Raber Roofing Systems LLC
- Roofing Contractor serving Waterloo, Iowa — based at 203 W Lake St, Cedar Falls, IA 50613.
- Services: emergency repair, storm damage repair, roof replacement, roof inspection, roof repair.
Services Offered
Looking up Raber Roofing Systems LLC in Iowa
what Iowa requires is state contractor registration, not a roofing-specific license; permit requirements come from your city or county
- Search the registry by number, then by name, because spellings differ between sources.
- Have the insurer or agent send the certificate of insurance to you, since a license says nothing about coverage.
- An expiry before your finish date is a reason to ask questions.
- Match the name, the city and the status. The record should read active or in good standing.
Hail and wind history for Waterloo, Black Hawk County
NOAA's Storm Events file lists 59 hail reports for Black Hawk County since 2017. 14 different days produced hail of at least 1 inch. 5 of those days had golf-ball hail or larger. The largest stone was 3 inches, near the size of a teacup. 2023 is the last year with a 1.75-inch report.
The fastest thunderstorm gust on file is 81 mph.
Date your photos after each hail day and keep them. A written inspection from Raber Roofing Systems LLC or any other roofer is worth asking for before work starts.
Among 67 Iowa counties with enough reports to compare, Black Hawk County ranks 13 by density: 113.4 reports per 1,000 square miles, top-third territory.
3 hail reports fell within 25 miles of Waterloo over the past 90 days.
78 percent of reports fall between April and July, and June alone has 45 percent. 6 calendar months each hold under 2 percent of reports.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Hail reports since 2017 | 59 |
| Days at 1.75 inches or more | 5 |
| Biggest stone, inches | 3 |
| Highest gust, mph | 81 |
| Tornadoes on file | 6 |
| Days with hail at 1 inch or more | 14 |
The single largest day was June 24, 2023: a 3-inch stone, about the size of a teacup, reported near Evansdale.
| Calendar year | Hail reports | Biggest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 6 | 1.5 |
| 2022 | 3 | 0.88 |
| 2023 | 11 | 3 |
Housing around Waterloo
The median home in Waterloo was built in 1961, so the typical house is 65 years old. At 25 years per asphalt roof, a house that age has been through about 3 roofs, and many are on their second or third. 77.8 percent of homes in Waterloo were built before 1980. Against a median home value of $150,200, a $9,787 mid-range asphalt roof is 7 percent of the house.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median build year | 1961 |
| Owner-occupied share | 61.1% |
| Median household income | $56,344 |
| Pre-1980 homes | 77.8% |
| Typical home value | $150,200 |
What a new roof costs in Waterloo
Prices in Waterloo run about 13 percent below our national basis, so asphalt shingles land at $6,090 to $13,485. Per year of service, metal often costs less than shingles even at a higher price; the last column of the table shows it. Labor is part of the bill: the BLS median for roofers in Iowa is $48,660 a year.
| Material | Installed range | Typical life | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Shake | $12,180 - $22,620 | 20-30 yrs | $17,400 |
| Concrete Tile | $13,050 - $23,490 | 40-50 yrs | $18,270 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $14,790 - $26,100 | 40-70 yrs | $20,445 |
| Standing Seam Metal | $20,880 - $34,800 | 50-70 yrs | $27,840 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $6,090 - $10,005 | 15-20 yrs | $8,048 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $6,960 - $13,920 | 15-25 yrs | $10,440 |
Waterloo roofing questions
- What is a roof replacement price in Waterloo?
- Asphalt shingles on 2,000 square feet run $6,090 to $13,485 in Waterloo, and the middle of that range is $9,787. Metal and tile cost more up front; the table above shows each material.
- When is hail season in Waterloo?
- 78 percent of the county's hail reports fall from April to July, and June holds 45 percent.
- Is Waterloo an older housing market?
- Median year built is 1961, which gives 65 years. A roof is younger than the house whenever it was replaced.
- Has Black Hawk County had large hail?
- Stones since 2017 topped out at 3 inches, roughly a teacup; golf-ball hail or bigger came on 5 days.
- How do I check Raber Roofing Systems LLC's license?
- The Iowa lookup shows status and expiry. Compare both with the contract and ask the roofer for proof of insurance.
- How often does hail hit Waterloo?
- NOAA lists 59 hail reports for Black Hawk County since 2017, on 14 days with stones of 1 inch or larger. June is the busiest month.
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