Retex Roofing & Exteriors
- Roofing Contractor serving Richmond, Virginia — based at 7608 Hull Street Rd, Richmond, VA 23235.
- Jobs on the listing: roof replacement, roof inspection, emergency repair, storm damage repair, roof repair.
Services Offered
Looking up Retex Roofing & 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
- Ask for a certificate of insurance sent straight from the insurer. A registry listing does not prove coverage.
- Look at the expiration date and compare it with the dates in your contract.
- 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.
Storm record for Richmond, Richmond (independent city)
From 2017, NOAA has filed 3 hail reports in Richmond (independent city). Hail of quarter size or bigger fell on 2 different days. No day logged golf-ball size (1.75 inches). The largest stone was 1 inches, about the size of a quarter.
5 tornadoes show up in the file too, strongest rated EF1.
After any hail day, photograph the roof before anyone tarps it and write down the date. Ask Retex Roofing & Exteriors, or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.
Richmond (independent city) has too few reports for a fair density rank inside Virginia, so read the counts above as a floor.
Within 25 miles of Richmond, the last 90 days produced 1 NOAA hail report.
The strongest recorded thunderstorm gust is 58 mph.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Days with hail at 1.75 inches or more | 0 |
| Tornado reports on file | 5 |
| Biggest stone, inches | 1 |
| NOAA hail reports since 2017 | 3 |
| Peak month | April |
| Days with hail at 1 inch or more | 2 |
The single largest day was April 1, 2023: a 1-inch stone, about the size of a quarter, reported near Wellford.
| Year | Hail reports | Top size, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 | 1 |
The homes under these roofs
The median home in Richmond went up in 1959, so the typical house is 67 years old. Before 1980, 71.5 percent of the housing stock went up. At 25 years per asphalt roof, a house that age has been through about 3 roofs, and many are on their second or third. A mid-range asphalt replacement at $11,025 equals 3 percent of the median home value of $328,100.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Typical home value | $328,100 |
| Pre-1980 homes | 71.5% |
| Typical household income | $62,671 |
| Median year built | 1959 |
| Single-family share | 52.5% |
What a new roof costs in Richmond
No big local premium or discount applies in Richmond: asphalt shingles are $6,860 to $15,190. The county holds 14 roofing establishments with employees, per the Census. 28.6 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees. 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.
| Material | Installed range | Typical life | Cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $16,660-$29,400 | 40 to 70 years | $420 |
| Cedar Shake | $13,720-$25,480 | 20 to 30 years | $780 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $7,840-$15,680 | 15 to 25 years | $590 |
| Concrete Tile | $14,700-$26,460 | 40 to 50 years | $460 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $8,820-$15,190 | 25 to 30 years | $440 |
| Clay Tile | $23,520-$39,200 | 50 to 100 years | $420 |
Questions about roofing in Richmond
- When is hail season in Richmond?
- Hail concentrates in April (67 percent), and April through July total 100 percent of the record.
- What is the biggest hail on record for Richmond (independent city)?
- The largest stone since 2017 measured 1 inches, about the size of a quarter. 0 days reached golf-ball size or more.
- What should I do after a hailstorm?
- Photograph the roof, note the date, and schedule a written inspection soon. Many policies have a claim window.
- How do I check Retex Roofing & Exteriors's license?
- Search the Virginia record by license number, compare the name and status, and note the expiry before you sign anything.
- Is hail common around Richmond?
- The county file counts 3 hail entries since 2017. 2 of those days reached 1 inch, and April tops the calendar.
- What is a roof replacement price in Richmond?
- Budget $6,860 to $15,190 for asphalt shingles on a 2,000 square foot roof here, about $11,025 in the middle. Other materials are in the cost table.
More Roofing Services in Richmond, VA
Is this your business? Correct or claim this listing · Add a badge to your site · Request removal or report an error