Basic
$4.40 – $7.82 per sq ft
Single-layer tear-off, standard dimensional shingles, synthetic underlayment, ice barrier where required, drip edge, starter strip, ridge cap
How Much Does Dimensional Shingle Roof Cost in Chicago, Illinois?
Install a dimensional (architectural) asphalt shingle roof per sq ft of roof surface with underlayment and flashing, typical single-layer tear-off.
Dimensional Shingle Roof in Chicago, Illinois typically costs $5.18 to $9.20 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Dimensional Shingle Roof in Chicago, Illinois
$5.18 – $9.20
per sq ftPrices in Chicago are 19.0% higher than the national average for dimensional shingle roof.
National average: $4.50 – $8 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$5.18 – $9.20 per sq ft
Tear-off, heavier dimensional shingles, synthetic underlayment, ice barrier at eaves and valleys, ridge vent and cap, new pipe boots
Premium
$6.47 – $12 per sq ft
Tear-off, heavyweight dimensional shingles with deep shadow lines, ice barrier at eaves, valleys and penetrations, high-profile ridge caps
Cost Breakdown in Chicago
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $2.17 – $3.85 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $2.04 – $3.64 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.58 – $1.03 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.39 – $0.68 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Chicago local market conditions.
Cost Factors in Chicago, Illinois
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($2.03-$3.60 per square foot)
- Labor ($1.57-$2.80 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($0.54-$0.96 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($0.36-$0.64 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
References
- Architectural Shingles Cost per Square (2026), roofvista.com, retrieved Nov 2026
- Construction wages by metro and rural area, used for the labor adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- Regional price parities for goods, used for the materials adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024
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