Roofers in Racine, Wisconsin
22 roofing companies are listed for Racine. Your request goes to one roofer, not five.
Short answer: None of the 22 roofers listed for Racine 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 Racine home runs $6,580–$14,570 at the local 0.94× cost index, and a metal roof $15,980–$37,600. NOAA's storm record for the county shows hail up to 2.75 in., so get an inspection after a big storm before you accept a quote.
A new asphalt roof in Racine runs $6,580 to $14,570
$6,580 Typical $10,600 High
$14,570
Asphalt-shingle re-roof, 2,000 sq ft home, at Racine prices. Source and share of home value below.
Got a quote? See where it falls in Racine
Compares your price per square foot with the Racine installed range (tear-off and underlayment included). Not a judgment of any one roofer.
How much life is left in my Racine roof?
Typical lifespans are published ranges for each material; for a Racine house, real life also depends on installation, attic ventilation and the weather Racine gets.
If insurance covers it, what do I pay in Racine?
Only if the claim is approved. The ACV math is a straight-line example over a 25-year life; insurers writing Racine policies use their own schedules, so check your policy.
Has hail hit my Racine roof since it was installed?
County-level hail reports for Racine from the NOAA archive this page uses; a county report is not proof of damage at your Racine address.
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Roofers in Racine, WI
22 listed. Roofers we verified against a public registry come first.
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Who you can hire in Racine
A phone number and a star rating say little about a roofer. These counts show what is on file.
The Racine roster, checked
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 2026-10-01Roofers at work around Racine
70 roofers
The Bureau of Labor Statistics counts about 70 people working as roofers in the Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI Metro Area, 2.9% of the 2,400 in Wisconsin.
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 Racine are based, and where hail has landed
Every listed firm is based in Racine; 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.
The map needs JavaScript. The tables list the same places.
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors. Hail: NOAA Storm Prediction Center local storm reports. Towns: our roster, Racine ring = 25 miles.
Listed roofers by home town
| Based in | Miles away | Listed | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Racine, WI | in town | 22 | 0 |
Nearby city pages
- Kenosha, WI 10 mi
- Janesville, WI 63 mi
1 hail report within 25 miles in the last 90 days; the largest measured 1.00″. The Racine hail log lists them by date.
Racine in numbers
Source under each figure.
- #5of 209Share of homes built before 1980: Racine ranks #5 of 209.
- #181of 209Damaging thunderstorm-wind days (low end): Racine ranks #181 of 209.
- #169of 209Median home value (low end): Racine ranks #169 of 209.
Costliest storm day on record
Apr 14, 2026
4 reports that day (2 wind, 2 tornado); reported property damage $380,000; county FIPS 55101, 2014–June 2026
Source: NOAA Storm Events · data as of 2014–June 2026Roofing trade around Racine
- 8 county firms with payroll, about 72 workers; 62% under 5 employees.
- A roofer's median pay here is $60,680 a year (Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI Metro Area).
When hail hits Racine
Racine County, 2014 to June 2026: NOAA hail reports.
Reports by month
May is the heaviest month in Racine County: 21 of 46 hail reports (46%). March to May is the busiest three-month run, at 76%.
Worst full year: 2014, with 10 reports and 1 day of 1.75 in hail or larger; 90% over the 5-report mean.
4 days of 1.75-inch hail or larger, across 4 of 8 full years; last one 2025.
Days with 1.75 in hail or larger, by year
| 2014 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 |
Year by year
| Year | Reports | Days 1″+ | Days 1.75″+ | Largest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 (worst full year) | 10 | 1 | 1 | 2.5″ |
| 2015 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 2.75″ |
| 2016 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1″ |
| 2017 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1″ |
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1″ |
| 2023 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2.5″ |
| 2024 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.75″ |
| 2025 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 2.75″ |
| 2026 (to June) | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1″ |
Shaded: worst full year.
Source: NOAA Storm Events · data as of 2014 to June 2026Racine storm record: Racine County
NWS reports for Racine County, 2014–2026.
- 1699Founded
- 617 ft (188 m)Elevation
Reported hail locations, Racine County
- 261 to 1.74 in
- 51.75 to 2.74 in, golf ball to tennis ball
- 22.75 in and up, baseball
Largest plotted stone: 2.75 in. Bigger dots are bigger stones.
