Roofers in Kokomo, Indiana

22 roofing companies are listed for Kokomo. Your request goes to one roofer, not five.

Short answer: None of the 22 roofers listed for Kokomo has a license match on the state registry yet, so ask any roofer for a license number and look it up before you sign. A standard asphalt re-roof on a 2,000 sq ft Kokomo home runs $6,230–$13,795 at the local 0.89× cost index, and a metal roof $15,130–$35,600. NOAA's storm record for the county shows hail up to 2.85 in., so get an inspection after a big storm before you accept a quote.

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A new asphalt roof in Kokomo runs $6,230 to $13,795

Asphalt-shingle re-roof, 2,000 sq ft home, at Kokomo prices. Source and share of home value below.

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Roofers in Kokomo, IN

22 listed. Roofers we verified against a public registry come first.

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Who you can hire in Kokomo

A phone number and a star rating say little about a roofer. These counts show what is on file.

The Kokomo roster, checked

  • Listed22
  • Licence number on file0
  • Matched in the state registry0

0 of 22 listed firms have a licence number on file (0%). None has been matched in the official state registry yet, so no firm here carries the Verified badge. A number on file is not a check: how verification works.

Source: PickARoofer contractor registry · data as of 2026-10-01

Roofers at work around Kokomo

The Bureau of Labor Statistics counts about 2,980 people working as roofers in Indiana; it publishes no separate figure for the Kokomo area.

That counts workers, not companies, and it includes crews who work for a single firm. It is the size of the local trade, not a list of who to call.

Source: BLS OEWS, roofers · data as of May 2025

Where the roofers for Kokomo are based, and where hail has landed

Every listed firm is based in Kokomo; the ring is the 25-mile radius we use to match hail reports to the city. Each dot is one hail report from the National Weather Service in the last 90 days.

Map © OpenStreetMap contributors. Hail: NOAA Storm Prediction Center local storm reports. Towns: our roster, Kokomo ring = 25 miles.

Listed roofers by home town

Roofers listed for Kokomo by the town they are based in
Based inMiles awayListedChecked
Kokomo, INin town220

Nearby city pages

3 hail reports within 25 miles in the last 90 days; the largest measured 1.00″. The Kokomo hail log lists them by date.

Kokomo in numbers

Source under each figure.

  • #196of 209Hail days of 1 inch or more (low end): Kokomo ranks #196 of 209.
  • #184of 209Median home value (low end): Kokomo ranks #184 of 209.
  • #46of 209Share of homes built before 1980: Kokomo ranks #46 of 209.
  • #48of 209Freeze-thaw days: Kokomo ranks #48 of 209.

Costliest storm day on record

Aug 24, 2016

5 reports that day (5 tornado); reported property damage $10,095,500; county FIPS 18067, 2014–June 2026

Source: NOAA Storm Events · data as of 2014–June 2026

Roofing trade around Kokomo

  • A roofer's median pay here is $57,980 a year (Indiana).
Source: BLS OEWS, roofers · data as of May 2025

When hail hits Kokomo

Howard County, 2014 to June 2026: NOAA hail reports.

Reports by month

Jan: 0 reports Jan Feb: 0 reports Feb Mar: 5 reports 5 Mar Apr: 4 reports 4 Apr May: 1 reports 1 May Jun: 1 reports 1 Jun Jul: 0 reports Jul Aug: 0 reports Aug Sep: 0 reports Sep Oct: 0 reports Oct Nov: 0 reports Nov Dec: 0 reports Dec

March is the heaviest month in Howard County: 5 of 11 hail reports (45%). March to May holds 91%; the other nine months split 9%.

Worst full year: 2024, with 2 reports and 1 day of 1.75 in hail or larger; 50% over the 1-report mean.

2 days of 1.75-inch hail or larger, across 1 of 6 full years; last one 2026 so far.

Days with 1.75 in hail or larger, by year

Days per year with hail of 1.75 inches or larger in Howard County 0 2014 0 2017 0 2019 0 2020 1 2024 0 2025
Days per year with hail of 1.75 inches or larger in Howard County
20140
20170
20190
20200
20241
20250

Year by year

Hail in Howard County by year: reports, days with hail of 1 inch or more, days with 1.75 inch or more, largest stone
YearReportsDays 1″+Days 1.75″+Largest
20141000.75″
20171101.25″
20191000.88″
20202101″
2024 (worst full year)2112.85″
20251000.75″
2026 (to June)3211.75″

Shaded: worst full year.

Source: NOAA Storm Events · data as of 2014 to June 2026

Kokomo storm record: Howard County

NWS reports for Howard County, 2014–2026.

