How It Works: Finding a Roofer in Rockford, IL
Roof Replacement Rockford IL is a referral service for homeowners in Rockford, IL and the towns around it. We don't do roofing work. Your request goes to one local roofer holding an Illinois license from IDFPR, the state's Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. That roofer looks at the roof for free and puts the price on paper.
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When you fill in the form or call (815) 555-0162, your details go to one independent roofer who works in your town. They aren't posted to a list or sold to a group of companies. The roofer gets in touch to set a time for the inspection, and you're under no obligation to sign anything afterward.
Illinois has clear rules for roofers and for contracts paid by insurance. This page explains how the process runs and what those rules mean for you, so you know what a sound bid looks like before it lands on your kitchen table.
What Happens After You Submit
- We read your request. Your town, your roof type and anything you've spotted, like a leak or hail marks.
- One roofer gets your details. An IDFPR-licensed roofer who serves your area contacts you to book a visit.
- The roofer inspects. The visit is free. You hear what they found and whether repair or replacement makes more sense.
- You get a written estimate. It carries the roofer's licensed name and license number, as Illinois requires on every bid.
- The permit gets handled. Rockford requires a permit for all roofing work. Your roofer pulls it through the Building Department (425 E. State St., 779-348-7158).
- You decide. Before you sign, Illinois requires the contractor to hand you the "Home Repair: Know Your Consumer Rights" pamphlet.
Roofers You Can Verify
Illinois licenses roofers under the Roofing Industry Licensing Act (225 ILCS 335), which IDFPR runs. Every roofing business names a qualifying party who has passed the state exam. A limited license covers homes of 8 units or fewer and needs a $10,000 bond. An unlimited license adds commercial and industrial work and needs a $25,000 bond.
IDFPR's application also sets insurance minimums: $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and $250,000 for property damage, plus workers' comp when the business has employees.
To check a roofer, find the license number and licensed name on the bid or contract. Illinois requires both on all contracts, bids and advertisements (225 ILCS 335/5; 815 ILCS 513/18(d)). Type the number into IDFPR's online license lookup, or call IDFPR at 1-888-473-4858. If a bid has no number, ask why before you go further.
Where This Service Stops
- No roof work. We don't inspect, sell or install roofs. The roofer you're connected with does the work and signs the contract with you.
- No deductible offers. Illinois bans contractors from advertising or promising to pay or rebate any part of an insurance deductible (815 ILCS 513/18(b)). Treat any such offer as a red flag.
- No claim handling. Your roofer can inspect, record and price storm damage. The claim belongs to you and your insurer, with a licensed public adjuster added only if you choose to hire one.
- No grant promises. Illinois has no current FORTIFIED roof grant, and SB 4006 is a bill, not law. Discounts for impact-resistant roofs vary by carrier, so ask your insurer.
Ready to Get Started?
Tell us about your roof and we'll pass the request to one licensed roofer near you. The inspection is free, and the estimate comes in writing.