Simply Roofing
- Roofing Contractor serving Newport News, Virginia — based at 1070 Loftis Blvd, Newport News, VA 23606.
- Jobs on the listing: storm damage repair, roof replacement, emergency repair, roof repair, roof inspection.
Services Offered
How to check Simply Roofing 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
- 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.
- Compare the registry name with the name on the contract, and read the status line.
- An expiry before your finish date is a reason to ask questions.
Storm history for Newport News, Newport News (independent city)
NOAA's Storm Events file contains 13 hail reports for Newport News (independent city) since 2017. 8 separate days brought hail of at least 1 inch. Stones stayed under golf-ball size, with 1.5 inches as the largest, roughly a ping-pong ball.
NOAA also lists 1 tornado here, the strongest rated EF0.
The fastest thunderstorm gust on file is 78 mph.
Date your photos after each hail day and keep them. A written inspection from Simply Roofing or any other roofer is worth asking for before work starts.
1 hail report fell within 25 miles of Newport News over the past 90 days.
Reports cluster in February (38 percent of the total); April through July carry 38 percent. 6 months of the year are nearly hail-free on file.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Busiest month | February |
| Days with hail at 1.75 inches or more | 0 |
| Days with hail at 1 inch or more | 8 |
| Biggest stone, inches | 1.5 |
| Tornadoes on file | 1 |
| Hail events since 2017 | 13 |
The record's top day is June 14, 2026: a 1.5-inch stone, about the size of a ping-pong ball, reported near (Phf)Newport News.
| Calendar year | Reports | Biggest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 5 | 1.25 |
| 2021 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 |
Housing around Newport News
The median home in Newport News went up in 1979, so the typical house is 47 years old. Pre-1980 construction makes up 50.8 percent of homes in Newport News. Against a median home value of $243,300, a $11,025 mid-range asphalt roof is 5 percent of the house. At 25 years per asphalt roof, a house that age has worn through about 2 roofs, and many are on their second or third.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Homes lived in by owners | 48.1% |
| Typical home value | $243,300 |
| Pre-1980 homes | 50.8% |
| Housing units | 81,850 |
| Typical household income | $66,718 |
Budgeting a roof in Newport News
Newport News prices track our national basis closely, with asphalt shingles at $6,860 to $15,190 for 2,000 square feet. 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. BLS puts the median annual roofer wage for the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC Metro Area at $46,480.
| Material | Service life | Yearly cost | Middle of range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal Shingles | 35-50 yrs | $440 | $18,620 |
| Concrete Tile | 40-50 yrs | $460 | $20,580 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | 15-20 yrs | $520 | $9,065 |
| Cedar Shake | 20-30 yrs | $780 | $19,600 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | 25-30 yrs | $440 | $12,005 |
| Clay Tile | 50-100 yrs | $420 | $31,360 |
Asked about roofing in Newport News
- How often does hail hit Newport News?
- From 2017 the county has 13 reports; hail of 1 inch or more came on 8 of those days, most often in February.
- What is the biggest hail on record for Newport News (independent city)?
- The largest stone since 2017 measured 1.5 inches, about the size of a ping-pong ball. 0 days reached golf-ball size or larger.
- What does a new roof cost in Newport News?
- Asphalt shingles on 2,000 square feet run $6,860 to $15,190 in Newport News, and the middle of that range is $11,025. Metal and tile start higher; the table above shows each material.
- Should I call a roofer right after hail?
- Do not wait for a leak. A short inspection after the storm documents the damage while the date is fresh.
- What time of year does Newport News get hail?
- Hail concentrates in February (38 percent), and April through July total 38 percent of the record.
- Where can I look up the license for Simply Roofing?
- Follow the steps above with the Virginia registry. Match the exact name, read the status and the expiry, then ask for an insurance certificate.
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