Cochran Exteriors
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+1 317-659-6563- Roofing Contractor serving Lafayette, Indiana — based at 8461 Castlewood Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46250.
- Typical jobs: emergency repair, roof inspection, roof repair, storm damage repair, roof replacement.
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Looking up Cochran Exteriors in Indiana
Indiana roofing-license requirements are not yet covered by our verification program — confirm licensing and insurance with your city or county building department
- Search the registry by number, then by name, because spellings differ between sources.
- Match the name, the city and the status. The record should read active or in good standing.
- 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.
Hail and wind history for Lafayette and Tippecanoe County
Add up the hail reports NOAA recorded for Tippecanoe County since 2017 and you reach 22. Quarter-size stones or bigger were logged on 8 days. 3 of those days had golf-ball hail or larger. The biggest stone was 4 inches, about a grapefruit. Golf-ball hail shows up last in the data in 2020.
The same record has 9 tornadoes, with EF1 the highest rating.
If a storm does come through, take dated photos of the roof first. Whoever you hire, Cochran Exteriors included, should put the inspection findings in writing.
By density Tippecanoe County sits in the lower third of Indiana: 17 of 20 counties, 69.6 reports per 1,000 square miles. Less frequent hail does not mean none.
In the last 90 days NOAA logged 2 hail reports within 25 miles of Lafayette.
The strongest recorded thunderstorm gust is 100 mph.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Tornado reports on file | 9 |
| Reports, all years | 35 |
| Peak gust, mph | 100 |
| Density rank in state | 17 of 20 |
| Peak month | April |
| NOAA hail reports since 2017 | 22 |
The largest single day in the record is May 27, 2019: a 4-inch stone, about the size of a grapefruit, reported near Montmorencie.
| Year | Reports | Top size, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 7 | 2 |
| 2015 | 6 | 1.75 |
| 2020 | 1 | 1.75 |
Housing around Lafayette
Half the homes in Lafayette predate 1970; the typical house is about 56 years old. At 25 years per asphalt roof, a house that age has worn through about 2 roofs, and many are on their second or third. Before 1980, 60.5 percent of the housing stock went up. A mid-range asphalt replacement at $10,012 equals 6 percent of the median home value of $157,600.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Total housing units | 33,911 |
| Single-family homes | 60.6% |
| Built before 1980 | 60.5% |
| Median build year | 1970 |
| Typical home value | $157,600 |
Budgeting a roof in Lafayette
Local pricing in Lafayette 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 14 roofing firms with payroll in the county. 42.9 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees.
| Material | Installed cost | Cost per year | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $6,230 - $10,235 | $470 | $8,232 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $15,130 - $26,700 | $380 | $20,915 |
| Clay Tile | $21,360 - $35,600 | $380 | $28,480 |
| Concrete Tile | $13,350 - $24,030 | $420 | $18,690 |
| Standing Seam Metal | $21,360 - $35,600 | $470 | $28,480 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $8,010 - $13,795 | $400 | $10,902 |
Asked about roofing in Lafayette
- Where can I look up the license for Cochran Exteriors?
- Follow the steps above with the Indiana registry. Read the name, the status and the expiry, then ask for an insurance certificate.
- How much hail does Tippecanoe County see?
- From 2017 the county has 22 reports; hail of 1 inch or more came on 8 of those days, most often in April.
- How much is a roof replacement in Lafayette?
- Asphalt shingles on 2,000 square feet run $6,230 to $13,795 in Lafayette, and the middle of that range is $10,012. Metal and tile cost more up front; the table above shows each material.
- How soon should a roof be inspected 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.
- What time of year does Lafayette get hail?
- 60 percent of the county's hail reports fall from April to July, and April holds 31 percent.
- What is the typical house age in Lafayette?
- Median year built is 1970, which gives 56 years. A roof is younger than the house if it was replaced.
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