Great Lakes Commercial Roofing
- Roofing Contractor serving Waterloo, Iowa — based at 1101 Industrial St, Cascade, IA 52033.
- Services: roof repair, roof replacement, emergency repair, storm damage repair, roof inspection.
Services Offered
Checking Great Lakes Commercial Roofing against the Iowa record
what Iowa requires is state contractor registration, not a roofing-specific license; permit requirements come from your city or county
- Open the registry and search by license number first, business name second.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance sent straight from the insurer. A registry listing does not prove coverage.
- 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.
Storm record for Waterloo, Black Hawk County
In Black Hawk County, the NOAA record since 2017 lists 59 hail reports. 14 distinct days produced hail of at least 1 inch. The worst part: 5 days with stones of 1.75 inches or more, topped by a 3-inch stone close to a teacup. The newest golf-ball day on file falls in 2023.
Adjusted for size, Black Hawk County is number 13 of the 67 counties in Iowa that we compare, so it sits in the top third at 113.4 reports per 1,000 square miles.
June is the peak month with 45 percent of reports, and April to July together hold 78 percent. In 6 months of the year, hail is nearly absent in the record.
The fastest thunderstorm gust on file is 81 mph.
NOAA also lists 6 tornadoes here, the strongest rated EF0.
In the last 90 days NOAA logged 3 hail reports within 25 miles of Waterloo.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Reports, all years | 65 |
| Busiest month | June |
| Density rank in state | 13 of 67 |
| NOAA hail reports since 2017 | 59 |
| Biggest stone, inches | 3 |
| 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.
| Year | Reports | Top size, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 8 | 1.75 |
| 2023 | 11 | 3 |
| 2024 | 5 | 1.5 |
The homes under these roofs
Half the homes in Waterloo predate 1961; the typical house is about 65 years old. Pre-1980 construction makes up 77.8 percent of homes in Waterloo. Asphalt roofs last roughly 25 years, so a home from 1961 is on roof number 3 or later if each was replaced on schedule. Set a typical $9,787 asphalt job beside the $150,200 median home value and the roof comes to 7 percent.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Homes older than 1980 | 77.8% |
| Owner-occupied | 61.1% |
| Single-family share | 72.9% |
| Median household income | $56,344 |
| Median home value | $150,200 |
Budgeting a roof 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. Divide price by years of life and the ranking changes: see the last column. 8 payroll roofing businesses are registered in the county, by Census count. 50 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees.
| Material | Price range | Typical life | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal Shingles | $12,180 - $20,880 | 35 to 50 yr | $16,530 |
| Clay Tile | $20,880 - $34,800 | 50 to 100 yr | $27,840 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $6,090 - $10,005 | 15 to 20 yr | $8,048 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $14,790 - $26,100 | 40 to 70 yr | $20,445 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $7,830 - $13,485 | 25 to 30 yr | $10,658 |
| Cedar Shake | $12,180 - $22,620 | 20 to 30 yr | $17,400 |
Questions about roofing in Waterloo
- How old are the roofs 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.
- Where can I look up the license for Great Lakes Commercial Roofing?
- The Iowa lookup shows status and expiry. Set both beside 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 peak month.
- What does a new roof cost 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.
- Does hail damage have to be fixed right away?
- Take dated photos first, then book an inspection. Hail bruises can look minor from the ground, and insurers often set a filing deadline.
- When is hail season in Waterloo?
- Hail concentrates in June (45 percent), and April through July total 78 percent of the record.
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