Flat Roofs by Pegram
- Roofing Contractor serving Chesapeake, Virginia — based at 2633 Cornet St, Chesapeake, VA 23321.
- Work covered: storm damage repair, emergency repair, roof inspection, roof repair, roof replacement.
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Looking up Flat Roofs by Pegram in Virginia
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- The registry name, the contract name and the truck lettering should all agree; the status should be active.
- Write down the expiry and make sure it outlasts the job.
- Go to the registry and search by license number first, business name second.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance sent straight from the insurer. A registry listing does not prove coverage.
Hail record for Chesapeake and Chesapeake (independent city)
In Chesapeake (independent city), the NOAA record since 2017 carries 14 hail reports. 4 separate days brought hail of at least 1 inch. The rough part: 2 days with stones of 1.75 inches or more, topped by a 2-inch stone near a hen egg. Golf-ball hail last appears in the data in 2025.
Virginia ranks only counties with 30 or more reports, and Chesapeake (independent city) is not among them, so no density rank is shown.
Thunderstorm wind peaked at 66 mph in the record.
4 tornadoes appear in the file too, strongest rated EF2.
Reports cluster in March (29 percent of the total); April through July carry 67 percent. 6 calendar months each hold under 2 percent of reports.
Date your photos after each hail day and keep them. A written inspection from Flat Roofs by Pegram or any other roofer is worth asking for before work starts.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Peak month | March |
| Hail reports since 2017 | 14 |
| Days at 1 inch or more | 4 |
| Highest gust, mph | 66 |
| Share of reports in April to July | 67% |
| Days at 1.75 inches or more | 2 |
The biggest day on file is May 22, 2025: a 2-inch stone, about the size of a hen egg, reported near Grassfield.
| Year | Reports | Top size, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2 | 1 |
| 2017 | 6 | 1.75 |
| 2025 | 3 | 2 |
The homes under these roofs
Median year built in Chesapeake is 1989, a typical house age of 37 years. At roughly 25 years per asphalt roof, 1 cycles fit into that span. Before 1980, 31.6 percent of the housing stock went up.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $94,189 |
| Pre-1980 homes | 31.6% |
| Detached and attached houses | 80.7% |
| Homes counted | 95,997 |
| Typical year built | 1989 |
Budgeting a roof in Chesapeake
Local pricing in Chesapeake 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. BLS puts the median annual roofer wage for the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC Metro Area at $46,480.
| Material | Price range | Typical life | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $6,860-$11,270 | 15 to 20 years | $9,065 |
| Standing Seam Metal | $23,520-$39,200 | 50 to 70 years | $31,360 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $7,840-$15,680 | 15 to 25 years | $11,760 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $8,820-$15,190 | 25 to 30 years | $12,005 |
| Concrete Tile | $14,700-$26,460 | 40 to 50 years | $20,580 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $16,660-$29,400 | 40 to 70 years | $23,030 |
Questions about roofing in Chesapeake
- How much hail does Chesapeake (independent city) see?
- 14 reports since 2017, 4 days at 1 inch or larger, and the busiest month is March.
- 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 the roofs in Chesapeake?
- Median year built is 1989, which gives 37 years. A roof is younger than the house whenever it was replaced.
- How much is a roof replacement in Chesapeake?
- Plan on $6,860 to $15,190 for asphalt shingles on a 2,000 square foot roof here, about $11,025 in the middle. Metal, tile and flat roofs are in the cost table.
- When is hail season in Chesapeake?
- Spring and early summer carry most of it: 67 percent of reports come between April and July, March leading at 29 percent.
- What is the biggest hail on record for Chesapeake (independent city)?
- Stones since 2017 topped out at 2 inches, roughly a hen egg; golf-ball hail or bigger came on 2 days.
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