Prime Roofing
- Roofing Contractor serving Dayton, Ohio — based at 607 Watervliet Ave, Dayton, OH 45420.
- Jobs on the listing: storm damage repair, roof repair, roof replacement, roof inspection, emergency repair.
Services Offered
How to check Prime Roofing on the Ohio record
Ohio roofing-license requirements are not yet covered by our verification program — confirm licensing and insurance with your city or county building department
- Start the lookup with the license number; use the business name only if the number fails.
- An expiry before your finish date is a reason to ask questions.
- Request a current certificate of insurance from the insurer; licenses and insurance are checked separately.
- Compare the registry name with the name on the contract, and read the status line.
Storm record for Dayton and Montgomery County
Add up the hail reports NOAA filed for Montgomery County since 2017 and you reach 45. Across 10 days at least one stone measured 1 inch or more. The rough part: 1 days with stones of 1.75 inches or more, capped by a 1.75-inch stone about the size of a golf ball. The newest golf-ball day in the record is in 2021.
Thunderstorm wind peaked at 75 mph in the record.
12 tornadoes appear in the file too, strongest rated EF4.
After any hail day, photograph the roof before anyone tarps it and write down the date. Ask Prime Roofing, or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.
92 percent of reports fall between April and July, and April alone has 41 percent. In 7 months of the year, hail is rare in the record.
In the last 90 days NOAA logged 1 hail report within 25 miles of Dayton.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Tornado reports on file | 12 |
| Hail density rank in state | 3 of 21 |
| NOAA hail reports since 2017 | 45 |
| Days with hail at 1 inch or more | 10 |
| Top gust, mph | 75 |
| Peak month | April |
The biggest day on file is June 18, 2021: a 1.75-inch stone, about the size of a golf ball, reported near Taylorsburg.
| Year | Hail reports | Biggest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 17 | 1.75 |
| 2017 | 10 | 1.5 |
| 2018 | 8 | 1.5 |
Who lives under these roofs
Dayton's median year built is 1951, which makes the typical home 75 years old. Against a median home value of $93,200, a $10,237 mid-range asphalt roof is 11 percent of the house. 85.8 percent of homes in Dayton were built before 1980.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached and attached houses | 70.2% |
| Owner-occupied | 48.2% |
| Homes counted | 69,640 |
| Typical home value | $93,200 |
| Median build year | 1951 |
Budgeting a roof in Dayton
Prices in Dayton run about 9 percent below our national basis, so asphalt shingles land at $6,370 to $14,105. 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. For the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH Metro Area, the BLS median roofer wage is $51,410 a year.
| Material | Typical life | Yearly cost | Middle of range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Shake | 20 to 30 years | $730 | $18,200 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | 15 to 25 years | $550 | $10,920 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | 40 to 70 years | $390 | $21,385 |
| Standing Seam Metal | 50 to 70 years | $490 | $29,120 |
| Metal Shingles | 35 to 50 years | $410 | $17,290 |
| Clay Tile | 50 to 100 years | $390 | $29,120 |
Questions about roofing in Dayton
- Is hail common around Dayton?
- From 2017 the county has 45 reports; hail of 1 inch or more came on 10 of those days, most often in April.
- What time of year does Dayton get hail?
- Spring and early summer carry the bulk of it: 92 percent of entries come between April and July, April first at 41 percent.
- Is Dayton an older housing market?
- Census data puts the typical build year at 1951. Asphalt roofs wear out in 15 to 30 years, so many roofs here have been replaced at least once.
- Can I confirm Prime Roofing is licensed?
- Search the Ohio 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?
- Take dated photos first, then book an inspection. Hail bruises can look minor from the ground, and insurers often set a filing deadline.
- What should I budget for a new roof near Dayton?
- Asphalt shingles on 2,000 square feet run $6,370 to $14,105 in Dayton, and the middle of that range is $10,237. Metal and tile start higher; the table above shows each material.
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