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How Much Does Aluminum Roof Cost in Chicago, Illinois?

Tear off and install an aluminum standing-seam or panel roof on a typical house, including underlayment and flashing.

Aluminum Roof in Chicago, Illinois typically costs $6.90 to $16 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.

Aluminum Roof in Chicago, Illinois

$6.90 – $16

per sq ft

Prices in Chicago are 19.0% higher than the national average for aluminum roof.

National average: $6 – $14 per sq ft

What you get at each price level

  • Basic

    $5.87 – $14 per sq ft

    Exposed-fastener ribbed aluminum panels in standard painted finish, synthetic underlayment, standard ridge and edge trim

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  • Standard

    $6.90 – $16 per sq ft

    Snap-lock aluminum standing seam with concealed clips, synthetic underlayment, ice barrier at eaves and valleys

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  • Premium

    $8.63 – $20 per sq ft

    Mechanically seamed aluminum standing seam with fluoropolymer paint, high-temperature underlayment, custom-bent trim

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Cost Breakdown in Chicago

ComponentCategoryPrice RangeUnit
Materialsmaterial$2.89 – $6.74sq ft
Laborlabor$2.73 – $6.37sq ft
Supplies & Othersupplies$0.77 – $1.80sq ft
Equipment & Disposalequipment$0.51 – $1.20sq ft
Prices adjusted for Chicago local market conditions.

Cost Factors in Chicago, Illinois

What Affects Pricing

  • Materials ($2.70-$6.30 per square foot)
  • Labor ($2.10-$4.90 per square foot)
  • Supplies & Other ($0.72-$1.68 per square foot)
  • Equipment & Disposal ($0.48-$1.12 per square foot)

Local Price Adjustments

Material costs7.0% above avg
Labor costs30.0% above avg

Labor costs in Chicago run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.

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