Sentry Exteriors
- Roofing Contractor serving Lynchburg, Virginia — based at 21835 Timberlake Rd, Lynchburg, VA 24502.
- Work covered: roof inspection, roof repair, storm damage repair, emergency repair, roof replacement.
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How to check Sentry Exteriors 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
- Open the registry and search by license number first, business name second.
- An expiry before your finish date is a reason to ask questions.
- Match the name, the city and the status. The record should read active or in good standing.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance sent straight from the insurer. A registry listing does not prove coverage.
Hail record for Lynchburg and Lynchburg (independent city)
In Lynchburg (independent city), the NOAA record since 2017 lists 10 hail entries. Quarter-sized stones or larger appear on 5 days. Stones stayed under golf-ball size, with 1 inches as the biggest, about a quarter. 2016 is the last year with a 1.75-inch report.
Thunderstorm wind peaked at 69 mph in the record.
If a storm does come through, take dated photos of the roof first. Whoever you hire, Sentry Exteriors included, should put the inspection findings in writing.
0 hail reports fell within 25 miles of Lynchburg over the past 90 days.
NOAA also lists 1 tornado here, the strongest rated EF2.
The bulk of the hail here arrives in spring and summer: 100 percent from April to July, 43 percent in April. 8 months of the year are close to hail-free on file.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Tornado reports on file | 1 |
| Largest stone, inches | 1 |
| Busiest month | April |
| Share of reports in April to July | 100% |
| Peak gust, mph | 69 |
| Days with hail at 1 inch or more | 5 |
The single largest day was June 23, 2016: a 1.75-inch stone, about the size of a golf ball, reported near Lyh Ivy Hill Arpt.
| Calendar year | Entries | Biggest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 | 1 |
Who lives under these roofs
Half the homes in Lynchburg predate 1970; the typical house is about 56 years old. A mid-range asphalt replacement at $11,025 equals 5 percent of the median home value of $211,800. 66.4 percent of homes in Lynchburg were built before 1980. Asphalt roofs last roughly 25 years, so a home from 1970 is on roof number 2 or later if each was replaced on schedule.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached and attached houses | 63.6% |
| Typical household income | $59,808 |
| Total housing units | 34,009 |
| Typical year built | 1970 |
| Owner-occupied | 49.1% |
Roof prices in Lynchburg
Lynchburg prices track our national basis closely, with asphalt shingles at $6,860 to $15,190 for 2,000 square feet. Per year of service, metal often costs less than shingles even at a higher price; the last column of the table shows it. BLS puts the median annual roofer wage for the Lynchburg, VA Metro Area at $46,160.
| Material | Installed cost | Lifespan | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standing Seam Metal | $23,520 to $39,200 | 50-70 yrs | $31,360 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $16,660 to $29,400 | 40-70 yrs | $23,030 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $8,820 to $15,190 | 25-30 yrs | $12,005 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $7,840 to $15,680 | 15-25 yrs | $11,760 |
| Cedar Shake | $13,720 to $25,480 | 20-30 yrs | $19,600 |
| Clay Tile | $23,520 to $39,200 | 50-100 yrs | $31,360 |
Lynchburg roofing questions
- Has Lynchburg (independent city) had large hail?
- The largest stone since 2017 measured 1 inches, about the size of a quarter. 0 days reached golf-ball size or larger.
- Can I confirm Sentry Exteriors is licensed?
- Search the Virginia record by license number, check the name and status, and note the expiry before you sign anything.
- How soon should a roof be inspected after hail?
- Do not wait for a leak. A short inspection after the storm documents the damage while the date is fresh.
- Is Lynchburg an older housing market?
- Median year built is 1970, which gives 56 years. A roof is younger than the house if it was replaced.
- When is hail season in Lynchburg?
- Hail clusters in April (43 percent), and April through July add up to 100 percent of the record.
- How often does hail hit Lynchburg?
- From 2017 the county has 10 entries; hail of 1 inch or more came on 5 of those days, most often in April.
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