John T. Morgan Roofing & Sheet Metal
- Roofing Contractor serving Roanoke, Virginia — based at 1620 6th St NE, Roanoke, VA 24012.
- Typical jobs: roof repair, emergency repair, storm damage repair, roof inspection, roof replacement.
Services Offered
How to check John T. Morgan Roofing & Sheet Metal on 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
- The registry name, the contract name and the truck lettering should all agree; the status should be active.
- Write down the expiry and make sure it outlasts the job.
- Search the registry by number, then by name, because spellings differ between sources.
- Request a current certificate of insurance from the insurer; licenses and insurance are checked separately.
Storm record for Roanoke, Roanoke (independent city)
The NOAA Storm Events record contains 2 hail reports for Roanoke (independent city) since 2017. 1 separate days produced hail of at least 1 inch. The rough part: 1 days with stones of 1.75 inches or larger, capped by a 2-inch stone about the size of a hen egg. The latest golf-ball day in the record is in 2019.
0 hail reports fell within 25 miles of Roanoke over the past 90 days.
The strongest logged thunderstorm gust is 63 mph.
Most 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 nearly absent in the record.
After any hail day, photograph the roof before anyone tarps it and write down the date. Ask John T. Morgan Roofing & Sheet Metal, or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.
Roanoke (independent city) has too few reports for a fair density rank inside Virginia, so read the counts above as a floor.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Tornado reports on file | 0 |
| Biggest stone, inches | 2 |
| Days with hail at 1.75 inches or more | 1 |
| NOAA hail reports since 2017 | 2 |
| Reports, all years | 2 |
| Share of reports in April to July | 50% |
The largest single day in the record is August 1, 2019: a 2-inch stone, about the size of a hen egg, reported near Roanoke.
| Year | Reports | Largest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0.88 |
Housing around Roanoke
Roanoke's median year built is 1959, which makes the typical home 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 |
| Median year built | 1959 |
| Homes lived in by owners | 51.7% |
| Homes counted | 48,931 |
| Single-family homes | 64.8% |
Replacement costs in Roanoke
Local pricing in Roanoke is within 5 percent of the national basis, so asphalt shingles run $6,860 to $15,190. Census County Business Patterns counts 8 roofing firms with payroll in the county. 37.5 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees. For the Roanoke, VA Metro Area, the BLS median roofer wage is $46,280 a year.
| Material | Typical life | Yearly cost | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | 15-20 yrs | $520 | $9,065 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | 15-25 yrs | $590 | $11,760 |
| Concrete Tile | 40-50 yrs | $460 | $20,580 |
| Standing Seam Metal | 50-70 yrs | $520 | $31,360 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | 25-30 yrs | $440 | $12,005 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | 40-70 yrs | $420 | $23,030 |
Questions about roofing in Roanoke
- Is the license for John T. Morgan Roofing & Sheet Metal on a state list?
- Use the steps above with the Virginia registry. Read the name, the status and the expiry, then ask for an insurance certificate.
- Which months bring hail to Roanoke (independent city)?
- Hail clusters in July (50 percent), and April through July add up to 50 percent of the record.
- What should I budget for a new roof near Roanoke?
- Plan on $6,860 to $15,190 for asphalt shingles on a 2,000 square foot roof here, about $11,025 in the middle. Other materials are in the cost table.
- 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 big does hail get near Roanoke?
- The largest stone since 2017 measured 2 inches, about the size of a hen egg. 1 days reached golf-ball size or larger.
- 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 there have been replaced at least once.
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