The Roof Sharks
- Roofing Contractor serving Battle Creek, Michigan.
- Work covered: emergency repair, roof replacement, roof inspection, storm damage repair, roof repair.
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Looking up The Roof Sharks in Michigan
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Storm history for Battle Creek, Calhoun County
In Calhoun County, the NOAA record since 2017 carries 7 hail entries. Hail of quarter size or bigger came down on 7 different days. Golf-ball hail or bigger came on 2 days. The top size reported was 2.75 inches, about the size of a baseball. The latest golf-ball day in the record falls in 2024.
In the last 90 days NOAA logged 0 hail reports within 25 miles of Battle Creek.
Calhoun County has too few reports for a fair density rank inside Michigan, so read the counts above as a floor.
After any hail day, photograph the roof before anyone tarps it and write down the date. Ask The Roof Sharks, or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.
The strongest logged thunderstorm gust is 90 mph.
Most hail here arrives in spring and summer: 62 percent from April to July, 38 percent in June. 8 months of the year are close to hail-free on file.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Reports in April to July | 62% |
| Days at 1 inch or more | 7 |
| Hail reports, all years | 8 |
| Highest gust, mph | 90 |
| Tornadoes on file | 3 |
| Days with hail at 1.75 inches or more | 2 |
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 | Biggest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 1.75 |
| 2020 | 1 | 1.5 |
| 2023 | 2 | 1 |
Housing around Battle Creek
Battle Creek's median year built is 1956, which makes the typical home 70 years old. 78.1 percent of homes in Battle Creek were built before 1980. Against a median home value of $127,600, a $10,462 mid-range asphalt roof is 8 percent of the house.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median year built | 1956 |
| Homes lived in by owners | 65.1% |
| Total housing units | 23,717 |
| Detached and attached houses | 69.1% |
| Typical household income | $51,699 |
Roof prices in Battle Creek
Local pricing in Battle Creek sits roughly 7 percent under the national basis; asphalt shingles on 2,000 square feet cost $6,510 to $14,415. Census County Business Patterns counts 5 roofing firms with payroll in the county. 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 | Yearly cost | Middle of range |
|---|---|---|---|
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | 15 to 25 years | $560 | $11,160 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | 40 to 70 years | $400 | $21,855 |
| Concrete Tile | 40 to 50 years | $430 | $19,530 |
| Metal Shingles | 35 to 50 years | $420 | $17,670 |
| Standing Seam Metal | 50 to 70 years | $500 | $29,760 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | 25 to 30 years | $410 | $11,392 |
Questions about roofing in Battle Creek
- Is hail common around Battle Creek?
- The county file counts 7 hail reports since 2017. 7 of them reached 1 inch, and June tops the calendar.
- Has Calhoun County had large hail?
- NOAA's biggest since 2017 entry for the county is 2.75 inches, comparable to a baseball, with 2 golf-ball days.
- How old are homes in Battle Creek?
- Median year built is 1956, which gives 70 years. A roof is younger than the house whenever it was replaced.
- What time of year does Battle Creek get hail?
- Spring and early summer carry the bulk of it: 62 percent of reports come between April and July, June first at 38 percent.
- Should I call a roofer right after hail?
- Photograph the roof, note the date, and schedule a written inspection soon. Many policies have a claim window.
- How do I check The Roof Sharks's license?
- The Michigan lookup shows status and expiry. Set both beside the contract and ask the roofer for proof of insurance.
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