Statewide Roofing & Sheet Metal Inc.
- Roofing Contractor serving Lakeland, Florida — based at 851 Plateau Ave, Lakeland, FL 33815.
- Work covered: roof replacement, roof repair, emergency repair, roof inspection, storm damage repair.
Services Offered
Looking up Statewide Roofing & Sheet Metal Inc. in Florida
Florida licenses roofing contractors through the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) — Certified Roofing Contractor and Registered Roofing Contractor are separate license types, and DBPR's own license search lets anyone verify one by name Official lookup: Florida DBPR license lookup.
- 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.
- Open the registry and search by license number first, business name second.
- The registry name, the contract name and the truck lettering should all agree; the status should be active.
Storm record for Lakeland and Polk County
From 2017, NOAA has recorded 15 hail entries in Polk County. 8 distinct days produced hail of at least 1 inch. Golf ball hail or bigger came on 4 days. The top size logged was 2 inches, comparable to a hen egg. 2024 is the last year that has a 1.75-inch report.
After any hail day, photograph the roof before anyone tarps it and write down the date. Ask Statewide Roofing & Sheet Metal Inc., or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.
The fastest thunderstorm gust on file is 69 mph.
By density Polk County sits in the lower third of Florida: 11 of 11 counties, 16.4 reports per 1,000 square miles. Less frequent hail does not mean none.
In the last 90 days NOAA logged 0 hail reports within 25 miles of Lakeland.
NOAA also lists 10 tornadoes here, the strongest rated EF2.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Reports in April to July | 82% |
| Reports, all years | 33 |
| Top month | April |
| Days at 1 inch or more | 8 |
| Hail density rank in state | 11 of 11 |
| Peak gust, mph | 69 |
The biggest day on file is May 15, 2022: a 2-inch stone, about the size of a hen egg, reported near Davenport.
| Year | Entries | Biggest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 4 | 1 |
| 2016 | 9 | 1.75 |
| 2023 | 5 | 1.75 |
The housing stock in Lakeland
Median year built in Lakeland is 1981, a typical house age of 45 years. Pre-1980 construction makes up 47.6 percent of homes in Lakeland. At roughly 25 years per asphalt roof, 2 cycles fit into that span.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $229,100 |
| Homes lived in by owners | 56.1% |
| Housing units | 53,926 |
| Typical year built | 1981 |
| 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. Census County Business Patterns counts 68 roofing firms with payroll in the county. 52.9 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees. BLS puts the median annual roofer wage for the Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL Metro Area at $46,730.
| Material | Installed range | Per year of life | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $7,360-$14,720 | $550 | $11,040 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $8,280-$14,260 | $410 | $11,270 |
| Cedar Shake | $12,880-$23,920 | $740 | $18,400 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $15,640-$27,600 | $390 | $21,620 |
| Clay Tile | $22,080-$36,800 | $390 | $29,440 |
| Metal Shingles | $12,880-$22,080 | $410 | $17,480 |
Questions about roofing in Lakeland
- What is a roof replacement price in Lakeland?
- Plan on $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 do I check Statewide Roofing & Sheet Metal Inc.'s license?
- Look up the Florida record by license number, compare the name and status, and note the expiry before you sign anything.
- Should I call a roofer right after hail?
- Take dated photos first, then book an inspection. Hail bruises can look minor from the ground, and insurers often set a filing deadline.
- How big does hail get near Lakeland?
- NOAA's biggest since 2017 entry for the county is 2 inches, close to a hen egg, with 4 golf-ball days.
- Does Lakeland get a lot of hail?
- The county file counts 15 hail entries since 2017. 8 of them reached 1 inch, and April leads the calendar.
- How old are the roofs in Lakeland?
- The median home was built in 1981, so it is 45 years old. Roof age follows the house unless a replacement happened, and 25 years is a common asphalt life.
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