Short answer: As of September 2026, the five highest-scoring roofing contractors in the Peoria, IL metro on The Roofing Brief Contractor Score are Roof Tiger PLLC (83.6), Sunrise Roofing Inc (80.6), River City Roofing Co Inc (76.6), Kelley Construction Contractors Inc (66.0), Koch Konstruction Inc (65.9). Each is certified by a manufacturer whose register we checked by hand, each rating has been tested against a source outside that register, and nobody bought a place on this page.
The Roofing Brief scored 7 certified roofing contractors serving the Peoria metro on a published, reproducible formula, then researched each of the top five individually to confirm its record. Peoria has an unusual combination: Illinois licenses roofers with an examination behind it, and all five contractors ranked below hold an active state licence we checked by number. But the City of Peoria does not require a permit to reroof at all unless you are replacing wood sheathing. So the licence is real and the inspection is not, and the gap between the two is where the useful questions live. It is worth knowing how large that gap can be. A 2025 study by CU-CitizenAccess at the University of Illinois found that of roughly 1,800 roofing contractors inspected by federal workplace safety officials over five years, about 1,200 had no Illinois state licence at all.
The conditions a Peoria roof has to be specified for
The five counties logged 230 hail reports across 2016 to 2025, 149 of them an inch or larger, against 408 severe thunderstorm and high wind reports and 49 tornado events, with $10.2 million in reported property damage. Counting severe-weather reports of every kind together, July leads with 142, then May with 111 and June with 104. The largest hail on the local record is a 3.00 inch stone at Washington on 20 August 2022, with 2.50 inch at Bartonville on 11 July 2020. The most recent significant outbreak in the record is 31 March 2023, which the National Weather Service Lincoln office’s severe weather review for that year records as producing 13 tornadoes across central Illinois, including two in Tazewell County near Bartonville.
The event that still defines this metro falls just outside our ten-year window but shapes every roofing conversation in it. On 17 November 2013 the Storm Prediction Center logged an EF-4 tornado at Washington, Illinois at 1659 CST, with peak winds of 190 mph, a path 34.5 miles long and half a mile wide. Washington is in Tazewell County, and the second-ranked contractor on this page is based there. A 190 mph tornado is beyond any roof specification, but the wider lesson from that day is about the ordinary 70 to 90 mph events that this metro gets every summer, where fastening schedule and edge detail genuinely decide whether a roof stays on. Worth knowing in that context: the City of Peoria’s own local design criteria set a residential wind speed of just 90 mph, with a 20 pounds per square foot ground snow load.
The licensing and permitting positions pull in opposite directions, and both are worth understanding. Illinois licenses roofing contractors at state level in two classes, a Limited licence for residential roofing and an Unlimited licence covering commercial work, and every applicant must designate a qualifying party, the individual legally qualified to act for the business, who sits the state examination. The licence also requires a surety bond from an Illinois-licensed bonding company, $10,000 for a limited licence and $25,000 for an unlimited one, plus liability and workers’ compensation cover. There are 4,960 active licensed roofing contractors statewide, of which 120 have addresses in the five counties of this metro. Against that, the City of Peoria’s own permit guidance lists roofing, not including replacing roof sheathing lumber, among work that does not require a permit, and requires one only where wood sheathing is being replaced. So on a straightforward tear-off and recover, nobody from the city inspects the job; the licence is the only check, and the contractor’s licence number is the thing to ask for and look up.
Codes and housing age fill in the rest. The City of Peoria has adopted the 2018 International Building Code, the 2018 International Residential Code and the 2018 International Existing Building Code, and Peoria County reviews permits against the same 2018 residential and existing building codes plus the state plumbing code. Peoria County does require a permit for repairs and alterations to a building generally, so an address in the unincorporated county is treated differently from one in the city, and it is worth confirming which applies to you. The housing is old: the median year built is 1968 across Peoria County and 1970 in Tazewell County. On a house from the 1960s the decking is the open question, which matters doubly here because replacing that sheathing is precisely the trigger that turns an unpermitted reroof into a permitted one. Ask what the quote assumes about the deck and what happens to both price and paperwork if it needs replacing.
