Gentges Roofing & Construction
- Roofing Contractor serving Jefferson City, Missouri — based at 2634 Industrial Dr Ste I, Jefferson City, MO 65109.
- Jobs on the listing: storm damage repair, roof repair, emergency repair, roof replacement, roof inspection.
Services Offered
How to check Gentges Roofing & Construction 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
- An expiry before your finish date is a reason to ask questions.
- Request a current certificate of insurance from the insurer; licenses and insurance are checked separately.
- Open the registry and search by license number first, business name second.
- Match the name, the city and the status. The record should read active or in good standing.
Hail and wind history for Jefferson City, Cole County
Since 2017, NOAA has filed 16 hail reports in Cole County. On 15 days at least one stone measured 1 inch or larger. The worst of it: 4 days with stones of 1.75 inches or more, topped by a 3-inch stone close to a teacup. The most recent golf-ball day in the record is in 2026.
The bulk of the hail here arrives in spring and summer: 67 percent from April to July, 38 percent in April. 6 months of the year are nearly hail-free on file.
Within 25 miles of Jefferson City, the last 90 days produced 0 NOAA hail reports.
Missouri ranks only counties with 30 or more reports, and Cole County is not among them, so no density rank is shown.
3 tornadoes show up in the file too, strongest rated EF3.
The strongest recorded thunderstorm gust is 81 mph.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Days at 1 inch or more | 15 |
| Peak gust, mph | 81 |
| Largest stone, inches | 3 |
| Tornadoes on file | 3 |
| Days with hail at 1.75 inches or more | 4 |
| Peak month | April |
The record's top day is March 27, 2020: a 3-inch stone, about the size of a teacup, reported near Lohman.
| Year | Hail reports | Largest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 5 | 1.25 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0.88 |
| 2023 | 3 | 2.5 |
The homes under these roofs
The median home in Jefferson City was built in 1978, so the typical house is 48 years old. 53.4 percent of homes in Jefferson City were built before 1980. That is long enough for roughly 2 asphalt roof cycles, so replacement, not first install, is the usual job. A mid-range asphalt replacement at $9,900 equals 5 percent of the median home value of $208,000.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $67,205 |
| Median year built | 1978 |
| Homes counted | 19,051 |
| Pre-1980 homes | 53.4% |
| Owner-occupied share | 58.9% |
Roof prices in Jefferson City
Local pricing in Jefferson City sits roughly 12 percent under the national basis; asphalt shingles on 2,000 square feet cost $6,160 to $13,640. BLS puts the median annual roofer wage for the Jefferson City, MO Metro Area at $59,820. 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.
| Material | Installed cost | Per year of life | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Tile | $21,120 - $35,200 | $380 | $28,160 |
| Cedar Shake | $12,320 - $22,880 | $700 | $17,600 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $6,160 - $10,120 | $470 | $8,140 |
| Standing Seam Metal | $21,120 - $35,200 | $470 | $28,160 |
| Metal Shingles | $12,320 - $21,120 | $390 | $16,720 |
| Concrete Tile | $13,200 - $23,760 | $410 | $18,480 |
Common questions, Jefferson City
- What is the biggest hail on record for Cole County?
- Hail since 2017 topped out at 3 inches, about a teacup; golf-ball hail or bigger came on 4 days.
- Can I confirm Gentges Roofing & Construction is licensed?
- Follow the steps above with the Missouri registry. Read the name, the status and the expiry, then ask for an insurance certificate.
- Is hail common around Jefferson City?
- NOAA lists 16 hail reports for Cole County since 2017, on 15 days with stones of 1 inch or more. April is the busiest month.
- What time of year does Jefferson City get hail?
- Hail concentrates in April (38 percent), and April through July add up to 67 percent of the record.
- How old are homes in Jefferson City?
- Census data puts the typical build year at 1978. Asphalt roofs wear out in 15 to 30 years, so many roofs there have been replaced at least once.
- 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.
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