Roofers in Newport News, Virginia
26 roofing companies are listed for Newport News. Your request goes to one roofer, not five.
Short answer: None of the 26 roofers listed for Newport News 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 Newport News home runs $6,860–$15,190 at the local 0.98× cost index, and a metal roof $16,660–$39,200. NOAA's storm record for the county shows hail up to 1.5 in., so get an inspection after a big storm before you accept a quote.
A new asphalt roof in Newport News runs $6,860 to $15,190
$6,860 Typical $11,000 High
$15,190
Asphalt-shingle re-roof, 2,000 sq ft home, at Newport News prices. Source and share of home value below.
Got a quote? See where it falls in Newport News
Compares your price per square foot with the Newport News installed range (tear-off and underlayment included). Not a judgment of any one roofer.
How much life is left in my Newport News roof?
Typical lifespans are published ranges for each material; for a Newport News house, real life also depends on installation, attic ventilation and the weather Newport News gets.
If insurance covers it, what do I pay in Newport News?
Only if the claim is approved. The ACV math is a straight-line example over a 25-year life; insurers writing Newport News policies use their own schedules, so check your policy.
Has hail hit my Newport News roof since it was installed?
County-level hail reports for Newport News from the NOAA archive this page uses; a county report is not proof of damage at your Newport News address.
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Roofers in Newport News, VA
26 listed. Roofers we verified against a public registry come first.
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Who you can hire in Newport News
A phone number and a star rating say little about a roofer. These counts show what is on file.
The Newport News roster, checked
0 of 26 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 2026-10-01Roofers at work around Newport News
350 roofers
The Bureau of Labor Statistics counts about 350 people working as roofers in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC Metro Area, 16.9% of the 2,070 in Virginia.
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 2025Where the roofers for Newport News are based, and where hail has landed
Every listed firm is based in Newport News; 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.
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Map © OpenStreetMap contributors. Hail: NOAA Storm Prediction Center local storm reports. Towns: our roster, Newport News ring = 25 miles.
Listed roofers by home town
| Based in | Miles away | Listed | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport News, VA | in town | 26 | 0 |
Nearby city pages
- Norfolk, VA 19 mi
- Chesapeake, VA 21 mi
- Richmond, VA 61 mi
1 hail report within 25 miles in the last 90 days; the largest measured 1.00″. The Newport News hail log lists them by date.
Newport News in numbers
Source under each figure.
- #196of 209Largest hailstone on record (low end): Newport News ranks #196 of 209.
- #178of 209Damaging thunderstorm-wind days (low end): Newport News ranks #178 of 209.
- #177of 209Hail days of 1 inch or more (low end): Newport News ranks #177 of 209.
- #168of 209Freeze-thaw days (low end): Newport News ranks #168 of 209.
Roofing trade around Newport News
- 6 county firms with payroll; 83% under 5 employees.
- A roofer's median pay here is $46,480 a year (Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC Metro Area).
When hail hits Newport News
Newport News (independent city), 2017 to June 2026: NOAA hail reports.
Reports by month
February is the heaviest month in Newport News (independent city): 5 of 13 hail reports (38%). Reports fall in 6 of 12 months; the best three-month run, February to April, holds 54%.
Worst full year: 2017, with 5 reports and a top stone of 1.25 in; 2.5x the 2-report mean.
2017 to June 2026: no 1.75-inch hail; biggest stone 1.5 in (2026).
Days with 1.75 in hail or larger, by year
| 2017 | 0 |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 |
Year by year
| Year | Reports | Days 1″+ | Days 1.75″+ | Largest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 (worst full year) | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1.25″ |
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1″ |
| 2021 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1″ |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1″ |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1″ |
| 2026 (to June) | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1.5″ |
Shaded: worst full year.
Source: NOAA Storm Events · data as of 2017 to June 2026Newport News storm record: Newport News (independent city)
NWS reports for Newport News (independent city), 2014–2026.
- 1881Founded
- 49 ft (15 m)Elevation
Reported hail locations, Newport News (independent city)
- 131 to 1.74 in
- 01.75 to 2.74 in, golf ball to tennis ball
- 02.75 in and up, baseball
Largest plotted stone: 1.5 in. Bigger dots are bigger stones.
13 reports of 1 inch or larger have coordinates. Each dot is a reported location, not a storm path.
