Steel Roofing Systems
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+1 863-701-7170- Roofing Contractor serving Lakeland, Florida — based at 3049 Drane Field Rd, Lakeland, FL 33811.
- Typical jobs: storm damage repair, roof replacement, roof inspection, emergency repair, roof repair.
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Looking up Steel Roofing Systems in Florida
the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) is what licenses roofing contractors in Florida, under a Certified or Registered Roofing Contractor license, and its public search verifies either one by name Official lookup: Florida DBPR license lookup.
- An expiry before your finish date is a reason to ask questions.
- Request a current certificate of insurance from the insurer; licenses and insurance are checked separately.
- Match the name, the city and the status. The record should read active or in good standing.
- Search the registry by number, then by name, because spellings differ between sources.
Hail and wind history for Lakeland, Polk County
Add up the hail reports NOAA logged for Polk County since 2017 and you get 15. Hail of coin size or bigger came down on 8 different days. Golf-ball size or larger turned up on 4 days, and the largest stone came in at 2 inches, close to a hen egg. The latest golf-ball day on file dates to 2024.
10 tornadoes show up in the file too, strongest rated EF2.
Within 25 miles of Lakeland, the last 90 days brought 0 NOAA hail reports.
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.
82 percent of reports fall between April and July, and April alone has 39 percent. 6 months of the year are nearly hail-free on file.
If a storm does come through, take dated photos of the roof first. Whoever you hire, Steel Roofing Systems included, should put the inspection findings in writing.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Peak month | April |
| Days with hail at 1.75 inches or more | 4 |
| Days at 1 inch or more | 8 |
| Hail reports, all years | 33 |
| Peak gust, mph | 69 |
| Largest stone, inches | 2 |
The biggest day on file is May 15, 2022: a 2-inch stone, about the size of a hen egg, reported near Davenport.
| Calendar year | Reports | Largest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 5 | 1.75 |
| 2015 | 4 | 1 |
| 2023 | 5 | 1.75 |
The housing stock in Lakeland
The median home in Lakeland was built in 1981, so the typical house is 45 years old. Homes of that age usually carry a first or second replacement roof, about 2 cycles at 25 years apiece. Set a typical $10,350 asphalt job beside the $229,100 median home value and the roof comes to 5 percent.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Single-family homes | 54.5% |
| Typical year built | 1981 |
| Homes counted | 53,926 |
| Median home value | $229,100 |
| Homes lived in by owners | 56.1% |
Budgeting a roof 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 | Cost per year | Middle of range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Tile | 50-100 yrs | $390 | $29,440 |
| Cedar Shake | 20-30 yrs | $740 | $18,400 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | 40-70 yrs | $390 | $21,620 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | 15-20 yrs | $490 | $8,510 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | 25-30 yrs | $410 | $11,270 |
| Standing Seam Metal | 50-70 yrs | $490 | $29,440 |
Common questions, Lakeland
- Can I confirm Steel Roofing Systems is licensed?
- The Florida lookup shows status and expiry. Compare both with the contract and ask the roofer for proof of insurance.
- What time of year does Lakeland get hail?
- Hail clusters in April (39 percent), and April through July add up to 82 percent of the record.
- How much is a roof replacement in Lakeland?
- Asphalt shingles on 2,000 square feet run $6,440 to $14,260 in Lakeland, and the middle of that range is $10,350. Metal and tile start higher; the table above shows each material.
- How old are homes 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.
- Does Lakeland get a lot of hail?
- From 2017 the county has 15 reports; hail of 1 inch or more came on 8 of those days, most often in April.
- What should I do after a hailstorm?
- Take dated photos first, then book an inspection. Hail bruises can look minor from the ground, and insurers often set a filing deadline.
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