G & A General Constructions Inc
- Roofing Contractor serving Peoria, Illinois — based at 3806 N Faber Ave, Peoria Heights, IL 61616.
- Typical jobs: storm damage repair, roof inspection, roof repair, emergency repair, roof replacement.
Services Offered
Looking up G & A General Constructions Inc in Illinois
roofing is a licensed trade in its own right in Illinois: the Roofing Industry Licensing Act puts it under the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), whose roofing contractor licenses are all a matter of public record Official lookup: IDFPR license lookup.
- Request a current certificate of insurance from the insurer; licenses and insurance are checked separately.
- Compare the registry name with the name on the contract, and read the status line.
- Search the registry by number, then by name, because spellings differ between sources.
- Write down the expiry and make sure it outlasts the job.
Hail and wind history for Peoria and Peoria County
NOAA's Storm Events file holds 91 hail reports for Peoria County since 2017. Hail of quarter size or larger came down on 23 separate days. Golf-ball size or larger appeared on 7 days, and the biggest stone came in at 2.5 inches, about the size of a tennis ball. 2023 is the last year that has a 1.75-inch report.
Scaled by size, Peoria County is number 3 of the 46 counties in Illinois that we compare, so it sits in the top third at 184.1 reports per 1,000 square miles.
11 tornadoes appear in the file too, strongest rated EF2.
Most hail here arrives in spring and summer: 55 percent from April to July, 25 percent in April. 3 calendar months each hold under 2 percent of reports.
3 hail reports fell within 25 miles of Peoria over the past 90 days.
After any hail day, photograph the roof before anyone tarps it and write down the date. Ask G & A General Constructions Inc, or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Density rank in state | 3 of 46 |
| Reports, all years | 116 |
| Tornado reports on file | 11 |
| Days with hail at 1 inch or more | 23 |
| Peak month | April |
| Days at 1.75 inches or more | 7 |
The record's top day is July 11, 2020: a 2.5-inch stone, about the size of a tennis ball, reported near Bartonville.
| Calendar year | Entries | Top size, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 11 | 1.75 |
| 2020 | 7 | 2.5 |
| 2023 | 24 | 1.75 |
The homes under these roofs
The median home in Peoria went up in 1966, so the typical house is 60 years old. Asphalt roofs last roughly 25 years, so a home from 1966 is on roof number 2 or later if each was replaced on schedule. Set a typical $10,462 asphalt job beside the $149,500 median home value and the roof comes to 7 percent. Pre-1980 construction makes up 69.9 percent of homes in Peoria.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Total housing units | 54,526 |
| Typical home value | $149,500 |
| Built before 1980 | 69.9% |
| Median build year | 1966 |
| Median household income | $58,716 |
Budgeting a roof in Peoria
Local pricing in Peoria sits roughly 7 percent under the national basis; asphalt shingles on 2,000 square feet cost $6,510 to $14,415. BLS puts the median annual roofer wage for the Peoria, IL Metro Area at $76,610. Per year of service, metal often costs less than shingles even at a higher price; the last column of the table shows it.
| Material | Installed range | Lifespan | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Tile | $22,320-$37,200 | 50-100 yrs | $29,760 |
| Metal Shingles | $13,020-$22,320 | 35-50 yrs | $17,670 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $6,510-$10,695 | 15-20 yrs | $8,602 |
| Concrete Tile | $13,950-$25,110 | 40-50 yrs | $19,530 |
| Standing Seam Metal | $22,320-$37,200 | 50-70 yrs | $29,760 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $8,370-$14,415 | 25-30 yrs | $11,392 |
Questions about roofing in Peoria
- What does a new roof cost in Peoria?
- Asphalt shingles on 2,000 square feet run $6,510 to $14,415 in Peoria, and the middle of that range is $10,462. Metal and tile cost more up front; the table above shows each material.
- How often does hail hit Peoria?
- The county file counts 91 hail entries since 2017. 23 of them reached 1 inch, and April tops the calendar.
- 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.
- Which months bring hail to Peoria County?
- Hail concentrates in April (25 percent), and April through July total 55 percent of the record.
- Can I confirm G & A General Constructions Inc is licensed?
- The Illinois lookup shows status and expiry. Compare both with the contract and ask the roofer for proof of insurance.
- What is the biggest hail on record for Peoria County?
- Stones since 2017 topped out at 2.5 inches, about a tennis ball; golf-ball hail or larger came on 7 days.
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