J. T. Snider Roofing LLC
- Roofing Contractor serving Chesapeake, Virginia — based at Carolina Rd, Chesapeake, VA 23322.
- Jobs on the listing: roof replacement, roof repair, storm damage repair, roof inspection, emergency repair.
Services Offered
Looking up J. T. Snider Roofing LLC 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
- Start the lookup with the license number; use the business name only if the number fails.
- Have the insurer or agent send the certificate of insurance to you, since a license says nothing about coverage.
- Compare the registry name with the name on the contract, and read the status line.
- Look at the expiration date and compare it with the dates in your contract.
Storm history for Chesapeake and Chesapeake (independent city)
From 2017, NOAA has recorded 14 hail entries in Chesapeake (independent city). Hail of quarter size or bigger fell on 4 separate days. The worst part: 2 days with stones of 1.75 inches or more, capped by a 2-inch stone about the size of a hen egg. Golf-ball hail was last logged in the record in 2025.
Within 25 miles of Chesapeake, the last 90 days brought 0 NOAA hail reports.
NOAA also lists 4 tornadoes here, the strongest rated EF2.
Thunderstorm wind peaked at 66 mph in the record.
After any hail day, photograph the roof before anyone tarps it and write down the date. Ask J. T. Snider Roofing LLC, or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.
Virginia ranks only counties with 30 or more reports, and Chesapeake (independent city) is not among them, so no density rank is shown.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Days at 1.75 inches or more | 2 |
| Peak month | March |
| Hail reports since 2017 | 14 |
| Biggest stone, inches | 2 |
| Reports, all years | 21 |
| Top gust, mph | 66 |
The biggest day on file is May 22, 2025: a 2-inch stone, about the size of a hen egg, reported near Grassfield.
| Year | Hail reports | Biggest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 5 | 1.25 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 | 3 | 2 |
The housing stock in Chesapeake
The median home in Chesapeake was built in 1989, so the typical house is 37 years old. 31.6 percent of homes in Chesapeake were built before 1980. A mid-range asphalt replacement at $11,025 equals 3 percent of the median home value of $359,100. That span covers about 1 asphalt roof cycles at 25 years each, so most roofs are a first or second replacement.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $94,189 |
| Owner-occupied share | 73.8% |
| Housing units | 95,997 |
| Pre-1980 homes | 31.6% |
| Typical year built | 1989 |
Budgeting a roof in Chesapeake
Chesapeake prices track our national basis closely, with asphalt shingles at $6,860 to $15,190 for 2,000 square feet. 21 payroll roofing businesses are registered in the county, by Census count. 61.9 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees. Per year of service, metal often costs less than shingles even at a higher price; the last column of the table shows it.
| Material | Installed range | Typical life | Middle of range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Shake | $13,720 to $25,480 | 20 to 30 years | $19,600 |
| Clay Tile | $23,520 to $39,200 | 50 to 100 years | $31,360 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $7,840 to $15,680 | 15 to 25 years | $11,760 |
| Metal Shingles | $13,720 to $23,520 | 35 to 50 years | $18,620 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $8,820 to $15,190 | 25 to 30 years | $12,005 |
| Standing Seam Metal | $23,520 to $39,200 | 50 to 70 years | $31,360 |
Chesapeake roofing questions
- Can I confirm J. T. Snider Roofing LLC is licensed?
- Follow the steps above with the Virginia registry. Read the name, the status and the expiry, then ask for an insurance certificate.
- Has Chesapeake (independent city) had large hail?
- The largest stone since 2017 measured 2 inches, close to a hen egg. 2 days reached golf-ball size or more.
- What time of year does Chesapeake get hail?
- 67 percent of the county's hail entries fall from April to July, and March holds 29 percent.
- Does Chesapeake get a lot of hail?
- 14 entries since 2017, 4 days at 1 inch or more, and the busiest month is March.
- 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.
- What is a roof replacement price in Chesapeake?
- Expect $6,860 to $15,190 for a standard asphalt job in Chesapeake; the midpoint is $11,025.
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