Optimal Roofing & Construction Inc.
- Roofing Contractor serving Las Cruces, New Mexico — based at 6775 Hawk Rd, Las Cruces, NM 88012.
- Work covered: storm damage repair, roof repair, roof inspection, emergency repair, roof replacement.
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Looking up Optimal Roofing & Construction Inc. in New Mexico
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Storm record for Las Cruces and Dona Ana County
For Dona Ana County, the NOAA record since 2017 shows 17 hail entries. On 8 days at least one stone reached 1 inch or more. The rough part: 1 days with stones of 1.75 inches or more, topped by a 1.75-inch stone close to a golf ball. Golf-ball hail shows up last in the data in 2022.
Per square mile, Dona Ana County ranks 18 of 21 New Mexico counties we compare, in the lower third, at 13.6 reports per 1,000 square miles. Hail still happens here; it is just less frequent than in the busiest counties.
The bulk of the hail here arrives in spring and summer: 42 percent from April to July, 40 percent in October. 4 calendar months each hold under 2 percent of reports.
After any hail day, photograph the roof before anyone tarps it and write down the date. Ask Optimal Roofing & Construction Inc., or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.
The fastest thunderstorm gust on file is 94 mph.
Within 25 miles of Las Cruces, the last 90 days brought 1 NOAA hail report.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Days with hail at 1 inch or more | 8 |
| Days with hail at 1.75 inches or more | 1 |
| Tornado reports on file | 0 |
| Biggest stone, inches | 1.75 |
| Density rank in state | 18 of 21 |
| Share of reports in April to July | 42% |
The single largest day was October 21, 2015: a 2-inch stone, about the size of a hen egg, reported near Mesilla Park.
| Year | Hail reports | Biggest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 4 | 1.5 |
| 2018 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 | 3 | 1 |
The housing stock in Las Cruces
The median home in Las Cruces was built in 1989, so the typical house is 37 years old. 34.9 percent of homes in Las Cruces were built before 1980. Against a median home value of $217,400, a $9,562 mid-range asphalt roof is 4 percent of the house. Homes of that age usually carry a first or second replacement roof, about 1 cycles at 25 years apiece.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Typical year built | 1989 |
| Homes older than 1980 | 34.9% |
| Housing units | 49,809 |
| Single-family share | 64.9% |
| Owner-occupied | 55.6% |
What a new roof costs in Las Cruces
The Las Cruces multiplier is below 1, about 15 percent lower than the national basis, giving $5,950 to $13,175 for asphalt shingles. Census County Business Patterns counts 20 roofing firms with payroll in the county. 70 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees. Divide price by years of life and the ranking changes: see the last column.
| Material | Lifespan | Yearly cost | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Tile | 50 to 100 yr | $360 | $27,200 |
| Standing Seam Metal | 50 to 70 yr | $450 | $27,200 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | 40 to 70 yr | $360 | $19,975 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | 25 to 30 yr | $380 | $10,412 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | 15 to 25 yr | $510 | $10,200 |
| Concrete Tile | 40 to 50 yr | $400 | $17,850 |
Questions about roofing in Las Cruces
- How often does hail hit Las Cruces?
- The county file counts 17 hail entries since 2017. 8 of them reached 1 inch, and October tops the calendar.
- What is the typical house age in Las Cruces?
- Median year built is 1989, which gives 37 years. A roof is younger than the house if it was replaced.
- Has Dona Ana County had large hail?
- The largest stone since 2017 measured 1.75 inches, near a golf ball. 1 days reached golf-ball size or more.
- What is a roof replacement price in Las Cruces?
- Count on $5,950 to $13,175 for a standard asphalt job in Las Cruces; the middle is $9,562.
- When is hail season in Las Cruces?
- 42 percent of the county's hail entries fall from April to July, and October holds 40 percent.
- What should I do after a hailstorm?
- Photograph the roof, note the date, and schedule a written inspection soon. Many policies have a claim window.
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