D. C. Taylor Co.
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+1 319-363-2073- Roofing Contractor serving Cedar Rapids, Iowa — based at 500 Stickle Dr NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401.
- Typical jobs: storm damage repair, roof repair, roof inspection, emergency repair, roof replacement.
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Checking D. C. Taylor Co. against the Iowa record
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- Look at the expiration date and compare it with the dates in your contract.
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Hail and wind history for Cedar Rapids and Linn County
Linn County, the county around Cedar Rapids, has 131 NOAA hail reports in the record since 2017. 19 distinct days saw hail of at least 1 inch. The worst part: 8 days with stones of 1.75 inches or more, capped by a 2.75-inch stone close to a baseball. 2026 is the last year with a 1.75-inch report.
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.
Measured per square mile, Linn County ranks 4 of 67 Iowa counties with 30 or more reports, which puts it in the top third. Density works out to 241.4 reports per 1,000 square miles.
April is the peak month with 46 percent of reports, and April to July together hold 83 percent. 5 months of the year are close to hail-free on file.
The fastest thunderstorm gust on file is 140 mph.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Reports, all years | 175 |
| NOAA hail reports since 2017 | 131 |
| Hail density rank in state | 4 of 67 |
| Days at 1 inch or more | 19 |
| Busiest month | April |
| Biggest stone, inches | 2.75 |
The single largest day was April 7, 2020: a 2.75-inch stone, about the size of a baseball, reported near Hiawatha.
| Calendar year | Reports | Biggest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 6 | 0.88 |
| 2020 | 35 | 2.75 |
| 2022 | 5 | 1 |
The homes under these roofs
Cedar Rapids's median year built is 1973, which makes the typical home 53 years old. That is long enough for roughly 2 asphalt roof cycles, so replacement, not first install, is the usual job. Against a median home value of $177,100, a $9,787 mid-range asphalt roof is 6 percent of the house.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 63,669 |
| Homes lived in by owners | 68.2% |
| Homes older than 1980 | 60% |
| Typical home value | $177,100 |
| Single-family homes | 66.8% |
Replacement costs in Cedar Rapids
Local pricing in Cedar Rapids sits roughly 13 percent under the national basis; asphalt shingles on 2,000 square feet cost $6,090 to $13,485. 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. 18 payroll roofing businesses are registered in the county, by Census count. 61.1 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees.
| Material | Installed cost | Lifespan | Middle of range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Shake | $12,180 to $22,620 | 20 to 30 years | $17,400 |
| Concrete Tile | $13,050 to $23,490 | 40 to 50 years | $18,270 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $6,960 to $13,920 | 15 to 25 years | $10,440 |
| Metal Shingles | $12,180 to $20,880 | 35 to 50 years | $16,530 |
| Clay Tile | $20,880 to $34,800 | 50 to 100 years | $27,840 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $7,830 to $13,485 | 25 to 30 years | $10,658 |
Questions about roofing in Cedar Rapids
- Has Linn County had large hail?
- The largest stone since 2017 measured 2.75 inches, about the size of a baseball. 8 days reached golf-ball size or more.
- Does Cedar Rapids get a lot of hail?
- The county file counts 131 hail entries since 2017. 19 of them reached 1 inch, and April tops the calendar.
- How old are homes in Cedar Rapids?
- Census data puts the typical build year at 1973. Asphalt roofs wear out in 15 to 30 years, so many roofs here have been replaced at least once.
- Can I confirm D. C. Taylor Co. is licensed?
- The Iowa lookup shows status and expiry. Set both beside the contract and ask the roofer for proof of insurance.
- Which months bring hail to Linn County?
- 83 percent of the county's hail entries fall from April to July, and April holds 46 percent.
- How soon should a roof be inspected after hail?
- Do not wait for a leak. A short inspection after the storm documents the damage while the date is fresh.
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