Melvin Mills Roofing LLC
- Roofing Contractor serving Cape Girardeau, Missouri — based at 1315 Madison 201, Fredericktown, MO 63645.
- Typical jobs: storm damage repair, roof replacement, roof inspection, roof repair, emergency repair.
Services Offered
Looking up Melvin Mills Roofing LLC in Missouri
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
- Compare the registry name with the name on the contract, and read the status line.
- Write down the expiry and make sure it outlasts the job.
- Open the registry and search by license number first, business name second.
- Have the insurer or agent send the certificate of insurance to you, since a license says nothing about coverage.
Storm record for Cape Girardeau and Cape Girardeau County
The NOAA Storm Events record lists 22 hail reports for Cape Girardeau County since 2017. Hail of quarter size or bigger was reported on 10 separate days. 4 of those days had golf-ball hail or larger. The largest stone was 1.75 inches, roughly a golf ball. The newest golf-ball day in the record dates to 2019.
After any hail day, photograph the roof before anyone tarps it and write down the date. Ask Melvin Mills Roofing LLC, or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.
The fastest thunderstorm gust on file is 100 mph.
By density Cape Girardeau County sits in the lower third of Missouri: 60 of 69 counties, 52.9 reports per 1,000 square miles. Less frequent hail does not mean none.
April is the peak month with 35 percent of reports, and April to July together hold 61 percent. In 3 months of the year, hail is rare in the record.
9 tornadoes appear in the file too, strongest rated EF2.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Busiest month | April |
| Days at 1 inch or more | 10 |
| Reports, all years | 31 |
| Hail events since 2017 | 22 |
| Hail density rank in state | 60 of 69 |
| Days with hail at 1.75 inches or more | 4 |
The biggest day on file is August 19, 2014: a 2-inch stone, about the size of a hen egg, reported near Jackson.
| Calendar year | Entries | Largest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 5 | 2 |
| 2015 | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 | 3 | 1 |
Who lives under these roofs
The median home in Cape Girardeau went up in 1975, so the typical house is 51 years old. At 25 years per asphalt roof, a house that age has worn through about 2 roofs, and many are on their second or third. Before 1980, 58.6 percent of the housing stock went up. Against a median home value of $186,100, a $9,900 mid-range asphalt roof is 5 percent of the house.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached and attached houses | 64.7% |
| Median year built | 1975 |
| Typical household income | $54,870 |
| Built before 1980 | 58.6% |
| Owner-occupied | 52.2% |
Budgeting a roof in Cape Girardeau
Prices in Cape Girardeau run about 12 percent below our national basis, so asphalt shingles land at $6,160 to $13,640. 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. BLS puts the median annual roofer wage for Missouri at $48,570.
| Material | Installed cost | Typical life | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $14,960 to $26,400 | 40-70 yrs | $20,680 |
| Cedar Shake | $12,320 to $22,880 | 20-30 yrs | $17,600 |
| Concrete Tile | $13,200 to $23,760 | 40-50 yrs | $18,480 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $7,040 to $14,080 | 15-25 yrs | $10,560 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $6,160 to $10,120 | 15-20 yrs | $8,140 |
| Metal Shingles | $12,320 to $21,120 | 35-50 yrs | $16,720 |
Common questions, Cape Girardeau
- Which months bring hail to Cape Girardeau County?
- Spring and early summer carry the bulk of it: 61 percent of reports come between April and July, April first at 35 percent.
- Is the license for Melvin Mills Roofing LLC on a state list?
- Use the steps above with the Missouri registry. Match the exact name, read the status and the expiry, then ask for an insurance certificate.
- What is the biggest hail on record for Cape Girardeau County?
- NOAA's biggest since 2017 entry for the county is 1.75 inches, comparable to a golf ball, with 4 golf-ball days.
- How often does hail hit Cape Girardeau?
- 22 reports since 2017, 10 days at 1 inch or more, and the busiest month is April.
- What should I do after a hailstorm?
- Photograph the roof, note the date, and schedule a written inspection quickly. Many policies have a claim window.
- How much is a roof replacement in Cape Girardeau?
- Budget $6,160 to $13,640 for asphalt shingles on a 2,000 square foot roof here, about $9,900 in the middle. Metal, tile and flat roofs are in the cost table.
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