Stronghouse
- Roofing Contractor serving Cedar Rapids, Iowa — based at 3601 Mt Vernon Rd SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52403.
- Jobs on the listing: emergency repair, roof inspection, roof repair, storm damage repair, roof replacement.
Services Offered
Checking Stronghouse against the Iowa record
there is no roofing-specific license in Iowa — contractors carry a state contractor registration, and permits are handled locally by city or county
- Search the registry by number, then by name, because spellings differ between sources.
- Write down the expiry and make sure it outlasts the job.
- Match the name, the city and the status. The record should read active or in good standing.
- Have the insurer or agent send the certificate of insurance to you, since a license says nothing about coverage.
Storm record for Cedar Rapids and Linn County
Count the hail reports NOAA recorded for Linn County since 2017 and you reach 131. Reports of 1 inch or larger cover 19 days. Stones of 1.75 inches or more were reported on 8 days, and the biggest stone measured 2.75 inches, near a baseball. The newest golf-ball day on file falls in 2026.
Reports cluster in April (46 percent of the total); April through July carry 83 percent. 5 calendar months each hold under 2 percent of reports.
Date your photos after each hail day and keep them. A written inspection from Stronghouse or any other roofer is worth asking for before work starts.
Thunderstorm wind peaked at 140 mph in the record.
Within 25 miles of Cedar Rapids, the last 90 days produced 0 NOAA hail reports.
The same record has 21 tornadoes, with EF2 the highest rating.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Days at 1.75 inches or more | 8 |
| Hail reports, all years | 175 |
| Days at 1 inch or more | 19 |
| Hail reports since 2017 | 131 |
| Tornadoes on file | 21 |
| Hail density rank in state | 4 of 67 |
The single largest day was April 7, 2020: a 2.75-inch stone, about the size of a baseball, reported near Hiawatha.
| Calendar year | Entries | Top size, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 9 | 1 |
| 2015 | 34 | 2.5 |
| 2020 | 35 | 2.75 |
Who lives under these roofs
Cedar Rapids's median year built is 1973, which makes the typical home 53 years old. 60 percent of homes in Cedar Rapids were built before 1980. Asphalt roofs last roughly 25 years, so a home from 1973 is on roof number 2 or later if each was replaced on schedule. A mid-range asphalt replacement at $9,787 equals 6 percent of the median home value of $177,100.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Homes older than 1980 | 60% |
| Median build year | 1973 |
| Total housing units | 63,669 |
| Typical home value | $177,100 |
| Median household income | $67,859 |
Roof prices in Cedar Rapids
Prices in Cedar Rapids run about 13 percent below our national basis, so asphalt shingles land at $6,090 to $13,485. BLS puts the median annual roofer wage for the Cedar Rapids, IA Metro Area at $47,840. Census County Business Patterns counts 18 roofing firms with payroll in the county. 61.1 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees.
| Material | Price range | Service life | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Tile | $20,880-$34,800 | 50-100 yrs | $27,840 |
| Standing Seam Metal | $20,880-$34,800 | 50-70 yrs | $27,840 |
| Metal Shingles | $12,180-$20,880 | 35-50 yrs | $16,530 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $6,960-$13,920 | 15-25 yrs | $10,440 |
| Cedar Shake | $12,180-$22,620 | 20-30 yrs | $17,400 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $7,830-$13,485 | 25-30 yrs | $10,658 |
Questions about roofing in Cedar Rapids
- How much hail does Linn County see?
- From 2017 the county has 131 reports; hail of 1 inch or more came on 19 of those days, most often in April.
- What should I do after a hailstorm?
- Photograph the roof, note the date, and schedule a written inspection soon. Many policies have a claim window.
- What should I budget for a new roof near Cedar Rapids?
- Asphalt shingles on 2,000 square feet run $6,090 to $13,485 in Cedar Rapids, and the middle of that range is $9,787. Metal and tile cost more up front; the table above shows each material.
- Which months bring hail to Linn County?
- Spring and early summer carry most of it: 83 percent of entries come between April and July, April first at 46 percent.
- Is the license for Stronghouse on a state list?
- The Iowa lookup shows status and expiry. Set both beside the contract and ask the roofer for proof of insurance.
- How old are the roofs in Cedar Rapids?
- The median home was built in 1973, so it is 53 years old. Roof age follows the house unless a replacement happened, and 25 years is a common asphalt life.
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