RAO Roofing
- Roofing Contractor serving Muskegon, Michigan — based at 13873 S Thornapple Ave, Grant, MI 49327.
- Jobs on the listing: roof inspection, roof replacement, storm damage repair, roof repair, emergency repair.
Services Offered
Looking up RAO Roofing in Michigan
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Hail and wind history for Muskegon and Muskegon County
The NOAA Storm Events record lists 6 hail entries for Muskegon County since 2017. 4 different days saw hail of at least 1 inch. Golf ball hail or bigger came on 2 days. The top size reported was 1.75 inches, close to a golf ball. Golf-ball hail last appears in the data in 2020.
Within 25 miles of Muskegon, the last 90 days brought 0 NOAA hail reports.
Date your photos after each hail day and keep them. A written inspection from RAO Roofing or any other roofer is worth asking for before work starts.
Muskegon County has too few reports for a fair density rank inside Michigan, so read the counts above as a floor.
The strongest logged thunderstorm gust is 85 mph.
April is the peak month with 25 percent of reports, and April to July together hold 50 percent. 6 calendar months each hold under 2 percent of reports.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Largest stone, inches | 1.75 |
| NOAA hail reports since 2017 | 6 |
| Peak gust, mph | 85 |
| Hail reports, all years | 8 |
| Days at 1 inch or more | 4 |
| Days with hail at 1.75 inches or more | 2 |
The single largest day was August 29, 2019: a 1.75-inch stone, about the size of a golf ball, reported near Twin Lake.
| Calendar year | Reports | Top size, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 1.75 |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0.88 |
Who lives under these roofs
Muskegon's median year built is 1949, which makes the typical home 77 years old. 83.1 percent of homes in Muskegon were built before 1980. 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 $10,462 equals 9 percent of the median home value of $121,800.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Pre-1980 homes | 83.1% |
| Typical household income | $46,342 |
| Homes counted | 16,023 |
| Owner-occupied | 54.2% |
| Median build year | 1949 |
Roof prices in Muskegon
Prices in Muskegon run about 7 percent below our national basis, so asphalt shingles land at $6,510 to $14,415. Labor is part of the bill: the BLS median for roofers in Michigan is $59,530 a year. Census County Business Patterns counts 11 roofing firms with payroll in the county. 54.5 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees.
| Material | Installed range | Service life | Cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standing Seam Metal | $22,320-$37,200 | 50 to 70 years | $500 |
| Cedar Shake | $13,020-$24,180 | 20 to 30 years | $740 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $15,810-$27,900 | 40 to 70 years | $400 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $7,440-$14,880 | 15 to 25 years | $560 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $8,370-$14,415 | 25 to 30 years | $410 |
| Concrete Tile | $13,950-$25,110 | 40 to 50 years | $430 |
Asked about roofing in Muskegon
- Does Muskegon get a lot of hail?
- NOAA lists 6 hail entries for Muskegon County since 2017, on 4 days with stones of 1 inch or larger. April is the peak month.
- Is Muskegon an older housing market?
- The median home was built in 1949, so it is 77 years old. Roof age follows the house unless a replacement happened, and 25 years is a common asphalt life.
- What time of year does Muskegon get hail?
- Spring and early summer carry most of it: 50 percent of entries come between April and July, April first at 25 percent.
- What should I do after a hailstorm?
- 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 a roof replacement price in Muskegon?
- Budget $6,510 to $14,415 for asphalt shingles on a 2,000 square foot roof here, about $10,462 in the middle. Metal, tile and flat roofs are in the cost table.
- What is the biggest hail on record for Muskegon County?
- Hail since 2017 topped out at 1.75 inches, about a golf ball; golf-ball hail or bigger came on 2 days.
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