Chicago · Metal Roofing

Metal roofing in Chicago, built to last.

Chicago earns its windy city name, with hard lake winds and heavy lake-effect snow. Roofs here take deep cold, ice, and strong gusts all winter. Tough, long-lasting metal roofs. Free, no spam, no pressure.

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A metal roof in Chicago runs about $17,000–$43,000 in 2026 — more up front than shingle, but it can last two to three times as long. HomeMatchup scores every Chicago roofer on license, insurance, warranty, and real reviews, then matches you with a few trusted local pros who handle metal roofing. It's free, your info is never sold, and there's no pressure.

Metal Roofing in Chicago

Metal Roofing in Chicago, IL.

Metal roofing is a premium, long-life choice for Chicago homes — a standing-seam or stone-coated steel roof can last two to three times longer than asphalt and shrug off snow and wind. Expect about $17,000–$43,000 installed in 2026: more up front than shingle, but far fewer replacements over the life of the home. The install is a craft — the right underlayment, panel gauge, and fastening are what make a metal roof quiet, tight, and leak-free for decades. We match you with Chicago roofing contractors who install metal every week and back it with a written warranty.

Metal Roofing in Chicago

How Chicago metal roofing works.

Every Chicago pro we match you with is licensed, insured, and warranty-backed. Here's what a good job looks like.

Pick the right metal

Standing seam, metal shingle, or stone-coated steel — your pro matches it to your home and budget.

Proper underlayment

A quality metal roof needs the right barrier underneath to stop heat and moisture.

Tight, sealed panels

Panels are fastened and sealed to shed wind and water for decades.

Long warranty

Metal roofs carry long material and workmanship warranties — in writing.

Updated July 2026 · Vetted for license, insurance & real reviews

Best Chicago roofers for metal roofing.

The top Chicago roofing contractors for metal roofing, ranked on ratings, reviews, licensing, and manufacturer credentials — not paid placements. Here's who we'd start with.

The top 6 roofing companies in metal roofing in Chicago, ranked by rating, review volume, licensing, manufacturer credentials, and years in business — scored on our 100-point methodology. Independent: no company paid to be listed.Data as of July 2026
6Companies ranked
74Top score /100
4.7★Avg rating
423Verified reviews
121+Combined years
1Elite-tier certified
  1. 1
    Best overall

    Expert Roofing

    Elite
    4.7 (41 reviews)Licensed & insured
    GAF Master Elite

    A GAF Master Elite roofer in the Chicago area holding a 4.7-star Google rating across its reviews.

    Strengths
    • GAF Master Elite
    • Licensed & insured
    Consider
    • Quote required — pricing not published online
    74Score /100
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  2. 2

    Horizon Restoration

    Verified
    4.9 (274 reviews)19+ yrsLicensed & insured
    Storm & insuranceRestorationBBB A+

    Founded in 2007, this A+ BBB-rated firm holds multiple Illinois roofing licenses and serves the greater Chicago metro.

    Strengths
    • 19+ years in business
    • 4.9★ across 274 reviews
    • Licensed & insured
    • Insurance-claim help
    Consider
    • Quote required — pricing not published online
    74Score /100
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  3. 3

    Showalter Roofing Service

    Top Rated
    4.947+ yrsLicensed & insured
    Commercial roofingSince 1979BBB A+

    Naperville-based, A+ BBB-accredited firm serving Chicagoland since 1979 with a focus on commercial roofing systems.

    Strengths
    • 47+ years in business
    • Licensed & insured
    Consider
    • Quote required — pricing not published online
    66Score /100
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  4. 4

    Champion Roofing

    Top Rated
    4.7 (68 reviews)Licensed & insured
    Roofing & sidingTuckpointingBBB A+

    Bensenville-based Chicagoland contractor that has held Best Pick certification for 17 consecutive years and carries an A+ BBB rating.

    Strengths
    • Licensed & insured
    Consider
    • Quote required — pricing not published online
    61Score /100
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  5. 5

    Salazar Roofing

    Verified
    4.8 (40 reviews)7+ yrsLicensed & insured
    Best valueNo down payment

    Founded in 2019 and BBB accredited since 2022, it ranks in BuildZoom’s top 18% of Illinois contractors and requires no down payment.

    Strengths
    • 4.8★ across 40 reviews
    • Licensed & insured
    Consider
    • Relatively new to the market
    60Score /100
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  6. 6

    Second City Roofing & Exteriors

    Verified
    4.348+ yrsLicensed & insured
    Residential & condoSince 1978BBB A+

    Family-owned Chicago roofing and exterior company operating since 1978 with an A+ BBB rating.

    Strengths
    • 48+ years in business
    • Licensed & insured
    Consider
    • Read recent reviews before hiring
    56Score /100
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Quick comparison

#CompanyScoreRatingReviewsExperienceBest for
1★Expert Roofing744.741—GAF Master Elite
2Horizon Restoration744.927419+ yrsStorm & insurance
3Showalter Roofing Service664.9—47+ yrsCommercial roofing
4Champion Roofing614.768—Roofing & siding
5Salazar Roofing604.8407+ yrsBest value
6Second City Roofing & Exteriors564.3—48+ yrsResidential & condo

Rankings are editorial, based on public data as of July 2026, and can change as reviews and credentials do. Own one of these businesses, or see something to fix? Claim or correct a listing →

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Chicago roof cost

What roofing costs in Chicago.

A fair, real range for Chicago, IL in 2026. Your size, pitch, material, and storm damage set your true price.

Roof repair
$400–$2,800
Shingle roof replacement
$9,000–$24,000
Metal roof
$17,000–$43,000
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Roofing in Chicago

What's local about a Chicago roof.

Chicago earns its windy city name, with hard lake winds and heavy lake-effect snow. Roofs here take deep cold, ice, and strong gusts all winter.

Main threat Snow and wind
Busiest window After winter, spring thaw
Areas covered Naperville, Aurora, Evanston, Schaumburg, Oak Park, and the Chicago metro area

High wind lifts and peels shingles and drives rain under the edges, so Chicago roofs need tight fastening, sealed flashing, and code-level wind ratings.

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Roof Repair

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A whole new roof, built to last.

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Hail and wind damage help.

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Roof Leak Repair

Track down and seal the leak.

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Roof Inspection

Know exactly where your roof stands.

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Active leak or storm damage? Move now.

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Natural slate, a lifetime roof.

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In 2026, metal roofing in Chicago typically runs $17,000–$43,000. Your roof size, pitch, material, and the extent of the damage set your real price. We show you a fair range up front, then a vetted local pro gives a written quote — free, with no pressure.
Top-ranked Chicago roofing contractors for metal roofing include Expert Roofing, Showalter Roofing Service, Champion Roofing — see the full ranked list above. HomeMatchup scores local roofers on a 100-point methodology — license, insurance, reviews, certifications, and warranty — and matches you with a few that clear the bar.
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