The 5 best roofers in Peoria, IL
Scored 2026-09-30. The metro mean rating used as the Bayesian prior for Peoria is 4.714, across a pool of 7 certified contractors.
| Rank | Company | TRB Score | Certification | Rating (reviews) | Adjusted | In business since | Based in |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roof Tiger PLLC | 83.6 | Master Elite | 4.9 (429) | 4.881 | 2020 | Peoria Heights, IL |
| 2 | Sunrise Roofing Inc | 80.6 | Master Elite | 5.0 (138) | 4.924 | 1998 | Washington, IL |
| 3 | River City Roofing Co Inc | 76.6 | Master Elite | 4.7 (349) | 4.702 | 2006 | Peoria, IL |
| 4 | Kelley Construction Contractors Inc | 66.0 | Master Elite | 4.5 (265) | 4.534 | 1994 | Pekin, IL |
| 5 | Koch Konstruction Inc | 65.9 | Certified | 4.9 (136) | 4.85 | 1982 | Groveland, IL |
1. Roof Tiger PLLC — TRB Score 83.6
Roof Tiger PLLC is based in Peoria Heights, IL, in business since 2020, led by Benjamin K. Morrow, Founder, BBB accredited since 1 January 2021, A+ rating; business founded 9 July 2020, six employees recorded, and holds Master Elite standing on the GAF certification registry.
Certifications held: Master Elite (GAF), Illinois roofing contractor licence 104-018868, ACTIVE, verified on the state licensee database. Certification by more than one manufacturer is uncommon and requires meeting each programme’s separate standards for insurance, training and track record.
| Score component | Points | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Certification tier | 24 | 35 |
| Adjusted rating | 35.2 | 40 |
| Review corpus depth | 15.0 | 15 |
| Metro proximity | 9.4 | 10 |
| Total | 83.6 | 100 |
Independently corroborated:
- Licence 104018868, licensed roofing contractor, is ACTIVE in the name Roof Tiger PLLC of Peoria Heights, Peoria County, originally issued 23 December 2020 and expiring 31 December 2027.. State of Illinois licensee database
- A+ rated and accredited since 1 January 2021; business founded 9 July 2020, six employees.. BBB business profile
What they actually do. Residential, commercial and multi-family roofing, asphalt shingle and metal roofing, storm damage restoration, siding and gutters.
Why it ranks here. The top score in the metro on Master Elite certification and 4.9 across 429 reviews, the deepest customer record here, and it publishes the same Illinois licence number on its own site that the state database confirms as active to the end of 2027. In a metro where the city does not inspect most reroofs, a contractor who puts its licence number in front of you is giving you the one check that exists.
Best fit for: The default first call in the metro, and multi-family work alongside houses.
What we would want clarified. It is the youngest of the six certified contractors here, founded in July 2020 with a licence first issued that December, so the strong review count has accumulated quickly rather than over a long history. The BBB records six employees, so it is a small operation; ask about scheduling if you need work done inside a season. It publishes no manufacturer credential outside GAF. We publish this because a ranking that only prints the flattering findings is an advertisement, not an assessment.
Verify the certification yourself on the GAF registry listing. The number carried on that listing is (309) 369-2154, which is the registry’s contact line and is often a directory tracking number rather than the contractor’s own: take the number from the company’s own website and compare the two.
2. Sunrise Roofing Inc — TRB Score 80.6
Sunrise Roofing Inc is based in Washington, IL, in business since 1998, led by Brian R. Johnson, Owner, Not accredited, A+ rating; business started 1 March 1998, and holds Master Elite standing on the GAF certification registry.
