Larry Neese Roofing
- Roofing Contractor serving Melbourne, Florida — based at 7605 Progress Circle Suite 5, Melbourne, FL 32904.
- Jobs on the listing: emergency repair, roof inspection, roof replacement, storm damage repair, roof repair.
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Looking up Larry Neese Roofing in Florida
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Storm history for Melbourne, Brevard County
In Brevard County, the NOAA record since 2017 carries 54 hail entries. On 14 of those days, stones measured 1 inch (a quarter) or more. Stones of 1.75 inches or larger were reported on 5 days, and the largest stone came in at 2 inches, about the size of a hen egg. 2026 is the last year that has 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.
45 percent of reports fall between April and July, and March alone has 47 percent. 6 calendar months each hold under 2 percent of reports.
Thunderstorm wind peaked at 97 mph in the record.
After any hail day, photograph the roof before anyone tarps it and write down the date. Ask Larry Neese Roofing, or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Days with hail at 1.75 inches or more | 5 |
| Biggest stone, inches | 2 |
| Share of reports in April to July | 45% |
| Days with hail at 1 inch or more | 14 |
| Highest gust, mph | 97 |
| Hail reports since 2017 | 54 |
The single largest day was March 27, 2019: a 2-inch stone, about the size of a hen egg, reported near Indialantic.
| Calendar year | Entries | Top size, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 4 | 0.88 |
| 2016 | 2 | 1 |
| 2018 | 6 | 1.5 |
The housing stock in Melbourne
Half the homes in Melbourne were built before 1984, which is an age of 42 years or more. That span covers about 2 asphalt roof cycles at 25 years each, so most roofs are a first or second replacement. 39.4 percent of homes in Melbourne were built before 1980.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Typical home value | $272,900 |
| Homes lived in by owners | 60.3% |
| Built before 1980 | 39.4% |
| Typical household income | $64,504 |
| Homes counted | 40,709 |
Replacement costs in Melbourne
No big local premium or discount applies in Melbourne: asphalt shingles are $7,350 to $16,275. BLS puts the median annual roofer wage for the Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL Metro Area at $47,770. Divide price by years of life and the ranking changes: see the last column.
| Material | Price range | Lifespan | Middle of range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete Tile | $15,750-$28,350 | 40-50 yrs | $22,050 |
| Standing Seam Metal | $25,200-$42,000 | 50-70 yrs | $33,600 |
| Cedar Shake | $14,700-$27,300 | 20-30 yrs | $21,000 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $17,850-$31,500 | 40-70 yrs | $24,675 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $7,350-$12,075 | 15-20 yrs | $9,712 |
| Metal Shingles | $14,700-$25,200 | 35-50 yrs | $19,950 |
Asked about roofing in Melbourne
- What time of year does Melbourne get hail?
- 45 percent of the county's hail entries fall from April to July, and March holds 47 percent.
- How old are the roofs in Melbourne?
- Census data puts the typical build year at 1984. Asphalt roofs wear out in 15 to 30 years, so many roofs here have been replaced at least once.
- Has Brevard County had large hail?
- Hail since 2017 topped out at 2 inches, about a hen egg; golf-ball hail or larger came on 5 days.
- Is the license for Larry Neese Roofing on a state list?
- Search the Florida record by license number, check the name and status, and note the expiry before you sign anything.
- Is hail common around Melbourne?
- NOAA lists 54 hail entries for Brevard County since 2017, on 14 days with stones of 1 inch or more. March is the peak month.
- What should I budget for a new roof near Melbourne?
- Asphalt shingles on 2,000 square feet run $7,350 to $16,275 in Melbourne, and the middle of that range is $11,812. Metal and tile start higher; the table above shows each material.
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