Sources: NOAA, Census county outlineBiggest hail days
| Date | Largest hail | Reports that day | Where it was reported |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 14, 2026 | 1.5 in, about the size of a ping-pong ball | 1 | (Phf)Newport News |
| February 25, 2017 | 1.25 in, about the size of a half dollar | 5 | Oyster Pt |
| June 23, 2026 | 1 in, about the size of a quarter | 2 | Oyster Pt |
“A storm chaser estimated 1 inch hail near the corner of Warwick and Oyster Point Rd.”Source: NOAA Storm Events Database · data as of 2014–2026
National Weather Service report, June 23, 2026
Strongest tornado
EF0 · April 19, 2019
It stayed on the ground for 1.8 miles and was up to 100 yards wide. The tornado likely touched down as a waterspout over the Warwick River. The tornado tracked northeast through the Sanford, Carriage Hill, and Denbigh sections of Newport News. The tornado produced mainly tree damage, particularly near Sanford Elementary, and did destroy a small storage shed.
Strongest thunderstorm gust
78 mph · June 14, 2026
A trained spotter reported that a roof was blown off of a single wide trailer.
Storm data: NOAA Storm Events (public domain). City facts: Wikidata (CC0).
Newport News (independent city) fact sheet for Newport News 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 Newport News (independent city) by decade built
| pre-1940 | 4.6% |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 4.7% |
| 1950s | 10.3% |
| 1960s | 14.6% |
| 1970s | 16.6% |
| 1980s | 17.0% |
| 1990s | 13.9% |
| 2000s | 10.1% |
| 2010s | 7.8% |
| 2020+ | 0.3% |
81,850 homes, median built in 1979. 50.8% date from before 1980 and 8.2% from 2010 on; 48.1% are owner-occupied. The most common decade is the 1980s.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · data as of ACS 5-yearInsurance claim clocks in Virginia
| Who | What has to happen | Time limit | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insurer | Acknowledge your claim notice | 15 calendar days | 14VAC5-400-50 A |
| Insurer | Accept or deny after your proof of loss, or say why more time is needed | 15 calendar days | 14VAC5-400-60 A |
| Insurer | Pay the amount of loss under the standard fire policy terms | 60 days | Va. Code §38.2-2105 (When loss payable) |
Go deeper on Newport News (independent city)
Roofing services in Newport News
One page per job, each opening with a Newport News figure.
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Roof Repair
Median home built 1979; 23 freeze-thaw days a year, so frost wear adds up.
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Storm Damage Repair
Top stone 1.5 in, 8 days of 1 in+ hail; bruises shingles unseen.
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Emergency Roof Repair
27 days at 58+ mph, top gust 78 mph; tarping crews still book up.
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Roof Inspection
50.8% of homes predate 1980; 48.1% are owner-occupied, so check old flashing first.
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Metal Roofing
Median home $243,300; golf-ball hail on 0 days, so style and cost lead.
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Flat Roof
Ponding risk: 9 days a year with 1 in of rain, 48.4 in a year in total.
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Commercial Roofing
41% of units are multi-unit; 6 roofing firms with payroll in the county.
What a new roof costs in Newport News
Asphalt-shingle re-roof, 2,000 sq ft home, at Newport News prices.
That typical price is about 4.5% of the median Newport News home value ($243,300).
Source: Census ACS (Newport News city) · data as of 2019–2023Full Newport News cost guide by material →
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Hail near Newport News in the last 90 days
SPC reports within 25 miles: Newport News hail log · hail by city
| Date | Largest hail | Reports | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-10 | 1.00″ | 1 | Details |
Near Newport News: 1 hail day, 1 report; biggest stone 1.00 in on August 10. Hidden bruising begins near 1 in. How to file a claim.
Virginia: Licensing varies. Licence check for VA roofers
Roofing in Newport News: local conditions
Newport News sits in a weather corridor south of typical mid-latitude storm tracks yet north of most hurricane paths, giving roofs exposure to both systems without the full brunt of either. The city averages 5.8 inches of snow per season and 45.44 inches of annual precipitation, with January mean lows dipping to 31.8 F -- enough freeze-thaw cycling to crack aged flashing and sealants. Summer humidity and heat push mean July highs to 89.6 F, accelerating asphalt shingle oxidation and granule loss. Coastal proximity adds salt-air corrosion stress to metal components and fasteners, shortening the effective life of exposed roof systems.
With a 2020 census population of 186,247, Newport News anchors one of the largest naval-industrial complexes on the East Coast. Newport News Shipbuilding employs over 24,000 workers, Fort Eustis adds over 10,000, and the city school system accounts for more than 5,000 jobs -- a stable employment base that sustains consistent residential roofing demand. The large government and contractor workforce means steady homeownership rates and relatively predictable re-roofing cycles for the city's dense residential stock.
Roofing in Newport News: questions
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