Certifications held: Master Elite (GAF), Illinois roofing contractor licence 104-015346, ACTIVE, verified on the state licensee database, CertainTeed certified company. Certification by more than one manufacturer is uncommon and requires meeting each programme’s separate standards for insurance, training and track record.
| Score component | Points | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Certification tier | 24 | 35 |
| Adjusted rating | 37.0 | 40 |
| Review corpus depth | 12.2 | 15 |
| Metro proximity | 7.5 | 10 |
| Total | 80.6 | 100 |
Independently corroborated:
- Licence 104015346, licensed roofing contractor, is ACTIVE in the name Sunrise Roofing of Washington, Tazewell County, first issued 4 February 2009.. State of Illinois licensee database
- A+ rated though not accredited; business started 1 March 1998, Brian R. Johnson listed as owner.. BBB business profile
What they actually do. Complete tear-offs, residential and commercial roof replacement, low-slope EPDM membrane roofing, chimney flashing and small repairs.
Why it ranks here. A clean 5.0 across 138 reviews, Master Elite certification, and 27 years of trading, the second-longest here. It states on its own site that all roofing work is performed by its own crews, which is worth more than it sounds in a market where subcontracting is common, and it holds a CertainTeed certification alongside GAF. It is based in Washington, the Tazewell County town the 2013 EF-4 tornado passed through, so its storm experience is local and direct. It also offers low-slope EPDM work and chimney flashing as named services.
Best fit for: A tear-off done by in-house crews, and flashing or low-slope work.
What we would want clarified. Its BBB profile is not accredited, though it is rated A+. Its licence dates from February 2009 while the business started in 1998, so it traded for eleven years before the current licence was issued. At 138 reviews its customer record is mid-range for this metro rather than deep. We publish this because a ranking that only prints the flattering findings is an advertisement, not an assessment.
Verify the certification yourself on the GAF registry listing. The number carried on that listing is (309) 267-5115, which is the registry’s contact line and is often a directory tracking number rather than the contractor’s own: take the number from the company’s own website and compare the two.
3. River City Roofing Co Inc — TRB Score 76.6
River City Roofing Co Inc is based in Peoria, IL, in business since 2006, led by Timothy Garrison, President; Jamie Garrison, Secretary, BBB accredited since 1 March 2004, A+ rating; three complaints recorded, and holds Master Elite standing on the GAF certification registry.
Certifications held: Master Elite (GAF), Illinois roofing contractor licence 104-015025, ACTIVE, verified on the state licensee database, National Roofing Contractors Association member (self-published), Home Builders Association of Illinois member (self-published). Certification by more than one manufacturer is uncommon and requires meeting each programme’s separate standards for insurance, training and track record.
| Score component | Points | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Certification tier | 24 | 35 |
| Adjusted rating | 28.1 | 40 |
| Review corpus depth | 14.5 | 15 |
| Metro proximity | 10.0 | 10 |
| Total | 76.6 | 100 |
Independently corroborated:
- Licence 104015025, licensed roofing contractor, is ACTIVE in the name River City Roofing Co Inc of Peoria, first issued 26 June 2006. The record carries an ever-disciplined flag of Y.. State of Illinois licensee database
- A+ rated and accredited since 1 March 2004, with Timothy Garrison as president and three complaints recorded.. BBB business profile
What they actually do. Roof installation and replacement, commercial roofing, roof inspection and maintenance, storm damage restoration, and shingle, metal and tile roofing.
Why it ranks here. Master Elite certification with 4.7 across 349 reviews, the second-deepest record in the metro, and the longest BBB accreditation of the six, running back to March 2004. It is the only contractor here offering tile roofing alongside shingle and metal, and it states it is veteran-owned.
Best fit for: Tile roofing, and homeowners weighting a long local accreditation record, on the understanding set out above.
What we would want clarified. Two things to weigh, and the first is unusual enough to state plainly. The state licensee record for this licence carries an ever-disciplined flag set to Y. We report that as the dataset value and nothing more: we could not retrieve any IDFPR disciplinary action, date or description behind the flag, so we make no finding about what it refers to, and you should ask the company directly and check the licence yourself. Separately the BBB records three complaints. Its trade association memberships, with the National Roofing Contractors Association and the Home Builders Association of Illinois, are self-published and we could not confirm either on an association register. We publish this because a ranking that only prints the flattering findings is an advertisement, not an assessment.
