Shumaker Roofing Inc of Newark
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+1 740-323-1840- Roofing Contractor serving Newark, Ohio — based at 833 Buckeye Ave, Newark, OH 43055.
- Services: storm damage repair, roof repair, roof replacement, roof inspection, emergency repair.
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Checking Shumaker Roofing Inc of Newark against 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
- Match the name, the city and the status. The record should read active or in good standing.
- Open the registry and search by license number first, business name second.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance sent straight from the insurer. A registry listing does not prove coverage.
- Write down the expiry and make sure it outlasts the job.
Storm history for Newark and Licking County
From 2017, NOAA has filed 40 hail reports in Licking County. On 11 of those days, stones measured 1 inch (a quarter) or larger. Golf-ball hail or larger came on 3 days. The top size reported was 2 inches, comparable to a hen egg. 2026 is the last year with a 1.75-inch report.
Reports cluster in March (29 percent of the total); April through July account for 49 percent. 4 months of the year are nearly hail-free on file.
By density Licking County sits in the lower third of Ohio: 16 of 21 counties, 65.5 reports per 1,000 square miles. Less frequent hail does not mean none.
The same record has 7 tornadoes, with EF2 the highest rating.
The fastest thunderstorm gust on file is 81 mph.
If a storm does come through, take dated photos of the roof first. Whoever you hire, Shumaker Roofing Inc of Newark included, should put the inspection findings in writing.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Top gust, mph | 81 |
| Hail reports, all years | 45 |
| Reports in April to July | 49% |
| Days with hail at 1.75 inches or more | 3 |
| Busiest month | March |
| Density rank in state | 16 of 21 |
The record's top day is April 2, 2025: a 2-inch stone, about the size of a hen egg, reported near Buckeye Lake.
| Year | Hail reports | Largest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 4 | 1 |
| 2017 | 13 | 1 |
| 2024 | 10 | 1.25 |
The housing stock in Newark
Newark's median year built is 1963, which makes the typical home 63 years old. Pre-1980 construction makes up 72.5 percent of homes in Newark. Asphalt roofs last roughly 25 years, so a home from 1963 is on roof number 3 or later if each was replaced on schedule. A mid-range asphalt replacement at $10,237 equals 6 percent of the median home value of $174,100.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Single-family homes | 70.3% |
| Median year built | 1963 |
| Pre-1980 homes | 72.5% |
| Owner-occupied share | 55.6% |
| Median household income | $58,920 |
What a new roof costs in Newark
Prices in Newark run about 9 percent below our national basis, so asphalt shingles land at $6,370 to $14,105. Labor is part of the bill: the BLS median for roofers in the Columbus, OH Metro Area is $49,420 a year. Divide price by years of life and the ranking changes: see the last column.
| Material | Service life | Yearly cost | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | 40 to 70 years | $390 | $21,385 |
| Cedar Shake | 20 to 30 years | $730 | $18,200 |
| Concrete Tile | 40 to 50 years | $420 | $19,110 |
| Clay Tile | 50 to 100 years | $390 | $29,120 |
| Metal Shingles | 35 to 50 years | $410 | $17,290 |
| Standing Seam Metal | 50 to 70 years | $490 | $29,120 |
Newark roofing questions
- When is hail season in Newark?
- Hail concentrates in March (29 percent), and April through July total 49 percent of the record.
- How often does hail hit Newark?
- 40 entries since 2017, 11 days at 1 inch or more, and the peak month is March.
- What is the biggest hail on record for Licking County?
- NOAA's biggest since 2017 entry for the county is 2 inches, comparable to a hen egg, with 3 golf-ball days.
- What is the typical house age in Newark?
- Median year built is 1963, which gives 63 years. A roof is younger than the house if it was replaced.
- Is the license for Shumaker Roofing Inc of Newark on a state list?
- Search the Ohio record by license number, compare the name and status, and note the expiry before you sign anything.
- 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.
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