Fonseca Family Roofing
- Roofing Contractor serving Richmond, Virginia — based at 28 Westhampton Way, Richmond, VA 23173.
- Jobs on the listing: storm damage repair, roof inspection, emergency repair, roof repair, roof replacement.
Services Offered
Looking up Fonseca Family Roofing in Virginia
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- Compare the registry name with the name on the contract, and read the status line.
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- An expiry before your finish date is a reason to ask questions.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance sent straight from the insurer. A registry listing does not prove coverage.
Hail and wind history for Richmond, Richmond (independent city)
In Richmond (independent city), the NOAA record since 2017 lists 3 hail entries. Hail of quarter size or bigger fell on 2 different days. Nothing at or above 1.75 inches was filed; the top size was 1 inches, near a quarter.
Thunderstorm wind peaked at 58 mph in the record.
100 percent of reports fall between April and July, and April alone has 67 percent. 10 months of the year are close to hail-free on file.
Within 25 miles of Richmond, the last 90 days produced 1 NOAA hail report.
NOAA also lists 5 tornadoes here, the strongest rated EF1.
If a storm does come through, take dated photos of the roof first. Whoever you hire, Fonseca Family Roofing included, should put the inspection findings in writing.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Days at 1.75 inches or more | 0 |
| Largest stone, inches | 1 |
| Hail events since 2017 | 3 |
| Peak month | April |
| Peak gust, mph | 58 |
| Days at 1 inch or more | 2 |
The record's top day is April 1, 2023: a 1-inch stone, about the size of a quarter, reported near Wellford.
| Calendar year | Hail reports | Top size, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 | 1 |
Housing around Richmond
Half the homes in Richmond were built before 1959; the typical house is about 67 years old. Pre-1980 construction makes up 71.5 percent of homes in Richmond. At 25 years per asphalt roof, a house that age has been through about 3 roofs, and many are on their second or third. Against a median home value of $328,100, a $11,025 mid-range asphalt roof is 3 percent of the house.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median build year | 1959 |
| Typical home value | $328,100 |
| Single-family homes | 52.5% |
| Typical household income | $62,671 |
| Homes counted | 112,848 |
Budgeting a roof in Richmond
Local pricing in Richmond is within 5 percent of the national basis, so asphalt shingles run $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 | Cost per year | Middle of range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal Shingles | $13,720-$23,520 | $440 | $18,620 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $6,860-$11,270 | $520 | $9,065 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $16,660-$29,400 | $420 | $23,030 |
| Concrete Tile | $14,700-$26,460 | $460 | $20,580 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $8,820-$15,190 | $440 | $12,005 |
| Cedar Shake | $13,720-$25,480 | $780 | $19,600 |
Common questions, Richmond
- What time of year does Richmond get hail?
- 100 percent of the county's hail reports fall from April to July, and April alone has 67 percent.
- What is the typical house age in Richmond?
- Median year built is 1959, which gives 67 years. A roof is younger than the house if it was replaced.
- Is the license for Fonseca Family 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.
- Is hail common around Richmond?
- NOAA lists 3 hail reports for Richmond (independent city) since 2017, on 2 days with stones of 1 inch or more. April is the peak month.
- What does a new roof cost in Richmond?
- Expect $6,860 to $15,190 for a standard asphalt job in Richmond; the middle is $11,025.
- What is the biggest hail on record for Richmond (independent city)?
- Stones since 2017 topped out at 1 inches, roughly a quarter; golf-ball hail or bigger came on 0 days.
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