ROOF U.S.A.
- Roofing Contractor serving Columbia, Missouri — based at 4501 Interstate 70 Dr SE, Columbia, MO 65201.
- Jobs on the listing: roof repair, roof replacement, storm damage repair, roof inspection, emergency repair.
Services Offered
Checking ROOF U.S.A. against the Missouri record
roofing licensing in Missouri is handled locally, not by the state — verify city or county permit requirements and request the contractor's liability and workers'-comp insurance
- Open the registry and search by license number first, business name second.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance sent straight from the insurer. A registry listing does not prove coverage.
- Compare the registry name with the name on the contract, and read the status line.
- Look at the expiration date and compare it with the dates in your contract.
Storm record for Columbia and Boone County
NOAA's storm database lists 18 hail entries for Boone County since 2017. Reports of 1 inch or larger cover 12 days. Stones of 1.75 inches or larger turned up on 3 days, and the largest stone measured 2.75 inches, about the size of a baseball. Golf-ball hail last appears in the file in 2023.
The fastest thunderstorm gust on file is 82 mph.
Within 25 miles of Columbia, the last 90 days brought 0 NOAA hail reports.
Per square mile, Boone County ranks 61 of 69 Missouri counties we compare, in the lower third, at 47.8 reports per 1,000 square miles. Hail still happens here; it is just less frequent than in the busiest counties.
After any hail day, photograph the roof before anyone tarps it and write down the date. Ask ROOF U.S.A., or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.
NOAA also lists 4 tornadoes here, the strongest rated EF1.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Density rank in state | 61 of 69 |
| Days at 1 inch or more | 12 |
| Days at 1.75 inches or more | 3 |
| Largest stone, inches | 2.75 |
| Top month | March |
| Share of reports in April to July | 52% |
The single largest day was April 4, 2023: a 2.75-inch stone, about the size of a baseball, reported near Harrisburg.
| Calendar year | Hail reports | Biggest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 3 | 1 |
| 2017 | 3 | 1.75 |
| 2023 | 4 | 2.75 |
The housing stock in Columbia
The median home in Columbia was built in 1993, so the typical house is 33 years old. A mid-range asphalt replacement at $9,900 equals 4 percent of the median home value of $268,300. That span covers about 1 asphalt roof cycles at 25 years each, so most roofs are a first or second replacement.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Homes counted | 55,441 |
| Homes older than 1980 | 32% |
| Median year built | 1993 |
| Single-family homes | 58.8% |
| Median household income | $64,488 |
What a new roof costs in Columbia
Prices in Columbia run about 12 percent below our national basis, so asphalt shingles land at $6,160 to $13,640. 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 10 roofing establishments with employees, per the Census. 60 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees.
| Material | Installed range | Yearly cost | Middle of range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $14,960-$26,400 | $380 | $20,680 |
| Standing Seam Metal | $21,120-$35,200 | $470 | $28,160 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $7,920-$13,640 | $390 | $10,780 |
| Metal Shingles | $12,320-$21,120 | $390 | $16,720 |
| Cedar Shake | $12,320-$22,880 | $700 | $17,600 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $7,040-$14,080 | $530 | $10,560 |
Common questions, Columbia
- Is hail common around Columbia?
- 18 entries since 2017, 12 days at 1 inch or larger, and the peak month is March.
- Where can I look up the license for ROOF U.S.A.?
- Use the steps above with the Missouri registry. Read the name, the status and the expiry, then ask for an insurance certificate.
- What time of year does Columbia get hail?
- Hail clusters in March (39 percent), and April through July add up to 52 percent of the record.
- Is Columbia an older housing market?
- The median home was built in 1993, so it is 33 years old. Roof age follows the house unless a replacement happened, and 25 years is a common asphalt life.
- How much is a roof replacement in Columbia?
- Count on $6,160 to $13,640 for a standard asphalt job in Columbia; the middle is $9,900.
- Does hail damage have to be fixed right away?
- Photograph the roof, note the date, and schedule a written inspection soon. Many policies have a claim window.
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