Roofs R Us
- Roofing Contractor serving Davenport, Iowa.
- Typical jobs: roof repair, emergency repair, roof inspection, storm damage repair, roof replacement.
Services Offered
Looking up Roofs R Us in Iowa
there is no roofing-specific license in Iowa — contractors carry a state contractor registration, and permits are handled locally by city or county
- An expiry before your finish date is a reason to ask questions.
- Request a current certificate of insurance from the insurer; licenses and insurance are checked separately.
- Search the registry by number, then by name, because spellings differ between sources.
- The registry name, the contract name and the truck lettering should all agree; the status should be active.
Storm record for Davenport and Scott County
Scott County, the county around Davenport, has 108 NOAA hail reports on file since 2017. Quarter-size stones or larger appear on 20 days. Golf ball hail or larger came on 3 days. The top size logged was 4 inches, comparable to a grapefruit. The newest golf-ball day in the record is in 2023.
Thunderstorm wind peaked at 107 mph in the record.
In the last 90 days NOAA logged 0 hail reports within 25 miles of Davenport.
NOAA also lists 23 tornadoes here, the strongest rated EF2.
April is the peak month with 49 percent of reports, and April to July together hold 78 percent. 4 months of the year are nearly hail-free on file.
After any hail day, photograph the roof before anyone tarps it and write down the date. Ask Roofs R Us, or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Days with hail at 1 inch or more | 20 |
| Density rank in state | 2 of 67 |
| Peak month | April |
| Largest stone, inches | 4 |
| Highest gust, mph | 107 |
| Reports in April to July | 78% |
The largest single day in the record is April 4, 2023: a 4-inch stone, about the size of a grapefruit, reported near Davenport.
| Calendar year | Entries | Biggest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 6 | 1.25 |
| 2019 | 6 | 0.88 |
| 2020 | 26 | 2 |
The housing stock in Davenport
Davenport's median year built is 1966, which makes the typical home 60 years old. 70.2 percent of homes in Davenport were built before 1980. A mid-range asphalt replacement at $9,787 equals 6 percent of the median home value of $162,900. That is long enough for roughly 2 asphalt roof cycles, so replacement, not first install, is the usual job.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Typical year built | 1966 |
| Owner-occupied share | 63% |
| Housing units | 47,170 |
| Homes older than 1980 | 70.2% |
| Typical home value | $162,900 |
Roof prices in Davenport
Prices in Davenport run about 13 percent below our national basis, so asphalt shingles land at $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. Census County Business Patterns counts 23 roofing firms with payroll in the county. 60.9 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees.
| Material | Typical life | Yearly cost | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | 15 to 25 yr | $520 | $10,440 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | 15 to 20 yr | $460 | $8,048 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | 25 to 30 yr | $390 | $10,658 |
| Concrete Tile | 40 to 50 yr | $410 | $18,270 |
| Clay Tile | 50 to 100 yr | $370 | $27,840 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | 40 to 70 yr | $370 | $20,445 |
Common questions, Davenport
- How old are homes in Davenport?
- Median year built is 1966, which gives 60 years. A roof is younger than the house whenever it was replaced.
- When is hail season in Davenport?
- Spring and early summer carry the bulk of it: 78 percent of reports come between April and July, April leading at 49 percent.
- What does a new roof cost in Davenport?
- Plan on $6,090 to $13,485 for asphalt shingles on a 2,000 square foot roof here, about $9,787 in the middle. Other materials are in the cost table.
- How big does hail get near Davenport?
- The largest stone since 2017 measured 4 inches, close to a grapefruit. 3 days reached golf-ball size or more.
- Can I confirm Roofs R Us is licensed?
- Look up the Iowa record by license number, compare the name and status, and note the expiry before you sign anything.
- How soon should a roof be inspected after hail?
- Photograph the roof, note the date, and schedule a written inspection soon. Many policies have a claim window.
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