Priority Exteriors
- Roofing Contractor serving Fort Wayne, Indiana — based at 2727 Lofty Dr Ste 1, Fort Wayne, IN 46808.
- Jobs on the listing: storm damage repair, roof replacement, emergency repair, roof repair, roof inspection.
Services Offered
Checking Priority Exteriors against 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
- 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.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance sent straight from the insurer. A registry listing does not prove coverage.
- Open the registry and search by license number first, business name second.
Hail and wind history for Fort Wayne, Allen County
For Allen County, the NOAA record since 2017 carries 55 hail entries. Reports of 1 inch or more cover 13 days. Golf ball hail or bigger came on 5 days. The top size logged was 2 inches, about the size of a hen egg. 2022 is the last year that has a 1.75-inch report.
5 tornadoes show up in the file too, strongest rated EF3.
On density, Allen County is in the middle: 7 of 20 Indiana counties, at 110.6 reports per 1,000 square miles.
59 percent of reports fall between April and July, and June alone has 29 percent. In 4 months of the year, hail is nearly absent in the record.
Within 25 miles of Fort Wayne, the last 90 days produced 2 NOAA hail reports.
The fastest thunderstorm gust on file is 100 mph.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Tornado reports on file | 5 |
| Density rank in state | 7 of 20 |
| Hail events since 2017 | 55 |
| Peak month | June |
| Days at 1.75 inches or more | 5 |
| Days at 1 inch or more | 13 |
The record's top day is June 1, 2019: a 2-inch stone, about the size of a hen egg, reported near Greendale.
| Year | Entries | Top size, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 3 | 1 |
| 2016 | 8 | 1.5 |
| 2022 | 10 | 1.75 |
Who lives under these roofs
The median home in Fort Wayne was built in 1971, so the typical house is 55 years old. Before 1980, 64.6 percent of the housing stock went up. A mid-range asphalt replacement at $10,012 equals 6 percent of the median home value of $169,700.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Pre-1980 homes | 64.6% |
| Single-family share | 71.7% |
| Homes counted | 117,692 |
| Typical household income | $60,293 |
| Owner-occupied | 62.2% |
Roof prices in Fort Wayne
Prices in Fort Wayne run about 11 percent below our national basis, so asphalt shingles land at $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. Labor is part of the bill: the BLS median for roofers in the Fort Wayne, IN Metro Area is $48,830 a year.
| Material | Price range | Typical life | Yearly cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Tile | $21,360 - $35,600 | 50 to 100 yr | $380 |
| Standing Seam Metal | $21,360 - $35,600 | 50 to 70 yr | $470 |
| Concrete Tile | $13,350 - $24,030 | 40 to 50 yr | $420 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $7,120 - $14,240 | 15 to 25 yr | $530 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $8,010 - $13,795 | 25 to 30 yr | $400 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $6,230 - $10,235 | 15 to 20 yr | $470 |
Common questions, Fort Wayne
- How do I check Priority Exteriors's license?
- The Indiana lookup shows status and expiry. Set both beside the contract and ask the roofer for proof of insurance.
- 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.
- Does Fort Wayne get a lot of hail?
- The county file counts 55 hail reports since 2017. 13 of them reached 1 inch, and June leads the calendar.
- 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.
- When is hail season in Fort Wayne?
- Hail concentrates in June (29 percent), and April through July total 59 percent of the record.
- What does a new roof cost 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.
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