Hinckley Roofing
- Roofing Contractor serving Lorain, Ohio — based at 3587 Ridge Rd, Medina, OH 44256.
- Typical jobs: roof repair, roof replacement, storm damage repair, emergency repair, roof inspection.
Services Offered
Checking Hinckley Roofing 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
- An expiry before your finish date is a reason to ask questions.
- Go to the registry and search by license number first, business name second.
- Compare the registry name with the name on the contract, and read the status line.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance sent straight from the insurer. A registry listing does not prove coverage.
Storm history for Lorain and Lorain County
Count the hail entries NOAA filed for Lorain County since 2017 and you reach 23. Reports of 1 inch or larger span 12 days. Golf-ball size or more turned up on 2 days, and the biggest stone measured 1.75 inches, close to a golf ball. 2026 is the last year with a 1.75-inch report.
If a storm does come through, take dated photos of the roof first. Whoever you hire, Hinckley Roofing included, should put the inspection findings in writing.
4 hail reports fell within 25 miles of Lorain over the past 90 days.
Lorain County has too few reports for a fair density rank inside Ohio, so read the counts above as a floor.
The fastest thunderstorm gust on file is 85 mph.
9 tornadoes show up in the file too, strongest rated EF1.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Days with hail at 1.75 inches or more | 2 |
| Share of reports in April to July | 66% |
| Tornadoes on file | 9 |
| Days at 1 inch or more | 12 |
| Reports, all years | 29 |
| Largest stone, inches | 1.75 |
The biggest day on file is August 23, 2023: a 1.75-inch stone, about the size of a golf ball, reported near Elyria.
| Calendar year | Entries | Top size, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 3 | 1.25 |
| 2021 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 | 2 | 1 |
Housing around Lorain
The median home in Lorain was built in 1961, so the typical house is 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. Before 1980, 79.9 percent of the housing stock went up. Against a median home value of $123,500, a $10,237 mid-range asphalt roof is 8 percent of the house.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median year built | 1961 |
| Median household income | $45,799 |
| Total housing units | 30,456 |
| Pre-1980 homes | 79.9% |
| Detached and attached houses | 74.3% |
Roof prices 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. 28 payroll roofing businesses are registered in the county, by Census count. 82.1 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees. Divide price by years of life and the ranking changes: see the last column.
| Material | Installed range | Service life | Yearly cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Tile | $21,840 - $36,400 | 50 to 100 years | $390 |
| Metal Shingles | $12,740 - $21,840 | 35 to 50 years | $410 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $8,190 - $14,105 | 25 to 30 years | $410 |
| Cedar Shake | $12,740 - $23,660 | 20 to 30 years | $730 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $7,280 - $14,560 | 15 to 25 years | $550 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $6,370 - $10,465 | 15 to 20 years | $480 |
Common questions, Lorain
- How often does hail hit Lorain?
- The county file counts 23 hail entries since 2017. 12 of them reached 1 inch, and May tops the calendar.
- When is hail season in Lorain?
- Spring and early summer carry most of it: 66 percent of reports come between April and July, May leading at 38 percent.
- Where can I look up the license for Hinckley Roofing?
- Look up the Ohio record by license number, compare the name and status, and note the expiry before you sign anything.
- 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.
- 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 does a new roof cost in Lorain?
- Count on $6,370 to $14,105 for a standard asphalt job in Lorain; the middle is $10,237.
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