Scott Smith Roofing - Ocala
- Roofing Contractor serving Ocala, Florida — based at 2105 NE 19th Ave, Ocala, FL 34470.
- Services: roof repair, roof inspection, roof replacement, storm damage repair, emergency repair.
Services Offered
Checking Scott Smith Roofing - Ocala against the Florida record
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- 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.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance sent straight from the insurer. A registry listing does not prove coverage.
Storm history for Ocala and Marion County
Marion County, the county around Ocala, has 16 NOAA hail reports on file since 2017. Quarter-sized stones or larger were logged on 4 days. 1 of those days had golf-ball hail or larger. The largest stone was 3 inches, about a teacup. The latest golf-ball day on file falls in 2023.
Within 25 miles of Ocala, the last 90 days brought 0 NOAA hail reports.
The same record has 7 tornadoes, with EF1 the highest rating.
Florida ranks only counties with 30 or more reports, and Marion County is not among them, so no density rank is shown.
89 percent of reports fall between April and July, and April alone has 47 percent. 8 calendar months each hold under 2 percent of reports.
The fastest thunderstorm gust on file is 75 mph.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Hail events since 2017 | 16 |
| Top gust, mph | 75 |
| Days with hail at 1.75 inches or more | 1 |
| Share of reports in April to July | 89% |
| Days at 1 inch or more | 4 |
| Tornadoes on file | 7 |
The largest single day in the record is April 26, 2023: a 3-inch stone, about the size of a teacup, reported near Anthony.
| Calendar year | Entries | Biggest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3 | 1 |
| 2020 | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 | 5 | 3 |
Who lives under these roofs
Half the homes in Ocala were built before 1983, which is an age of 43 years or more. A mid-range asphalt replacement at $10,125 equals 5 percent of the median home value of $219,900. At roughly 25 years per asphalt roof, 2 cycles fit into that span.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Owner-occupied | 50.4% |
| Built before 1980 | 44.2% |
| Total housing units | 29,151 |
| Single-family share | 56% |
| Median household income | $53,520 |
Roof prices in Ocala
Local pricing in Ocala sits roughly 10 percent under the national basis; asphalt shingles on 2,000 square feet cost $6,300 to $13,950. For the Ocala, FL Metro Area, the BLS median roofer wage is $45,130 a year. 39 payroll roofing businesses are registered in the county, by Census count. 46.2 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees.
| Material | Service life | Cost per year | Middle of range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standing Seam Metal | 50 to 70 yr | $480 | $28,800 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | 15 to 25 yr | $540 | $10,800 |
| Metal Shingles | 35 to 50 yr | $400 | $17,100 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | 15 to 20 yr | $480 | $8,325 |
| Concrete Tile | 40 to 50 yr | $420 | $18,900 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | 40 to 70 yr | $380 | $21,150 |
Questions about roofing in Ocala
- 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.
- What time of year does Ocala get hail?
- 89 percent of the county's hail reports fall from April to July, and April alone has 47 percent.
- What is the biggest hail on record for Marion County?
- NOAA's biggest since 2017 entry for the county is 3 inches, close to a teacup, with 1 golf-ball days.
- What should I budget for a new roof near Ocala?
- Plan on $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.
- Is the license for Scott Smith Roofing - Ocala on a state list?
- Look up the Florida record by license number, compare the name and status, and note the expiry before you sign anything.
- How old are the roofs in Ocala?
- Median year built is 1983, which gives 43 years. A roof is younger than the house if it was replaced.
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