Midwest Roofing
- Roofing Contractor serving Columbia, Missouri — based at 1403 Grand Ave, Columbia, MO 65203.
- Typical jobs: roof replacement, roof repair, roof inspection, storm damage repair, emergency repair.
Services Offered
How to check Midwest Roofing on the Missouri record
there is no state-level roofing license in Missouri; cities and counties set their own rules, so confirm local permits and ask any contractor for insurance certificates
- Compare the registry name with the name on the contract, and read the status line.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance sent straight from the insurer. A registry listing does not prove coverage.
- Look at the expiration date and compare it with the dates in your contract.
- Open the registry and search by license number first, business name second.
Hail record for Columbia and Boone County
NOAA's Storm Events file contains 18 hail entries for Boone County since 2017. Quarter-size stones or bigger were logged on 12 days. Stones of 1.75 inches or larger appeared on 3 days, and the biggest stone came in at 2.75 inches, near a baseball. Golf-ball hail last appears in the file in 2023.
Counted per area, Boone County falls at 61 of 69 Missouri counties, lower third, with 47.8 reports per 1,000 square miles.
The bulk of the hail here arrives in spring and summer: 52 percent from April to July, 39 percent in March. 4 calendar months each hold under 2 percent of reports.
Thunderstorm wind peaked at 82 mph in the record.
Within 25 miles of Columbia, the last 90 days brought 0 NOAA hail reports.
After any hail day, photograph the roof before anyone tarps it and write down the date. Ask Midwest Roofing, or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Busiest month | March |
| Hail reports, all years | 33 |
| NOAA hail reports since 2017 | 18 |
| Days at 1.75 inches or more | 3 |
| Days with hail at 1 inch or more | 12 |
| Tornado reports on file | 4 |
The record's top day is April 4, 2023: a 2.75-inch stone, about the size of a baseball, reported near Harrisburg.
| Year | Reports | Top size, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 3 | 1 |
| 2017 | 3 | 1.75 |
| 2020 | 2 | 1 |
Housing around Columbia
Half the homes in Columbia were built before 1993, which is an age of 33 years or more. At roughly 25 years per asphalt roof, 1 cycles fit into that span. 32 percent of homes in Columbia were built before 1980. Against a median home value of $268,300, a $9,900 mid-range asphalt roof is 4 percent of the house.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Homes older than 1980 | 32% |
| Detached and attached houses | 58.8% |
| Owner-occupied share | 49.4% |
| Typical home value | $268,300 |
| Median household income | $64,488 |
Budgeting a roof in Columbia
Local pricing in Columbia sits roughly 12 percent under the national basis; asphalt shingles on 2,000 square feet cost $6,160 to $13,640. The last column divides the middle of each range by the middle of its lifespan, which is how a metal roof can beat asphalt over time. For the Columbia, MO Metro Area, the BLS median roofer wage is $46,530 a year.
| Material | Price range | Per year of life | Middle of range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete Tile | $13,200 to $23,760 | $410 | $18,480 |
| Clay Tile | $21,120 to $35,200 | $380 | $28,160 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $14,960 to $26,400 | $380 | $20,680 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $6,160 to $10,120 | $470 | $8,140 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $7,040 to $14,080 | $530 | $10,560 |
| Cedar Shake | $12,320 to $22,880 | $700 | $17,600 |
Common questions, Columbia
- How do I check Midwest Roofing's license?
- Use the steps above with the Missouri registry. Match the exact name, read the status and the expiry, then ask for an insurance certificate.
- Has Boone County had large hail?
- Hail since 2017 topped out at 2.75 inches, roughly a baseball; golf-ball hail or larger came on 3 days.
- What should I budget for a new roof near Columbia?
- Count on $6,160 to $13,640 for a standard asphalt job in Columbia; the midpoint is $9,900.
- Is hail common around Columbia?
- The county file counts 18 hail entries since 2017. 12 of them reached 1 inch, and March leads the calendar.
- 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.
- Is Columbia an older housing market?
- Census data puts the typical build year at 1993. Asphalt roofs wear out in 15 to 30 years, so many roofs here have been replaced at least once.
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