Thompson Roofing and Construction
- Roofing Contractor serving Huntsville, Alabama — based at 202 Nick Davis Rd, Madison, AL 35757.
- Jobs on the listing: roof replacement, storm damage repair, roof inspection, roof repair, emergency repair.
Services Offered
Checking Thompson Roofing and Construction against the Alabama record
Alabama roofing-license requirements are not yet covered by our verification program — confirm licensing and insurance with your city or county building department
- Match the name, the city and the status. The record should read active or in good standing.
- Write down the expiry and make sure it outlasts the job.
- Open the registry and search by license number first, business name second.
- Have the insurer or agent send the certificate of insurance to you, since a license says nothing about coverage.
Storm history for Huntsville, Madison County
In Madison County, the NOAA record since 2017 shows 138 hail entries. Quarter-sized stones or larger showed up on 29 days. Golf ball hail or larger came on 6 days. The top size reported was 2.75 inches, about the size of a baseball. Golf-ball hail shows up last in the file in 2025.
Within 25 miles of Huntsville, the last 90 days brought 1 NOAA hail report.
Among 19 Alabama counties with enough reports to compare, Madison County places 1 by density: 179.6 reports per 1,000 square miles, upper-third territory.
The same record has 26 tornadoes, with EF3 the highest rating.
After any hail day, photograph the roof before anyone tarps it and write down the date. Ask Thompson Roofing and Construction, or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.
May is the peak month with 24 percent of reports, and April to July together hold 75 percent. In 3 months of the year, hail is close to absent in the record.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Hail reports, all years | 146 |
| Share of reports in April to July | 75% |
| Peak month | May |
| Days at 1 inch or more | 29 |
| Density rank in state | 1 of 19 |
| Days at 1.75 inches or more | 6 |
The single largest day was May 20, 2025: a 2.75-inch stone, about the size of a baseball, reported near Haden.
| Calendar year | Hail reports | Top size, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 4 | 1 |
| 2021 | 17 | 2.5 |
| 2025 | 33 | 2.75 |
The housing stock in Huntsville
Median year built in Huntsville is 1984, a typical house age of 42 years. 44.2 percent of homes in Huntsville were built before 1980. Against a median home value of $263,100, a $9,900 mid-range asphalt roof is 4 percent of the house.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached and attached houses | 65.8% |
| Homes lived in by owners | 58.1% |
| Homes older than 1980 | 44.2% |
| Median year built | 1984 |
| Median household income | $70,778 |
What a new roof costs in Huntsville
Local pricing in Huntsville sits roughly 12 percent under the national basis; asphalt shingles on 2,000 square feet cost $6,160 to $13,640. Divide price by years of life and the ranking changes: see the last column. The county holds 27 roofing establishments with employees, per the Census. 77.8 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees.
| Material | Installed cost | Yearly cost | Middle of range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $6,160 - $10,120 | $470 | $8,140 |
| Clay Tile | $21,120 - $35,200 | $380 | $28,160 |
| Cedar Shake | $12,320 - $22,880 | $700 | $17,600 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $7,920 - $13,640 | $390 | $10,780 |
| Metal Shingles | $12,320 - $21,120 | $390 | $16,720 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $7,040 - $14,080 | $530 | $10,560 |
Huntsville roofing questions
- How old are the roofs in Huntsville?
- The median home was built in 1984, so it is 42 years old. Roof age tracks the house unless a replacement happened, and 25 years is a common asphalt life.
- Has Madison County had large hail?
- The largest stone since 2017 measured 2.75 inches, near a baseball. 6 days reached golf-ball size or larger.
- What should I budget for a new roof near Huntsville?
- Asphalt shingles on 2,000 square feet run $6,160 to $13,640 in Huntsville, and the middle of that range is $9,900. Metal and tile start higher; the table above shows each material.
- Which months bring hail to Madison County?
- Spring and early summer carry most of it: 75 percent of reports come between April and July, May leading at 24 percent.
- Should I call a roofer right after hail?
- Take dated photos first, then book an inspection. Hail bruises can look minor from the ground, and insurers often set a filing deadline.
- Where can I look up the license for Thompson Roofing and Construction?
- The Alabama lookup shows status and expiry. Set both beside the contract and ask the roofer for proof of insurance.
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