Martinez Roofing & Construction
- Roofing Contractor serving Iowa City, Iowa.
- Services: roof repair, emergency repair, roof replacement, storm damage repair, roof inspection.
Services Offered
Checking Martinez Roofing & Construction against the Iowa record
there is no roofing-specific license in Iowa — contractors carry a state contractor registration, and permits are handled locally by city or county
- Look at the expiration date and compare it with the dates in your contract.
- 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.
- Compare the registry name with the name on the contract, and read the status line.
Storm record for Iowa City and Johnson County
NOAA's Storm Events file lists 91 hail entries for Johnson County since 2017. Across 23 of those days, hail measured 1 inch (a quarter) or larger. The rough part: 5 days with stones of 1.75 inches or larger, topped by a 2.75-inch stone about the size of a baseball. 2026 is the last year that has a 1.75-inch report.
The fastest thunderstorm gust on file is 83 mph.
16 tornadoes appear in the file too, strongest rated EF2.
Adjusted for size, Johnson County is number 6 of the 67 counties in Iowa that we compare, so it sits in the top third at 175.0 reports per 1,000 square miles.
After any hail day, photograph the roof before anyone tarps it and write down the date. Ask Martinez Roofing & Construction, or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.
In the last 90 days NOAA logged 0 hail reports within 25 miles of Iowa City.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Reports, all years | 109 |
| Hail density rank in state | 6 of 67 |
| Highest gust, mph | 83 |
| Reports in April to July | 61% |
| Days at 1 inch or more | 23 |
| Tornado reports on file | 16 |
The record's top day is March 10, 2026: a 2.75-inch stone, about the size of a baseball, reported near Oasis.
| Calendar year | Hail reports | Largest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 11 | 1.75 |
| 2023 | 15 | 1.75 |
| 2024 | 14 | 1.75 |
The homes under these roofs
The median home in Iowa City was built in 1984, so the typical house is 42 years old. Homes of that age usually carry a first or second replacement roof, about 2 cycles at 25 years apiece. A mid-range asphalt replacement at $9,787 equals 4 percent of the median home value of $273,600.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $273,600 |
| Single-family share | 49.8% |
| Built before 1980 | 45.3% |
| Median household income | $57,533 |
| Homes counted | 33,855 |
Roof prices in Iowa City
Prices in Iowa City run about 13 percent below our national basis, so asphalt shingles land at $6,090 to $13,485. BLS puts the median annual roofer wage for Iowa at $48,660. The county holds 15 roofing establishments with employees, per the Census. 73.3 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees.
| Material | Lifespan | Yearly cost | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standing Seam Metal | 50 to 70 yr | $460 | $27,840 |
| Concrete Tile | 40 to 50 yr | $410 | $18,270 |
| Clay Tile | 50 to 100 yr | $370 | $27,840 |
| Cedar Shake | 20 to 30 yr | $700 | $17,400 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | 40 to 70 yr | $370 | $20,445 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | 15 to 20 yr | $460 | $8,048 |
Common questions, Iowa City
- Should I call a roofer right after hail?
- Photograph the roof, note the date, and schedule a written inspection soon. Many policies have a claim window.
- How much is a roof replacement in Iowa City?
- Asphalt shingles on 2,000 square feet run $6,090 to $13,485 in Iowa City, and the middle of that range is $9,787. Metal and tile start higher; the table above shows each material.
- What time of year does Iowa City get hail?
- Hail clusters in May (18 percent), and April through July add up to 61 percent of the record.
- How much hail does Johnson County see?
- 91 reports since 2017, 23 days at 1 inch or larger, and the busiest month is May.
- What is the typical house age in Iowa City?
- Median year built is 1984, which gives 42 years. A roof is younger than the house if it was replaced.
- Can I confirm Martinez Roofing & Construction is licensed?
- Search the Iowa record by license number, compare the name and status, and note the expiry before you sign anything.
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