Quick Roofing - Central FL
- Roofing Contractor serving Lakeland, Florida — based at 3624 DMG Dr, Lakeland, FL 33811.
- Typical jobs: roof replacement, roof inspection, emergency repair, roof repair, storm damage repair.
Services Offered
Checking Quick Roofing - Central FL against the Florida record
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- Compare the registry name with the name on the contract, and read the status line.
- Have the insurer or agent send the certificate of insurance to you, since a license says nothing about coverage.
- An expiry before your finish date is a reason to ask questions.
- Start the lookup with the license number; use the business name only if the number fails.
Storm record for Lakeland and Polk County
Polk County, the county around Lakeland, has 15 NOAA hail entries on file since 2017. 8 distinct days produced hail of at least 1 inch. Golf ball hail or bigger came on 4 days. The top size reported was 2 inches, comparable to a hen egg. The latest golf-ball day in the record falls in 2024.
NOAA also lists 10 tornadoes here, the strongest rated EF2.
Per square mile, Polk County ranks 11 of 11 Florida counties we compare, in the lower third, at 16.4 reports per 1,000 square miles. Hail still happens here; it is just less frequent than in the busiest counties.
After any hail day, photograph the roof before anyone tarps it and write down the date. Ask Quick Roofing - Central FL, or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.
The strongest recorded thunderstorm gust is 69 mph.
Most hail here arrives in spring and summer: 82 percent from April to July, 39 percent in April. In 6 months of the year, hail is rare in the record.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Share of reports in April to July | 82% |
| Days at 1 inch or more | 8 |
| Density rank in state | 11 of 11 |
| Hail reports since 2017 | 15 |
| Hail reports, all years | 33 |
| Largest stone, inches | 2 |
The single largest day was May 15, 2022: a 2-inch stone, about the size of a hen egg, reported near Davenport.
| Year | Reports | Biggest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 9 | 1.75 |
| 2022 | 4 | 2 |
| 2023 | 5 | 1.75 |
Who lives under these roofs
Median year built in Lakeland is 1981, a typical house age of 45 years. That span covers about 2 asphalt roof cycles at 25 years each, so most roofs are a first or second replacement. Pre-1980 construction makes up 47.6 percent of homes in Lakeland.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Typical home value | $229,100 |
| Typical household income | $60,947 |
| Median year built | 1981 |
| Housing units | 53,926 |
| Owner-occupied | 56.1% |
What a new roof costs in Lakeland
Prices in Lakeland run about 8 percent below our national basis, so asphalt shingles land at $6,440 to $14,260. The last column divides the middle of each range by the middle of its lifespan, which is how a metal roof can beat asphalt over time. The county holds 68 roofing establishments with employees, per the Census. 52.9 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees.
| Material | Typical life | Yearly cost | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal Shingles | 35 to 50 years | $410 | $17,480 |
| Clay Tile | 50 to 100 years | $390 | $29,440 |
| Standing Seam Metal | 50 to 70 years | $490 | $29,440 |
| Concrete Tile | 40 to 50 years | $430 | $19,320 |
| Cedar Shake | 20 to 30 years | $740 | $18,400 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | 40 to 70 years | $390 | $21,620 |
Asked about roofing in Lakeland
- Has Polk County had large hail?
- NOAA's biggest since 2017 entry for the county is 2 inches, close to a hen egg, with 4 golf-ball days.
- Is Lakeland an older housing market?
- Median year built is 1981, which gives 45 years. A roof is younger than the house if it was replaced.
- How often does hail hit Lakeland?
- 15 entries since 2017, 8 days at 1 inch or more, and the busiest month is April.
- How much is a roof replacement in Lakeland?
- Budget $6,440 to $14,260 for asphalt shingles on a 2,000 square foot roof here, about $10,350 in the middle. Metal, tile and flat roofs are in the cost table.
- When is hail season in Lakeland?
- 82 percent of the county's hail entries fall from April to July, and April alone has 39 percent.
- Should I call a roofer right after hail?
- Do not wait for a leak. A short inspection after the storm documents the damage while the date is fresh.
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