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Roof measurement in Champaign, IL

Your first roof estimate before you climb — roof area, pitch and squares for any Champaign address, measured from aerial LiDAR.

Preliminary measurement from public aerial LiDAR · U.S. addresses · No sign-up

Champaign roofs at a glance

Typical home footprint1,576 sq ftmedian of 7,974 mapped buildings near the centre
Typical roof at 6/12≈ 1,750 sq ft18 squares before waste
LiDAR source2019USGS 3D Elevation Program (3DEP), 2019 survey
Material price level104Illinois, U.S. = 100 (BEA)

Footprint statistics: residential-size buildings (600–6,000 sq ft) within ~2 km of the Champaign centre point in our building database. Roof area assumes a 6/12 pitch for illustration — your roof is measured from its own LiDAR.

Roofing material costs for a typical Champaign roof

Material-only prices for a 1,750 sq ft roof, adjusted to Illinois’s price level (104 vs. U.S. 100) and including a typical waste allowance. Labor, tear-off, disposal and tax are extra.

MaterialPer square (IL)WasteTypical roof, material onlyLifespan
Architectural shingles$114–$17710%$2,200–$3,40025–30 yrs
3-tab shingles$88–$14510%$1,700–$2,80015–20 yrs
Impact-resistant shingles (Class 4)$135–$21810%$2,600–$4,20030–40 yrs
Standing seam metal (steel)$260–$46714%$5,200–$9,30040–70 yrs
Stone-coated steel$363–$67513%$7,200–$13,35040–70 yrs
Metal shingles$311–$62312%$6,100–$12,20040–60 yrs
Concrete tile$311–$72715%$6,250–$14,65040–50 yrs
Clay tile$519–$1,24615%$10,450–$25,05050–100 yrs
TPO membrane$156–$31110%$3,000–$6,00020–30 yrs

Planning prices as of 2026-10; not a supplier quote. Measure the actual address above for your roof’s own area and pitch. How we price materials →

Roof measurement FAQ — Champaign

How big is a typical roof in Champaign?

The median home footprint we map near central Champaign is about 1,576 sq ft (middle half: 1,167–2,135 sq ft). At a common 6/12 pitch that is roughly 1,750 sq ft of roof surface, or 18 squares before waste.

What LiDAR data covers Champaign?

Roofs in Champaign are measured from the USGS 3D Elevation Program (3DEP), 2019 survey (dataset IL_8County_PlusChampaign_B1_2019). LiDAR is a snapshot from the flight date — newer construction may not be visible yet.

How much do roofing materials cost in Illinois?

Material prices in Illinois run about 4% above the U.S. average (BEA Regional Price Parities, goods). For the typical Champaign roof, architectural shingles come to roughly $2,200–$3,400 in material only, before labor and tear-off.

Can I measure a roof in Champaign without climbing it?

Yes — type the address above for a free preliminary measurement. For a full 3D report with every facet, ridge, hip and valley, use the RoofTap iPhone app. Always verify on site before ordering.

Full 3D roof reports in Champaign

Every facet, ridge, hip and valley, material quote and a branded PDF — in the RoofTap iPhone app.

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