Hippo Roofing, LLC
- Roofing Contractor serving Melbourne, Florida — based at 2774 N Harbor City Blvd #102, Melbourne, FL 32935.
- Services: roof replacement, emergency repair, roof inspection, storm damage repair, roof repair.
- State license #CCC1329209 (Null and Void,), expires 2020-08-31.
Services Offered
Looking up Hippo Roofing, LLC in Florida
Florida licenses roofing contractors through the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) — Certified Roofing Contractor and Registered Roofing Contractor are separate license types, and DBPR's own license search lets anyone verify one by name Official lookup: Florida DBPR license lookup.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance sent straight from the insurer. A registry listing does not prove coverage.
- Write down the expiry and make sure it outlasts the job.
- Start the lookup with the license number; use the business name only if the number fails.
- Compare the registry name with the name on the contract, and read the status line.
Storm history for Melbourne and Brevard County
NOAA's storm database lists 54 hail reports for Brevard County since 2017. Hail of quarter size or larger fell on 14 separate days. 5 of those days had golf-ball hail or bigger. The biggest stone was 2 inches, near the size of a hen egg. 2026 is the last year with a 1.75-inch report.
Per square mile, Brevard County ranks 7 of 11 Florida counties we compare, in the middle band. That is 38.5 reports per 1,000 square miles.
Within 25 miles of Melbourne, the last 90 days produced 0 NOAA hail reports.
If a storm does come through, take dated photos of the roof first. Whoever you hire, Hippo Roofing, LLC included, should put the inspection findings in writing.
21 tornadoes show up in the file too, strongest rated EF2.
The fastest thunderstorm gust on file is 97 mph.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Reports, all years | 60 |
| Share of reports in April to July | 45% |
| Busiest month | March |
| Hail density rank in state | 7 of 11 |
| Largest stone, inches | 2 |
| Highest gust, mph | 97 |
The biggest day on file is March 27, 2019: a 2-inch stone, about the size of a hen egg, reported near Indialantic.
| Calendar year | Hail reports | Top size, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 | 18 | 2 |
| 2025 | 6 | 1.75 |
Housing around Melbourne
Half the homes in Melbourne were built before 1984, which is an age of 42 years or more. 39.4 percent of homes in Melbourne were built before 1980. Homes of that age usually carry a first or second replacement roof, about 2 cycles at 25 years apiece.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Typical year built | 1984 |
| Typical household income | $64,504 |
| Detached and attached houses | 63.1% |
| Homes counted | 40,709 |
| Owner-occupied share | 60.3% |
Budgeting a roof in Melbourne
Melbourne prices track our national basis closely, with asphalt shingles at $7,350 to $16,275 for 2,000 square feet. BLS puts the median annual roofer wage for the Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL Metro Area at $47,770. 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.
| Material | Installed cost | Typical life | Cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete Tile | $15,750 - $28,350 | 40 to 50 years | $490 |
| Clay Tile | $25,200 - $42,000 | 50 to 100 years | $450 |
| Standing Seam Metal | $25,200 - $42,000 | 50 to 70 years | $560 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $7,350 - $12,075 | 15 to 20 years | $560 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $9,450 - $16,275 | 25 to 30 years | $470 |
| Metal Shingles | $14,700 - $25,200 | 35 to 50 years | $470 |
Hippo Roofing, LLC by the numbers
2020-08-31 is the expiry on file and it is in the past, so look for a renewal in the registry first.
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| License on file | CCC1329209 |
| License status on file | Null and Void, |
| Expires | 2020-08-31 (past) |
Asked about roofing in Melbourne
- Can I confirm Hippo Roofing, LLC is licensed?
- Use the steps above with the Florida registry. Match the exact name, read the status and the expiry, then ask for an insurance certificate.
- How often does hail hit Melbourne?
- NOAA lists 54 hail entries for Brevard County since 2017, on 14 days with stones of 1 inch or larger. March is the busiest month.
- When is hail season in Melbourne?
- Hail clusters in March (47 percent), and April through July total 45 percent of the record.
- 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.
- Has Brevard County had large hail?
- The largest stone since 2017 measured 2 inches, close to a hen egg. 5 days reached golf-ball size or larger.
- What is a roof replacement price in Melbourne?
- Count on $7,350 to $16,275 for a standard asphalt job in Melbourne; the middle is $11,812.
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