Verify the certification yourself on the GAF registry listing. The number carried on that listing is (309) 697-9999, which is the registry’s contact line and is often a directory tracking number rather than the contractor’s own: take the number from the company’s own website and compare the two.
4. Kelley Construction Contractors Inc — TRB Score 66.0
Kelley Construction Contractors Inc is based in Pekin, IL, in business since 1994, led by Michael Kelley, Founder, BBB accredited since 1 July 2000, A+ rating; business started 1 November 1994, and holds Master Elite standing on the GAF certification registry.
Certifications held: Master Elite (GAF), Illinois roofing contractor licence 104-015841, ACTIVE, verified on the state licensee database. Certification by more than one manufacturer is uncommon and requires meeting each programme’s separate standards for insurance, training and track record.
| Score component | Points | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Certification tier | 24 | 35 |
| Adjusted rating | 21.4 | 40 |
| Review corpus depth | 13.8 | 15 |
| Metro proximity | 6.8 | 10 |
| Total | 66.0 | 100 |
Independently corroborated:
- Licence 104015841, licensed roofing contractor, is ACTIVE in the name Kelley Construction Contractors Inc of Pekin, Tazewell County, first issued 23 May 2011.. State of Illinois licensee database
- A+ rated and accredited since 1 July 2000, business started 1 November 1994, Mike Kelley as founder.. BBB business profile
What they actually do. Roofing installation and repair, siding and windows, commercial construction and remodelling, and kitchen, bathroom and basement remodelling.
Why it ranks here. The longest-established business on this page at 31 years, with BBB accreditation running back to July 2000 and an active Illinois roofing licence. Because it is a general contractor rather than a roofing specialist, it is the natural choice where a roof is part of a larger job, or where a reroof turns out to need structural or interior work behind it.
Best fit for: A roof as part of a wider renovation, or a job that may turn structural.
What we would want clarified. Roofing is one service among many here, alongside siding, windows, commercial construction and interior remodelling, so ask who actually does the roofing and whether the crew is employed or subcontracted. Its 4.5 rating across 265 reviews is the lowest of the five ranked on this page. Its roofing licence was first issued in May 2011, sixteen years after the business began, which is consistent with a general contractor adding the credential when Illinois began requiring it for the trade. We publish this because a ranking that only prints the flattering findings is an advertisement, not an assessment.
Verify the certification yourself on the GAF registry listing. The number carried on that listing is (309) 346-6604, which is the registry’s contact line and is often a directory tracking number rather than the contractor’s own: take the number from the company’s own website and compare the two.
5. Koch Konstruction Inc — TRB Score 65.9
Koch Konstruction Inc is based in Groveland, IL, in business since 1982, led by Paul A. Lynch, Owner; founded by Dennis Koch, BBB accredited since 17 April 2019, A+ rating; business start recorded as 1981, and holds Certified standing on the GAF certification registry.
Certifications held: Certified (GAF), Illinois roofing contractor licence 104-019235, ACTIVE, verified on the state licensee database. Certification by more than one manufacturer is uncommon and requires meeting each programme’s separate standards for insurance, training and track record.
| Score component | Points | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Certification tier | 12 | 35 |
| Adjusted rating | 34.0 | 40 |
| Review corpus depth | 12.2 | 15 |
| Metro proximity | 7.7 | 10 |
| Total | 65.9 | 100 |
Independently corroborated:
- Licence 104019235, licensed roofing contractor, is ACTIVE in the name Koch Konstruction Inc of Groveland, issued 17 March 2022. An earlier licence in the same business name, first issued 25 April 1986 at Tremont, is recorded as not renewed.. State of Illinois licensee database
- A+ rated and accredited since 17 April 2019, business start recorded as 1981, Paul A. Lynch as owner, roughly seven employees.. BBB business profile
What they actually do. Complete tear-off and roof replacement, roof repair and flashing, slate, tile, metal and composite shingle roofing, and roof inspections and preventive maintenance.
