Gerlach Construction
- Roofing Contractor serving Jefferson City, Missouri — based at 1807 Valley Hi Rd, Jefferson City, MO 65109.
- Services: emergency repair, roof repair, roof inspection, storm damage repair, roof replacement.
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Looking up Gerlach Construction in Missouri
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
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- Have the insurer or agent send the certificate of insurance to you, since a license says nothing about coverage.
Storm record for Jefferson City and Cole County
Since 2017, NOAA has recorded 16 hail reports in Cole County. 15 different days saw hail of at least 1 inch. Stones of 1.75 inches or larger turned up on 4 days, and the largest stone measured 3 inches, near a teacup. 2026 is the last year with a 1.75-inch report.
Within 25 miles of Jefferson City, the last 90 days brought 0 NOAA hail reports.
The strongest recorded thunderstorm gust is 81 mph.
Reports cluster in April (38 percent of the total); April through July account for 67 percent. 6 calendar months each hold under 2 percent of reports.
If a storm does come through, take dated photos of the roof first. Whoever you hire, Gerlach Construction included, should put the inspection findings in writing.
The same record has 3 tornadoes, with EF3 the highest rating.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Peak month | April |
| Tornadoes on file | 3 |
| Hail reports since 2017 | 16 |
| Reports, all years | 24 |
| Days with hail at 1.75 inches or more | 4 |
| Days at 1 inch or more | 15 |
The biggest day on file is March 27, 2020: a 3-inch stone, about the size of a teacup, reported near Lohman.
| Year | Hail reports | Top size, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 5 | 1.25 |
| 2017 | 4 | 1.5 |
| 2023 | 3 | 2.5 |
Who lives under these roofs
Half the homes in Jefferson City predate 1978; the typical house is about 48 years old. That is long enough for roughly 2 asphalt roof cycles, so replacement, not first install, is the usual job. Before 1980, 53.4 percent of the housing stock went up. A mid-range asphalt replacement at $9,900 equals 5 percent of the median home value of $208,000.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Owner-occupied | 58.9% |
| Built before 1980 | 53.4% |
| Single-family share | 64% |
| Median household income | $67,205 |
| Total housing units | 19,051 |
Replacement costs in Jefferson City
Prices in Jefferson City run about 12 percent below our national basis, so asphalt shingles land at $6,160 to $13,640. Census County Business Patterns counts 8 roofing firms with payroll in the county. 62.5 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees. For the Jefferson City, MO Metro Area, the BLS median roofer wage is $59,820 a year.
| Material | Lifespan | Cost per year | Middle of range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standing Seam Metal | 50 to 70 years | $470 | $28,160 |
| Metal Shingles | 35 to 50 years | $390 | $16,720 |
| Concrete Tile | 40 to 50 years | $410 | $18,480 |
| Cedar Shake | 20 to 30 years | $700 | $17,600 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | 40 to 70 years | $380 | $20,680 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | 25 to 30 years | $390 | $10,780 |
Asked about roofing in Jefferson City
- How big does hail get near Jefferson City?
- Hail since 2017 topped out at 3 inches, roughly a teacup; golf-ball hail or bigger came on 4 days.
- When is hail season in Jefferson City?
- 67 percent of the county's hail reports fall from April to July, and April alone has 38 percent.
- What should I do after a hailstorm?
- Do not wait for a leak. A short inspection after the storm documents the damage while the date is fresh.
- What should I budget for a new roof near Jefferson City?
- Asphalt shingles on 2,000 square feet run $6,160 to $13,640 in Jefferson City, and the middle of that range is $9,900. Metal and tile start higher; the table above shows each material.
- How much hail does Cole County see?
- 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.
- How old are the roofs in Jefferson City?
- The median home was built in 1978, so it is 48 years old. Roof age follows the house unless a replacement happened, and 25 years is a common asphalt life.
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