33 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2025 | 2.75 in, about the size of a baseball | 6 | Rochester Fox Rvr Ar |
| August 2, 2015 | 2.75 in, about the size of a baseball | 5 | Wind Lake |
| May 12, 2014 | 2.5 in, about the size of a tennis ball | 8 | Downtown Racine |
“Tennis to baseball sized hail caused significant damage to vehicles.”Source: NOAA Storm Events Database · data as of 2014–2026
National Weather Service report, May 15, 2025
Last hail of 1.75 in or more
May 15, 2025
4 days like it since 2014.
Strongest tornado
EF1 · April 14, 2026
It stayed on the ground for 5.17 miles and was up to 75 yards wide. The tornado developed northwest of Honey Creek Road and then hit a barn along the road, shifting it off of its foundation. The tornado then continued southeast toward Waterford, removing sheet metal from a shed along Buena Park Rd.
Strongest thunderstorm gust
81 mph · April 20, 2017
Strong thunderstorm winds ripped portions of a roof off of a home. An old barn was also destroyed by the strong winds.
Storm data: NOAA Storm Events (public domain). City facts: Wikidata (CC0).
Racine County fact sheet for Racine 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 Racine County by decade built
| pre-1940 | 19.0% |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 6.7% |
| 1950s | 14.4% |
| 1960s | 12.8% |
| 1970s | 14.1% |
| 1980s | 8.3% |
| 1990s | 11.8% |
| 2000s | 9.1% |
| 2010s | 3.2% |
| 2020+ | 0.6% |
84,558 homes, median built in 1968. 67.0% date from before 1980 and 3.8% from 2010 on; 71.1% are owner-occupied. The most common decade is the pre-1940.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · data as of ACS 5-yearInsurance claim clocks in Wisconsin
| Who | What has to happen | Time limit | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insurer | Pay the claim once written notice of the covered loss and its amount is given | 30 days | Wis. Stat. §628.46(1) |
Go deeper on Racine County
Roofing services in Racine
One page per job, each opening with a Racine figure.
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Roof Repair
Median home built 1953; 46 freeze-thaw days a year, so frost wear adds up.
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Storm Damage Repair
Top stone 2.75 in, 13 days of 1 in+ hail; dents metal, cracks tile.
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Emergency Roof Repair
25 days at 58+ mph, top gust 81 mph; tarping crews still book up.
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Roof Inspection
87.9% of homes predate 1980; 60.1% are owner-occupied, so check old flashing first.
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Metal Roofing
Median home $158,100; golf-ball hail on 4 days, so style and cost lead.
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Flat Roof
Ponding risk: 5 days a year with 1 in of rain, 38 in a year in total.
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Commercial Roofing
32% of units are multi-unit; 8 roofing firms with payroll in the county.
What a new roof costs in Racine
Asphalt-shingle re-roof, 2,000 sq ft home, at Racine prices.
That typical price is about 6.7% of the median Racine home value ($158,100).
Source: Census ACS (Racine city) · data as of 2019–2023Full Racine cost guide by material →
Not sure the whole roof has to go? Repair or replace calculator.
Hail near Racine in the last 90 days
SPC reports within 25 miles: Racine hail log · hail by city
| Date | Largest hail | Reports | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-27 | 1.00″ | 1 | Details |
Near Racine: 1 hail day, 1 report; biggest stone 1.00 in on July 27. Hidden bruising begins near 1 in. How to file a claim.
Wisconsin: Licensing varies. Licence check for WI roofers
Roofing in Racine: local conditions
Racine sits on Lake Michigan's western shore in southeastern Wisconsin, where lake-effect snow amplifies the already heavy regional snowfall. Annual snowfall averages 41.0 inches, placing substantial recurring snow load on residential and commercial roofs. The all-time temperature range spans from a record high of 107 F to a record low of -31 F, an extreme that drives aggressive freeze-thaw cycling through sealants, flashings, and granule-surfaced shingles. Cold winters, spring ice-dam risk, and the corrosive lake-humidity environment accelerate deterioration on older housing stock. With over 33,000 housing units recorded in the 2020 census, the replacement and maintenance pipeline is substantial.
Racine, with 77,816 residents per the 2020 census, is an established industrial and manufacturing city. Major employers headquartered here include S. C. Johnson & Son, Case IH, Modine Manufacturing, InSinkErator, and Dremel. The city has a dense older housing stock, with 33,871 housing units counted in the 2020 census. Aging roofs on mid-century industrial and residential buildings sustain a steady contractor workload, and the presence of large corporate campuses adds a commercial re-roofing segment.
Roofing in Racine: questions
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Roofers by neighborhood
ZIP codes served: 53401, 53402, 53403, 53406, 53407
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