3 Kings Roofing and Construction
- Roofing Contractor serving Lafayette, Indiana — based at 14074 Trade Center Dr Ste 1500, Fishers, IN 46038.
- Typical jobs: roof replacement, storm damage repair, roof inspection, roof repair, emergency repair.
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Looking up 3 Kings Roofing and Construction 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
- Match the name, the city and the status. The record should read active or in good standing.
- Search the registry by number, then by name, because spellings differ between sources.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance sent straight from the insurer. A registry listing does not prove coverage.
- An expiry before your finish date is a reason to ask questions.
Storm record for Lafayette and Tippecanoe County
Count the hail reports NOAA logged for Tippecanoe County since 2017 and you get 22. Reports of 1 inch or more span 8 days. The worst part: 3 days with stones of 1.75 inches or more, capped by a 4-inch stone about the size of a grapefruit. 2020 is the last year that has a 1.75-inch report.
The strongest logged thunderstorm gust is 100 mph.
If a storm does come through, take dated photos of the roof first. Whoever you hire, 3 Kings Roofing and Construction 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.
2 hail reports fell within 25 miles of Lafayette over the past 90 days.
9 tornadoes show up in the file too, strongest rated EF1.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Peak month | April |
| Hail density rank in state | 17 of 20 |
| Tornadoes on file | 9 |
| Reports, all years | 35 |
| Days with hail at 1.75 inches or more | 3 |
| Reports in April to July | 60% |
The largest single day in the record is May 27, 2019: a 4-inch stone, about the size of a grapefruit, reported near Montmorencie.
| Calendar year | Reports | Top size, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 7 | 2 |
| 2015 | 6 | 1.75 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 |
The homes under these roofs
Half the homes in Lafayette predate 1970; the typical house is about 56 years old. A mid-range asphalt replacement at $10,012 equals 6 percent of the median home value of $157,600. At 25 years per asphalt roof, a house that age has been through about 2 roofs, and many are on their second or third. Pre-1980 construction makes up 60.5 percent of homes in Lafayette.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Typical year built | 1970 |
| Built before 1980 | 60.5% |
| Housing units | 33,911 |
| Detached and attached houses | 60.6% |
| Typical home value | $157,600 |
Roof prices in Lafayette
The Lafayette multiplier is below 1, about 11 percent lower than the national basis, giving $6,230 to $13,795 for asphalt shingles. Per year of service, metal often costs less than shingles even at a higher price; the last column of the table shows it. Labor is part of the bill: the BLS median for roofers in the Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN Metro Area is $44,140 a year.
| Material | Price range | Typical life | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Tile | $21,360-$35,600 | 50 to 100 years | $28,480 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $7,120-$14,240 | 15 to 25 years | $10,680 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $6,230-$10,235 | 15 to 20 years | $8,232 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $15,130-$26,700 | 40 to 70 years | $20,915 |
| Metal Shingles | $12,460-$21,360 | 35 to 50 years | $16,910 |
| Standing Seam Metal | $21,360-$35,600 | 50 to 70 years | $28,480 |
Common questions, Lafayette
- Does Lafayette get a lot of hail?
- The county file counts 22 hail entries since 2017. 8 of those days reached 1 inch, and April leads the calendar.
- 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.
- How do I check 3 Kings Roofing and Construction's license?
- Look up the Indiana record by license number, compare the name and status, and note the expiry before you sign anything.
- Is Lafayette an older housing market?
- Census data puts the typical build year at 1970. Asphalt roofs wear out in 15 to 30 years, so many roofs there have been replaced at least once.
- What is a roof replacement price 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 start higher; the table above shows each material.
- When is hail season in Lafayette?
- Spring and early summer carry most of it: 60 percent of entries come between April and July, April leading at 31 percent.
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