Boise Roof

Checking Boise Roof against the Idaho record

Idaho roofing-license requirements are not yet covered by our verification program — confirm licensing and insurance with your city or county building department

1. Search the registry by number, then by name, because spellings differ between sources.
2. Request a current certificate of insurance from the insurer; licenses and insurance are checked separately.
3. The registry name, the contract name and the truck lettering should all agree; the status should be active.
4. An expiry before your finish date is a reason to ask questions.

Hail record for Boise, Ada County

NOAA's storm database lists 5 hail reports for Ada County since 2017. On 2 of those days, hail reached 1 inch (a quarter) or larger. No day reached golf-ball size (1.75 inches). The largest stone was 1.25 inches, near a half dollar.

After any hail day, photograph the roof before anyone tarps it and write down the date. Ask Boise Roof, or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.

Ada County has too few reports for a fair density rank inside Idaho, so read the counts above as a floor.

NOAA also lists 1 tornado here, the strongest rated EF0.

April is the peak month with 43 percent of reports, and April to July together hold 86 percent. In 8 months of the year, hail is nearly absent in the record.

Within 25 miles of Boise, the last 90 days produced 0 NOAA hail reports.

The single largest day was May 26, 2015: a 1.5-inch stone, about the size of a ping-pong ball, reported near Star.

Who lives under these roofs

The median home in Boise was built in 1985, so the typical house is 41 years old. A mid-range asphalt replacement at $11,475 equals 3 percent of the median home value of $456,000. Pre-1980 construction makes up 42.6 percent of homes in Boise. That span covers about 2 asphalt roof cycles at 25 years each, so most roofs are a first or second replacement.

What a new roof costs in Boise

Local pricing in Boise is within 5 percent of the national basis, so asphalt shingles run $7,140 to $15,810. The county holds 87 roofing establishments with employees, per the Census. 65.5 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees. Per year of service, metal often costs less than shingles even at a higher price; the last column of the table shows it.

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Asked about roofing in Boise

Has Ada County had large hail?

NOAA's biggest since 2017 entry for the county is 1.25 inches, comparable to a half dollar, with 0 golf-ball days.

How often does hail hit Boise?

NOAA lists 5 hail entries for Ada County since 2017, on 2 days with stones of 1 inch or larger. April is the peak month.

What is a roof replacement price in Boise?

Asphalt shingles on 2,000 square feet run $7,140 to $15,810 in Boise, and the middle of that range is $11,475. Metal and tile start higher; the table above shows each material.

What should I do after a hailstorm?

Photograph the roof, note the date, and schedule a written inspection quickly. Many policies have a claim window.

Where can I look up the license for Boise Roof?

The Idaho lookup shows status and expiry. Compare both with the contract and ask the roofer for proof of insurance.

Which months bring hail to Ada County?

Spring and early summer carry most of it: 86 percent of reports come between April and July, April leading at 43 percent.