Ram Roofing and Solar
- Roofing Contractor serving Sioux City, Iowa — based at 507 7th St #226, Sioux City, IA 51101.
- Jobs on the listing: roof repair, roof replacement, roof inspection, storm damage repair, emergency repair.
Services Offered
Looking up Ram Roofing and Solar in Iowa
what Iowa requires is state contractor registration, not a roofing-specific license; permit requirements come from your city or county
- Go to the registry and search by license number first, business name second.
- Look at the expiration date and compare it with the dates in your contract.
- Compare the registry name with the name on the contract, and read the status line.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance sent straight from the insurer. A registry listing does not prove coverage.
Hail record for Sioux City and Woodbury County
In Woodbury County, the NOAA record since 2017 carries 58 hail entries. On 20 of these days, hail reached 1 inch (a quarter) or more. 6 of those days had golf-ball hail or bigger. The biggest stone was 2 inches, near the size of a hen egg. The latest golf-ball day on file falls in 2026.
The bulk of the hail here arrives in spring and summer: 89 percent from April to July, 47 percent in June. 6 calendar months each hold under 2 percent of reports.
Measured per square mile, Woodbury County ranks 20 of 67 Iowa counties with 30 or more reports, placing it in the top third. Density works out to 104.8 reports per 1,000 square miles.
1 hail report fell within 25 miles of Sioux City over the past 90 days.
Date your photos after each hail day and keep them. A written inspection from Ram Roofing and Solar or any other roofer is worth asking for before work starts.
The fastest thunderstorm gust on file is 96 mph.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Largest stone, inches | 2 |
| Hail reports since 2017 | 58 |
| Reports in April to July | 89% |
| Reports, all years | 92 |
| Peak gust, mph | 96 |
| Tornadoes on file | 8 |
The biggest day on file is June 12, 2024: a 2-inch stone, about the size of a hen egg, reported near Sloan.
| Year | Reports | Largest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 17 | 1.5 |
| 2023 | 6 | 1.25 |
| 2024 | 11 | 2 |
Who lives under these roofs
Half the homes in Sioux City predate 1956; the typical house is about 70 years old. Set a typical $9,787 asphalt job beside the $162,600 median home value and the roof comes to 6 percent. 80.6 percent of homes in Sioux City were built before 1980.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median build year | 1956 |
| Homes lived in by owners | 65.5% |
| Median home value | $162,600 |
| Typical household income | $65,473 |
| Total housing units | 34,901 |
Replacement costs in Sioux City
Prices in Sioux City run about 13 percent below our national basis, so asphalt shingles land at $6,090 to $13,485. The county holds 11 roofing establishments with employees, per the Census. 54.5 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees. 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.
| Material | Service life | Yearly cost | Middle of range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | 40 to 70 yr | $370 | $20,445 |
| Concrete Tile | 40 to 50 yr | $410 | $18,270 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | 15 to 25 yr | $520 | $10,440 |
| Metal Shingles | 35 to 50 yr | $390 | $16,530 |
| Cedar Shake | 20 to 30 yr | $700 | $17,400 |
| Clay Tile | 50 to 100 yr | $370 | $27,840 |
Common questions, Sioux City
- How old are the roofs in Sioux City?
- The median home was built in 1956, so it is 70 years old. Roof age follows the house unless a replacement happened, and 25 years is a common asphalt life.
- How often does hail hit Sioux City?
- NOAA lists 58 hail reports for Woodbury County since 2017, on 20 days with stones of 1 inch or more. June is the peak month.
- What should I budget for a new roof near Sioux City?
- Expect $6,090 to $13,485 for a standard asphalt job in Sioux City; the middle is $9,787.
- How big does hail get near Sioux City?
- NOAA's biggest since 2017 entry for the county is 2 inches, comparable to a hen egg, with 6 golf-ball days.
- 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.
- Is the license for Ram Roofing and Solar on a state list?
- Look up the Iowa record by license number, compare the name and status, and note the expiry before you sign anything.
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