R.A. Woodall Roofing
- Roofing Contractor serving Newport News, Virginia — based at 5 Heather Ln, Newport News, VA 23606.
- Typical jobs: roof repair, roof replacement, emergency repair, roof inspection, storm damage repair.
Services Offered
Checking R.A. Woodall Roofing against the Virginia record
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Storm history for Newport News, Newport News (independent city)
The NOAA Storm Events record lists 13 hail reports for Newport News (independent city) since 2017. 8 different days produced hail of at least 1 inch. Stones stayed under golf-ball size, with 1.5 inches as the largest, about a ping-pong ball.
Virginia ranks only counties with 30 or more reports, and Newport News (independent city) is not among them, so no density rank is shown.
The same record has 1 tornado, with EF0 the highest rating.
Thunderstorm wind peaked at 78 mph in the record.
Within 25 miles of Newport News, the last 90 days produced 1 NOAA hail report.
If a storm does come through, take dated photos of the roof first. Whoever you hire, R.A. Woodall Roofing included, should put the inspection findings in writing.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Tornado reports on file | 1 |
| Top month | February |
| Days at 1 inch or more | 8 |
| Days at 1.75 inches or more | 0 |
| Highest gust, mph | 78 |
| Reports, all years | 13 |
The biggest day on file is June 14, 2026: a 1.5-inch stone, about the size of a ping-pong ball, reported near (Phf)Newport News.
| Year | Hail reports | Top size, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 5 | 1.25 |
| 2019 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 |
Housing around Newport News
Half the homes in Newport News were built before 1979; the typical house is about 47 years old. Before 1980, 50.8 percent of the housing stock went up. Against a median home value of $243,300, a $11,025 mid-range asphalt roof is 5 percent of the house. Asphalt roofs last roughly 25 years, so a home from 1979 is on roof number 2 or later if each was replaced on schedule.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $66,718 |
| Typical year built | 1979 |
| Housing units | 81,850 |
| Single-family share | 59.1% |
| Owner-occupied | 48.1% |
Budgeting a roof in Newport News
No big local premium or discount applies in Newport News: asphalt shingles are $6,860 to $15,190. 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 Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC Metro Area at $46,480.
| Material | Installed cost | Lifespan | Per year of life |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $6,860 - $11,270 | 15-20 yrs | $520 |
| Cedar Shake | $13,720 - $25,480 | 20-30 yrs | $780 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $8,820 - $15,190 | 25-30 yrs | $440 |
| Metal Shingles | $13,720 - $23,520 | 35-50 yrs | $440 |
| Concrete Tile | $14,700 - $26,460 | 40-50 yrs | $460 |
| Standing Seam Metal | $23,520 - $39,200 | 50-70 yrs | $520 |
Newport News roofing questions
- How old are the roofs in Newport News?
- Census data puts the typical build year at 1979. Asphalt roofs wear out in 15 to 30 years, so many roofs here have been replaced at least once.
- What time of year does Newport News get hail?
- 38 percent of the county's hail reports fall from April to July, and February holds 38 percent.
- 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.
- 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.
- How often does hail hit Newport News?
- 13 reports since 2017, 8 days at 1 inch or more, and the peak month is February.
- What does a new roof cost in Newport News?
- Plan on $6,860 to $15,190 for asphalt shingles on a 2,000 square foot roof here, about $11,025 in the middle. Metal, tile and flat roofs are in the cost table.
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