Home Improvement Contractors in Romeoville, IL

The median home in the village of Romeoville was built in 1999, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the Illinois median of 1971.¹ A large share of newer homes means many systems are still inside a warranty; checking that comes before any repair quote. Most of Romeoville's housing is recent: only 29% of units predate 1980 (U.S. 50%) and 9% were built since 2010.¹ Owner-occupied and rented homes in Romeoville are of similar age: median build years 1998 and 2000.¹

Housing in Romeoville is mostly detached single-family: 69% 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. Home ownership is the norm in Romeoville: 81% of occupied homes are owner-occupied (67% statewide).¹ The median owner-occupied home in Romeoville is valued at $257,100 (ACS), close to the Illinois median of $263,300.¹

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. Romeoville is about 29 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.

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