Valley Exteriors
- Roofing Contractor serving Appleton, Wisconsin — based at 1883 N Silverspring Dr, Appleton, WI 54913.
- Typical jobs: roof replacement, roof repair, emergency repair, roof inspection, storm damage repair.
Services Offered
Checking Valley 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
- Match the name, the city and the status. The record should read active or in good standing.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance sent straight from the insurer. A registry listing does not prove coverage.
- Look at the expiration date and compare it with the dates in your contract.
- Start the lookup with the license number; use the business name only if the number fails.
Storm history for Appleton, Outagamie County
Count the hail reports NOAA logged for Outagamie County since 2017 and you get 57. Reports of 1 inch or larger cover 7 days. Golf-ball hail or larger came on 3 days. The top size reported was 4.5 inches, about the size of a softball. 2022 is the last year that has a 1.75-inch report.
The strongest recorded thunderstorm gust is 75 mph.
After any hail day, photograph the roof before anyone tarps it and write down the date. Ask Valley Exteriors, or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.
Adjusted for size, Outagamie County is number 7 of the 50 counties in Wisconsin that we compare, so it sits in the top third at 105.4 reports per 1,000 square miles.
Within 25 miles of Appleton, the last 90 days produced 1 NOAA hail report.
47 percent of reports fall between April and July, and September alone has 35 percent. 6 calendar months each hold under 2 percent of reports.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Days at 1 inch or more | 7 |
| Density rank in state | 7 of 50 |
| Days at 1.75 inches or more | 3 |
| Largest stone, inches | 4.5 |
| Hail reports since 2017 | 57 |
| Peak gust, mph | 75 |
The single largest day was September 7, 2021: a 4.5-inch stone, about the size of a softball, reported near Applecreek.
| Calendar year | Entries | Largest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 4 | 1 |
| 2017 | 7 | 1 |
| 2022 | 12 | 1.75 |
Who lives under these roofs
Appleton's median year built is 1971, which makes the typical home 55 years old. At 25 years per asphalt roof, a house that age has worn through about 2 roofs, and many are on their second or third. Before 1980, 66.2 percent of the housing stock went up.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Owner-occupied share | 66.7% |
| Single-family homes | 73.3% |
| Typical home value | $211,500 |
| Typical year built | 1971 |
| Housing units | 31,999 |
Replacement costs in Appleton
The Appleton multiplier is below 1, about 6 percent lower than the national basis, giving $6,580 to $14,570 for asphalt shingles. 22 payroll roofing businesses are registered in the county, by Census count. 63.6 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees. 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.
| Material | Installed cost | Per year of life | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal Shingles | $13,160-$22,560 | $420 | $17,860 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $15,980-$28,200 | $400 | $22,090 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $7,520-$15,040 | $560 | $11,280 |
| Clay Tile | $22,560-$37,600 | $400 | $30,080 |
| Cedar Shake | $13,160-$24,440 | $750 | $18,800 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $8,460-$14,570 | $420 | $11,515 |
Appleton roofing questions
- Is Appleton an older housing market?
- Median year built is 1971, which gives 55 years. A roof is younger than the house whenever it was replaced.
- How big does hail get near Appleton?
- Stones since 2017 topped out at 4.5 inches, roughly a softball; golf-ball hail or bigger came on 3 days.
- Where can I look up the license for Valley Exteriors?
- Use the steps above with the Wisconsin registry. Match the exact name, read the status and the expiry, then ask for an insurance certificate.
- How much is a roof replacement in Appleton?
- Plan on $6,580 to $14,570 for asphalt shingles on a 2,000 square foot roof here, about $10,575 in the middle. Other materials are in the cost table.
- What time of year does Appleton get hail?
- Spring and early summer carry the bulk of it: 47 percent of entries come between April and July, September leading at 35 percent.
- Is hail common around Appleton?
- NOAA lists 57 hail reports for Outagamie County since 2017, on 7 days with stones of 1 inch or more. September is the busiest month.
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