Roofing in Elgin, IL
Roof repair, roof replacement, storm inspections, siding, gutters and windows for Elgin homes and businesses, from our East Dundee office about 6 miles away.
- Free drone roof inspection
- In-house team for insurance documentation
- Crews out seven days a week, weather permitting
- Illinois Roofing Contractor License 104.019813 · Qualifying party license 105.010658
Storm history · 5 years · within 10 miles
Storms near Elgin
Recent hail days
| Date | Largest hail | Reports |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | 1" quarter | 3 |
| Jun 24, 2026 | 1" quarter | 5 |
| May 4, 2026 | 0.75" penny | 1 |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 1" quarter | 4 |
| Mar 30, 2026 | 1.25" half dollar | 2 |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 0.75" penny | 1 |
When storms hit Elgin
Most storm reports near Elgin come in July. 209 hail, wind and tornado reports in all.
Tornado reports within 10 miles: 5 days (most recent: Jun 11, 2026, Mar 14, 2025, Feb 27, 2024, Jul 12, 2023).
Source: National Weather Service Local Storm Reports (Chicago and Milwaukee offices) via Iowa State University's IEM archive, October 2021 – October 2026, within 10 miles of Elgin's center. Dates are Central time. A report nearby isn't proof your roof was damaged; an inspection shows what it went through.
Permits in Elgin
- Elgin's fee sheet (updated December 11, 2025) lists a roof repair or tear-off and reroof at $85, and siding at $85.
- No work can begin before the permit is issued, and a final inspection is required when the work is done.
- The contractor files an Illinois roofing license and a notarized letter of intent. At an owner-occupied single-family home, the owner may pull the permit.
- If the roof already has two or more layers, Elgin requires a complete tear-off.
- Homes that are landmarks or in a historic district also need a Certificate of Appropriateness.
Source: City of Elgin — fee schedule and Roof Repair Quick Guide · Roof Repair Quick Guide. Checked October 12, 2026. Fees and rules change; the building department has the final word.
Not sure what your roof needs? Request a free inspection. The office will call you to set a time.
AAA work · in and around Elgin
Jobs near Elgin, mapped.
Every dot is a city where AAA has finished work, sized by the number of completed projects. Tap a city to zoom in and see the work on record. City level only: no names, no addresses.
Completed projects in AAA's JobNimbus records (including jobs waiting on final payment) as of October 13, 2026, one per property. The type of work is shown only where our files prove it; older jobs often don't say. Jobs without a city on file aren't counted, so real totals are higher. Dots sit at each city's center.