Basic
$5.87 – $12 per sq ft
45-mil white TPO, mechanically attached over 1/2 in. cover board, hot-air-welded seams, standard flashings and edge metal
How Much Does Membrane Roof Cost in Chicago, Illinois?
Install a single-ply membrane roof (TPO, PVC or EPDM) on a low-slope roof, including membrane, cover board or insulation, flashing and seams.
Membrane Roof in Chicago, Illinois typically costs $6.90 to $14 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Membrane Roof in Chicago, Illinois
$6.90 – $14
per sq ftPrices in Chicago are 19.0% higher than the national average for membrane roof.
National average: $6 – $12 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$6.90 – $14 per sq ft
60-mil white TPO, mechanically attached over polyiso insulation board, welded seams, pre-formed corners and pipe boots
Premium
$8.63 – $17 per sq ft
60-mil white TPO fully adhered over thicker polyiso and cover board, welded seams, pre-formed corners, reinforced perimeter
Cost Breakdown in Chicago
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $2.89 – $5.78 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $2.73 – $5.46 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.77 – $1.54 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.51 – $1.03 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Chicago local market conditions.
Cost Factors in Chicago, Illinois
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($2.70-$5.40 per square foot)
- Labor ($2.10-$4.20 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($0.72-$1.44 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($0.48-$0.96 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
- TPO Roofing Cost Guide for Commercial Buildings in 2026, classicmidwest.com, retrieved Nov 2026
- TPO Roofing Cost Per Square 2026 | The Roofing Brief, The Roofing Brief, retrieved Nov 2026
- TPO Roofing Cost Per Square Foot (2026) | General Roofing, General Roofing, retrieved Nov 2026
- California Flat Roof Replacement Cost: TPO vs EPDM vs PVC | RoofVista, RoofVista, 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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