Ridge Top Exteriors
- Roofing Contractor serving Racine, Wisconsin — based at 333 N 121st St, Wauwatosa, WI 53226.
- Services: roof inspection, roof repair, roof replacement, emergency repair, storm damage repair.
Services Offered
Checking Ridge Top Exteriors 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.
- Start the lookup with the license number; use the business name only if the number fails.
- Match the name, the city and the status. The record should read active or in good standing.
- An expiry before your finish date is a reason to ask questions.
Storm record for Racine, Racine County
Racine County, the county around Racine, has 26 NOAA hail entries in the record since 2017. Hail of quarter size or bigger was reported on 10 different days. 2 of those days had golf-ball hail or bigger. The largest stone was 2.75 inches, near the size of a baseball. The newest golf-ball day on file is in 2025.
7 tornadoes appear in the file too, strongest rated EF1.
Thunderstorm wind peaked at 81 mph in the record.
Racine County ranks 23 of 50 counties in Wisconsin by reports per area, a middle position with 58.1 per 1,000 square miles.
After any hail day, photograph the roof before anyone tarps it and write down the date. Ask Ridge Top Exteriors, or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.
Within 25 miles of Racine, the last 90 days brought 1 NOAA hail report.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Reports in April to July | 76% |
| Highest gust, mph | 81 |
| Largest stone, inches | 2.75 |
| Hail reports since 2017 | 26 |
| Tornado reports on file | 7 |
| Days with hail at 1.75 inches or more | 2 |
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 | Top size, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 10 | 2.5 |
| 2016 | 3 | 1 |
| 2017 | 4 | 1 |
Housing around Racine
The median home in Racine was built in 1953, so the typical house is 73 years old. 87.9 percent of homes in Racine were built before 1980. Asphalt roofs last roughly 25 years, so a home from 1953 is on roof number 3 or later if each was replaced on schedule. Set a typical $10,575 asphalt job beside the $158,100 median home value and the roof comes to 7 percent.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Single-family share | 67.6% |
| Housing units | 34,042 |
| Median household income | $55,705 |
| Typical home value | $158,100 |
| Median build year | 1953 |
Budgeting a roof in Racine
Prices in Racine run about 6 percent below our national basis, so asphalt shingles land at $6,580 to $14,570. For the Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI Metro Area, the BLS median roofer wage is $60,680 a year. Per year of service, metal often costs less than shingles even at a higher price; the last column of the table shows it.
| Material | Typical life | Per year of life | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Shake | 20 to 30 years | $750 | $18,800 |
| Metal Shingles | 35 to 50 years | $420 | $17,860 |
| Standing Seam Metal | 50 to 70 years | $500 | $30,080 |
| Clay Tile | 50 to 100 years | $400 | $30,080 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | 15 to 25 years | $560 | $11,280 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | 25 to 30 years | $420 | $11,515 |
Asked about roofing in Racine
- What should I budget for a new roof near Racine?
- Asphalt shingles on 2,000 square feet run $6,580 to $14,570 in Racine, and the middle of that range is $10,575. Metal and tile cost more up front; the table above shows each material.
- How much hail does Racine County see?
- Since 2017 the county has 26 reports; hail of 1 inch or more came on 10 of those days, mostly in May.
- How do I check Ridge Top Exteriors's license?
- Follow the steps above with the Wisconsin registry. Read the name, the status and the expiry, then ask for an insurance certificate.
- Which months bring hail to Racine County?
- Spring and early summer carry the bulk of it: 76 percent of reports come between April and July, May first at 46 percent.
- Is Racine an older housing market?
- Median year built is 1953, which gives 73 years. A roof is younger than the house if it was replaced.
- How soon should a roof be inspected after hail?
- Do not wait for a leak. A short inspection after the storm documents the damage while the date is fresh.
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