Hopper Roofing
- Roofing Contractor serving Huntsville, Alabama — based at 101 Clinton Ave E Ste 403A, Huntsville, AL 35801.
- Typical jobs: roof replacement, storm damage repair, roof repair, emergency repair, roof inspection.
Services Offered
Looking up Hopper Roofing in Alabama
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.
- Request a current certificate of insurance from the insurer; licenses and insurance are checked separately.
- Search the registry by number, then by name, because spellings differ between sources.
- Write down the expiry and make sure it outlasts the job.
Storm record for Huntsville, Madison County
For Madison County, the NOAA record since 2017 lists 138 hail entries. Reports of 1 inch or more fall on 29 days. Golf-ball size or more appeared on 6 days, and the largest stone measured 2.75 inches, about the size of a baseball. The newest golf-ball day on file falls in 2025.
If a storm does come through, take dated photos of the roof first. Whoever you hire, Hopper Roofing included, should put the inspection findings in writing.
The same record has 26 tornadoes, with EF3 the highest rating.
The strongest recorded thunderstorm gust is 100 mph.
Within 25 miles of Huntsville, the last 90 days brought 1 NOAA hail report.
Reports cluster in May (24 percent of the total); April through July account for 75 percent. 3 months of the year are nearly hail-free on file.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Hail density rank in state | 1 of 19 |
| Biggest stone, inches | 2.75 |
| Hail reports, all years | 146 |
| Share of reports in April to July | 75% |
| Days at 1.75 inches or more | 6 |
| NOAA hail reports since 2017 | 138 |
The largest single day in the record is May 20, 2025: a 2.75-inch stone, about the size of a baseball, reported near Haden.
| Year | Entries | Largest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 19 | 1.75 |
| 2022 | 10 | 1.5 |
| 2025 | 33 | 2.75 |
The homes under these roofs
The median home in Huntsville was built in 1984, so the typical house is 42 years old. A mid-range asphalt replacement at $9,900 equals 4 percent of the median home value of $263,100. 44.2 percent of homes in Huntsville were built before 1980. That span covers about 2 asphalt roof cycles at 25 years each, so most roofs are a first or second replacement.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $263,100 |
| Total housing units | 102,592 |
| Homes older than 1980 | 44.2% |
| Single-family share | 65.8% |
| Owner-occupied | 58.1% |
Budgeting a roof 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. The county holds 27 roofing establishments with employees, per the Census. 77.8 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees. Labor is part of the bill: the BLS median for roofers in Alabama is $45,670 a year.
| Material | Installed cost | Lifespan | Cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $14,960 to $26,400 | 40 to 70 yr | $380 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $7,040 to $14,080 | 15 to 25 yr | $530 |
| Cedar Shake | $12,320 to $22,880 | 20 to 30 yr | $700 |
| Concrete Tile | $13,200 to $23,760 | 40 to 50 yr | $410 |
| Standing Seam Metal | $21,120 to $35,200 | 50 to 70 yr | $470 |
| Clay Tile | $21,120 to $35,200 | 50 to 100 yr | $380 |
Huntsville roofing questions
- Is the license for Hopper Roofing on a state list?
- The Alabama lookup shows status and expiry. Compare both with the contract and ask the roofer for proof of insurance.
- Does Huntsville get a lot of hail?
- The county file counts 138 hail reports since 2017. 29 of those days reached 1 inch, and May tops the calendar.
- What is the biggest hail on record for Madison County?
- The largest stone since 2017 measured 2.75 inches, near a baseball. 6 days reached golf-ball size or more.
- What should I do after a hailstorm?
- Do not wait for a leak. A short inspection after the storm documents the damage while the date is fresh.
- How old are the roofs in Huntsville?
- Median year built is 1984, which gives 42 years. A roof is younger than the house if it was replaced.
- What time of year does Huntsville get hail?
- Hail clusters in May (24 percent), and April through July add up to 75 percent of the record.
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