ROYAL CROWN RESTORATION
- Roofing Contractor serving Waterloo, Iowa — based at 332 E Ridgeway Ave, Waterloo, IA 50702.
- Services: roof inspection, roof replacement, storm damage repair, roof repair, emergency repair.
Services Offered
Looking up ROYAL CROWN RESTORATION in Iowa
Iowa requires state contractor registration rather than a roofing-specific license — check your city or county for local permit requirements
- The registry name, the contract name and the truck lettering should all agree; the status should be active.
- Have the insurer or agent send the certificate of insurance to you, since a license says nothing about coverage.
- Start the lookup with the license number; use the business name only if the number fails.
- An expiry before your finish date is a reason to ask questions.
Storm history for Waterloo, Black Hawk County
From 2017, NOAA has filed 59 hail reports in Black Hawk County. 14 separate days saw hail of at least 1 inch. Stones of 1.75 inches or more were reported on 5 days, and the biggest stone came in at 3 inches, about the size of a teacup. The latest golf-ball day on file is in 2023.
The strongest logged thunderstorm gust is 81 mph.
Date your photos after each hail day and keep them. A written inspection from ROYAL CROWN RESTORATION or any other roofer is worth asking for before work starts.
NOAA also lists 6 tornadoes here, the strongest rated EF0.
The bulk of the 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.
3 hail reports fell within 25 miles of Waterloo over the past 90 days.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Days with hail at 1.75 inches or more | 5 |
| Top month | June |
| Largest stone, inches | 3 |
| Tornadoes on file | 6 |
| Hail reports, all years | 65 |
| Density rank in state | 13 of 67 |
The single largest day was June 24, 2023: a 3-inch stone, about the size of a teacup, reported near Evansdale.
| Year | Entries | Top size, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 23 | 2.75 |
| 2022 | 3 | 0.88 |
| 2025 | 8 | 1.25 |
The homes under these roofs
The median home in Waterloo went up in 1961, so the typical house is 65 years old. A mid-range asphalt replacement at $9,787 equals 7 percent of the median home value of $150,200. Pre-1980 construction makes up 77.8 percent of homes in Waterloo. At 25 years per asphalt roof, a house that age has worn through about 3 roofs, and many are on their second or third.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Single-family homes | 72.9% |
| Typical household income | $56,344 |
| Median year built | 1961 |
| Homes counted | 32,170 |
| Built before 1980 | 77.8% |
Roof prices in Waterloo
Prices in Waterloo run about 13 percent below our national basis, so asphalt shingles land at $6,090 to $13,485. Census County Business Patterns counts 8 roofing firms with payroll in the county. 50 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees. Labor is part of the bill: the BLS median for roofers in Iowa is $48,660 a year.
| Material | Installed range | Lifespan | Per year of life |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $6,090 - $10,005 | 15-20 yrs | $460 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $14,790 - $26,100 | 40-70 yrs | $370 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $7,830 - $13,485 | 25-30 yrs | $390 |
| Concrete Tile | $13,050 - $23,490 | 40-50 yrs | $410 |
| Standing Seam Metal | $20,880 - $34,800 | 50-70 yrs | $460 |
| Clay Tile | $20,880 - $34,800 | 50-100 yrs | $370 |
Asked about roofing in Waterloo
- How big does hail get near Waterloo?
- The largest stone since 2017 measured 3 inches, about the size of a teacup. 5 days reached golf-ball size or larger.
- How much hail does Black Hawk County see?
- The county file counts 59 hail reports since 2017. 14 of those days reached 1 inch, and June leads the calendar.
- Can I confirm ROYAL CROWN RESTORATION is licensed?
- Follow the steps above with the Iowa registry. Read the name, the status and the expiry, then ask for an insurance certificate.
- What is the typical house age in Waterloo?
- Census data puts the typical build year at 1961. Asphalt roofs wear out in 15 to 30 years, so many roofs here have been replaced at least once.
- How much is a roof replacement 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.
- 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 leading at 45 percent.
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