Kastler Builders
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+1 262-681-3378- Roofing Contractor serving Racine, Wisconsin — based at 1227 Frederick St, Racine, WI 53404.
- Jobs on the listing: emergency repair, roof repair, roof replacement, roof inspection, storm damage repair.
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Checking Kastler Builders against the Wisconsin record
Wisconsin 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.
- Compare the registry name with the name on the contract, and read the status line.
- Start the lookup with the license number; use the business name only if the number fails.
- Look at the expiration date and compare it with the dates in your contract.
Storm history for Racine and Racine County
The NOAA Storm Events record contains 26 hail entries for Racine County since 2017. Reports of 1 inch or larger cover 10 days. The worst of it: 2 days with stones of 1.75 inches or larger, capped by a 2.75-inch stone near a baseball. Golf-ball hail was last logged in the data in 2025.
The fastest thunderstorm gust on file is 81 mph.
76 percent of reports fall between April and July, and May alone has 46 percent. 6 calendar months each hold under 2 percent of reports.
After any hail day, photograph the roof before anyone tarps it and write down the date. Ask Kastler Builders, or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.
NOAA also lists 7 tornadoes here, the strongest rated EF1.
Within 25 miles of Racine, the last 90 days produced 1 NOAA hail report.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Highest gust, mph | 81 |
| Top month | May |
| Tornado reports on file | 7 |
| Days with hail at 1.75 inches or more | 2 |
| Biggest stone, inches | 2.75 |
| Hail reports, all years | 46 |
The biggest day on file is May 15, 2025: a 2.75-inch stone, about the size of a baseball, reported near Rochester Fox Rvr Ar.
| Year | Entries | Largest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 6 | 2.5 |
| 2024 | 4 | 0.75 |
| 2025 | 7 | 2.75 |
Housing around 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. That is long enough for roughly 3 asphalt roof cycles, so replacement, not first install, is the usual job.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Typical home value | $158,100 |
| Owner-occupied share | 60.1% |
| Pre-1980 homes | 87.9% |
| Median household income | $55,705 |
| Median build year | 1953 |
What a new roof costs in Racine
Prices in Racine run about 6 percent below our national basis, so asphalt shingles land at $6,580 to $14,570. Divide price by years of life and the ranking changes: see the last column. BLS puts the median annual roofer wage for the Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI Metro Area at $60,680.
| Material | Price range | Yearly cost | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standing Seam Metal | $22,560 - $37,600 | $500 | $30,080 |
| Cedar Shake | $13,160 - $24,440 | $750 | $18,800 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $8,460 - $14,570 | $420 | $11,515 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $6,580 - $10,810 | $500 | $8,695 |
| Concrete Tile | $14,100 - $25,380 | $440 | $19,740 |
| Clay Tile | $22,560 - $37,600 | $400 | $30,080 |
Common questions, Racine
- How often does hail hit Racine?
- NOAA lists 26 hail entries for Racine County since 2017, on 10 days with stones of 1 inch or larger. May is the busiest month.
- Which months bring hail to Racine County?
- Spring and early summer carry most of it: 76 percent of entries come between April and July, May first at 46 percent.
- Does hail damage have to be fixed right away?
- Photograph the roof, note the date, and schedule a written inspection soon. Many policies have a claim window.
- How old are homes in Racine?
- The median home was built in 1953, so it is 73 years old. Roof age follows the house unless a replacement happened, and 25 years is a common asphalt life.
- Where can I look up the license for Kastler Builders?
- The Wisconsin lookup shows status and expiry. Compare both with the contract and ask the roofer for proof of insurance.
- What should I budget for a new roof near Racine?
- Expect $6,580 to $14,570 for a standard asphalt job in Racine; the middle is $10,575.
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