BuildMatchResearch briefings · Illinois
Illinois 2026 Renovation Cost Reports.
Independent advisory briefings on what residential projects actually cost in Illinois in 2026 — written for homeowners before they sign a contract, not for contractors selling one.
ADUs
2026 Illinois ADU Cost Report
Chicago-vs.-downstate cost ranges, line-item breakdowns, and the permit-timeline reality across IL markets.
View reportRoofing
2026 Illinois Roofing Cost Report
Material-by-material cost ranges, the Chicago vs. rest-of-state filing differences, and the line items most quotes leave out.
View reportBathroom Remodel
2026 Illinois Bathroom Remodel Cost Report
Tier-by-tier cost ranges, what changes when the Chicago Building Code applies, and the structural surprises common in pre-war Chicago housing stock.
View reportKitchen Remodel
2026 Illinois Kitchen Remodel Cost Report
Tier-by-tier cost ranges, the layout-change math on multi-unit and pre-war buildings, and the cabinetry and countertop allowance picture.
View reportFull Home Remodel
2026 Illinois Full Home Remodel Cost Report
Per-square-foot cost ranges by remodel depth, Chicago-vs.-suburban-vs.-downstate variance, and the historic-district and cold-climate realities that move the final number.
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Independently compiled by BuildMatch AI's research team. Cost figures are estimates based on industry-typical Illinois pricing for 2026 and should be validated against your specific project scope.
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