TAP Exteriors
- Roofing Contractor serving Cedar Rapids, Iowa — based at 292 7th Ave, Marion, IA 52302.
- Typical jobs: roof inspection, storm damage repair, roof repair, roof replacement, emergency repair.
Services Offered
Looking up TAP Exteriors in Iowa
Iowa's requirement is state contractor registration — roofing carries no separate license, and permits are handled by your city or county
- Compare the registry name with the name on the contract, and read the status line.
- Start the lookup with the license number; use the business name only if the number fails.
- Look at the expiration date and compare it with the dates in your contract.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance sent straight from the insurer. A registry listing does not prove coverage.
Hail record for Cedar Rapids, Linn County
From 2017, NOAA has logged 131 hail entries in Linn County. 19 different days saw hail of at least 1 inch. Stones of 1.75 inches or larger were reported on 8 days, and the largest stone measured 2.75 inches, near a baseball. The newest golf-ball day on file falls in 2026.
The fastest thunderstorm gust on file is 140 mph.
In the last 90 days NOAA logged 0 hail reports within 25 miles of Cedar Rapids.
NOAA also lists 21 tornadoes here, the strongest rated EF2.
April is the peak month with 46 percent of reports, and April to July together hold 83 percent. In 5 months of the year, hail is close to absent in the record.
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.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Reports in April to July | 83% |
| Hail events since 2017 | 131 |
| Tornado reports on file | 21 |
| Largest stone, inches | 2.75 |
| Top month | April |
| Days at 1.75 inches or more | 8 |
The single largest day was April 7, 2020: a 2.75-inch stone, about the size of a baseball, reported near Hiawatha.
| Year | Entries | Top size, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 20 | 1.75 |
| 2020 | 35 | 2.75 |
| 2022 | 5 | 1 |
The homes under these roofs
Half the homes in Cedar Rapids predate 1973; the typical house is about 53 years old. At 25 years per asphalt roof, a house that age has been through about 2 roofs, and many are on their second or third. Pre-1980 construction makes up 60 percent of homes in Cedar Rapids.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Typical household income | $67,859 |
| Owner-occupied share | 68.2% |
| Typical year built | 1973 |
| Single-family share | 66.8% |
| Homes older than 1980 | 60% |
What a new roof costs in Cedar Rapids
The Cedar Rapids multiplier is below 1, about 13 percent lower than the national basis, giving $6,090 to $13,485 for asphalt shingles. The county holds 18 roofing establishments with employees, per the Census. 61.1 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees. BLS puts the median annual roofer wage for the Cedar Rapids, IA Metro Area at $47,840.
| Material | Installed cost | Lifespan | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $14,790 to $26,100 | 40-70 yrs | $20,445 |
| Cedar Shake | $12,180 to $22,620 | 20-30 yrs | $17,400 |
| Standing Seam Metal | $20,880 to $34,800 | 50-70 yrs | $27,840 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $7,830 to $13,485 | 25-30 yrs | $10,658 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $6,090 to $10,005 | 15-20 yrs | $8,048 |
| Concrete Tile | $13,050 to $23,490 | 40-50 yrs | $18,270 |
Cedar Rapids roofing questions
- How often does hail hit Cedar Rapids?
- Since 2017 the county has 131 reports; hail of 1 inch or more came on 19 of those days, most often in April.
- 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.
- How old are homes in Cedar Rapids?
- The median home was built in 1973, so it is 53 years old. Roof age tracks the house unless a replacement happened, and 25 years is a common asphalt life.
- What time of year does Cedar Rapids get hail?
- 83 percent of the county's hail reports fall from April to July, and April alone has 46 percent.
- What is the biggest hail on record for Linn County?
- Hail since 2017 topped out at 2.75 inches, about a baseball; golf-ball hail or bigger came on 8 days.
- Is the license for TAP Exteriors on a state list?
- The Iowa lookup shows status and expiry. Set both beside the contract and ask the roofer for proof of insurance.
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