Home Improvement Contractors in Joliet, IL
Every trade we cover, for homes in Joliet. Tell us the project once and we connect you with licensed, insured contractors for it through one national line - and you compare written scopes. The median Joliet home dates from 1985, so most jobs start with what is already there.
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Services in Joliet
Each service has its own Joliet page with local figures. Ranges reflect Illinois costs.
Home Remodeling
Whole-home and room-by-room remodels
$18,000 - $95,000
ADU Construction
Accessory dwelling units, garage conversions and in-law suites
$85,000 - $310,000
Garage Door Repair & Installation
Garage door repair, spring replacement and new installs
$200 - $2,400
Chimney Sweeping & Repair
Chimney sweeping, inspection, caps, crowns and liners
$150 - $3,900
Kitchen Remodeling
Kitchen remodels from refacing to full gut renovations
$14,000 - $78,000
Bathroom Remodeling
Bathroom remodels, tub-to-shower conversions and wet rooms
$9,500 - $42,000
Roofing
Roof replacement, repair and storm damage work
$6,800 - $34,000
Handyman & Home Repair
General home repair, maintenance and small projects
$100 - $3,200About homes in Joliet
Census and NOAA figures for the city of Joliet in Will County, not the metro, with a source for each.
The median home in the city of Joliet was built in 1985, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the Illinois median of 1971.1 About 47% of Joliet's housing units were built before 1980, close to the national share, and 6% since 2010.1 Owner-occupied homes in Joliet are newer than rentals: a median build year of 1994 against 1967.1 With owner-occupied homes skewing newer, many requests are first-time replacements of original builder-grade components.
Housing in Joliet is mostly detached single-family: 70% of units, with 12% in buildings of five or more units.1 A mostly detached stock means the full range of exterior work applies: roofs, garage doors, chimneys and backyard units. 74% of occupied homes in Joliet are owner-occupied (67% statewide).1 The median owner-occupied home in Joliet is valued at $265,800 (ACS), close to the Illinois median of $263,300.1
Winters are long: the Chicago Aurora Muni Ap station averages 142 nights a year at or below 32°F and 62 at or below 20°F.2,3 Long winters put freeze-thaw, ice dams and snow load at the center of roofing and masonry decisions. Summer heat is moderate: about 16 days a year reach 90°F.2,3 Annual precipitation is about 34 inches, with 7 days a year bringing an inch or more.2,3
Heating dominates the year: about 6,433 heating degree days against 781 cooling degree days (base 65°F).2,3 In a heating-led climate, insulation and air sealing carry most of the energy-code weight for any work that opens the envelope. Joliet is about 35 miles from the Great Lakes shoreline (fresh water).4,5 Lake-effect weather adds wind-driven rain and snow to the exterior details that matter.
Joliet sits in IECC climate zone 5A (Cold).6 Building permits in Joliet are normally issued by the city building department.7,8
| Before 1940 | 15.7% |
|---|---|
| 1940-1959 | 14.2% |
| 1960-1979 | 17.2% |
| 1980-1999 | 23.1% |
| 2000-2009 | 24% |
| 2010 or later | 5.8% |
Sources and notes (8)
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS 2020-2024 5-year (released 2026-01))
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, nearest station (1991-2020 normals (published 2021))
- NOAA NCEI normals station inventory (1991-2020)
- U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer files (2025)
- U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line coastline (2025)
- Guide to Determining Climate Zones by County: Building America and IECC 2021 Updates (PNNL-33270) (September 2022 (IECC 2021 county map))
- U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (Vintage 2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau geographic code files (2020)
- Climate figures are for NOAA station Chicago Aurora Muni Ap, 24.5 miles from the place center; housing figures are ACS ACS 2020-2024 5-year with 90% margins of error in the source tables.
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How much does home remodeling cost in Joliet, IL?
Most home remodeling projects in Joliet, IL land between $18,000 and $95,000, depending on scope, access and material grade. That is an estimated range for planning, not a quote - call (844) 624-3161 and we will scope your job properly.
Do I need drawings before calling?
No. If you have them, good - if not, we start from what you want to change and work back to what the house allows.
How old are the homes in Joliet?
The median home in the city of Joliet was built in 1985, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the Illinois median of 1971. About 47% of Joliet's housing units were built before 1980, close to the national share, and 6% since 2010. Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.
What is the Joliet climate like for exterior work?
Winters are long: the Chicago Aurora Muni Ap station averages 142 nights a year at or below 32°F and 62 at or below 20°F. Summer heat is moderate: about 16 days a year reach 90°F. Annual precipitation is about 34 inches, with 7 days a year bringing an inch or more. NOAA 1991-2020 normals for the nearest station; a contractor still assesses the actual site.
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