Coates Bros Roofing
- Roofing Contractor serving Lorain, Ohio — based at 7516 W River Rd S, Elyria, OH 44035.
- Services: roof repair, roof replacement, storm damage repair, emergency repair, roof inspection.
Services Offered
How to check Coates Bros Roofing on the Ohio record
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- 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.
- The registry name, the contract name and the truck lettering should all agree; the status should be active.
Storm record for Lorain and Lorain County
Since 2017, NOAA has recorded 23 hail reports in Lorain County. Quarter-size stones or larger showed up on 12 days. The worst of it: 2 days with stones of 1.75 inches or more, capped by a 1.75-inch stone near a golf ball. Golf-ball hail shows up last in the record in 2026.
The strongest recorded thunderstorm gust is 85 mph.
In the last 90 days NOAA logged 4 hail reports within 25 miles of Lorain.
Date your photos after each hail day and keep them. A written inspection from Coates Bros Roofing or any other roofer is worth asking for before work starts.
66 percent of reports fall between April and July, and May alone has 38 percent. 4 months of the year are nearly hail-free on file.
NOAA also lists 9 tornadoes here, the strongest rated EF1.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Busiest month | May |
| Hail reports, all years | 29 |
| Days with hail at 1 inch or more | 12 |
| Days with hail at 1.75 inches or more | 2 |
| Top gust, mph | 85 |
| Largest stone, inches | 1.75 |
The record's top day is August 23, 2023: a 1.75-inch stone, about the size of a golf ball, reported near Elyria.
| Calendar year | Hail reports | Largest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3 | 1 |
| 2021 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 | 2 | 1 |
Housing around Lorain
Lorain's median year built is 1961, which makes the typical home 65 years old. Before 1980, 79.9 percent of the housing stock went up. A mid-range asphalt replacement at $10,237 equals 8 percent of the median home value of $123,500. That is long enough for roughly 3 asphalt roof cycles, so replacement, not first install, is the usual job.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $123,500 |
| Single-family homes | 74.3% |
| Typical household income | $45,799 |
| Typical year built | 1961 |
| Homes older than 1980 | 79.9% |
Replacement costs in Lorain
Local pricing in Lorain sits roughly 9 percent under the national basis; asphalt shingles on 2,000 square feet cost $6,370 to $14,105. BLS puts the median annual roofer wage for the Cleveland, OH Metro Area at $55,690. Divide price by years of life and the ranking changes: see the last column.
| Material | Price range | Typical life | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Shake | $12,740-$23,660 | 20-30 yrs | $18,200 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $7,280-$14,560 | 15-25 yrs | $10,920 |
| Metal Shingles | $12,740-$21,840 | 35-50 yrs | $17,290 |
| Concrete Tile | $13,650-$24,570 | 40-50 yrs | $19,110 |
| Standing Seam Metal | $21,840-$36,400 | 50-70 yrs | $29,120 |
| Clay Tile | $21,840-$36,400 | 50-100 yrs | $29,120 |
Common questions, Lorain
- What is the typical house age in Lorain?
- Median year built is 1961, which gives 65 years. A roof is younger than the house whenever it was replaced.
- How much hail does Lorain County see?
- NOAA lists 23 hail entries for Lorain County since 2017, on 12 days with stones of 1 inch or more. May is the busiest month.
- What is the biggest hail on record for Lorain County?
- NOAA's biggest since 2017 entry for the county is 1.75 inches, comparable to a golf ball, with 2 golf-ball days.
- 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.
- What should I budget for a new roof near Lorain?
- Plan on $6,370 to $14,105 for asphalt shingles on a 2,000 square foot roof here, about $10,237 in the middle. Other materials are in the cost table.
- When is hail season in Lorain?
- 66 percent of the county's hail entries fall from April to July, and May holds 38 percent.
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