Bob's Roofing Company, Inc.
- Roofing Contractor serving Muskegon, Michigan — based at 900 Industrial Park Dr, Whitehall, MI 49461.
- Work covered: emergency repair, storm damage repair, roof inspection, roof replacement, roof repair.
Services Offered
How to check Bob's Roofing Company, Inc. 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
- An expiry before your finish date is a reason to ask questions.
- Compare the registry name with the name on the contract, and read the status line.
- Request a current certificate of insurance from the insurer; licenses and insurance are checked separately.
- Search the registry by number, then by name, because spellings differ between sources.
Hail record for Muskegon and Muskegon County
NOAA's Storm Events file contains 6 hail entries for Muskegon County since 2017. Reports of 1 inch or more cover 4 days. The worst part: 2 days with stones of 1.75 inches or larger, topped by a 1.75-inch stone about the size of a golf ball. The newest golf-ball day in the record is in 2020.
After any hail day, photograph the roof before anyone tarps it and write down the date. Ask Bob's Roofing Company, Inc., or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.
Thunderstorm wind peaked at 85 mph in the record.
Michigan ranks only counties with 30 or more reports, and Muskegon County is not among them, so no density rank is shown.
0 hail reports fell within 25 miles of Muskegon over the past 90 days.
The bulk of the hail here arrives in spring and summer: 50 percent from April to July, 25 percent in April. 6 calendar months each hold under 2 percent of reports.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Tornadoes on file | 0 |
| Reports, all years | 8 |
| Biggest stone, inches | 1.75 |
| Days at 1.75 inches or more | 2 |
| NOAA hail reports since 2017 | 6 |
| Days with hail at 1 inch or more | 4 |
The record's top day is August 29, 2019: a 1.75-inch stone, about the size of a golf ball, reported near Twin Lake.
| Calendar year | Reports | Largest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 | 1.75 |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 |
Who lives under these roofs
Muskegon's median year built is 1949, which makes the typical home 77 years old. Against a median home value of $121,800, a $10,462 mid-range asphalt roof is 9 percent of the house. Pre-1980 construction makes up 83.1 percent of homes in Muskegon.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Owner-occupied share | 54.2% |
| Median home value | $121,800 |
| Pre-1980 homes | 83.1% |
| Median household income | $46,342 |
| Median year built | 1949 |
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. 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. Labor is part of the bill: the BLS median for roofers in Michigan is $59,530 a year.
| Material | Service life | Cost per year | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Shake | 20-30 yrs | $740 | $18,600 |
| Concrete Tile | 40-50 yrs | $430 | $19,530 |
| Clay Tile | 50-100 yrs | $400 | $29,760 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | 40-70 yrs | $400 | $21,855 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | 15-25 yrs | $560 | $11,160 |
| Standing Seam Metal | 50-70 yrs | $500 | $29,760 |
Muskegon roofing questions
- Is hail common around Muskegon?
- From 2017 the county has 6 reports; hail of 1 inch or more came on 4 of those days, mostly in April.
- When is hail season in Muskegon?
- 50 percent of the county's hail reports fall from April to July, and April alone has 25 percent.
- How do I check Bob's Roofing Company, Inc.'s license?
- Follow the steps above with the Michigan registry. Match the exact name, read the status and the expiry, then ask for an insurance certificate.
- Does hail damage have to be fixed right away?
- Do not wait for a leak. A short inspection after the storm documents the damage while the date is fresh.
- What should I budget for a new roof near Muskegon?
- Asphalt shingles on 2,000 square feet run $6,510 to $14,415 in Muskegon, and the middle of that range is $10,462. Metal and tile cost more up front; the table above shows each material.
- Is Muskegon an older housing market?
- 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.
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