Henry's Roofing
- Roofing Contractor serving Cedar Rapids, Iowa — based at 1890 7th Ave, Marion, IA 52302.
- Work covered: emergency repair, roof inspection, roof replacement, roof repair, storm damage repair.
Services Offered
Looking up Henry's Roofing in Iowa
what Iowa requires is state contractor registration, not a roofing-specific license; permit requirements come from your city or county
- Match the name, the city and the status. The record should read active or in good standing.
- Search the registry by number, then by name, because spellings differ between sources.
- Have the insurer or agent send the certificate of insurance to you, since a license says nothing about coverage.
- An expiry before your finish date is a reason to ask questions.
Hail and wind history for Cedar Rapids, Linn County
NOAA's storm database holds 131 hail entries for Linn County since 2017. On 19 days at least one stone reached 1 inch or more. The rough part: 8 days with stones of 1.75 inches or larger, capped by a 2.75-inch stone about the size of a baseball. Golf-ball hail last appears in the data in 2026.
The bulk of the hail here arrives in spring and summer: 83 percent from April to July, 46 percent in April. 5 months of the year are close to hail-free on file.
Adjusted for size, Linn County is number 4 of the 67 counties in Iowa that we compare, so it sits in the top third at 241.4 reports per 1,000 square miles.
0 hail reports fell within 25 miles of Cedar Rapids over the past 90 days.
Thunderstorm wind peaked at 140 mph in the record.
After any hail day, photograph the roof before anyone tarps it and write down the date. Ask Henry's Roofing, or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Highest gust, mph | 140 |
| Hail reports, all years | 175 |
| Largest stone, inches | 2.75 |
| Days with hail at 1.75 inches or more | 8 |
| NOAA hail reports since 2017 | 131 |
| Hail density rank in state | 4 of 67 |
The largest single day in the record is April 7, 2020: a 2.75-inch stone, about the size of a baseball, reported near Hiawatha.
| Calendar year | Reports | Top size, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 9 | 1 |
| 2015 | 34 | 2.5 |
| 2023 | 28 | 1.75 |
Who lives under these roofs
The median home in Cedar Rapids was built in 1973, so the typical house is 53 years old. Pre-1980 construction makes up 60 percent of homes in Cedar Rapids. Asphalt roofs last roughly 25 years, so a home from 1973 is on roof number 2 or later if each was replaced on schedule.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Homes lived in by owners | 68.2% |
| Total housing units | 63,669 |
| Median year built | 1973 |
| Homes older than 1980 | 60% |
| Detached and attached houses | 66.8% |
Replacement costs 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. Census County Business Patterns counts 18 roofing firms with payroll in the county. 61.1 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees. Divide price by years of life and the ranking changes: see the last column.
| Material | Typical life | Cost per year | Middle of range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | 40-70 yrs | $370 | $20,445 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | 15-25 yrs | $520 | $10,440 |
| Metal Shingles | 35-50 yrs | $390 | $16,530 |
| Cedar Shake | 20-30 yrs | $700 | $17,400 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | 25-30 yrs | $390 | $10,658 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | 15-20 yrs | $460 | $8,048 |
Asked about roofing in Cedar Rapids
- 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.
- Has Linn County had large hail?
- The largest stone since 2017 measured 2.75 inches, close to a baseball. 8 days reached golf-ball size or larger.
- Is the license for Henry's Roofing on a state list?
- Follow the steps above with the Iowa registry. Read the name, the status and the expiry, then ask for an insurance certificate.
- 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.
- What time of year does Cedar Rapids get hail?
- 83 percent of the county's hail entries fall from April to July, and April holds 46 percent.
- How often does hail hit Cedar Rapids?
- The county file counts 131 hail entries since 2017. 19 of those days reached 1 inch, and April leads the calendar.
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