Ridge Top Exteriors
- Roofing Contractor serving La Crosse, Wisconsin — based at 4620 Dovetail Dr, Madison, WI 53704.
- Services: roof inspection, emergency repair, storm damage repair, roof repair, roof replacement.
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.
- Compare the registry name with the name on the contract, and read the status line.
- Write down the expiry and make sure it outlasts the job.
- Go to the registry and search by license number first, business name second.
Storm history for La Crosse, La Crosse County
For La Crosse County, the NOAA record since 2017 shows 68 hail reports. On 16 of these days, stones measured 1 inch (a quarter) or larger. 5 of those days had golf-ball hail or bigger. The largest stone was 4 inches, about a grapefruit. Golf-ball hail shows up last in the data in 2024.
The same record has 4 tornadoes, with EF1 the highest rating.
3 hail reports fell within 25 miles of La Crosse over the past 90 days.
Measured per square mile, La Crosse County ranks 4 of 50 Wisconsin counties with 30 or more reports, which puts it in the top third. Density works out to 160.4 reports per 1,000 square miles.
Most hail here arrives in spring and summer: 79 percent from April to July, 39 percent in July. 5 calendar months each hold under 2 percent of reports.
Date your photos after each hail day and keep them. A written inspection from Ridge Top Exteriors or any other roofer is worth asking for before work starts.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Highest gust, mph | 75 |
| Top month | July |
| Largest stone, inches | 4 |
| Hail density rank in state | 4 of 50 |
| Tornado reports on file | 4 |
| Hail reports since 2017 | 68 |
The record's top day is July 28, 2023: a 4-inch stone, about the size of a grapefruit, reported near Neshbonoc Lake.
| Year | Entries | Biggest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 6 | 1 |
| 2020 | 10 | 2.5 |
| 2022 | 12 | 1.75 |
Who lives under these roofs
Half the homes in La Crosse predate 1966; the typical house is about 60 years old. Before 1980, 66.9 percent of the housing stock went up. Set a typical $10,575 asphalt job beside the $196,600 median home value and the roof comes to 5 percent.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Typical household income | $53,803 |
| Typical home value | $196,600 |
| Typical year built | 1966 |
| Homes older than 1980 | 66.9% |
| Owner-occupied share | 46.1% |
Roof prices in La Crosse
The La Crosse multiplier is below 1, about 6 percent lower than the national basis, giving $6,580 to $14,570 for asphalt shingles. Divide price by years of life and the ranking changes: see the last column. Census County Business Patterns counts 12 roofing firms with payroll in the county. 66.7 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees.
| Material | Installed cost | Typical life | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $15,980-$28,200 | 40 to 70 years | $22,090 |
| Concrete Tile | $14,100-$25,380 | 40 to 50 years | $19,740 |
| Cedar Shake | $13,160-$24,440 | 20 to 30 years | $18,800 |
| Clay Tile | $22,560-$37,600 | 50 to 100 years | $30,080 |
| Metal Shingles | $13,160-$22,560 | 35 to 50 years | $17,860 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $7,520-$15,040 | 15 to 25 years | $11,280 |
Common questions, La Crosse
- How old are homes in La Crosse?
- The median home was built in 1966, so it is 60 years old. Roof age follows the house unless a replacement happened, and 25 years is a common asphalt life.
- What is a roof replacement price in La Crosse?
- Budget $6,580 to $14,570 for asphalt shingles on a 2,000 square foot roof here, about $10,575 in the middle. Metal, tile and flat roofs are in the cost table.
- What should I do after a hailstorm?
- Photograph the roof, note the date, and schedule a written inspection quickly. Many policies have a claim window.
- Is the license for Ridge Top Exteriors on a state list?
- Follow the steps above with the Wisconsin registry. Read the name, the status and the expiry, then ask for an insurance certificate.
- How often does hail hit La Crosse?
- NOAA lists 68 hail entries for La Crosse County since 2017, on 16 days with stones of 1 inch or larger. July is the busiest month.
- Has La Crosse County had large hail?
- Stones since 2017 topped out at 4 inches, about a grapefruit; golf-ball hail or larger came on 5 days.
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