Plunkett's Construction
- Roofing Contractor serving Evansville, Indiana — based at 5140 Old Boonville Hwy Unit D, Evansville, IN 47715.
- Typical jobs: roof repair, roof replacement, roof inspection, storm damage repair, emergency repair.
Services Offered
Looking up Plunkett's Construction in Indiana
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Hail and wind history for Evansville, Vanderburgh County
For Vanderburgh County, the NOAA record since 2017 carries 15 hail entries. Hail of coin size or larger came down on 8 different days. The worst of it: 2 days with stones of 1.75 inches or larger, capped by a 2-inch stone close to a hen egg. 2018 is the last year that has a 1.75-inch report.
The same record has 11 tornadoes, with EF2 the highest rating.
Indiana ranks only counties with 30 or more reports, and Vanderburgh County is not among them, so no density rank is shown.
After any hail day, photograph the roof before anyone tarps it and write down the date. Ask Plunkett's Construction, or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.
April is the peak month with 33 percent of reports, and April to July together hold 71 percent. 6 calendar months each hold under 2 percent of reports.
1 hail report fell within 25 miles of Evansville over the past 90 days.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Days at 1.75 inches or more | 2 |
| Hail reports since 2017 | 15 |
| Tornado reports on file | 11 |
| Days with hail at 1 inch or more | 8 |
| Hail reports, all years | 21 |
| Reports in April to July | 71% |
The single largest day was May 10, 2018: a 2-inch stone, about the size of a hen egg, reported near Evansville.
| Year | Reports | Top size, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2 | 1 |
| 2018 | 3 | 2 |
| 2019 | 2 | 1 |
The homes under these roofs
Evansville's median year built is 1960, which makes the typical home 66 years old. A mid-range asphalt replacement at $10,012 equals 8 percent of the median home value of $129,100. Asphalt roofs last roughly 25 years, so a home from 1960 is on roof number 3 or later if each was replaced on schedule.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Typical year built | 1960 |
| Detached and attached houses | 66.9% |
| Median household income | $52,251 |
| Homes older than 1980 | 74% |
| Median home value | $129,100 |
Budgeting a roof in Evansville
The Evansville multiplier is below 1, about 11 percent lower than the national basis, giving $6,230 to $13,795 for asphalt shingles. The county holds 16 roofing establishments with employees, per the Census. 37.5 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees. Per year of service, metal often costs less than shingles even at a higher price; the last column of the table shows it.
| Material | Lifespan | Per year of life | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Tile | 50-100 yrs | $380 | $28,480 |
| Concrete Tile | 40-50 yrs | $420 | $18,690 |
| Cedar Shake | 20-30 yrs | $710 | $17,800 |
| Metal Shingles | 35-50 yrs | $400 | $16,910 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | 25-30 yrs | $400 | $10,902 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | 15-25 yrs | $530 | $10,680 |
Common questions, Evansville
- What should I do after a hailstorm?
- Photograph the roof, note the date, and schedule a written inspection soon. Many policies have a claim window.
- How often does hail hit Evansville?
- NOAA lists 15 hail reports for Vanderburgh County since 2017, on 8 days with stones of 1 inch or more. April is the peak month.
- How much is a roof replacement in Evansville?
- Asphalt shingles on 2,000 square feet run $6,230 to $13,795 in Evansville, and the middle of that range is $10,012. Metal and tile start higher; the table above shows each material.
- How do I check Plunkett's Construction's license?
- Look up the Indiana record by license number, check the name and status, and note the expiry before you sign anything.
- What is the biggest hail on record for Vanderburgh County?
- NOAA's biggest since 2017 entry for the county is 2 inches, close to a hen egg, with 2 golf-ball days.
- Is Evansville an older housing market?
- Median year built is 1960, which gives 66 years. A roof is younger than the house whenever it was replaced.
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