  • 1855Founded
  • 810 ft (247 m)Elevation

Reported hail locations, Howard County

1 in hail1 in hail1.25 in hail1.25 in hail1.75 in hail1.75 in hail2.85 in hail Kokomo
  • 41 to 1.74 in
  • 21.75 to 2.74 in, golf ball to tennis ball
  • 12.75 in and up, baseball

Largest plotted stone: 2.85 in. Bigger dots are bigger stones.

7 reports of 1 inch or larger have coordinates. Each dot is a reported location, not a storm path.

Sources: NOAA, Census county outline

Biggest hail days

DateLargest hailReports that dayWhere it was reported
March 14, 2024 2.85 in, about the size of a baseball 2 Jerome
April 14, 2026 1.75 in, about the size of a golf ball 2 Cassville
April 26, 2017 1.25 in, about the size of a half dollar 1 Kokomo
“During the late morning to early afternoon hours on the 14th, a decaying line of storms brought prolific small hail and isolated wind damage to much of the state.||Severe weather returned when early evening rotating supercells produced widespread large hail across north central Indiana, which gradua”
National Weather Service report, March 14, 2024
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database · data as of 2014–2026

Last hail of 1.75 in or more

April 14, 2026

2 days like it since 2014.

Strongest tornado

EF3 · August 24, 2016

It stayed on the ground for 8.63 miles and was up to 300 yards wide. This EF-3 tornado, with maximum wind speeds of 152 mph, caused significant structural damage to homes and businesses across the south side of Kokomo. Out of the 1,000 total homes damaged, about 170 of them sustained major damage. Much of the Park Place Apartments were damaged or destroyed.

Strongest thunderstorm gust

96 mph · June 11, 2026

An area of mainly sporadic tree damage was|found across Kokomo from near Berkley Road, along and near west|Sycamore street, to Crown Point Cemetery.

Storm data: NOAA Storm Events (public domain). City facts: Wikidata (CC0).

Kokomo, Indiana: Kokomo-indiana-courthouse
Kokomo, IN. Photo: Derek Jensen (Tysto), Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

Howard County fact sheet for Kokomo homeowners

Housing age, federal disaster declarations and your state's claim deadlines in one place. All three come from public records, county level.

How old are the roofs? Homes in Howard County by decade built

Share of Howard County homes by decade built, percent 17.9% pre-1940 6.6% 1940s 13.2% 1950s 15.8% 1960s 13.1% 1970s 7.8% 1980s 12.3% 1990s 7.9% 2000s 4.8% 2010s 0.7% 2020+
Share of Howard County homes by decade built, percent
pre-194017.9%
1940s6.6%
1950s13.2%
1960s15.8%
1970s13.1%
1980s7.8%
1990s12.3%
2000s7.9%
2010s4.8%
2020+0.7%

39,795 homes, median built in 1968. 66.5% date from before 1980 and 5.5% from 2010 on; 71.9% are owner-occupied. The most common decade is the pre-1940.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · data as of ACS 5-year

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Roofing services in Kokomo

One page per job, each opening with a Kokomo figure.

  • Roof Repair

    Median home built 1966; 95 freeze-thaw days a year, so cracks reopen.

  • Storm Damage Repair

    Top stone 2.85 in, 5 days of 1 in+ hail; dents metal, cracks tile.

  • Emergency Roof Repair

    35 days at 58+ mph, top gust 96 mph; ask crews about same-day tarping.

  • Roof Inspection

    67% of homes predate 1980; 65% are owner-occupied, so check old flashing first.

  • Metal Roofing

    Median home $126,500; golf-ball hail on 2 days, so style and cost lead.

  • Flat Roof

    Ponding risk: 5.4 days a year with 1 in of rain, 39.5 in a year in total.

  • Commercial Roofing

    26% of housing units are in multi-unit buildings

    Flat, low-slope and metal roofs for businesses. One contractor, one quote.

What a new roof costs in Kokomo

Asphalt-shingle re-roof, 2,000 sq ft home, at Kokomo prices.

That typical price is about 7.9% of the median Kokomo home value ($126,500).

Source: Census ACS (Kokomo city) · data as of 2019–2023

Full Kokomo cost guide by material →

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Hail near Kokomo in the last 90 days

SPC reports within 25 miles: Kokomo hail log · hail by city

DateLargest hailReportsDetails
2026-08-261.00″1Details
2026-08-131.00″1Details
2026-08-111.00″1Details

Near Kokomo: 3 hail days, 3 reports; biggest stone 1.00 in on August 26. Hidden bruising begins near 1 in. How to file a claim.

