Commonwealth Roofing Specialists, LLC
- Roofing Contractor serving Roanoke, Virginia — based at 2149 Electric Rd Ste 4, Cave Spring, VA 24018.
- Services: storm damage repair, roof repair, emergency repair, roof replacement, roof inspection.
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Looking up Commonwealth Roofing Specialists, LLC in Virginia
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Hail and wind history for Roanoke and Roanoke (independent city)
In Roanoke (independent city), the NOAA record since 2017 shows 2 hail reports. Hail of quarter size or larger was reported on 1 different days. Golf-ball size or larger appeared on 1 days, and the biggest stone came in at 2 inches, near a hen egg. 2019 is the last year that has a 1.75-inch report.
Virginia ranks only counties with 30 or more reports, and Roanoke (independent city) is not among them, so no density rank is shown.
After any hail day, photograph the roof before anyone tarps it and write down the date. Ask Commonwealth Roofing Specialists, LLC, or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.
Reports cluster in July (50 percent of the total); April through July carry 50 percent. 10 months of the year are nearly hail-free on file.
0 hail reports fell within 25 miles of Roanoke over the past 90 days.
The strongest logged thunderstorm gust is 63 mph.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Days with hail at 1.75 inches or more | 1 |
| Days with hail at 1 inch or more | 1 |
| Top month | July |
| Biggest stone, inches | 2 |
| Hail reports, all years | 2 |
| Share of reports in April to July | 50% |
The record's top day is 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 |
The homes under these roofs
The median home in Roanoke went up in 1959, so the typical house is 67 years old. Asphalt roofs last roughly 25 years, so a home from 1959 is on roof number 3 or later if each was replaced on schedule. 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 |
| Owner-occupied share | 51.7% |
| Housing units | 48,931 |
| Median year built | 1959 |
| Built before 1980 | 76.8% |
Replacement costs in Roanoke
No big local premium or discount applies in Roanoke: asphalt shingles are $6,860 to $15,190. Labor is part of the bill: the BLS median for roofers in the Roanoke, VA Metro Area is $46,280 a year. 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 | Service life | Yearly cost | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | 25-30 yrs | $440 | $12,005 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | 15-20 yrs | $520 | $9,065 |
| Metal Shingles | 35-50 yrs | $440 | $18,620 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | 15-25 yrs | $590 | $11,760 |
| Cedar Shake | 20-30 yrs | $780 | $19,600 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | 40-70 yrs | $420 | $23,030 |
Roanoke roofing questions
- What should I budget for a new roof near Roanoke?
- Count on $6,860 to $15,190 for a standard asphalt job in Roanoke; the midpoint is $11,025.
- What time of year does Roanoke get hail?
- Hail clusters in July (50 percent), and April through July total 50 percent of the record.
- What is the biggest hail on record for Roanoke (independent city)?
- The largest stone since 2017 measured 2 inches, near a hen egg. 1 days reached golf-ball size or more.
- How old are homes in Roanoke?
- 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.
- How much hail does Roanoke (independent city) see?
- Since 2017 the county has 2 reports; hail of 1 inch or more came on 1 of those days, mostly in July.
- Where can I look up the license for Commonwealth Roofing Specialists, LLC?
- Look up the Virginia record by license number, check the name and status, and note the expiry before you sign anything.
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