Bob Romine Roofing & Construction
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+1 740-345-9144- Roofing Contractor serving Newark, Ohio — based at 111 E Main St, Newark, OH 43055.
- Services: roof inspection, emergency repair, roof repair, roof replacement, storm damage repair.
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Looking up Bob Romine Roofing & Construction in Ohio
Ohio 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.
- Look at the expiration date and compare it with the dates in your contract.
- The registry name, the contract name and the truck lettering should all agree; the status should be active.
- Request a current certificate of insurance from the insurer; licenses and insurance are checked separately.
Storm history for Newark and Licking County
Since 2017, NOAA has logged 40 hail reports in Licking County. Across 11 of those days, stones reached 1 inch (a quarter) or larger. The worst of it: 3 days with stones of 1.75 inches or larger, topped by a 2-inch stone about the size of a hen egg. Golf-ball hail last appears in the file in 2026.
Counted per area, Licking County falls at 16 of 21 Ohio counties, lower third, with 65.5 reports per 1,000 square miles.
Within 25 miles of Newark, the last 90 days produced 0 NOAA hail reports.
After any hail day, photograph the roof before anyone tarps it and write down the date. Ask Bob Romine Roofing & Construction, or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.
The same record has 7 tornadoes, with EF2 the highest rating.
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.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Hail density rank in state | 16 of 21 |
| Peak gust, mph | 81 |
| Days with hail at 1 inch or more | 11 |
| NOAA hail reports since 2017 | 40 |
| Largest stone, inches | 2 |
| Share of reports in April to July | 49% |
The single largest day was April 2, 2025: a 2-inch stone, about the size of a hen egg, reported near Buckeye Lake.
| Calendar year | Hail reports | Top size, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 4 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0.75 |
| 2017 | 13 | 1 |
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. That is long enough for roughly 3 asphalt roof cycles, so replacement, not first install, is the usual job. Against a median home value of $174,100, a $10,237 mid-range asphalt roof is 6 percent of the house.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Single-family homes | 70.3% |
| Median household income | $58,920 |
| Median home value | $174,100 |
| Typical year built | 1963 |
| Owner-occupied | 55.6% |
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. Divide price by years of life and the ranking changes: see the last column. BLS puts the median annual roofer wage for the Columbus, OH Metro Area at $49,420.
| Material | Installed range | Typical life | Middle of range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete Tile | $13,650 to $24,570 | 40 to 50 yr | $19,110 |
| Clay Tile | $21,840 to $36,400 | 50 to 100 yr | $29,120 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $6,370 to $10,465 | 15 to 20 yr | $8,418 |
| Metal Shingles | $12,740 to $21,840 | 35 to 50 yr | $17,290 |
| Standing Seam Metal | $21,840 to $36,400 | 50 to 70 yr | $29,120 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $7,280 to $14,560 | 15 to 25 yr | $10,920 |
Questions about roofing in Newark
- Is hail common around Newark?
- NOAA lists 40 hail entries for Licking County since 2017, on 11 days with stones of 1 inch or more. March is the busiest month.
- Can I confirm Bob Romine Roofing & Construction is licensed?
- The Ohio lookup shows status and expiry. Compare both with the contract and ask the roofer for proof of insurance.
- 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 time of year does Newark get hail?
- Spring and early summer carry most of it: 49 percent of entries come between April and July, March leading at 29 percent.
- What is the typical house age in Newark?
- The median home was built in 1963, so it is 63 years old. Roof age tracks the house unless a replacement happened, and 25 years is a common asphalt life.
- How much is a roof replacement in Newark?
- Expect $6,370 to $14,105 for a standard asphalt job in Newark; the middle is $10,237.
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