Roofs By Nicholas of Lubbock
- Roofing Contractor serving Lubbock, Texas — based at 301 Paris Ave, Lubbock, TX 79401.
- Jobs on the listing: storm damage repair, emergency repair, roof inspection, roof replacement, roof repair.
Services Offered
Looking up Roofs By Nicholas of Lubbock in Texas
Texas has no state roofing license. The Roofing Contractors Association of Texas (RCAT) runs a voluntary industry licensing program with a public contractor directory Official lookup: RCAT Licensed Contractors directory.
- An expiry before your finish date is a reason to ask questions.
- Match the name, the city and the status. The record should read active or in good standing.
- Request a current certificate of insurance from the insurer; licenses and insurance are checked separately.
- Start the lookup with the license number; use the business name only if the number fails.
Storm history for Lubbock, Lubbock County
NOAA's storm database contains 106 hail reports for Lubbock County since 2017. Quarter-size stones or larger appear on 53 days. Golf-ball hail or bigger came on 24 days. The top size logged was 4.5 inches, about the size of a softball. 2026 is the last year that has a 1.75-inch report.
Date your photos after each hail day and keep them. A written inspection from Roofs By Nicholas of Lubbock or any other roofer is worth asking for before work starts.
The strongest logged thunderstorm gust is 115 mph.
The same record has 4 tornadoes, with EF2 the highest rating.
Counted per square mile, Lubbock County ranks 30 of 174 Texas counties with 30 or more reports, placing it in the top third. Density works out to 137.6 reports per 1,000 square miles.
Within 25 miles of Lubbock, the last 90 days brought 2 NOAA hail reports.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Tornadoes on file | 4 |
| Peak month | May |
| Peak gust, mph | 115 |
| Biggest stone, inches | 4.5 |
| Hail reports, all years | 124 |
| Days at 1.75 inches or more | 24 |
The biggest day on file is June 23, 2023: a 4.5-inch stone, about the size of a softball, reported near Wolfforth.
| Year | Reports | Biggest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 9 | 4.5 |
| 2018 | 10 | 3 |
| 2020 | 13 | 3 |
The housing stock in Lubbock
The median home in Lubbock was built in 1983, so the typical house is 43 years old. A mid-range asphalt replacement at $9,112 equals 5 percent of the median home value of $197,900. Pre-1980 construction makes up 46.2 percent of homes in Lubbock. At roughly 25 years per asphalt roof, 2 cycles fit into that span.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Homes older than 1980 | 46.2% |
| Homes lived in by owners | 50.8% |
| Median build year | 1983 |
| Typical household income | $60,487 |
| Median home value | $197,900 |
Roof prices in Lubbock
Prices in Lubbock run about 19 percent below our national basis, so asphalt shingles land at $5,670 to $12,555. Census County Business Patterns counts 38 roofing firms with payroll in the county. 68.4 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees. Divide price by years of life and the ranking changes: see the last column.
| Material | Installed cost | Typical life | Yearly cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $6,480 to $12,960 | 15 to 25 years | $490 |
| Metal Shingles | $11,340 to $19,440 | 35 to 50 years | $360 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $13,770 to $24,300 | 40 to 70 years | $350 |
| Clay Tile | $19,440 to $32,400 | 50 to 100 years | $350 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $7,290 to $12,555 | 25 to 30 years | $360 |
| Standing Seam Metal | $19,440 to $32,400 | 50 to 70 years | $430 |
Common questions, Lubbock
- How big does hail get near Lubbock?
- NOAA's biggest since 2017 entry for the county is 4.5 inches, close to a softball, with 24 golf-ball days.
- How much is a roof replacement in Lubbock?
- Expect $5,670 to $12,555 for a standard asphalt job in Lubbock; the midpoint is $9,112.
- How often does hail hit Lubbock?
- From 2017 the county has 106 entries; hail of 1 inch or more came on 53 of those days, most often in May.
- 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.
- Can I confirm Roofs By Nicholas of Lubbock is licensed?
- The Texas lookup shows status and expiry. Set both beside the contract and ask the roofer for proof of insurance.
- What is the typical house age in Lubbock?
- Census data puts the typical build year at 1983. Asphalt roofs wear out in 15 to 30 years, so many roofs there have been replaced at least once.
Other roofing companies in Lubbock
Is this your company? Claim or correct this listing · Badge for your website · Report an error / request removal