Watkins Roofing, Inc.
- Roofing Contractor serving Columbia, Missouri — based at 4401 Interstate 70 Dr SE, Columbia, MO 65201.
- Typical jobs: emergency repair, storm damage repair, roof replacement, roof repair, roof inspection.
Services Offered
Checking Watkins Roofing, Inc. against the Missouri record
Missouri has no statewide roofing license or registration — requirements live at the city and county level, so check your local permit office and ask the roofer for proof of insurance
- Write down the expiry and make sure it outlasts the job.
- Have the insurer or agent send the certificate of insurance to you, since a license says nothing about coverage.
- Start the lookup with the license number; use the business name only if the number fails.
- Match the name, the city and the status. The record should read active or in good standing.
Storm record for Columbia, Boone County
Count the hail reports NOAA recorded for Boone County since 2017 and you land on 18. 12 distinct days brought hail of at least 1 inch. Stones of 1.75 inches or more turned up on 3 days, and the biggest stone came in at 2.75 inches, near a baseball. 2023 is the last year that has a 1.75-inch report.
In the last 90 days NOAA logged 0 hail reports within 25 miles of Columbia.
Date your photos after each hail day and keep them. A written inspection from Watkins Roofing, Inc. or any other roofer is worth asking for before work starts.
Counted per area, Boone County falls at 61 of 69 Missouri counties, lower third, with 47.8 reports per 1,000 square miles.
Most hail here arrives in spring and summer: 52 percent from April to July, 39 percent in March. 4 months of the year are nearly hail-free on file.
Thunderstorm wind peaked at 82 mph in the record.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Days at 1.75 inches or more | 3 |
| Reports, all years | 33 |
| Biggest stone, inches | 2.75 |
| Top gust, mph | 82 |
| Hail events since 2017 | 18 |
| Share of reports in April to July | 52% |
The record's top day is April 4, 2023: a 2.75-inch stone, about the size of a baseball, reported near Harrisburg.
| Year | Entries | Largest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 9 | 1.25 |
| 2016 | 3 | 1 |
| 2020 | 2 | 1 |
Housing around Columbia
Median year built in Columbia is 1993, a typical house age of 33 years. Homes of that age usually carry a first or second replacement roof, about 1 cycles at 25 years apiece. A mid-range asphalt replacement at $9,900 equals 4 percent of the median home value of $268,300.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 55,441 |
| Median year built | 1993 |
| Single-family share | 58.8% |
| Homes lived in by owners | 49.4% |
| Built before 1980 | 32% |
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. Per year of service, metal often costs less than shingles even at a higher price; the last column of the table shows it. BLS puts the median annual roofer wage for the Columbia, MO Metro Area at $46,530.
| Material | Price range | Service life | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal Shingles | $12,320 - $21,120 | 35 to 50 years | $16,720 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $7,040 - $14,080 | 15 to 25 years | $10,560 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $14,960 - $26,400 | 40 to 70 years | $20,680 |
| Concrete Tile | $13,200 - $23,760 | 40 to 50 years | $18,480 |
| Standing Seam Metal | $21,120 - $35,200 | 50 to 70 years | $28,160 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $6,160 - $10,120 | 15 to 20 years | $8,140 |
Columbia roofing questions
- Which months bring hail to Boone County?
- Hail concentrates in March (39 percent), and April through July add up to 52 percent of the record.
- What is the biggest hail on record for Boone County?
- The largest stone since 2017 measured 2.75 inches, close to a baseball. 3 days reached golf-ball size or more.
- How old are the roofs in Columbia?
- Median year built is 1993, which gives 33 years. A roof is younger than the house if it was replaced.
- Can I confirm Watkins Roofing, Inc. is licensed?
- Use the steps above with the Missouri registry. Match the exact name, read the status and the expiry, then ask for an insurance certificate.
- Should I call a roofer right after hail?
- Photograph the roof, note the date, and schedule a written inspection soon. Many policies have a claim window.
- How much hail does Boone County see?
- From 2017 the county has 18 reports; hail of 1 inch or more came on 12 of those days, most often in March.
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