WT Anderson Roofing & Siding
- Roofing Contractor serving Norfolk, Virginia — based at 4627 Cape Henry Ave, Norfolk, VA 23513.
- Work covered: storm damage repair, roof inspection, emergency repair, roof replacement, roof repair.
Services Offered
Checking WT Anderson Roofing & Siding against the Virginia record
Virginia roofing-license requirements are not yet covered by our verification program — confirm licensing and insurance with your city or county building department
- Have the insurer or agent send the certificate of insurance to you, since a license says nothing about coverage.
- Search the registry by number, then by name, because spellings differ between sources.
- Match the name, the city and the status. The record should read active or in good standing.
- Look at the expiration date and compare it with the dates in your contract.
Storm record for Norfolk and Norfolk (independent city)
Norfolk (independent city), the county around Norfolk, has 10 NOAA hail reports on file since 2017. Hail of coin size or larger was reported on 4 separate days. No day reached golf-ball size (1.75 inches). The largest stone was 1.25 inches, about the size of a half dollar.
Within 25 miles of Norfolk, the last 90 days brought 0 NOAA hail reports.
1 tornado appears in the file too, strongest rated EF0.
91 percent of reports fall between April and July, and June alone has 55 percent. 9 calendar months each hold under 2 percent of reports.
The strongest logged thunderstorm gust is 92 mph.
Date your photos after each hail day and keep them. A written inspection from WT Anderson Roofing & Siding or any other roofer is worth asking for before work starts.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Days with hail at 1 inch or more | 4 |
| Tornado reports on file | 1 |
| Peak month | June |
| Biggest stone, inches | 1.25 |
| Hail events since 2017 | 10 |
| Peak gust, mph | 92 |
The record's top day is June 16, 2023: a 1.25-inch stone, about the size of a half dollar, reported near Hampton Rds.
| Year | Reports | Top size, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | 6 | 1.25 |
The homes under these roofs
Norfolk's median year built is 1964, which makes the typical home 62 years old. A mid-range asphalt replacement at $11,025 equals 4 percent of the median home value of $271,900. Pre-1980 construction makes up 67.8 percent of homes in Norfolk. At 25 years per asphalt roof, a house that age has been through about 2 roofs, and many are on their second or third.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $64,017 |
| Typical home value | $271,900 |
| Single-family homes | 56.6% |
| Median year built | 1964 |
| Homes lived in by owners | 45.7% |
Roof prices in Norfolk
Norfolk prices track our national basis closely, with asphalt shingles at $6,860 to $15,190 for 2,000 square feet. Per year of service, metal often costs less than shingles even at a higher price; the last column of the table shows it. For the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC Metro Area, the BLS median roofer wage is $46,480 a year.
| Material | Price range | Yearly cost | Middle of range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal Shingles | $13,720-$23,520 | $440 | $18,620 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $16,660-$29,400 | $420 | $23,030 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $7,840-$15,680 | $590 | $11,760 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $8,820-$15,190 | $440 | $12,005 |
| Concrete Tile | $14,700-$26,460 | $460 | $20,580 |
| Clay Tile | $23,520-$39,200 | $420 | $31,360 |
Common questions, Norfolk
- How big does hail get near Norfolk?
- Hail since 2017 topped out at 1.25 inches, roughly a half dollar; golf-ball hail or bigger came on 0 days.
- How old are the roofs in Norfolk?
- Median year built is 1964, which gives 62 years. A roof is younger than the house whenever it was replaced.
- Should I call a roofer right after hail?
- Take dated photos first, then book an inspection. Hail bruises can look minor from the ground, and insurers often set a filing deadline.
- Can I confirm WT Anderson Roofing & Siding is licensed?
- Look up the Virginia record by license number, check the name and status, and note the expiry before you sign anything.
- When is hail season in Norfolk?
- Spring and early summer carry the bulk of it: 91 percent of entries come between April and July, June first at 55 percent.
- How often does hail hit Norfolk?
- The county file counts 10 hail entries since 2017. 4 of those days reached 1 inch, and June tops the calendar.
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