation requirements.

Illinois Cities We Serve

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Frequently Asked Questions — Illinois Roofing

Does Roof Manager work in Illinois?

Yes. Roof Manager generates satellite-powered roof measurement reports for roofing contractors in Illinois. Google Solar API coverage is available for the vast majority of Illinois addresses. Reports cost $8 USD after 3 free.

What is the primary roofing peril in Illinois?

Hail belt, severe thunderstorms, ice dams in winter. Illinois sits in the hail belt with 18+ significant hail days per year. Chicago's flat and low-slope roofing market is one of the largest in the US. Ice dams are a secondary winter peril.

What building code applies to roofing in Illinois?

Illinois has adopted IRC 2021 via Chicago Building Code for city; IRC 2018 elsewhere. Chicago has additional wind provisions

Which insurance companies cover roof damage in Illinois?

The top roofing insurance carriers in Illinois include State Farm, Allstate, Country Financial, USAA, Farmers. Roof Manager reports are accepted as supporting documentation for claims with these carriers.

How do I document a storm damage claim in Illinois?

Generate a Roof Manager satellite report, include the pitch-corrected area and edge breakdown, and submit the PDF to the adjuster. Illinois averages 400,000+ roofing claims per year. Reports take under 60 seconds to generate.

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