Litespeed Construction - Asheville Roofing Contractor
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+1 828-505-6051- Roofing Contractor serving Asheville, North Carolina — based at 460 Weaverville Rd #6, Asheville, NC 28804.
- Work covered: roof replacement, storm damage repair, emergency repair, roof inspection, roof repair.
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Checking Litespeed Construction - Asheville Roofing Contractor against the North Carolina record
North Carolina licenses general contractors, not roofers specifically, and only for jobs over $40,000 — the Licensing Board for General Contractors (LBGC) publishes a public search, but many legitimate smaller roofing jobs fall under the threshold and involve no license at all Official lookup: NC Licensing Board for General Contractors (LBGC) search.
- Start the lookup with the license number; use the business name only if the number fails.
- Request a current certificate of insurance from the insurer; licenses and insurance are checked separately.
- Compare the registry name with the name on the contract, and read the status line.
- Look at the expiration date and compare it with the dates in your contract.
Hail record for Asheville and Buncombe County
Count the hail reports NOAA logged for Buncombe County since 2017 and you land on 22. 5 separate days saw hail of at least 1 inch. 2 of those days had golf-ball hail or bigger. The biggest stone was 2.5 inches, about a tennis ball. The newest golf-ball day on file dates to 2025.
NOAA also lists 1 tornado here, the strongest rated EF0.
If a storm does come through, take dated photos of the roof first. Whoever you hire, Litespeed Construction - Asheville Roofing Contractor included, should put the inspection findings in writing.
Reports cluster in May (46 percent of the total); April through July carry 83 percent. 5 calendar months each hold under 2 percent of reports.
The strongest logged thunderstorm gust is 69 mph.
Per square mile, Buncombe County ranks 17 of 20 North Carolina counties we compare, in the lower third, at 53.0 reports per 1,000 square miles. Hail still happens here; it is just less frequent than in the busiest counties.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Tornado reports on file | 1 |
| Hail reports, all years | 35 |
| Share of reports in April to July | 83% |
| Busiest month | May |
| Peak gust, mph | 69 |
| Hail events since 2017 | 22 |
The record's top day is May 8, 2024: a 2.5-inch stone, about the size of a tennis ball, reported near Barnardsville.
| Calendar year | Reports | Biggest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 5 | 1 |
| 2021 | 2 | 0.88 |
| 2024 | 3 | 2.5 |
The homes under these roofs
The median home in Asheville was built in 1980, so the typical house is 46 years old. At roughly 25 years per asphalt roof, 2 cycles fit into that span. Against a median home value of $411,000, a $11,812 mid-range asphalt roof is 3 percent of the house. Pre-1980 construction makes up 49.5 percent of homes in Asheville.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Single-family share | 61.3% |
| Homes lived in by owners | 50.3% |
| Typical household income | $67,221 |
| Median home value | $411,000 |
| Median build year | 1980 |
Replacement costs in Asheville
Asheville prices track our national basis closely, with asphalt shingles at $7,350 to $16,275 for 2,000 square feet. Divide price by years of life and the ranking changes: see the last column. Labor is part of the bill: the BLS median for roofers in the Asheville, NC Metro Area is $49,680 a year.
| Material | Price range | Service life | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $17,850-$31,500 | 40 to 70 yr | $24,675 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $7,350-$12,075 | 15 to 20 yr | $9,712 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $9,450-$16,275 | 25 to 30 yr | $12,862 |
| Metal Shingles | $14,700-$25,200 | 35 to 50 yr | $19,950 |
| Clay Tile | $25,200-$42,000 | 50 to 100 yr | $33,600 |
| Cedar Shake | $14,700-$27,300 | 20 to 30 yr | $21,000 |
Common questions, Asheville
- How do I check Litespeed Construction - Asheville Roofing Contractor's license?
- The North Carolina lookup shows status and expiry. Set both beside the contract and ask the roofer for proof of insurance.
- How much is a roof replacement in Asheville?
- Plan on $7,350 to $16,275 for asphalt shingles on a 2,000 square foot roof here, about $11,812 in the middle. Metal, tile and flat roofs are in the cost table.
- Does Asheville get a lot of hail?
- From 2017 the county has 22 reports; hail of 1 inch or more came on 5 of those days, mostly in May.
- How big does hail get near Asheville?
- NOAA's biggest since 2017 entry for the county is 2.5 inches, close to a tennis ball, with 2 golf-ball days.
- Which months bring hail to Buncombe County?
- 83 percent of the county's hail entries fall from April to July, and May holds 46 percent.
- Does hail damage have to be fixed right away?
- Photograph the roof, note the date, and schedule a written inspection quickly. Many policies have a claim window.
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