Cenvar Roofing - Salem
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+1 540-384-9415- Roofing Contractor serving Roanoke, Virginia — based at 1390 Southside Dr, Salem, VA 24153.
- Typical jobs: storm damage repair, roof repair, emergency repair, roof inspection, roof replacement.
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Looking up Cenvar Roofing - Salem in Virginia
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Storm history for Roanoke, Roanoke (independent city)
From 2017, NOAA has recorded 2 hail entries in Roanoke (independent city). On 1 of those days, stones measured 1 inch (a quarter) or larger. Golf-ball hail or bigger came on 1 days. The top size logged was 2 inches, comparable to a hen egg. 2019 is the last year that has a 1.75-inch report.
In the last 90 days NOAA logged 0 hail reports within 25 miles of Roanoke.
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 nearly absent in the record.
The strongest logged thunderstorm gust is 63 mph.
Virginia ranks only counties with 30 or more reports, and Roanoke (independent city) is not among them, so no density rank is shown.
If a storm does come through, take dated photos of the roof first. Whoever you hire, Cenvar Roofing - Salem included, should put the inspection findings in writing.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Hail reports, all years | 2 |
| Highest gust, mph | 63 |
| Tornadoes on file | 0 |
| Hail reports since 2017 | 2 |
| Busiest month | July |
| Reports in April to July | 50% |
The single largest day was August 1, 2019: a 2-inch stone, about the size of a hen egg, reported near Roanoke.
| Year | Hail reports | Largest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0.88 |
The housing stock in Roanoke
The median home in Roanoke was built in 1959, so the typical house is 67 years old. Against a median home value of $180,500, a $11,025 mid-range asphalt roof is 6 percent of the house. Pre-1980 construction makes up 76.8 percent of homes in Roanoke.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $52,671 |
| Total housing units | 48,931 |
| Typical home value | $180,500 |
| Single-family share | 64.8% |
| Typical year built | 1959 |
Replacement 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. 8 payroll roofing businesses are registered in the county, by Census count. 37.5 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees.
| Material | Typical life | Cost per year | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standing Seam Metal | 50 to 70 years | $520 | $31,360 |
| Concrete Tile | 40 to 50 years | $460 | $20,580 |
| Clay Tile | 50 to 100 years | $420 | $31,360 |
| Metal Shingles | 35 to 50 years | $440 | $18,620 |
| Cedar Shake | 20 to 30 years | $780 | $19,600 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | 40 to 70 years | $420 | $23,030 |
Questions about roofing in Roanoke
- Does hail damage have to be fixed right away?
- Do not wait for a leak. A short inspection after the storm documents the damage while the date is fresh.
- What is the typical house age 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 entries; hail of 1 inch or more came on 1 of those days, most often in July.
- Which months bring hail to Roanoke (independent city)?
- Spring and early summer carry the bulk of it: 50 percent of reports come between April and July, July first at 50 percent.
- How much is a roof replacement in Roanoke?
- Asphalt shingles on 2,000 square feet run $6,860 to $15,190 in Roanoke, and the middle of that range is $11,025. Metal and tile cost more up front; the table above shows each material.
- Can I confirm Cenvar Roofing - Salem is licensed?
- The Virginia lookup shows status and expiry. Set both beside the contract and ask the roofer for proof of insurance.
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