SPS Roofing Systems
- Roofing Contractor serving Appleton, Wisconsin — based at 905 N Bluemound Dr, Appleton, WI 54914.
- Jobs on the listing: roof inspection, storm damage repair, roof repair, emergency repair, roof replacement.
Services Offered
Looking up SPS Roofing Systems in Wisconsin
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Hail record for Appleton and Outagamie County
NOAA's Storm Events file holds 57 hail reports for Outagamie County since 2017. 7 different days brought hail of at least 1 inch. 3 of those days had golf-ball hail or larger. The largest stone was 4.5 inches, near the size of a softball. 2022 is the last year with a 1.75-inch report.
After any hail day, photograph the roof before anyone tarps it and write down the date. Ask SPS Roofing Systems, or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.
The bulk of the hail here arrives in spring and summer: 47 percent from April to July, 35 percent in September. 6 calendar months each hold under 2 percent of reports.
Among 50 Wisconsin counties with enough reports to compare, Outagamie County ranks 7 by density: 105.4 reports per 1,000 square miles, upper-third territory.
The strongest logged thunderstorm gust is 75 mph.
1 hail report fell within 25 miles of Appleton over the past 90 days.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Hail reports, all years | 68 |
| Days with hail at 1.75 inches or more | 3 |
| Largest stone, inches | 4.5 |
| Hail density rank in state | 7 of 50 |
| Tornadoes on file | 13 |
| Hail events since 2017 | 57 |
The largest single day in the record is September 7, 2021: a 4.5-inch stone, about the size of a softball, reported near Applecreek.
| Year | Hail reports | Biggest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 | 4 | 1 |
| 2017 | 7 | 1 |
Who lives under these roofs
The median home in Appleton was built in 1971, so the typical house is 55 years old. That is long enough for roughly 2 asphalt roof cycles, so replacement, not first install, is the usual job. A mid-range asphalt replacement at $10,575 equals 5 percent of the median home value of $211,500. Pre-1980 construction makes up 66.2 percent of homes in Appleton.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 31,999 |
| Homes older than 1980 | 66.2% |
| Median home value | $211,500 |
| Median household income | $77,450 |
| Single-family homes | 73.3% |
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. For the Appleton, WI Metro Area, the BLS median roofer wage is $61,880 a year. The county holds 22 roofing establishments with employees, per the Census. 63.6 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees.
| Material | Price range | Service life | Middle of range |
|---|---|---|---|
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $7,520-$15,040 | 15-25 yrs | $11,280 |
| Clay Tile | $22,560-$37,600 | 50-100 yrs | $30,080 |
| Cedar Shake | $13,160-$24,440 | 20-30 yrs | $18,800 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $6,580-$10,810 | 15-20 yrs | $8,695 |
| Standing Seam Metal | $22,560-$37,600 | 50-70 yrs | $30,080 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $15,980-$28,200 | 40-70 yrs | $22,090 |
Appleton roofing questions
- Is the license for SPS Roofing Systems on a state list?
- The Wisconsin lookup shows status and expiry. Compare both with the contract and ask the roofer for proof of insurance.
- 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.
- How often does hail hit Appleton?
- From 2017 the county has 57 entries; hail of 1 inch or more came on 7 of those days, most often in September.
- When is hail season in Appleton?
- 47 percent of the county's hail entries fall from April to July, and September alone has 35 percent.
- How old are the roofs in Appleton?
- Census data puts the typical build year at 1971. Asphalt roofs wear out in 15 to 30 years, so many roofs here have been replaced at least once.
- What should I budget for a new roof near 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.
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