JSB /Roofing Specialist
- Roofing Contractor serving Waterloo, Iowa — based at 6119 Sunnyside Ln, Cedar Falls, IA 50613.
- Jobs on the listing: roof replacement, emergency repair, roof repair, storm damage repair, roof inspection.
Services Offered
How to check JSB /Roofing Specialist on the Iowa record
Iowa requires state contractor registration rather than a roofing-specific license — check your city or county for local permit requirements
- Compare the registry name with the name on the contract, and read the status line.
- An expiry before your finish date is a reason to ask questions.
- Start the lookup with the license number; use the business name only if the number fails.
- Request a current certificate of insurance from the insurer; licenses and insurance are checked separately.
Storm history for Waterloo and Black Hawk County
In Black Hawk County, the NOAA record since 2017 shows 59 hail reports. Quarter-size stones or larger appear on 14 days. The worst of it: 5 days with stones of 1.75 inches or more, capped by a 3-inch stone near a teacup. Golf-ball hail last appears in the data in 2023.
Scaled by size, Black Hawk County is number 13 of the 67 counties in Iowa that we compare, which is in the top third at 113.4 reports per 1,000 square miles.
Within 25 miles of Waterloo, the last 90 days produced 3 NOAA hail reports.
The fastest thunderstorm gust on file is 81 mph.
6 tornadoes appear in the file too, strongest rated EF0.
Most hail here arrives in spring and summer: 78 percent from April to July, 45 percent in June. 6 calendar months each hold under 2 percent of reports.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Density rank in state | 13 of 67 |
| Top gust, mph | 81 |
| Biggest stone, inches | 3 |
| Share of reports in April to July | 78% |
| Tornado reports on file | 6 |
| Busiest month | June |
The record's top day is June 24, 2023: a 3-inch stone, about the size of a teacup, reported near Evansdale.
| Calendar year | Reports | Largest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 6 | 1.5 |
| 2017 | 23 | 2.75 |
| 2024 | 5 | 1.5 |
The homes under these roofs
Waterloo's median year built is 1961, which makes the typical home 65 years old. Pre-1980 construction makes up 77.8 percent of homes in Waterloo. Against a median home value of $150,200, a $9,787 mid-range asphalt roof is 7 percent of the house. Asphalt roofs last roughly 25 years, so a home from 1961 is on roof number 3 or later if each was replaced on schedule.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Total housing units | 32,170 |
| Single-family share | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1961 |
| Homes older than 1980 | 77.8% |
| Typical household income | $56,344 |
Replacement costs in Waterloo
The Waterloo multiplier is below 1, about 13 percent lower than the national basis, giving $6,090 to $13,485 for asphalt shingles. For Iowa, the BLS median roofer wage is $48,660 a year. Per year of service, metal often costs less than shingles even at a higher price; the last column of the table shows it.
| Material | Price range | Cost per year | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $6,090 - $10,005 | $460 | $8,048 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $6,960 - $13,920 | $520 | $10,440 |
| Clay Tile | $20,880 - $34,800 | $370 | $27,840 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $7,830 - $13,485 | $390 | $10,658 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $14,790 - $26,100 | $370 | $20,445 |
| Cedar Shake | $12,180 - $22,620 | $700 | $17,400 |
Questions about roofing in Waterloo
- How often does hail hit Waterloo?
- Since 2017 the county has 59 entries; hail of 1 inch or more came on 14 of those days, most often in June.
- Which months bring hail to Black Hawk County?
- Spring and early summer carry the bulk of it: 78 percent of reports come between April and July, June first at 45 percent.
- Has Black Hawk County had large hail?
- The largest stone since 2017 measured 3 inches, about the size of a teacup. 5 days reached golf-ball size or larger.
- How do I check JSB /Roofing Specialist's license?
- Look up the Iowa record by license number, check the name and status, and note the expiry before you sign anything.
- Does hail damage have to be fixed right away?
- Photograph the roof, note the date, and schedule a written inspection soon. Many policies have a claim window.
- What is the typical house age in Waterloo?
- The median home was built in 1961, so it is 65 years old. Roof age tracks the house unless a replacement happened, and 25 years is a common asphalt life.
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