Martin Exteriors Roofing & Siding
- Roofing Contractor serving Rockford, Illinois — based at 6019 Fincham Dr Suite #4, Rockford, IL 61108.
- Services: roof inspection, roof replacement, storm damage repair, emergency repair, roof repair.
Services Offered
Checking Martin Exteriors Roofing & Siding against the Illinois record
Illinois does not fold roofing into a general contractor license; IDFPR issues a roofing contractor license under the Roofing Industry Licensing Act, and publishes every one of them Official lookup: IDFPR license lookup.
- Have the insurer or agent send the certificate of insurance to you, since a license says nothing about coverage.
- Go to the registry and search by license number first, business name second.
- Write down the expiry and make sure it outlasts the job.
- Match the name, the city and the status. The record should read active or in good standing.
Hail and wind history for Rockford, Winnebago County
NOAA's storm database contains 67 hail entries for Winnebago County since 2017. Hail of quarter size or bigger came down on 22 separate days. The worst part: 7 days with stones of 1.75 inches or larger, topped by a 3-inch stone near a teacup. The newest golf-ball day on file is in 2026.
87 percent of reports fall between April and July, and April alone has 46 percent. In 4 months of the year, hail is close to absent in the record.
Thunderstorm wind peaked at 96 mph in the record.
Among 46 Illinois counties with enough reports to compare, Winnebago County ranks 5 by density: 159.9 reports per 1,000 square miles, top-third territory.
1 hail report fell within 25 miles of Rockford over the past 90 days.
Date your photos after each hail day and keep them. A written inspection from Martin Exteriors Roofing & Siding or any other roofer is worth asking for before work starts.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Hail events since 2017 | 67 |
| Tornadoes on file | 12 |
| Busiest month | April |
| Days with hail at 1.75 inches or more | 7 |
| Top gust, mph | 96 |
| Reports, all years | 83 |
The record's top day is April 7, 2020: a 3-inch stone, about the size of a teacup, reported near Winnebago.
| Calendar year | Reports | Biggest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 11 | 2 |
| 2018 | 3 | 3 |
| 2023 | 11 | 2 |
The housing stock in Rockford
Rockford's median year built is 1962, which makes the typical home 64 years old. Set a typical $10,912 asphalt job beside the $120,900 median home value and the roof comes to 9 percent. 74.1 percent of homes in Rockford were built before 1980. 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 |
|---|---|
| Homes older than 1980 | 74.1% |
| Total housing units | 68,027 |
| Single-family share | 64.6% |
| Median home value | $120,900 |
| Typical household income | $53,328 |
What a new roof costs in Rockford
Rockford prices track our national basis closely, with asphalt shingles at $6,790 to $15,035 for 2,000 square feet. Labor is part of the bill: the BLS median for roofers in the Rockford, IL Metro Area is $65,100 a year. Divide price by years of life and the ranking changes: see the last column.
| Material | Installed range | Lifespan | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standing Seam Metal | $23,280 - $38,800 | 50 to 70 yr | $31,040 |
| Cedar Shake | $13,580 - $25,220 | 20 to 30 yr | $19,400 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $7,760 - $15,520 | 15 to 25 yr | $11,640 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $6,790 - $11,155 | 15 to 20 yr | $8,972 |
| Metal Shingles | $13,580 - $23,280 | 35 to 50 yr | $18,430 |
| Concrete Tile | $14,550 - $26,190 | 40 to 50 yr | $20,370 |
Questions about roofing in Rockford
- Does Rockford get a lot of hail?
- 67 reports since 2017, 22 days at 1 inch or more, and the peak month is April.
- Does hail damage have to be fixed right away?
- Photograph the roof, note the date, and schedule a written inspection quickly. Many policies have a claim window.
- What should I budget for a new roof near Rockford?
- Budget $6,790 to $15,035 for asphalt shingles on a 2,000 square foot roof here, about $10,912 in the middle. Other materials are in the cost table.
- How do I check Martin Exteriors Roofing & Siding's license?
- The Illinois lookup shows status and expiry. Compare both with the contract and ask the roofer for proof of insurance.
- When is hail season in Rockford?
- Hail concentrates in April (46 percent), and April through July add up to 87 percent of the record.
- What is the biggest hail on record for Winnebago County?
- The largest stone since 2017 measured 3 inches, about the size of a teacup. 7 days reached golf-ball size or larger.
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