Senter Roofing
- Roofing Contractor serving Fort Wayne, Indiana — based at 4310 Illinois Rd Ste 1502, Fort Wayne, IN 46804.
- Jobs on the listing: roof replacement, storm damage repair, roof repair, roof inspection, emergency repair.
Services Offered
How to check Senter Roofing on the Indiana record
Indiana roofing-license requirements are not yet covered by our verification program — confirm licensing and insurance with your city or county building department
- Have the insurer or agent send the certificate of insurance to you, since a license says nothing about coverage.
- Search the registry by number, then by name, because spellings differ between sources.
- An expiry before your finish date is a reason to ask questions.
- Compare the registry name with the name on the contract, and read the status line.
Storm record for Fort Wayne, Allen County
Add up the hail entries NOAA filed for Allen County since 2017 and you reach 55. 13 separate days brought hail of at least 1 inch. The worst of it: 5 days with stones of 1.75 inches or larger, capped by a 2-inch stone close to a hen egg. 2022 is the last year that has a 1.75-inch report.
59 percent of reports fall between April and July, and June alone has 29 percent. 4 months of the year are nearly hail-free on file.
2 hail reports fell within 25 miles of Fort Wayne over the past 90 days.
Per square mile, Allen County ranks 7 of 20 Indiana counties we compare, in the middle band. That is 110.6 reports per 1,000 square miles.
After any hail day, photograph the roof before anyone tarps it and write down the date. Ask Senter Roofing, or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.
5 tornadoes show up in the file too, strongest rated EF3.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Biggest stone, inches | 2 |
| Hail reports, all years | 73 |
| Tornadoes on file | 5 |
| Peak month | June |
| Density rank in state | 7 of 20 |
| Reports in April to July | 59% |
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 | Reports | Largest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 3 | 1 |
| 2017 | 10 | 2 |
| 2019 | 15 | 2 |
Housing around Fort Wayne
Half the homes in Fort Wayne were built before 1971; the typical house is about 55 years old. 64.6 percent of homes in Fort Wayne were built before 1980. Asphalt roofs last roughly 25 years, so a home from 1971 is on roof number 2 or later if each was replaced on schedule.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Pre-1980 homes | 64.6% |
| Median home value | $169,700 |
| Homes counted | 117,692 |
| Owner-occupied share | 62.2% |
| Detached and attached houses | 71.7% |
Budgeting a roof in Fort Wayne
The Fort Wayne multiplier is below 1, about 11 percent lower than the national basis, giving $6,230 to $13,795 for asphalt shingles. 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. 48 payroll roofing businesses are registered in the county, by Census count. 60.4 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees.
| Material | Installed cost | Service life | Cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $15,130 - $26,700 | 40-70 yrs | $380 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $8,010 - $13,795 | 25-30 yrs | $400 |
| Metal Shingles | $12,460 - $21,360 | 35-50 yrs | $400 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $7,120 - $14,240 | 15-25 yrs | $530 |
| Standing Seam Metal | $21,360 - $35,600 | 50-70 yrs | $470 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $6,230 - $10,235 | 15-20 yrs | $470 |
Questions about roofing in Fort Wayne
- How big does hail get near Fort Wayne?
- Stones since 2017 topped out at 2 inches, about a hen egg; golf-ball hail or bigger came on 5 days.
- How much hail does Allen County see?
- 55 entries since 2017, 13 days at 1 inch or more, and the peak month is June.
- When is hail season in Fort Wayne?
- Hail concentrates in June (29 percent), and April through July total 59 percent of the record.
- Can I confirm Senter Roofing is licensed?
- Look up the Indiana record by license number, compare the name and status, and note the expiry before you sign anything.
- What should I budget for a new roof near Fort Wayne?
- Budget $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.
- Should I call a roofer right after hail?
- Take dated photos first, then book an inspection. Hail bruises can look minor from the ground, and insurers often set a filing deadline.
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