Central Roofing of Bloomington
- Roofing Contractor serving Bloomington, Illinois — based at 7 Westport Ct, Bloomington, IL 61704.
- Work covered: roof replacement, storm damage repair, emergency repair, roof repair, roof inspection.
Services Offered
How to check Central Roofing of Bloomington on the Illinois record
roofing is a licensed trade in its own right in Illinois: the Roofing Industry Licensing Act puts it under the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), whose roofing contractor licenses are all a matter of public record Official lookup: IDFPR license lookup.
- Write down the expiry and make sure it outlasts the job.
- Go to the registry and search by license number first, business name second.
- 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.
Hail record for Bloomington, McLean County
NOAA's Storm Events file holds 66 hail reports for McLean County since 2017. 13 distinct days produced hail of at least 1 inch. Golf-ball hail or bigger came on 5 days. The top size logged was 2.5 inches, about the size of a tennis ball. The most recent golf-ball day in the record falls in 2025.
After any hail day, photograph the roof before anyone tarps it and write down the date. Ask Central Roofing of Bloomington, or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.
Most hail here arrives in spring and summer: 80 percent from April to July, 40 percent in May. 4 months of the year are nearly hail-free on file.
By density McLean County sits in the lower third of Illinois: 32 of 46 counties, 70.0 reports per 1,000 square miles. Less frequent hail does not mean none.
The strongest logged thunderstorm gust is 96 mph.
NOAA also lists 20 tornadoes here, the strongest rated EF2.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Hail reports, all years | 83 |
| Peak month | May |
| Hail density rank in state | 32 of 46 |
| Highest gust, mph | 96 |
| Days with hail at 1 inch or more | 13 |
| NOAA hail reports since 2017 | 66 |
The biggest day on file is May 11, 2014: a 2.75-inch stone, about the size of a baseball, reported near Towanda.
| Calendar year | Reports | Top size, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 3 | 2.75 |
| 2021 | 3 | 1.75 |
| 2023 | 12 | 2 |
Housing around Bloomington
The median home in Bloomington was built in 1982, so the typical house is 44 years old. That span covers about 2 asphalt roof cycles at 25 years each, so most roofs are a first or second replacement. 48 percent of homes in Bloomington were built before 1980.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median build year | 1982 |
| Typical household income | $75,449 |
| Owner-occupied share | 61.6% |
| Single-family share | 60.6% |
| Median home value | $198,800 |
Replacement costs in Bloomington
Bloomington prices track our national basis closely, with asphalt shingles at $6,790 to $15,035 for 2,000 square feet. Per year of service, metal often costs less than shingles even at a higher price; the last column of the table shows it. BLS puts the median annual roofer wage for Illinois at $77,900.
| Material | Service life | Yearly cost | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Tile | 50 to 100 yr | $410 | $31,040 |
| Metal Shingles | 35 to 50 yr | $430 | $18,430 |
| Concrete Tile | 40 to 50 yr | $450 | $20,370 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | 15 to 25 yr | $580 | $11,640 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | 25 to 30 yr | $430 | $11,882 |
| Cedar Shake | 20 to 30 yr | $780 | $19,400 |
Common questions, Bloomington
- What is the typical house age in Bloomington?
- Median year built is 1982, which gives 44 years. A roof is younger than the house whenever it was replaced.
- What is the biggest hail on record for McLean County?
- NOAA's biggest since 2017 entry for the county is 2.5 inches, close to a tennis ball, with 5 golf-ball days.
- How do I check Central Roofing of Bloomington's license?
- Search the Illinois record by license number, compare the name and status, and note the expiry before you sign anything.
- Should I call a roofer right after hail?
- Photograph the roof, note the date, and schedule a written inspection quickly. Many policies have a claim window.
- Which months bring hail to McLean County?
- Spring and early summer carry the bulk of it: 80 percent of entries come between April and July, May leading at 40 percent.
- How often does hail hit Bloomington?
- 66 entries since 2017, 13 days at 1 inch or larger, and the busiest month is May.
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