16¢Electricity, per kWh
+6%Build costs vs national average
600Businesses listed
What each job costs in Illinois
| Project | Typical range | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Solar Panel Installation | $17,749–$21,607 | for a typical 7 kW system |
| Inground Pool Construction | $61,480–$103,880 | for an inground pool with decking and permits |
| Roof Replacement | $10,070–$14,310 | on a typical 2,000 sq ft roof |
| HVAC Replacement | $10,070–$17,490 | installed, before rebates |
Modeled from 2026 national baselines × a Illinois cost factor of 1.06. Estimates for comparison, not quotes. Solar figures include no federal tax credit — §25D expired December 31, 2025.
Solar Installers by city
Pool Builders by city
Naperville (9)Chicago (9)Springfield (7)Schaumburg (6)Quincy (5)Rolling Meadows (4)Decatur (4)Morton (3)Champaign (3)Bloomington (3)Orland Park (3)Highland Park (3)Joliet (3)Tinley Park (3)Monee (3)Geneva (3)Loves Park (3)O Fallon (3)
Roofers by city
Chicago (141)Naperville (36)Rockford (28)Springfield (27)Schaumburg (27)Crystal Lake (21)Joliet (21)Elgin (20)Aurora (20)Arlington Heights (16)Des Plaines (15)Downers Grove (15)Bloomington (15)Elk Grove Village (14)Peoria (14)Lombard (12)Loves Park (12)Moline (12)Skokie (11)Addison (11)Champaign (11)Mchenry (11)Belvidere (11)Orland Park (11)Elmhurst (10)Barrington (10)St Charles (10)Lemont (9)West Chicago (9)Burr Ridge (9)Palatine (9)Glenview (9)Plainfield (9)Kankakee (8)Rock Island (8)Mundelein (8)Oak Brook (8)Evanston (8)Glen Ellyn (8)Berwyn (7)
HVAC Contractors by city
Chicago (161)Elgin (28)Naperville (25)Aurora (23)Bloomington (21)Champaign (20)Rockford (20)Des Plaines (18)Mokena (17)Carol Stream (17)Plainfield (17)Springfield (17)Skokie (17)Peoria (16)Lombard (16)Crystal Lake (15)Joliet (15)Northbrook (15)Addison (13)Niles (13)Elmhurst (13)Lake Zurich (12)New Lenox (12)Wheeling (12)Elk Grove Village (12)Orland Park (12)Schaumburg (12)Mchenry (12)Saint Charles (11)Tinley Park (11)Oak Lawn (11)Loves Park (11)Downers Grove (11)West Chicago (11)Morton Grove (10)Waukegan (10)Pekin (10)Decatur (10)Oswego (10)Roselle (10)