Why it ranks here. The oldest roofing licence lineage in the metro: the state database holds a licence in this business name first issued on 25 April 1986, now superseded by the current active licence issued in March 2022. It carries 4.9 across 136 reviews and is the only contractor on this page working in slate as well as tile, metal and composite, which is the relevant capability on the pre-1940 housing that makes up a real share of this county’s stock.
Best fit for: Slate and tile work, and older houses needing a contractor used to unusual coverings.
What we would want clarified. It holds base-tier GAF Certified status rather than Master Elite, which is why it ranks fifth despite a strong rating. Founding dates disagree across records: its own site says 1982 and names Dennis Koch as founder, the BBB records 1981, and the earliest licence dates from 1986, while the current owner of record is a different person. At roughly seven employees it is a small operation, and its 136 reviews are a modest base. We publish this because a ranking that only prints the flattering findings is an advertisement, not an assessment.
Verify the certification yourself on the GAF registry listing. The number carried on that listing is (309) 360-9740, which is the registry’s contact line and is often a directory tracking number rather than the contractor’s own: take the number from the company’s own website and compare the two.
What 3.0 inch hail does to a Peoria roof
Aggregate hail counts tell you very little about a specific roof. These are the individual events: every severe-weather report logged by the National Weather Service across the 5 counties of the Peoria, IL statistical area over ten years, with the dates, the stone sizes and the towns they landed on. Over that decade the metro logged 230 hail reports, 408 severe thunderstorm and high wind reports and 49 tornadoes. Reported property damage from hail, severe wind and tornado over that decade totalled $10.2 million; flood and winter-storm losses are counted separately and are not included.
The biggest hail to fall on Peoria in a decade
| Date | Stone size | Reported near | County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 August 2022 | 3.0 in | Washington | Tazewell |
| 11 July 2020 | 2.5 in | Bartonville | Peoria |
| 31 March 2023 | 2.5 in | Roanoke | Woodford |
| 11 July 2020 | 2.0 in | Creve Coeur | Tazewell |
| 20 April 2023 | 2.0 in | Germantown | Woodford |
| 20 August 2022 | 2.0 in | Washington | Tazewell |
The largest stone on record for this metro fell on 20 August 2022 near Washington, measured at 3.0 inches. That is baseball sized, comfortably past the point where a roof is written off rather than repaired.
Wind. The strongest thunderstorm gust logged in the metro was 91 knots, about 105 mph, near La Prairie Center on 15 July 2024. Asphalt shingles begin lifting at roughly 67 mph when they are correctly nailed, and considerably below that when they are not.
Tornadoes. 49 tornadoes touched down in these counties over the decade, the strongest rated EF3 near Low Pt on 28 February 2017.
What the National Weather Service wrote about it
The NWS logs a written account of each severe-weather episode. This is its description of the 15 July 2024 event near Minonk, reproduced verbatim:
An NWS Storm Survey in Minonk determined widespread wind damage, including trees uprooted and metal roof panels peeled off, to be caused by 85 to 95 mph straight-line winds.
That account is the design case for a roof here, and it comes from the agency that recorded it rather than by a contractor selling the repair.
When it happens. Severe weather reports cluster in July (142), May (111), June (104). The worst years on record were 2024 (122), 2023 (115), 2020 (114). If you are scheduling non-urgent work in Peoria, the months outside that window are when crews are least stretched and least likely to be triaging emergency callouts ahead of your job.
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, county-level detail files 2016 to 2025, filtered to the counties of this statistical area by The Roofing Brief. Damage figures are as reported to the NWS and undercount insured losses.
What to do with this. Peoria sees enough damaging hail that a Class 4 impact-rated shingle is worth pricing, though not automatically worth buying. Get both quotes and weigh the premium against any insurance discount.
