M5 Contracting
- Roofing Contractor serving Jefferson City, Missouri — based at 169 W Simon Blvd Ste B, Holts Summit, MO 65043.
- Typical jobs: storm damage repair, roof inspection, roof repair, roof replacement, emergency repair.
Services Offered
Looking up M5 Contracting 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
- Open the registry and search by license number first, business name second.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance sent straight from the insurer. A registry listing does not prove coverage.
- Compare the registry name with the name on the contract, and read the status line.
- An expiry before your finish date is a reason to ask questions.
Hail and wind history for Jefferson City and Cole County
Count the hail entries NOAA recorded for Cole County since 2017 and you reach 16. Reports of 1 inch or more fall on 15 days. Golf-ball hail or larger came on 4 days. The top size reported was 3 inches, close to a teacup. The most recent golf-ball day on file is in 2026.
After any hail day, photograph the roof before anyone tarps it and write down the date. Ask M5 Contracting, or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.
Missouri ranks only counties with 30 or more reports, and Cole County is not among them, so no density rank is shown.
In the last 90 days NOAA logged 0 hail reports within 25 miles of Jefferson City.
The fastest thunderstorm gust on file is 81 mph.
67 percent of reports fall between April and July, and April alone has 38 percent. In 6 months of the year, hail is rare in the record.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Days with hail at 1 inch or more | 15 |
| Largest stone, inches | 3 |
| Tornadoes on file | 3 |
| Hail reports since 2017 | 16 |
| Hail reports, all years | 24 |
| Days with hail at 1.75 inches or more | 4 |
The record's top day is March 27, 2020: a 3-inch stone, about the size of a teacup, reported near Lohman.
| Year | Reports | Top size, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 0.88 |
| 2018 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | 3 | 2.5 |
Who lives under these roofs
The median home in Jefferson City was built in 1978, so the typical house is 48 years old. Asphalt roofs last roughly 25 years, so a home from 1978 is on roof number 2 or later if each was replaced on schedule. A mid-range asphalt replacement at $9,900 equals 5 percent of the median home value of $208,000. Pre-1980 construction makes up 53.4 percent of homes in Jefferson City.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Built before 1980 | 53.4% |
| Owner-occupied | 58.9% |
| Typical home value | $208,000 |
| Median year built | 1978 |
| Detached and attached houses | 64% |
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. Labor is part of the bill: the BLS median for roofers in the Jefferson City, MO Metro Area is $59,820 a year. Per year of service, metal often costs less than shingles even at a higher price; the last column of the table shows it.
| Material | Typical life | Per year of life | Middle of range |
|---|---|---|---|
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | 15-25 yrs | $530 | $10,560 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | 15-20 yrs | $470 | $8,140 |
| Cedar Shake | 20-30 yrs | $700 | $17,600 |
| Concrete Tile | 40-50 yrs | $410 | $18,480 |
| Clay Tile | 50-100 yrs | $380 | $28,160 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | 25-30 yrs | $390 | $10,780 |
Questions about roofing in Jefferson City
- Is the license for M5 Contracting on a state list?
- The Missouri lookup shows status and expiry. Set both beside the contract and ask the roofer for proof of insurance.
- 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.
- What time of year does Jefferson City get hail?
- Spring and early summer carry the bulk of it: 67 percent of reports come between April and July, April first at 38 percent.
- Has Cole County had large hail?
- Hail since 2017 topped out at 3 inches, roughly a teacup; golf-ball hail or bigger came on 4 days.
- What should I do after a hailstorm?
- Take dated photos first, then book an inspection. Hail bruises can look minor from the ground, and insurers often set a filing deadline.
- Does Jefferson City get a lot of hail?
- Since 2017 the county has 16 entries; hail of 1 inch or more came on 15 of those days, most often in April.
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