Basswood Roofing LLC
- Roofing Contractor serving Janesville, Wisconsin.
- Work covered: roof replacement, emergency repair, roof inspection, storm damage repair, roof repair.
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Looking up Basswood Roofing LLC in Wisconsin
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Storm record for Janesville and Rock County
Since 2017, NOAA has recorded 63 hail entries in Rock County. Reports of 1 inch or larger fall on 19 days. Golf-ball size or more were reported on 3 days, and the largest stone measured 2.75 inches, about the size of a baseball. The newest golf-ball day on file falls in 2026.
Scaled by size, Rock County is number 8 of the 50 counties in Wisconsin that we compare, which is in the top third at 101.9 reports per 1,000 square miles.
April is the peak month with 31 percent of reports, and April to July together hold 68 percent. 5 calendar months each hold under 2 percent of reports.
If a storm does come through, take dated photos of the roof first. Whoever you hire, Basswood Roofing LLC included, should put the inspection findings in writing.
0 hail reports fell within 25 miles of Janesville over the past 90 days.
NOAA also lists 15 tornadoes here, the strongest rated EF2.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Days at 1.75 inches or more | 3 |
| Hail reports, all years | 74 |
| Largest stone, inches | 2.75 |
| Tornado reports on file | 15 |
| Density rank in state | 8 of 50 |
| Hail events since 2017 | 63 |
The single largest day was April 18, 2025: a 2.75-inch stone, about the size of a baseball, reported near Evansville.
| Calendar year | Hail reports | Top size, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 3 | 1 |
| 2021 | 4 | 1 |
| 2025 | 18 | 2.75 |
Who lives under these roofs
Janesville's median year built is 1972, which makes the typical home 54 years old. A mid-range asphalt replacement at $10,575 equals 5 percent of the median home value of $209,700. That is long enough for roughly 2 asphalt roof cycles, so replacement, not first install, is the usual job.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median build year | 1972 |
| Typical home value | $209,700 |
| Homes counted | 29,171 |
| Detached and attached houses | 73.7% |
| Owner-occupied | 66.5% |
Replacement costs in Janesville
Prices in Janesville run about 6 percent below our national basis, so asphalt shingles land at $6,580 to $14,570. The county holds 21 roofing establishments with employees, per the Census. 76.2 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees. For the Janesville-Beloit, WI Metro Area, the BLS median roofer wage is $63,310 a year.
| Material | Installed cost | Typical life | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Shake | $13,160 to $24,440 | 20 to 30 yr | $18,800 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $15,980 to $28,200 | 40 to 70 yr | $22,090 |
| Concrete Tile | $14,100 to $25,380 | 40 to 50 yr | $19,740 |
| Standing Seam Metal | $22,560 to $37,600 | 50 to 70 yr | $30,080 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $8,460 to $14,570 | 25 to 30 yr | $11,515 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $7,520 to $15,040 | 15 to 25 yr | $11,280 |
Asked about roofing in Janesville
- Which months bring hail to Rock County?
- 68 percent of the county's hail reports fall from April to July, and April alone has 31 percent.
- Does hail damage have to be fixed right away?
- Take dated photos first, then book an inspection. Hail bruises can look minor from the ground, and insurers often set a filing deadline.
- What is the typical house age in Janesville?
- The median home was built in 1972, so it is 54 years old. Roof age tracks the house unless a replacement happened, and 25 years is a common asphalt life.
- Where can I look up the license for Basswood Roofing LLC?
- 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 Janesville?
- Asphalt shingles on 2,000 square feet run $6,580 to $14,570 in Janesville, and the middle of that range is $10,575. Metal and tile start higher; the table above shows each material.
- Has Rock County had large hail?
- NOAA's biggest since 2017 entry for the county is 2.75 inches, close to a baseball, with 3 golf-ball days.
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