Indiana: Licensing varies. Licence check for IN roofers

Roofing in Kokomo: local conditions

Kokomo carries one of Indiana's more severe storm records. An F4 tornado on April 11, 1965, cut an 800-yard-wide path killing 25 people in the surrounding area, and an EF3 on August 24, 2016, damaged 1,000 homes with 80 destroyed -- both events generating major re-roofing surges. Record temperatures span a wide swing, from a high of 110 F to a low of -26 F, accelerating shingle aging through thermal cycling. Average annual snowfall of 34.1 inches is among the highest in Indiana, creating real snow-load risk and frequent ice-dam conditions on the area's flat-pitched residential roofs. March 1965 flooding from Wildcat Creek further underscores the multi-peril exposure here.

Kokomo's 2020 population was 59,604. The city remains a concentrated automotive manufacturing hub: the Kokomo Transmission Plant employs 3,583, Indiana Transmission Plants I and II together employ 2,439, and the Kokomo Casting Plant employs 1,281. BorgWarner, Haynes International, and the StarPlus Energy joint venture add further industrial base. This dense manufacturing employment sustains high homeownership rates and steady demand for both residential re-roofing and large industrial roof maintenance contracts.

Roofing in Kokomo: questions

How much does roof replacement cost in Kokomo, IN?
$6,230 to $13,795 for asphalt shingles on a 2,000 sq ft house in Kokomo, typically $10,000, after a 0.89× local index. That is 7.9% of a $126,500 median home.
How do I find a reliable roofer in Kokomo?
22 roofers are listed for Kokomo. A roofer's median pay is $57,980 a year.
How long does a roof replacement take in Kokomo?
A Kokomo asphalt re-roof takes 1 to 3 days. Storm weeks in Kokomo can affect scheduling; confirm timing with the contractor.
When is the best time to replace a roof in Kokomo?
March is the busiest hail month in Kokomo, 45% of the county's 11 hail reports. Reports run March to June. Booking before it gives Kokomo homeowners open crew dates.
Do I need a permit to replace my roof in Kokomo, IN?
Indiana jurisdictions require one for a re-roof. In Kokomo, ask the city building office; your Kokomo contractor pulls it.
Will homeowners insurance cover roof damage in Kokomo?
Insurance in Kokomo covers sudden damage from hail, wind or a fallen tree, not age or wear. NOAA lists 10 county hail reports in 5 full years plus 2026 to June. File within a year of the storm.
How do I spot hail damage on a Kokomo roof?
Kokomo's county logged 5 days with hail of 1 inch or larger, the largest 2.85 inches. After one, check gutters for granules, dented vents and lifted shingles; a Kokomo roofer can document it for a claim.
What are the main weather stressors for roofs in Kokomo, IN?
Kokomo carries one of Indiana's more severe storm records. An F4 tornado on April 11, 1965, cut an 800-yard-wide path killing 25 people in the surrounding area, and an EF3 on August 24, 2016, damaged 1,000 homes with 80 destroyed -- both events generating major re-roofing surges.
What should I verify before hiring a roofing contractor in Kokomo?
The Indiana licensing agency lists no statewide roofing license; check local rules. Because the state does not license roofers specifically, vetting falls on the homeowner. Ask for proof of general liability insurance (minimum $1 million per occurrence is typical) and workers' compensation coverage. Verify local business registration and request references from recent Kokomo-area jobs. Be cautious of door-to-door contractors appearing immediately after storms — legitimate local firms are established businesses with verifiable track records, not transient crews that arrived with the storm.
What roofing upgrades make the most sense for tornado risk in Kokomo?
Standard roofing products cannot withstand a direct tornado hit, but there are meaningful upgrades that reduce damage from near-miss events and the severe straight-line winds that accompany tornado outbreaks. Enhanced nailing patterns (6 nails per shingle instead of 4), reinforced ridge caps, and synthetic underlayment that serves as a secondary water barrier all improve performance in high-wind events. Some homeowners in Tornado Alley regions choose metal standing-seam roofing for maximum wind and impact resistance. Regardless of material, ensuring proper decking attachment and flashing integrity is the most cost-effective upgrade against severe-wind damage in Kokomo.
How do I handle insurance for roof damage from severe storms or tornadoes in Kokomo?
After any significant storm event in Kokomo, photograph all visible damage before any temporary repairs or cleanup. File your claim promptly and request a scheduled adjuster visit. You are entitled to have an independent roofing contractor assess the damage alongside the adjuster or separately — their estimate often captures items the initial adjuster misses, particularly hidden decking damage or compromised underlayment. Most IN policies apply a separate wind-and-hail deductible; confirm this amount before the adjuster visits. Legitimate local contractors will not request an Assignment of Benefits before damage assessment is complete — treat any contractor who does as a red flag.

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