Melvin Belk Roofing
- Roofing Contractor serving Muskegon, Michigan — based at 7610 Cottonwood Dr #103, Jenison, MI 49428.
- Jobs on the listing: storm damage repair, emergency repair, roof replacement, roof inspection, roof repair.
Services Offered
Checking Melvin Belk 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
- Request a current certificate of insurance from the insurer; licenses and insurance are checked separately.
- Write down the expiry and make sure it outlasts the job.
- Match the name, the city and the status. The record should read active or in good standing.
- Go to the registry and search by license number first, business name second.
Storm record for Muskegon, Muskegon County
Muskegon County, the county around Muskegon, has 6 NOAA hail entries in the record since 2017. Hail of quarter size or bigger came down on 4 separate days. Golf-ball size or more appeared on 2 days, and the largest stone measured 1.75 inches, close to a golf ball. Golf-ball hail last appears in the file in 2020.
The strongest recorded thunderstorm gust is 85 mph.
In the last 90 days NOAA logged 0 hail reports within 25 miles of Muskegon.
After any hail day, photograph the roof before anyone tarps it and write down the date. Ask Melvin Belk Roofing, or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.
Michigan ranks only counties with 30 or more reports, and Muskegon County is not among them, so no density rank is shown.
50 percent of reports fall between April and July, and April alone has 25 percent. 6 months of the year are nearly hail-free on file.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Reports, all years | 8 |
| Hail reports since 2017 | 6 |
| Days with hail at 1 inch or more | 4 |
| Highest gust, mph | 85 |
| Tornado reports on file | 0 |
| Reports in April to July | 50% |
The largest single day in the record is August 29, 2019: a 1.75-inch stone, about the size of a golf ball, reported near Twin Lake.
| Calendar year | Hail reports | Largest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 | 1.75 |
| 2024 | 2 | 1 |
Who lives under these roofs
Half the homes in Muskegon predate 1949; the typical house is about 77 years old. That is long enough for roughly 3 asphalt roof cycles, so replacement, not first install, is the usual job. Pre-1980 construction makes up 83.1 percent of homes in Muskegon.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Homes counted | 16,023 |
| Single-family homes | 68.2% |
| Pre-1980 homes | 83.1% |
| Typical household income | $46,342 |
| Homes lived in by owners | 54.2% |
Replacement costs in Muskegon
The Muskegon multiplier is below 1, about 7 percent lower than the national basis, giving $6,510 to $14,415 for asphalt shingles. Divide price by years of life and the ranking changes: see the last column. Labor is part of the bill: the BLS median for roofers in Michigan is $59,530 a year.
| Material | Lifespan | Yearly cost | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | 40 to 70 years | $400 | $21,855 |
| Metal Shingles | 35 to 50 years | $420 | $17,670 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | 15 to 20 years | $490 | $8,602 |
| Cedar Shake | 20 to 30 years | $740 | $18,600 |
| Concrete Tile | 40 to 50 years | $430 | $19,530 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | 15 to 25 years | $560 | $11,160 |
Common questions, Muskegon
- How much hail does Muskegon County see?
- 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.
- What time of year does Muskegon get hail?
- Hail concentrates in April (25 percent), and April through July add up to 50 percent of the record.
- How old are homes in Muskegon?
- Census data puts the typical build year at 1949. Asphalt roofs wear out in 15 to 30 years, so many roofs here have been replaced at least once.
- Has Muskegon County had large hail?
- NOAA's biggest since 2017 entry for the county is 1.75 inches, comparable to a golf ball, with 2 golf-ball days.
- What should I do after a hailstorm?
- Photograph the roof, note the date, and schedule a written inspection soon. Many policies have a claim window.
- Where can I look up the license for Melvin Belk Roofing?
- Use the steps above with the Michigan registry. Read the name, the status and the expiry, then ask for an insurance certificate.
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