K.L. Smith Inc.
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+1 863-500-7611- Roofing Contractor serving Lakeland, Florida — based at 2519 Buckskin Rd, Lakeland, FL 33801.
- Work covered: storm damage repair, roof replacement, emergency repair, roof inspection, roof repair.
- State license #CCC1326241 (Active), expires 2026-08-31.
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Looking up K.L. Smith Inc. in Florida
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- Look at the expiration date and compare it with the dates in your contract.
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Hail and wind history for Lakeland, Polk County
In Polk County, the NOAA record since 2017 carries 15 hail entries. Quarter-sized stones or larger were logged on 8 days. The worst part: 4 days with stones of 1.75 inches or more, capped by a 2-inch stone about the size of a hen egg. The most recent golf-ball day in the record dates to 2024.
April is the peak month with 39 percent of reports, and April to July together hold 82 percent. In 6 months of the year, hail is rare in the record.
The strongest logged thunderstorm gust is 69 mph.
The same record has 10 tornadoes, with EF2 the highest rating.
Counted per area, Polk County falls at 11 of 11 Florida counties, lower third, with 16.4 reports per 1,000 square miles.
After any hail day, photograph the roof before anyone tarps it and write down the date. Ask K.L. Smith Inc., or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Days at 1 inch or more | 8 |
| Reports in April to July | 82% |
| Tornadoes on file | 10 |
| Peak month | April |
| Hail density rank in state | 11 of 11 |
| Largest stone, inches | 2 |
The largest single day in the record is May 15, 2022: a 2-inch stone, about the size of a hen egg, reported near Davenport.
| Year | Hail reports | Top size, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 4 | 1 |
| 2017 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 | 4 | 2 |
The homes under these roofs
Median year built in Lakeland is 1981, a typical house age of 45 years. A mid-range asphalt replacement at $10,350 equals 5 percent of the median home value of $229,100. Before 1980, 47.6 percent of the housing stock went up.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 53,926 |
| Median build year | 1981 |
| Owner-occupied share | 56.1% |
| Median home value | $229,100 |
| Single-family share | 54.5% |
What a new roof costs in Lakeland
The Lakeland multiplier is below 1, about 8 percent lower than the national basis, giving $6,440 to $14,260 for asphalt shingles. BLS puts the median annual roofer wage for the Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL Metro Area at $46,730. 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.
| Material | Lifespan | Per year of life | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal Shingles | 35 to 50 years | $410 | $17,480 |
| Cedar Shake | 20 to 30 years | $740 | $18,400 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | 15 to 20 years | $490 | $8,510 |
| Standing Seam Metal | 50 to 70 years | $490 | $29,440 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | 15 to 25 years | $550 | $11,040 |
| Concrete Tile | 40 to 50 years | $430 | $19,320 |
K.L. Smith Inc. by the numbers
The expiration on file, 2026-08-31, has passed; check the registry for a renewal before you rely on it.
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| License number on file | CCC1326241 |
| Status on file | Active |
| Expires | 2026-08-31 (past) |
Asked about roofing in Lakeland
- What is a roof replacement price 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.
- How old are homes in Lakeland?
- Median year built is 1981, which gives 45 years. A roof is younger than the house whenever it was replaced.
- How much hail does Polk County see?
- 15 reports since 2017, 8 days at 1 inch or more, and the busiest month is April.
- What is the biggest hail on record for Polk County?
- NOAA's biggest since 2017 entry for the county is 2 inches, comparable to a hen egg, with 4 golf-ball days.
- How soon should a roof be inspected after hail?
- Photograph the roof, note the date, and schedule a written inspection soon. Many policies have a claim window.
- Where can I look up the license for K.L. Smith Inc.?
- Search the Florida record by license number, check the name and status, and note the expiry before you sign anything.
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