API Roofing
- Roofing Contractor serving Richmond, Virginia — based at 14266 Camack Trail, Midlothian, VA 23114.
- Work covered: roof replacement, roof inspection, emergency repair, storm damage repair, roof repair.
Services Offered
Checking API Roofing against the Virginia record
Virginia roofing-license requirements are not yet covered by our verification program — confirm licensing and insurance with your city or county building department
- Look at the expiration date and compare it with the dates in your contract.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance sent straight from the insurer. A registry listing does not prove coverage.
- Open the registry and search by license number first, business name second.
- Match the name, the city and the status. The record should read active or in good standing.
Storm history for Richmond and Richmond (independent city)
For Richmond (independent city), the NOAA record since 2017 carries 3 hail entries. Across 2 days at least one stone measured 1 inch or more. No day hit golf-ball size (1.75 inches). The biggest stone was 1 inches, near a quarter.
1 hail report fell within 25 miles of Richmond over the past 90 days.
The fastest thunderstorm gust on file is 58 mph.
NOAA also lists 5 tornadoes here, the strongest rated EF1.
Richmond (independent city) has too few reports for a fair density rank inside Virginia, so read the counts above as a floor.
If a storm does come through, take dated photos of the roof first. Whoever you hire, API Roofing included, should put the inspection findings in writing.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Tornado reports on file | 5 |
| Largest stone, inches | 1 |
| NOAA hail reports since 2017 | 3 |
| Busiest month | April |
| Days at 1 inch or more | 2 |
| Share of reports in April to July | 100% |
The biggest day on file is April 1, 2023: a 1-inch stone, about the size of a quarter, reported near Wellford.
| Calendar year | Entries | Largest stone, 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. 71.5 percent of homes in Richmond were built before 1980. A mid-range asphalt replacement at $11,025 equals 3 percent of the median home value of $328,100.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Homes lived in by owners | 43.5% |
| Typical household income | $62,671 |
| Median year built | 1959 |
| Single-family homes | 52.5% |
| Typical home value | $328,100 |
What a new roof costs in Richmond
Richmond prices track our national basis closely, with asphalt shingles at $6,860 to $15,190 for 2,000 square feet. 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 Richmond, VA Metro Area at $48,050.
| Material | Installed cost | Yearly cost | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $6,860 to $11,270 | $520 | $9,065 |
| Standing Seam Metal | $23,520 to $39,200 | $520 | $31,360 |
| Metal Shingles | $13,720 to $23,520 | $440 | $18,620 |
| Clay Tile | $23,520 to $39,200 | $420 | $31,360 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $8,820 to $15,190 | $440 | $12,005 |
| Concrete Tile | $14,700 to $26,460 | $460 | $20,580 |
Asked about roofing in Richmond
- What does a new roof cost in Richmond?
- Asphalt shingles on 2,000 square feet run $6,860 to $15,190 in Richmond, and the middle of that range is $11,025. Metal and tile start higher; the table above shows each material.
- Does Richmond get a lot of hail?
- The county file counts 3 hail entries since 2017. 2 of them reached 1 inch, and April leads the calendar.
- How big does hail get near Richmond?
- NOAA's biggest since 2017 entry for the county is 1 inches, comparable to a quarter, with 0 golf-ball days.
- How soon should a roof be inspected 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.
- How old are the roofs in Richmond?
- The median home was built in 1959, so it is 67 years old. Roof age tracks the house unless a replacement happened, and 25 years is a common asphalt life.
- Can I confirm API Roofing is licensed?
- Search the Virginia record by license number, check the name and status, and note the expiry before you sign anything.
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