Eads Roofing & Exteriors – Kokomo
- Roofing Contractor serving Kokomo, Indiana — based at 3224 S Lafountain St, Kokomo, IN 46902.
- Services: storm damage repair, roof inspection, emergency repair, roof repair, roof replacement.
Services Offered
How to check Eads Roofing & Exteriors – Kokomo on 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
- Match the name, the city and the status. The record should read active or in good standing.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance sent straight from the insurer. A registry listing does not prove coverage.
- Look at the expiration date and compare it with the dates in your contract.
- Start the lookup with the license number; use the business name only if the number fails.
Hail and wind history for Kokomo, Howard County
From 2017, NOAA has logged 10 hail reports in Howard County. Hail of coin size or larger was reported on 5 separate days. Golf ball hail or larger came on 2 days. The top size reported was 2.85 inches, close to a baseball. 2026 is the last year with a 1.75-inch report.
Thunderstorm wind peaked at 96 mph in the record.
NOAA also lists 9 tornadoes here, the strongest rated EF3.
Within 25 miles of Kokomo, the last 90 days brought 3 NOAA hail reports.
March is the peak month with 45 percent of reports, and April to July together hold 55 percent. In 8 months of the year, hail is rare in the record.
If a storm does come through, take dated photos of the roof first. Whoever you hire, Eads Roofing & Exteriors – Kokomo included, should put the inspection findings in writing.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Tornadoes on file | 9 |
| NOAA hail reports since 2017 | 10 |
| Reports, all years | 11 |
| Days at 1 inch or more | 5 |
| Peak gust, mph | 96 |
| Top month | March |
The record's top day is March 14, 2024: a 2.85-inch stone, about the size of a baseball, reported near Jerome.
| Year | Reports | Largest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 0.75 |
| 2017 | 1 | 1.25 |
| 2020 | 2 | 1 |
Housing around Kokomo
The median home in Kokomo was built in 1966, so the typical house is 60 years old. Asphalt roofs last roughly 25 years, so a home from 1966 is on roof number 2 or later if each was replaced on schedule. A mid-range asphalt replacement at $10,012 equals 8 percent of the median home value of $126,500. Before 1980, 67 percent of the housing stock went up.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 29,872 |
| Typical home value | $126,500 |
| Built before 1980 | 67% |
| Typical household income | $54,195 |
| Median build year | 1966 |
What a new roof costs in Kokomo
Local pricing in Kokomo sits roughly 11 percent under the national basis; asphalt shingles on 2,000 square feet cost $6,230 to $13,795. For Indiana, the BLS median roofer wage is $57,980 a year. 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.
| Material | Lifespan | Cost per year | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | 25 to 30 years | $400 | $10,902 |
| Cedar Shake | 20 to 30 years | $710 | $17,800 |
| Clay Tile | 50 to 100 years | $380 | $28,480 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | 15 to 25 years | $530 | $10,680 |
| Standing Seam Metal | 50 to 70 years | $470 | $28,480 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | 15 to 20 years | $470 | $8,232 |
Common questions, Kokomo
- What is a roof replacement price in Kokomo?
- Budget $6,230 to $13,795 for asphalt shingles on a 2,000 square foot roof here, about $10,012 in the middle. Other materials are in the cost table.
- When is hail season in Kokomo?
- Hail clusters in March (45 percent), and April through July total 55 percent of the record.
- Is the license for Eads Roofing & Exteriors – Kokomo on a state list?
- Search the Indiana record by license number, compare the name and status, and note the expiry before you sign anything.
- Should I call a roofer right after hail?
- Photograph the roof, note the date, and schedule a written inspection quickly. Many policies have a claim window.
- What is the typical house age in Kokomo?
- Census data puts the typical build year at 1966. Asphalt roofs wear out in 15 to 30 years, so many roofs there have been replaced at least once.
- How much hail does Howard County see?
- 10 reports since 2017, 5 days at 1 inch or larger, and the busiest month is March.
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