Big Lick Roofing
- Roofing Contractor serving Roanoke, Virginia — based at 305 Campbell Ave SW, Roanoke, VA 24016.
- Services: storm damage repair, emergency repair, roof inspection, roof repair, roof replacement.
Services Offered
Looking up Big Lick Roofing 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.
- Open the registry and search by license number first, business name second.
- Write down the expiry and make sure it outlasts the job.
- The registry name, the contract name and the truck lettering should all agree; the status should be active.
Hail record for Roanoke and Roanoke (independent city)
In Roanoke (independent city), the NOAA record since 2017 carries 2 hail reports. 1 distinct days produced hail of at least 1 inch. Stones of 1.75 inches or larger turned up on 1 days, and the biggest stone came in at 2 inches, close to a hen egg. 2019 is the last year that has a 1.75-inch report.
Within 25 miles of Roanoke, the last 90 days brought 0 NOAA hail reports.
After any hail day, photograph the roof before anyone tarps it and write down the date. Ask Big Lick Roofing, or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.
The bulk of the hail here arrives in spring and summer: 50 percent from April to July, 50 percent in July. In 10 months of the year, hail is rare in the record.
Roanoke (independent city) has too few reports for a fair density rank inside Virginia, so read the counts above as a floor.
Thunderstorm wind peaked at 63 mph in the record.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Hail reports since 2017 | 2 |
| Days with hail at 1.75 inches or more | 1 |
| Days with hail at 1 inch or more | 1 |
| Tornadoes on file | 0 |
| Biggest stone, inches | 2 |
| Peak gust, mph | 63 |
The single largest day was August 1, 2019: a 2-inch stone, about the size of a hen egg, reported near Roanoke.
| Calendar year | Reports | Top size, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0.88 |
Who lives under these roofs
Half the homes in Roanoke were built before 1959; the typical house is about 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. Before 1980, 76.8 percent of the housing stock went up. A mid-range asphalt replacement at $11,025 equals 6 percent of the median home value of $180,500.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Typical home value | $180,500 |
| Detached and attached houses | 64.8% |
| Homes lived in by owners | 51.7% |
| Pre-1980 homes | 76.8% |
| Typical year built | 1959 |
What a new roof costs in Roanoke
No big local premium or discount applies in Roanoke: asphalt shingles are $6,860 to $15,190. BLS puts the median annual roofer wage for the Roanoke, VA Metro Area at $46,280. 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 cost | Service life | Per year of life |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Tile | $23,520 - $39,200 | 50 to 100 years | $420 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $16,660 - $29,400 | 40 to 70 years | $420 |
| Metal Shingles | $13,720 - $23,520 | 35 to 50 years | $440 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $6,860 - $11,270 | 15 to 20 years | $520 |
| Cedar Shake | $13,720 - $25,480 | 20 to 30 years | $780 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $7,840 - $15,680 | 15 to 25 years | $590 |
Asked about roofing in Roanoke
- When is hail season in Roanoke?
- Hail clusters in July (50 percent), and April through July add up to 50 percent of the record.
- Where can I look up the license for Big Lick Roofing?
- Use the steps above with the Virginia registry. Read the name, the status and the expiry, then ask for an insurance certificate.
- Is Roanoke an older housing market?
- 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.
- How much hail does Roanoke (independent city) see?
- NOAA lists 2 hail entries for Roanoke (independent city) since 2017, on 1 days with stones of 1 inch or more. July is the busiest month.
- What should I do after a hailstorm?
- Do not wait for a leak. A short inspection after the storm documents the damage while the date is fresh.
- Has Roanoke (independent city) had large hail?
- The largest stone since 2017 measured 2 inches, about the size of a hen egg. 1 days reached golf-ball size or larger.
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