Colby & Sons Roofers Company
Show phone number
+1 321-306-1975- Roofing Contractor serving Melbourne, Florida — based at 662 N Wickham Rd #4360, Melbourne, FL 32935.
- Jobs on the listing: roof replacement, roof inspection, emergency repair, storm damage repair, roof repair.
Services Offered
Checking Colby & Sons Roofers Company against the Florida record
Florida roofing contractors hold a DBPR license — Certified or Registered Roofing Contractor — and DBPR's own license search covers both types Official lookup: Florida DBPR license lookup.
- Have the insurer or agent send the certificate of insurance to you, since a license says nothing about coverage.
- Start the lookup with the license number; use the business name only if the number fails.
- Write down the expiry and make sure it outlasts the job.
- Match the name, the city and the status. The record should read active or in good standing.
Storm record for Melbourne, Brevard County
In Brevard County, the NOAA record since 2017 carries 54 hail entries. Across 14 of these days, hail reached 1 inch (a quarter) or more. The rough of it: 5 days with stones of 1.75 inches or larger, capped by a 2-inch stone close to a hen egg. The latest golf-ball day on file dates to 2026.
The strongest recorded thunderstorm gust is 97 mph.
45 percent of reports fall between April and July, and March alone has 47 percent. In 6 months of the year, hail is rare in the record.
0 hail reports fell within 25 miles of Melbourne over the past 90 days.
On density, Brevard County is in the middle: 7 of 11 Florida counties, at 38.5 reports per 1,000 square miles.
Date your photos after each hail day and keep them. A written inspection from Colby & Sons Roofers Company or any other roofer is worth asking for before work starts.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Hail reports, all years | 60 |
| Days at 1 inch or more | 14 |
| Days with hail at 1.75 inches or more | 5 |
| Largest stone, inches | 2 |
| Tornadoes on file | 21 |
| Share of reports in April to July | 45% |
The single largest day was March 27, 2019: a 2-inch stone, about the size of a hen egg, reported near Indialantic.
| Year | Reports | Top size, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 4 | 0.88 |
| 2016 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 | 18 | 2 |
The housing stock in Melbourne
The median home in Melbourne was built in 1984, so the typical house is 42 years old. Against a median home value of $272,900, a $11,812 mid-range asphalt roof is 4 percent of the house. Homes of that age usually carry a first or second replacement roof, about 2 cycles at 25 years apiece.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Pre-1980 homes | 39.4% |
| Housing units | 40,709 |
| Detached and attached houses | 63.1% |
| Median home value | $272,900 |
| Median build year | 1984 |
Budgeting a roof in Melbourne
Local pricing in Melbourne is within 5 percent of the national basis, so asphalt shingles run $7,350 to $16,275. 83 payroll roofing businesses are registered in the county, by Census count. 53 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees. Divide price by years of life and the ranking changes: see the last column.
| Material | Typical life | Yearly cost | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal Shingles | 35 to 50 years | $470 | $19,950 |
| Standing Seam Metal | 50 to 70 years | $560 | $33,600 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | 25 to 30 years | $470 | $12,862 |
| Concrete Tile | 40 to 50 years | $490 | $22,050 |
| Clay Tile | 50 to 100 years | $450 | $33,600 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | 15 to 25 years | $630 | $12,600 |
Common questions, Melbourne
- What does a new roof cost in Melbourne?
- Expect $7,350 to $16,275 for a standard asphalt job in Melbourne; the middle is $11,812.
- Is hail common around Melbourne?
- Since 2017 the county has 54 reports; hail of 1 inch or more came on 14 of those days, mostly in March.
- How big does hail get near Melbourne?
- The largest stone since 2017 measured 2 inches, about the size of a hen egg. 5 days reached golf-ball size or larger.
- What should I do after a hailstorm?
- Take dated photos first, then book an inspection. Hail bruises can look minor from the ground, and insurers often set a filing deadline.
- Can I confirm Colby & Sons Roofers Company is licensed?
- The Florida lookup shows status and expiry. Set both beside the contract and ask the roofer for proof of insurance.
- What is the typical house age in Melbourne?
- Census data puts the typical build year at 1984. Asphalt roofs wear out in 15 to 30 years, so many roofs there have been replaced at least once.
Is this your company? Correct or claim this listing · Badge for your website · Report an error / request removal