Sherriff Goslin Roofing South Bend
- Roofing Contractor serving South Bend, Indiana — based at 12990 McKinley Hwy, Mishawaka, IN 46545.
- Work covered: emergency repair, storm damage repair, roof replacement, roof repair, roof inspection.
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Looking up Sherriff Goslin Roofing South Bend in Indiana
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Storm history for South Bend and St. Joseph County
Count the hail entries NOAA recorded for St. Joseph County since 2017 and you get 44. Reports of 1 inch or more cover 9 days. 2 of those days had golf-ball hail or larger. The biggest stone was 2.5 inches, near the size of a tennis ball. Golf-ball hail last appears in the record in 2023.
Within 25 miles of South Bend, the last 90 days produced 7 NOAA hail reports.
NOAA also lists 9 tornadoes here, the strongest rated EF1.
Adjusted for size, St. Joseph County is number 5 of the 20 counties in Indiana that we compare, which is in the top third at 132.3 reports per 1,000 square miles.
Most hail here arrives in spring and summer: 70 percent from April to July, 44 percent in June. In 5 months of the year, hail is nearly absent in the record.
After any hail day, photograph the roof before anyone tarps it and write down the date. Ask Sherriff Goslin Roofing South Bend, or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Reports, all years | 61 |
| Hail events since 2017 | 44 |
| Days at 1.75 inches or more | 2 |
| Hail density rank in state | 5 of 20 |
| Top month | June |
| Top gust, mph | 81 |
The record's top day is July 20, 2023: a 2.5-inch stone, about the size of a tennis ball, reported near Mishawaka.
| Year | Reports | Largest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 7 | 1.5 |
| 2017 | 11 | 1.25 |
| 2023 | 14 | 2.5 |
Housing around South Bend
Half the homes in South Bend predate 1955; the typical house is about 71 years old. Before 1980, 79.4 percent of the housing stock went up. Against a median home value of $124,500, a $10,012 mid-range asphalt roof is 8 percent of the house.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Owner-occupied | 58.8% |
| Median build year | 1955 |
| Total housing units | 47,558 |
| Median home value | $124,500 |
| Homes older than 1980 | 79.4% |
What a new roof costs in South Bend
Prices in South Bend run about 11 percent below our national basis, so asphalt shingles land at $6,230 to $13,795. Labor is part of the bill: the BLS median for roofers in the South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI Metro Area is $62,400 a year. Divide price by years of life and the ranking changes: see the last column.
| Material | Installed cost | Typical life | Middle of range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Shake | $12,460 to $23,140 | 20-30 yrs | $17,800 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $7,120 to $14,240 | 15-25 yrs | $10,680 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $6,230 to $10,235 | 15-20 yrs | $8,232 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $15,130 to $26,700 | 40-70 yrs | $20,915 |
| Concrete Tile | $13,350 to $24,030 | 40-50 yrs | $18,690 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $8,010 to $13,795 | 25-30 yrs | $10,902 |
Asked about roofing in South Bend
- What is the typical house age in South Bend?
- Census data puts the typical build year at 1955. Asphalt roofs wear out in 15 to 30 years, so many roofs there have been replaced at least once.
- How soon should a roof be inspected 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 St. Joseph County?
- 70 percent of the county's hail entries fall from April to July, and June alone has 44 percent.
- What is the biggest hail on record for St. Joseph County?
- The largest stone since 2017 measured 2.5 inches, about the size of a tennis ball. 2 days reached golf-ball size or more.
- What should I budget for a new roof near South Bend?
- 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.
- Is hail common around South Bend?
- NOAA lists 44 hail entries for St. Joseph County since 2017, on 9 days with stones of 1 inch or more. June is the busiest month.
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