Ryckman Brothers Roofing & Exteriors
- Roofing Contractor serving Flint, Michigan — based at 3235 Reid Rd Unit 0, Grand Blanc, MI 48439.
- Work covered: storm damage repair, roof replacement, roof inspection, roof repair, emergency repair.
Services Offered
How to check Ryckman Brothers Roofing & Exteriors on the Michigan record
Michigan roofing-license requirements are not yet covered by our verification program — confirm licensing and insurance with your city or county building department
- 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.
- Look at the expiration date and compare it with the dates in your contract.
- Start the lookup with the license number; use the business name only if the number fails.
Storm record for Flint, Genesee County
Count the hail reports NOAA filed for Genesee County since 2017 and you get 18. On 6 days at least one stone reached 1 inch or larger. Golf-ball hail or bigger came on 3 days. The top size reported was 2.75 inches, close to a baseball. The latest golf-ball day on file is in 2023.
Thunderstorm wind peaked at 75 mph in the record.
If a storm does come through, take dated photos of the roof first. Whoever you hire, Ryckman Brothers Roofing & Exteriors included, should put the inspection findings in writing.
The same record has 7 tornadoes, with EF2 the highest rating.
Within 25 miles of Flint, the last 90 days brought 1 NOAA hail report.
The bulk of the hail here arrives in spring and summer: 62 percent from April to July, 43 percent in July. 6 months of the year are nearly hail-free on file.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Reports in April to July | 62% |
| Top month | July |
| Hail reports since 2017 | 18 |
| Tornadoes on file | 7 |
| Peak gust, mph | 75 |
| Days at 1.75 inches or more | 3 |
The record's top day is July 20, 2023: a 2.75-inch stone, about the size of a baseball, reported near Davison.
| Calendar year | Entries | Biggest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | 7 | 2.75 |
Who lives under these roofs
Half the homes in Flint predate 1954; the typical house is about 72 years old. At 25 years per asphalt roof, a house that age has been through about 3 roofs, and many are on their second or third. Against a median home value of $47,600, a $10,462 mid-range asphalt roof is 22 percent of the house.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $36,194 |
| Median year built | 1954 |
| Total housing units | 42,543 |
| Detached and attached houses | 84.2% |
| Homes older than 1980 | 93.2% |
Budgeting a roof in Flint
Local pricing in Flint sits roughly 7 percent under the national basis; asphalt shingles on 2,000 square feet cost $6,510 to $14,415. The last column divides the middle of each range by the middle of its lifespan, which is how a metal roof can beat asphalt over time. For the Flint, MI Metro Area, the BLS median roofer wage is $70,760 a year.
| Material | Installed cost | Cost per year | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $7,440 to $14,880 | $560 | $11,160 |
| Clay Tile | $22,320 to $37,200 | $400 | $29,760 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $6,510 to $10,695 | $490 | $8,602 |
| Standing Seam Metal | $22,320 to $37,200 | $500 | $29,760 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $15,810 to $27,900 | $400 | $21,855 |
| Metal Shingles | $13,020 to $22,320 | $420 | $17,670 |
Questions about roofing in Flint
- How old are homes in Flint?
- Median year built is 1954, which gives 72 years. A roof is younger than the house whenever it was replaced.
- Does hail damage have to be fixed right away?
- Take dated photos first, then book an inspection. Hail bruises can look minor from the ground, and insurers often set a filing deadline.
- Has Genesee County had large hail?
- Hail since 2017 topped out at 2.75 inches, roughly a baseball; golf-ball hail or bigger came on 3 days.
- Where can I look up the license for Ryckman Brothers Roofing & Exteriors?
- Use the steps above with the Michigan registry. Read the name, the status and the expiry, then ask for an insurance certificate.
- How often does hail hit Flint?
- 18 reports since 2017, 6 days at 1 inch or more, and the peak month is July.
- When is hail season in Flint?
- Hail concentrates in July (43 percent), and April through July total 62 percent of the record.
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