Jayhawk Exteriors
- Roofing Contractor serving Norfolk, Virginia — based at 1824 Engle Ave, Chesapeake, VA 23320.
- Typical jobs: roof replacement, storm damage repair, roof inspection, roof repair, emergency repair.
Services Offered
Looking up Jayhawk Exteriors in Virginia
Virginia roofing-license requirements are not yet covered by our verification program — confirm licensing and insurance with your city or county building department
- The registry name, the contract name and the truck lettering should all agree; the status should be active.
- An expiry before your finish date is a reason to ask questions.
- Have the insurer or agent send the certificate of insurance to you, since a license says nothing about coverage.
- Start the lookup with the license number; use the business name only if the number fails.
Storm history for Norfolk and Norfolk (independent city)
Count the hail reports NOAA recorded for Norfolk (independent city) since 2017 and you reach 10. Quarter-sized stones or larger were logged on 4 days. Nothing at or above 1.75 inches was filed; the top size was 1.25 inches, close to 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 months of the year are nearly hail-free on file.
If a storm does come through, take dated photos of the roof first. Whoever you hire, Jayhawk Exteriors included, should put the inspection findings in writing.
The strongest recorded thunderstorm gust is 92 mph.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Days with hail at 1 inch or more | 4 |
| Reports in April to July | 91% |
| Days with hail at 1.75 inches or more | 0 |
| Hail events since 2017 | 10 |
| Peak gust, mph | 92 |
| Largest stone, inches | 1.25 |
The biggest day on file is June 16, 2023: a 1.25-inch stone, about the size of a half dollar, reported near Hampton Rds.
| Calendar year | Hail reports | Largest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | 6 | 1.25 |
| 2024 | 3 | 1 |
The homes under these roofs
The median home in Norfolk went up in 1964, so the typical house is 62 years old. That is long enough for roughly 2 asphalt roof cycles, so replacement, not first install, is the usual job. Before 1980, 67.8 percent of the housing stock went up.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $64,017 |
| Homes counted | 102,542 |
| Detached and attached houses | 56.6% |
| Median year built | 1964 |
| Built before 1980 | 67.8% |
Roof prices in Norfolk
Local pricing in Norfolk is within 5 percent of the national basis, so asphalt shingles run $6,860 to $15,190. BLS puts the median annual roofer wage for the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC Metro Area at $46,480. Divide price by years of life and the ranking changes: see the last column.
| Material | Installed range | Typical life | Middle of range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Shake | $13,720 to $25,480 | 20 to 30 yr | $19,600 |
| Metal Shingles | $13,720 to $23,520 | 35 to 50 yr | $18,620 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $7,840 to $15,680 | 15 to 25 yr | $11,760 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $16,660 to $29,400 | 40 to 70 yr | $23,030 |
| Concrete Tile | $14,700 to $26,460 | 40 to 50 yr | $20,580 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $8,820 to $15,190 | 25 to 30 yr | $12,005 |
Questions about roofing in Norfolk
- Can I confirm Jayhawk Exteriors is licensed?
- Use the steps above with the Virginia registry. Match the exact name, read the status and the expiry, then ask for an insurance certificate.
- Does Norfolk get a lot of hail?
- NOAA lists 10 hail entries for Norfolk (independent city) since 2017, on 4 days with stones of 1 inch or larger. June is the peak month.
- What is the biggest hail on record for Norfolk (independent city)?
- NOAA's biggest since 2017 entry for the county is 1.25 inches, close to a half dollar, with 0 golf-ball days.
- What should I budget for a new roof near Norfolk?
- Count on $6,860 to $15,190 for a standard asphalt job in Norfolk; the midpoint is $11,025.
- 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.
- How old are homes in Norfolk?
- Census data puts the typical build year at 1964. Asphalt roofs wear out in 15 to 30 years, so many roofs here have been replaced at least once.
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