Home Improvement Contractors in Matteson, IL

The median home in the village of Matteson was built in 1996, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the Illinois median of 1971. That is newer than the Cook County median of 1961.¹ Most of Matteson's housing is recent: only 32% of units predate 1980 (U.S. 50%) and 13% were built since 2010. The largest single share, 32%, dates from 2000-2009. That makes it an older stock than Cook County as a whole (73% built before 1980).¹ On houses from the 2000s, the common first-time jobs are the first roof replacement, original water heater and HVAC, and warranty paperwork on anything still covered. Owner-occupied homes in Matteson are newer than rentals: a median build year of 1999 against 1993.¹ With owner-occupied homes skewing newer, many requests are first-time replacements of original builder-grade components.

Housing in Matteson is mostly detached single-family: 68% of units, with 9% 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. Home ownership is the norm in Matteson: 77% of occupied homes are owner-occupied, above the Illinois share of 67%.¹ The median owner-occupied home in Matteson is valued at $250,600 (ACS), close to the Illinois median of $263,300. Within Cook County the median is $324,500, so Matteson sits below it.¹

Winters are long: the Chicago Midway Ap station averages 106 nights a year at or below 32°F and 41 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 20 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 5,753 heating degree days against 1,111 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. Matteson is about 18 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.

Matteson sits in IECC climate zone 5A (Cold).⁶ Building permits in Matteson are normally issued by the village building department.^7,8