Contra Roofing
- Roofing Contractor serving Norfolk, Virginia — based at 300 Monticello Ave, Norfolk, VA 23510.
- Typical jobs: storm damage repair, roof replacement, roof inspection, roof repair, emergency repair.
Services Offered
Looking up Contra Roofing in Virginia
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Hail and wind history for Norfolk, Norfolk (independent city)
For Norfolk (independent city), the NOAA record since 2017 carries 10 hail reports. Hail of coin size or bigger came down on 4 separate days. Stones stayed under golf-ball size, with 1.25 inches as the biggest, roughly a half dollar.
Within 25 miles of Norfolk, the last 90 days produced 0 NOAA hail reports.
NOAA also lists 1 tornado here, the strongest rated EF0.
Date your photos after each hail day and keep them. A written inspection from Contra Roofing or any other roofer is worth asking for before work starts.
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.
Norfolk (independent city) has too few reports for a fair density rank inside Virginia, so read the counts above as a floor.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Busiest month | June |
| Reports, all years | 11 |
| Peak gust, mph | 92 |
| Tornado reports on file | 1 |
| Hail reports since 2017 | 10 |
| Biggest stone, inches | 1.25 |
The single largest day was June 16, 2023: a 1.25-inch stone, about the size of a half dollar, reported near Hampton Rds.
| Year | Reports | Biggest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 | 3 | 1 |
The homes under these roofs
Half the homes in Norfolk predate 1964; the typical house is about 62 years old. At 25 years per asphalt roof, a house that age has been through about 2 roofs, and many are on their second or third. A mid-range asphalt replacement at $11,025 equals 4 percent of the median home value of $271,900.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median year built | 1964 |
| Built before 1980 | 67.8% |
| Typical home value | $271,900 |
| Single-family homes | 56.6% |
| Homes lived in by owners | 45.7% |
Budgeting a roof in Norfolk
Local pricing in Norfolk is within 5 percent of the national basis, so asphalt shingles run $6,860 to $15,190. The last column divides the middle of each range by the middle of its lifespan, which is how a metal roof can beat asphalt over time. The county holds 18 roofing establishments with employees, per the Census. 50 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees.
| Material | Installed cost | Typical life | Middle of range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standing Seam Metal | $23,520 to $39,200 | 50 to 70 yr | $31,360 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $16,660 to $29,400 | 40 to 70 yr | $23,030 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $7,840 to $15,680 | 15 to 25 yr | $11,760 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $8,820 to $15,190 | 25 to 30 yr | $12,005 |
| Cedar Shake | $13,720 to $25,480 | 20 to 30 yr | $19,600 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $6,860 to $11,270 | 15 to 20 yr | $9,065 |
Asked about roofing in Norfolk
- Which months bring hail to Norfolk (independent city)?
- Hail clusters in June (55 percent), and April through July total 91 percent of the record.
- What is the typical house age in Norfolk?
- Census data puts the typical build year at 1964. Asphalt roofs wear out in 15 to 30 years, so many roofs there have been replaced at least once.
- What does a new roof cost in Norfolk?
- Count on $6,860 to $15,190 for a standard asphalt job in Norfolk; the middle is $11,025.
- Is the license for Contra Roofing on a state list?
- The Virginia lookup shows status and expiry. Compare both with the contract and ask the roofer for proof of insurance.
- What should I do after a hailstorm?
- Take dated photos first, then book an inspection. Hail bruises can look minor from the ground, and insurers often set a filing deadline.
- Has Norfolk (independent city) had large hail?
- NOAA's biggest since 2017 entry for the county is 1.25 inches, comparable to a half dollar, with 0 golf-ball days.
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