N.W. Martin Roofing
- Roofing Contractor serving Richmond, Virginia — based at 1531 St James St, Richmond, VA 23222.
- Work covered: roof inspection, roof repair, roof replacement, emergency repair, storm damage repair.
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Looking up N.W. Martin Roofing in Virginia
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Storm history for Richmond and Richmond (independent city)
For Richmond (independent city), the NOAA record since 2017 carries 3 hail reports. Across 2 of these days, hail came in at 1 inch (a quarter) or larger. No report at or above 1.75 inches was recorded; the top size was 1 inches, close to a quarter.
The same record has 5 tornadoes, with EF1 the highest rating.
Virginia ranks only counties with 30 or more reports, and Richmond (independent city) is not among them, so no density rank is shown.
100 percent of reports fall between April and July, and April alone has 67 percent. 10 months of the year are nearly hail-free on file.
1 hail report fell within 25 miles of Richmond over the past 90 days.
Thunderstorm wind peaked at 58 mph in the record.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Peak month | April |
| Days at 1 inch or more | 2 |
| Reports, all years | 3 |
| Days at 1.75 inches or more | 0 |
| Tornadoes on file | 5 |
| Largest stone, inches | 1 |
The largest single day in the record is April 1, 2023: a 1-inch stone, about the size of a quarter, reported near Wellford.
| Year | Entries | Top size, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 | 1 |
Housing around Richmond
The median home in Richmond went up in 1959, so the typical house is 67 years old. At 25 years per asphalt roof, a house that age has worn 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 |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $62,671 |
| Homes lived in by owners | 43.5% |
| Median home value | $328,100 |
| Pre-1980 homes | 71.5% |
| Median build year | 1959 |
Budgeting a roof in Richmond
No big local premium or discount applies in Richmond: asphalt shingles are $6,860 to $15,190. Divide price by years of life and the ranking changes: see the last column. For the Richmond, VA Metro Area, the BLS median roofer wage is $48,050 a year.
| Material | Installed range | Typical life | Yearly cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $16,660 - $29,400 | 40 to 70 years | $420 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $8,820 - $15,190 | 25 to 30 years | $440 |
| Clay Tile | $23,520 - $39,200 | 50 to 100 years | $420 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $6,860 - $11,270 | 15 to 20 years | $520 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $7,840 - $15,680 | 15 to 25 years | $590 |
| Metal Shingles | $13,720 - $23,520 | 35 to 50 years | $440 |
Asked about roofing in Richmond
- When is hail season in Richmond?
- Spring and early summer carry the bulk of it: 100 percent of reports come between April and July, April first at 67 percent.
- What does a new roof cost in Richmond?
- Count on $6,860 to $15,190 for a standard asphalt job in Richmond; the midpoint is $11,025.
- What is the typical house age in Richmond?
- Census data puts the typical build year at 1959. Asphalt roofs wear out in 15 to 30 years, so many roofs here have been replaced at least once.
- 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 larger came on 0 days.
- 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.
- Does Richmond get a lot of hail?
- The county file counts 3 hail reports since 2017. 2 of those days reached 1 inch, and April leads the calendar.
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