Big D Don Stauss Roofing Services
- Roofing Contractor serving Ocala, Florida — based at 3145 NE 36th Ave, Ocala, FL 34479.
- Work covered: emergency repair, storm damage repair, roof inspection, roof replacement, roof repair.
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Looking up Big D Don Stauss Roofing Services in Florida
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Hail record for Ocala and Marion County
Since 2017, NOAA has recorded 16 hail reports in Marion County. Quarter-size stones or larger were logged on 4 days. Golf-ball size or larger appeared on 1 days, and the largest stone measured 3 inches, near a teacup. Golf-ball hail last appears in the file in 2023.
0 hail reports fell within 25 miles of Ocala over the past 90 days.
Thunderstorm wind peaked at 75 mph in the record.
The bulk of the hail here arrives in spring and summer: 89 percent from April to July, 47 percent in April. 8 calendar months each hold under 2 percent of reports.
NOAA also lists 7 tornadoes here, the strongest rated EF1.
Florida ranks only counties with 30 or more reports, and Marion County is not among them, so no density rank is shown.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Hail reports, all years | 19 |
| Days at 1.75 inches or more | 1 |
| Largest stone, inches | 3 |
| Share of reports in April to July | 89% |
| Top gust, mph | 75 |
| Busiest month | April |
The largest single day in the record is April 26, 2023: a 3-inch stone, about the size of a teacup, reported near Anthony.
| Year | Hail reports | Top size, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 | 5 | 3 |
The housing stock in Ocala
Median year built in Ocala is 1983, a typical house age of 43 years. That span covers about 2 asphalt roof cycles at 25 years each, so most roofs are a first or second replacement. A mid-range asphalt replacement at $10,125 equals 5 percent of the median home value of $219,900.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Typical home value | $219,900 |
| Detached and attached houses | 56% |
| Pre-1980 homes | 44.2% |
| Homes lived in by owners | 50.4% |
| Median household income | $53,520 |
Budgeting a roof in Ocala
Prices in Ocala run about 10 percent below our national basis, so asphalt shingles land at $6,300 to $13,950. Per year of service, metal often costs less than shingles even at a higher price; the last column of the table shows it. The county holds 39 roofing establishments with employees, per the Census. 46.2 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees.
| Material | Typical life | Per year of life | Middle of range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Tile | 50-100 yrs | $380 | $28,800 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | 25-30 yrs | $400 | $11,025 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | 15-20 yrs | $480 | $8,325 |
| Metal Shingles | 35-50 yrs | $400 | $17,100 |
| Concrete Tile | 40-50 yrs | $420 | $18,900 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | 40-70 yrs | $380 | $21,150 |
Asked about roofing in Ocala
- Is Ocala an older housing market?
- Median year built is 1983, which gives 43 years. A roof is younger than the house if it was replaced.
- What does a new roof cost in Ocala?
- Budget $6,300 to $13,950 for asphalt shingles on a 2,000 square foot roof here, about $10,125 in the middle. Other materials are in the cost table.
- How big does hail get near Ocala?
- NOAA's biggest since 2017 entry for the county is 3 inches, close to a teacup, with 1 golf-ball days.
- Which months bring hail to Marion County?
- Spring and early summer carry the bulk of it: 89 percent of reports come between April and July, April first at 47 percent.
- How soon should a roof be inspected 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.
- Is the license for Big D Don Stauss Roofing Services on a state list?
- Search the Florida record by license number, check the name and status, and note the expiry before you sign anything.
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