VDB Contractors
- Roofing Contractor serving Racine, Wisconsin — based at 427 Main St, Racine, WI 53403.
- Jobs on the listing: roof replacement, storm damage repair, emergency repair, roof repair, roof inspection.
Services Offered
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Storm record for Racine, Racine County
The NOAA Storm Events record contains 26 hail entries for Racine County since 2017. Hail of quarter size or bigger came down on 10 separate days. Golf-ball hail or bigger came on 2 days. The top size reported was 2.75 inches, about the size of a baseball. 2025 is the last year with a 1.75-inch report.
The same record has 7 tornadoes, with EF1 the highest rating.
Within 25 miles of Racine, the last 90 days produced 1 NOAA hail report.
Date your photos after each hail day and keep them. A written inspection from VDB Contractors or any other roofer is worth asking for before work starts.
Racine County ranks 23 of 50 counties in Wisconsin by reports per area, a middle position with 58.1 per 1,000 square miles.
The fastest thunderstorm gust on file is 81 mph.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Busiest month | May |
| Highest gust, mph | 81 |
| Days at 1 inch or more | 10 |
| NOAA hail reports since 2017 | 26 |
| Hail reports, all years | 46 |
| Biggest stone, inches | 2.75 |
The largest single day in the record is May 15, 2025: a 2.75-inch stone, about the size of a baseball, reported near Rochester Fox Rvr Ar.
| Year | Entries | Top size, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 7 | 2.75 |
| 2016 | 3 | 1 |
| 2023 | 6 | 2.5 |
The housing stock in Racine
Racine's median year built is 1953, which makes the typical home 73 years old. Before 1980, 87.9 percent of the housing stock went up. A mid-range asphalt replacement at $10,575 equals 7 percent of the median home value of $158,100.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median build year | 1953 |
| Housing units | 34,042 |
| Typical household income | $55,705 |
| Built before 1980 | 87.9% |
| Single-family homes | 67.6% |
Replacement costs in Racine
The Racine multiplier is below 1, about 6 percent lower than the national basis, giving $6,580 to $14,570 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. For the Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI Metro Area, the BLS median roofer wage is $60,680 a year.
| Material | Installed cost | Cost per year | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standing Seam Metal | $22,560 to $37,600 | $500 | $30,080 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $8,460 to $14,570 | $420 | $11,515 |
| Clay Tile | $22,560 to $37,600 | $400 | $30,080 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $6,580 to $10,810 | $500 | $8,695 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $15,980 to $28,200 | $400 | $22,090 |
| Concrete Tile | $14,100 to $25,380 | $440 | $19,740 |
Questions about roofing in Racine
- Is hail common around Racine?
- Since 2017 the county has 26 reports; hail of 1 inch or more came on 10 of those days, mostly in May.
- Which months bring hail to Racine County?
- 76 percent of the county's hail entries fall from April to July, and May alone has 46 percent.
- What is the typical house age in Racine?
- The median home was built in 1953, so it is 73 years old. Roof age tracks the house unless a replacement happened, and 25 years is a common asphalt life.
- 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.
- Where can I look up the license for VDB Contractors?
- Search the Wisconsin record by license number, check the name and status, and note the expiry before you sign anything.
- What does a new roof cost in Racine?
- Plan on $6,580 to $14,570 for asphalt shingles on a 2,000 square foot roof here, about $10,575 in the middle. Metal, tile and flat roofs are in the cost table.
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