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Roofing in Lennox, South Dakota
More than half the houses in Lennox were built before 1980, so most are on their second roof or later. Wind has done the recent damage: at the high school in 2021, and on homes near town in July 2025.
What storms have damaged roofs in Lennox?
Two wind storms stand out. On 28 August 2021, 74-knot winds removed most of the rubber roof on Lennox High School, and NOAA put the damage at $3.0 million.
On 28 July 2025, storms ripped shingles off homes near Lennox, Beresford and Moe. Winds near Beresford were estimated at 100 knots, enough to bring down a cell tower.
Lennox is in Lincoln County, which had 12 NOAA hail reports in 2021 and 5 in 2025. Here is how to spot hail and wind damage from the yard.
How old are the houses in Lennox?
Older than most nearby. The median Lennox house was built in 1977, by the Census Bureau’s 2020 to 2024 survey of 1,032 homes. Of those, 56.1% predate 1980 and 29.6% predate 1960. Only 7.8% went up in 2010 or later.
In a house that old, the age of the roof tells you more than the age of the house. Find out when it was last reshingled.
The median owner-occupied value was $235,900, below $292,400 in Sioux Falls.
Is Lennox building again?
Yes, after a pause. Census permit data shows no new homes in Lennox from 2018 to 2020, then 21 single-unit homes in 2021 and 36 in 2022. The count was 12 in 2025.
What should I ask a roofer who knocks after a storm?
Ask for a written quote with the business name on it. South Dakota’s consumer protection office also says to ask to see the contractor’s state sales tax license, which the Department of Revenue can confirm, to avoid paying in full before the job is done, and to be wary of cash-only terms.
Lennox’s own contractor license and permit rules were not confirmed, so ask the city too. For more, see how to check a roofer before you sign, or compare rules across the other towns near Sioux Falls.
Questions about roofing in Lennox
Do I need a permit to reroof in Lennox?
Not confirmed. Call the city before work starts.
Can I cancel a roofing contract I signed at my door?
Yes. A door-to-door sale of $25 or more can be cancelled until midnight of the third business day (SDCL 37-24-5.3), and a written storm damage roofing contract can be cancelled within 72 hours of signing (SDCL 37-24-51).
Does insurance pay full price on an old roof?
Not always. One South Dakota carrier’s 2024 bulletin settles wind and hail roof losses at actual cash value, meaning depreciated value, once the roof is 10 years or older. Look for an ACV roof surfacing endorsement in your policy.
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