Kirk's 5 Star Roofing
- Roofing Contractor serving Battle Creek, Michigan — based at 20863 Waubascon Rd, Battle Creek, MI 49017.
- Work covered: roof replacement, emergency repair, storm damage repair, roof inspection, roof repair.
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Checking Kirk's 5 Star Roofing against 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
- Match the name, the city and the status. The record should read active or in good standing.
- Have the insurer or agent send the certificate of insurance to you, since a license says nothing about coverage.
- An expiry before your finish date is a reason to ask questions.
- Search the registry by number, then by name, because spellings differ between sources.
Hail and wind history for Battle Creek and Calhoun County
The NOAA Storm Events record contains 7 hail reports for Calhoun County since 2017. On 7 of these days, hail reached 1 inch (a quarter) or larger. 2 of those days had golf-ball hail or larger. The largest stone was 2.75 inches, near the size of a baseball. The newest golf-ball day on file dates to 2024.
Calhoun County has too few reports for a fair density rank inside Michigan, so read the counts above as a floor.
NOAA also lists 3 tornadoes here, the strongest rated EF1.
Most hail here arrives in spring and summer: 62 percent from April to July, 38 percent in June. 8 months of the year are nearly hail-free on file.
After any hail day, photograph the roof before anyone tarps it and write down the date. Ask Kirk's 5 Star Roofing, or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.
Within 25 miles of Battle Creek, the last 90 days produced 0 NOAA hail reports.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Reports, all years | 8 |
| Hail reports since 2017 | 7 |
| Biggest stone, inches | 2.75 |
| Tornadoes on file | 3 |
| Share of reports in April to July | 62% |
| Days with hail at 1 inch or more | 7 |
The record's top day is June 1, 2019: a 2.75-inch stone, about the size of a baseball, reported near Battle Creek.
| Year | Entries | Top size, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 1.75 |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 | 2.5 |
The housing stock in Battle Creek
Battle Creek's median year built is 1956, which makes the typical home 70 years old. Set a typical $10,462 asphalt job beside the $127,600 median home value and the roof comes to 8 percent. Before 1980, 78.1 percent of the housing stock went up. That is long enough for roughly 3 asphalt roof cycles, so replacement, not first install, is the usual job.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $51,699 |
| Owner-occupied share | 65.1% |
| Total housing units | 23,717 |
| Median year built | 1956 |
| Median home value | $127,600 |
Roof prices in Battle Creek
The Battle Creek multiplier is below 1, about 7 percent lower than the national basis, giving $6,510 to $14,415 for asphalt shingles. 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. The county holds 5 roofing establishments with employees, per the Census.
| Material | Installed cost | Lifespan | Per year of life |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standing Seam Metal | $22,320-$37,200 | 50-70 yrs | $500 |
| Clay Tile | $22,320-$37,200 | 50-100 yrs | $400 |
| Cedar Shake | $13,020-$24,180 | 20-30 yrs | $740 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $7,440-$14,880 | 15-25 yrs | $560 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $8,370-$14,415 | 25-30 yrs | $410 |
| Concrete Tile | $13,950-$25,110 | 40-50 yrs | $430 |
Asked about roofing in Battle Creek
- Which months bring hail to Calhoun County?
- Spring and early summer carry the bulk of it: 62 percent of reports come between April and July, June leading at 38 percent.
- Where can I look up the license for Kirk's 5 Star Roofing?
- The Michigan lookup shows status and expiry. Compare both with the contract and ask the roofer for proof of insurance.
- 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 is the typical house age in Battle Creek?
- Census data puts the typical build year at 1956. Asphalt roofs wear out in 15 to 30 years, so many roofs there have been replaced at least once.
- What does a new roof cost in Battle Creek?
- Asphalt shingles on 2,000 square feet run $6,510 to $14,415 in Battle Creek, and the middle of that range is $10,462. Metal and tile start higher; the table above shows each material.
- How big does hail get near Battle Creek?
- The largest stone since 2017 measured 2.75 inches, near a baseball. 2 days reached golf-ball size or larger.
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