Three things to confirm before work starts in Peoria
Licensing is required in IL. Illinois licenses roofing contractors at state level under the Roofing Industry Licensing Act, 225 ILCS 335, administered by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Unlicensed roofing work carries a civil penalty of up to $15,000 per offence, and any violation of the Act is a Class A misdemeanour, rising to a Class 4 felony on a second offence.
There are two classes: a Limited licence for residential properties of eight units or fewer, and an Unlimited licence covering residential, commercial and industrial work. Each licensee designates a qualifying party who must pass an examination covering roofing practice and Illinois roofing law. The statutory bond is $10,000 for a Limited licence and $25,000 for an Unlimited one, alongside liability insurance set by the Department, workers’ compensation and an unemployment insurance account. Since Public Act 104-427, effective 15 August 2025, every roofing contract must include a 72-hour rescission clause with a full deposit refund and a statement that the contractor cannot pay, waive or rebate any part of your insurance deductible.
Check here: IDFPR roofing licence register (open data). The licence number and the name on it must appear on every contract, bid and advertisement, and a local permit official must see proof of current state licensure before issuing a roofing permit. Ask whether the licence is Limited or Unlimited, and check it on the Department’s register or its open data file on data.illinois.gov.
Four checks to run before you sign anything, in any state.
- Verify certification at the source. Use the GAF verification tool rather than trusting a badge image on a company website.
- Get the certificate of insurance from the insurer, not the contractor, and confirm general liability and workers compensation are both active on the day work starts.
- Confirm who pulls the permit. If a contractor asks you to pull it as the homeowner, that moves liability onto you. Decline.
- Get warranty terms in writing before any deposit, and check the manufacturer warranty being promised actually requires the certification tier the contractor holds.
What the rest of the Peoria field looks like
7 certified roofing contractors serve the principal cities of the Peoria, IL statistical area, of which 0 hold the top President’s Club tier. The pool carries 1,388 customer reviews between them at a mean rating of 4.714. The statistical area had a 2024 population of 364,565, a change of -1.25% against the 2020 census base, per the U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2024 estimates.
How these Peoria rankings were produced
Every contractor in the Peoria, IL pool was scored out of 100 on four published components: certification tier, a Bayesian adjusted rating, review depth and distance from the metro centre. In this metro that meant scoring 7 certified contractors, of whom 0 hold President’s Club standing and 5 Master Elite, against a metro mean rating of 4.714. The top five were then researched individually against Better Business Bureau records, state licence registers and manufacturer directories. Anything unflattering that research surfaced appears above alongside the rest, and no company bought its position.
The full method, the weightings, what the GAF certification tiers actually mean, who is eligible to be ranked and what we do not claim are all set out on our roofer ranking methodology page. Last updated: September 2026. Scoring run: 2026-09-30. Corrections go to the editor and are actioned on verification.
Questions Peoria homeowners ask
Who is the best roofer in Peoria, IL?
Roof Tiger PLLC of Peoria Heights, IL scores highest in the Peoria metro on The Roofing Brief Contractor Score, at 83.6 out of 100 as of September 2026. It holds Master Elite certification with a 4.9 rating across 429 reviews. Highest-scoring is not the same as best fit for your specific job, and the four companies behind it score within 17.7 points.
How many certified roofing contractors serve Peoria?
7 contractors on the GAF certification registry serve the principal cities of the Peoria, IL statistical area as of September 2026, of which 0 hold President’s Club status.
How much damaging hail does Peoria get?
The Peoria, IL statistical area recorded 149 hail reports of 1 inch or larger and 9 of 2 inches or larger between 2016 and 2025 in the NOAA Storm Events Database. The largest hailstone reported measured 3.0 inches.
Did any contractor pay to appear on this list?
No. The Roofing Brief takes no placement fees, no lead fees and no affiliate commission from any roofing contractor. Ranking comes entirely from the published formula applied to public registry data, followed by an individual research pass on the top five.
