PK Construction
- Roofing Contractor serving Cedar Rapids, Iowa — based at 1927 1st Ave SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405.
- Services: emergency repair, roof inspection, roof replacement, storm damage repair, roof repair.
Services Offered
How to check PK Construction on the Iowa record
Iowa's requirement is state contractor registration — roofing carries no separate license, and permits are handled by your city or county
- Match the name, the city and the status. The record should read active or in good standing.
- An expiry before your finish date is a reason to ask questions.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance sent straight from the insurer. A registry listing does not prove coverage.
- Go to the registry and search by license number first, business name second.
Storm history for Cedar Rapids, Linn County
NOAA's storm database lists 131 hail reports for Linn County since 2017. Across 19 of those days, stones measured 1 inch (a quarter) or more. Golf ball hail or larger came on 8 days. The top size logged was 2.75 inches, close to a baseball. The most recent golf-ball day in the record is in 2026.
After any hail day, photograph the roof before anyone tarps it and write down the date. Ask PK Construction, or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.
The same record has 21 tornadoes, with EF2 the highest rating.
The fastest thunderstorm gust on file is 140 mph.
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.
In the last 90 days NOAA logged 0 hail reports within 25 miles of Cedar Rapids.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Hail reports since 2017 | 131 |
| Reports, all years | 175 |
| Days at 1 inch or more | 19 |
| Share of reports in April to July | 83% |
| Tornado reports on file | 21 |
| 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 | Biggest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 34 | 2.5 |
| 2017 | 20 | 1.75 |
| 2020 | 35 | 2.75 |
Housing around Cedar Rapids
The median home in Cedar Rapids went up in 1973, so the typical house is 53 years old. A mid-range asphalt replacement at $9,787 equals 6 percent of the median home value of $177,100. Pre-1980 construction makes up 60 percent of homes in Cedar Rapids. That is long enough for roughly 2 asphalt roof cycles, so replacement, not first install, is the usual job.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Homes older than 1980 | 60% |
| Total housing units | 63,669 |
| Homes lived in by owners | 68.2% |
| Typical household income | $67,859 |
| Single-family homes | 66.8% |
What a new roof 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. BLS puts the median annual roofer wage for the Cedar Rapids, IA Metro Area at $47,840. Divide price by years of life and the ranking changes: see the last column.
| Material | Installed range | Cost per year | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Tile | $20,880-$34,800 | $370 | $27,840 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $14,790-$26,100 | $370 | $20,445 |
| Metal Shingles | $12,180-$20,880 | $390 | $16,530 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $6,090-$10,005 | $460 | $8,048 |
| Standing Seam Metal | $20,880-$34,800 | $460 | $27,840 |
| Cedar Shake | $12,180-$22,620 | $700 | $17,400 |
Questions about roofing in Cedar Rapids
- How much hail does Linn County see?
- NOAA lists 131 hail entries for Linn County since 2017, on 19 days with stones of 1 inch or more. April is the peak month.
- What should I do after a hailstorm?
- Do not wait for a leak. A short inspection after the storm documents the damage while the date is fresh.
- How do I check PK Construction's license?
- Use the steps above with the Iowa registry. Match the exact name, read the status and the expiry, then ask for an insurance certificate.
- What time of year does Cedar Rapids get hail?
- Spring and early summer carry most of it: 83 percent of reports come between April and July, April first at 46 percent.
- What is the typical house age in Cedar Rapids?
- Median year built is 1973, which gives 53 years. A roof is younger than the house if it was replaced.
- How big does hail get near Cedar Rapids?
- The largest stone since 2017 measured 2.75 inches, near a baseball. 8 days reached golf-ball size or larger.
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