Honest Abe Roofing Fort Wayne
- Roofing Contractor serving Fort Wayne, Indiana — based at 841 Northcrest Shopping Center, Fort Wayne, IN 46805.
- Typical jobs: roof inspection, roof replacement, emergency repair, roof repair, storm damage repair.
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Looking up Honest Abe Roofing Fort Wayne in Indiana
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Hail record for Fort Wayne and Allen County
For Allen County, the NOAA record since 2017 shows 55 hail reports. 13 distinct days brought hail of at least 1 inch. 5 of those days had golf-ball hail or larger. The largest stone was 2 inches, roughly a hen egg. Golf-ball hail shows up last in the record in 2022.
Per square mile, Allen County lands at 7 of 20 Indiana counties we compare, in the middle band. That is 110.6 reports per 1,000 square miles.
2 hail reports fell within 25 miles of Fort Wayne over the past 90 days.
After any hail day, photograph the roof before anyone tarps it and write down the date. Ask Honest Abe Roofing Fort Wayne, or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.
59 percent of reports fall between April and July, and June alone has 29 percent. In 4 months of the year, hail is rare in the record.
NOAA also lists 5 tornadoes here, the strongest rated EF3.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Peak month | June |
| Hail reports since 2017 | 55 |
| Days with hail at 1 inch or more | 13 |
| Tornado reports on file | 5 |
| Largest stone, inches | 2 |
| Days with hail at 1.75 inches or more | 5 |
The record's top day is June 1, 2019: a 2-inch stone, about the size of a hen egg, reported near Greendale.
| Calendar year | Hail reports | Top size, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 7 | 1 |
| 2017 | 10 | 2 |
| 2019 | 15 | 2 |
The housing stock in Fort Wayne
Half the homes in Fort Wayne predate 1971; the typical house is about 55 years old. A mid-range asphalt replacement at $10,012 equals 6 percent of the median home value of $169,700. Pre-1980 construction makes up 64.6 percent of homes in Fort Wayne. At 25 years per asphalt roof, a house that age has been through about 2 roofs, and many are on their second or third.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached and attached houses | 71.7% |
| Built before 1980 | 64.6% |
| Typical household income | $60,293 |
| Median build year | 1971 |
| Owner-occupied share | 62.2% |
Budgeting a roof in Fort Wayne
Local pricing in Fort Wayne sits roughly 11 percent under the national basis; asphalt shingles on 2,000 square feet cost $6,230 to $13,795. The last column divides the middle of each range by the middle of its lifespan, which is how a metal roof can beat asphalt over time. Census County Business Patterns counts 48 roofing firms with payroll in the county. 60.4 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees.
| Material | Price range | Cost per year | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $7,120-$14,240 | $530 | $10,680 |
| Metal Shingles | $12,460-$21,360 | $400 | $16,910 |
| Clay Tile | $21,360-$35,600 | $380 | $28,480 |
| Standing Seam Metal | $21,360-$35,600 | $470 | $28,480 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $15,130-$26,700 | $380 | $20,915 |
| Concrete Tile | $13,350-$24,030 | $420 | $18,690 |
Common questions, Fort Wayne
- How much is a roof replacement in Fort Wayne?
- Plan on $6,230 to $13,795 for asphalt shingles on a 2,000 square foot roof here, about $10,012 in the middle. Metal, tile and flat roofs are in the cost table.
- Can I confirm Honest Abe Roofing Fort Wayne is licensed?
- The Indiana lookup shows status and expiry. Compare both with the contract and ask the roofer for proof of insurance.
- What is the biggest hail on record for Allen County?
- NOAA's biggest since 2017 entry for the county is 2 inches, close to a hen egg, with 5 golf-ball days.
- 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.
- When is hail season in Fort Wayne?
- Hail clusters in June (29 percent), and April through July add up to 59 percent of the record.
- What is the typical house age in Fort Wayne?
- The median home was built in 1971, so it is 55 years old. Roof age follows the house unless a replacement happened, and 25 years is a common asphalt life.
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