What was the worst hailstorm in Peoria in the last ten years?
The largest hailstone logged by the National Weather Service in the Peoria, IL statistical area between 2016 and 2025 measured 3.0 inches, reported near Washington on 20 August 2022. That is baseball sized, comfortably past the point where a roof is written off rather than repaired. Across the decade the metro recorded 230 hail reports. Reported property damage from hail, severe wind and tornado over that decade totalled $10.2 million; flood and winter-storm losses are counted separately and are not included.
When is the worst time of year for roof damage in Peoria?
Severe-weather reports in the Peoria, IL statistical area cluster in July, May, June, on the NOAA record for 2016 to 2025. Booking non-urgent roof work outside those months usually means shorter lead times, because local crews are not simultaneously triaging storm callouts.
Do roofers need a licence in IL?
Illinois licenses roofing contractors at state level under the Roofing Industry Licensing Act, 225 ILCS 335, administered by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Unlicensed roofing work carries a civil penalty of up to $15,000 per offence, and any violation of the Act is a Class A misdemeanour, rising to a Class 4 felony on a second offence. There are two classes: a Limited licence for residential properties of eight units or fewer, and an Unlimited licence covering residential, commercial and industrial work. Each licensee designates a qualifying party who must pass an examination covering roofing practice and Illinois roofing law. The statutory bond is $10,000 for a Limited licence and $25,000 for an Unlimited one, alongside liability insurance set by the Department, workers’ compensation and an unemployment insurance account. Since Public Act 104-427, effective 15 August 2025, every roofing contract must include a 72-hour rescission clause with a full deposit refund and a statement that the contractor cannot pay, waive or rebate any part of your insurance deductible.
What should I check before hiring a roofer in Peoria?
The licence number and the name on it must appear on every contract, bid and advertisement, and a local permit official must see proof of current state licensure before issuing a roofing permit. Ask whether the licence is Limited or Unlimited, and check it on the Department’s register or its open data file on data.illinois.gov.
Is Peoria a hard market to find a good roofer in?
Peoria has an unusual combination: Illinois licenses roofers with an examination behind it, and all five contractors ranked below hold an active state licence we checked by number. But the City of Peoria does not require a permit to reroof at all unless you are replacing wood sheathing. So the licence is real and the inspection is not, and the gap between the two is where the useful questions live. It is worth knowing how large that gap can be. A 2025 study by CU-CitizenAccess at the University of Illinois found that of roughly 1,800 roofing contractors inspected by federal workplace safety officials over five years, about 1,200 had no Illinois state licence at all.
Is wind or hail the bigger risk to a roof in Peoria?
Wind, by a wide margin. The Peoria, IL statistical area logged 408 severe thunderstorm and high wind reports against 149 hail reports of an inch or more between 2016 and 2025. Wind damage shows up at the rake, ridge and edge rather than across the field of the roof, so the fastening schedule and edge detail matter more here than the impact rating of the shingle.
Roofer rankings for other metros
The Roofing Brief scores certified roofing contractors in the 400 largest U.S. metropolitan and micropolitan areas on the same formula.
- Best roofers in Springfield, IL, about 66 miles from Peoria
- Best roofers in Champaign, IL, another IL metro on the same formula
- Best roofers in Rockford, IL, another IL metro on the same formula
- Best roofers in Huntington, WV, a metro of comparable size
- Best roofers in Lubbock, TX, a metro of comparable size
- Best roofers in Davenport, IA, also scored, about 76 miles away
- Best roofers in Cedar Rapids, IA, also scored, about 136 miles away
See the full index of all 400 metro roofer rankings, or read how to find and vet a roofing contractor anywhere in the country.
Cite this analysis
The Roofing Brief. “Best Roofers in Peoria, IL: The Roofing Brief Contractor Score.” Published September 2026. Inputs: GAF certification registry; NOAA Storm Events Database 2016-2025; U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2024 population estimates; Better Business Bureau and independent review-platform records for each ranked contractor.