Sipes Roofing Solutions
- Roofing Contractor serving Lorain, Ohio — based at 6287 Lear Nagle Rd #1, North Ridgeville, OH 44039.
- Work covered: roof repair, storm damage repair, roof inspection, roof replacement, emergency repair.
Services Offered
How to check Sipes Roofing Solutions 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
- Look at the expiration date and compare it with the dates in your contract.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance sent straight from the insurer. A registry listing does not prove coverage.
- Search the registry by number, then by name, because spellings differ between sources.
- The registry name, the contract name and the truck lettering should all agree; the status should be active.
Hail and wind history for Lorain, Lorain County
Since 2017, NOAA has filed 23 hail reports in Lorain County. Quarter-sized stones or bigger were logged on 12 days. Golf ball hail or larger came on 2 days. The top size reported was 1.75 inches, about the size of a golf ball. Golf-ball hail shows up last in the file in 2026.
NOAA also lists 9 tornadoes here, the strongest rated EF1.
After any hail day, photograph the roof before anyone tarps it and write down the date. Ask Sipes Roofing Solutions, or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.
Thunderstorm wind peaked at 85 mph in the record.
Ohio ranks only counties with 30 or more reports, and Lorain County is not among them, so no density rank is shown.
In the last 90 days NOAA logged 4 hail reports within 25 miles of Lorain.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Days with hail at 1.75 inches or more | 2 |
| Largest stone, inches | 1.75 |
| Hail events since 2017 | 23 |
| Peak month | May |
| Reports, all years | 29 |
| Highest gust, mph | 85 |
The single largest day was August 23, 2023: a 1.75-inch stone, about the size of a golf ball, reported near Elyria.
| Calendar year | Entries | Biggest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3 | 1 |
| 2020 | 3 | 1.25 |
| 2021 | 2 | 1 |
Who lives under these roofs
Half the homes in Lorain were built before 1961; the typical house is about 65 years old. At 25 years per asphalt roof, a house that age has worn through about 3 roofs, and many are on their second or third. A mid-range asphalt replacement at $10,237 equals 8 percent of the median home value of $123,500. 79.9 percent of homes in Lorain were built before 1980.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median year built | 1961 |
| Homes counted | 30,456 |
| Single-family homes | 74.3% |
| Built before 1980 | 79.9% |
| Median home value | $123,500 |
Budgeting a roof 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. Census County Business Patterns counts 28 roofing firms with payroll in the county. 82.1 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees. Per year of service, metal often costs less than shingles even at a higher price; the last column of the table shows it.
| Material | Typical life | Per year of life | Middle of range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | 15 to 20 years | $480 | $8,418 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | 40 to 70 years | $390 | $21,385 |
| Concrete Tile | 40 to 50 years | $420 | $19,110 |
| Metal Shingles | 35 to 50 years | $410 | $17,290 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | 15 to 25 years | $550 | $10,920 |
| Standing Seam Metal | 50 to 70 years | $490 | $29,120 |
Asked about roofing in Lorain
- Can I confirm Sipes Roofing Solutions is licensed?
- Use the steps above with the Ohio registry. Match the exact name, read the status and the expiry, then ask for an insurance certificate.
- How soon should a roof be inspected after hail?
- Photograph the roof, note the date, and schedule a written inspection soon. Many policies have a claim window.
- How old are the roofs in Lorain?
- The median home was built in 1961, so it is 65 years old. Roof age follows the house unless a replacement happened, and 25 years is a common asphalt life.
- Is hail common around Lorain?
- NOAA lists 23 hail reports for Lorain County since 2017, on 12 days with stones of 1 inch or more. May is the busiest month.
- When is hail season in Lorain?
- Hail clusters in May (38 percent), and April through July total 66 percent of the record.
- What should I budget for a new roof near Lorain?
- Expect $6,370 to $14,105 for a standard asphalt job in Lorain; the middle is $10,237.
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