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Cedar Roof cost in Chicago

How Much Does Cedar Roof Cost in Chicago, Illinois?

Supply and install a cedar shingle or shake roof over an existing roof deck, per square foot of roof, tear-off extra.

Cedar 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.

Cedar Roof in Chicago, Illinois

$6.90 – $16

per sq ft

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

National average: $6 – $14 per sq ft

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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