Best Choice Roofing
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+1 706-981-6635- Roofing Contractor serving Columbus, Georgia — based at 1358 13th St, Columbus, GA 31901.
- Services: emergency repair, roof repair, roof inspection, storm damage repair, roof replacement.
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How to check Best Choice Roofing on the Georgia record
Georgia roofing-license requirements are not yet covered by our verification program — confirm licensing and insurance with your city or county building department
- An expiry before your finish date is a reason to ask questions.
- The registry name, the contract name and the truck lettering should all agree; the status should be active.
- Open the registry and search by license number first, business name second.
- Request a current certificate of insurance from the insurer; licenses and insurance are checked separately.
Storm history for Columbus and Muscogee County
In Muscogee County, the NOAA record since 2017 lists 13 hail entries. Hail of coin size or bigger came down on 5 different days. 1 of those days had golf-ball hail or bigger. The largest stone was 1.75 inches, near the size of a golf ball. Golf-ball hail shows up last in the file in 2021.
NOAA also lists 5 tornadoes here, the strongest rated EF3.
0 hail reports fell within 25 miles of Columbus over the past 90 days.
If a storm does come through, take dated photos of the roof first. Whoever you hire, Best Choice Roofing included, should put the inspection findings in writing.
43 percent of reports fall between April and July, and December alone has 36 percent. 7 calendar months each hold under 2 percent of reports.
The strongest logged thunderstorm gust is 75 mph.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Hail reports since 2017 | 13 |
| Top gust, mph | 75 |
| Reports, all years | 14 |
| Reports in April to July | 43% |
| Largest stone, inches | 1.75 |
| Days with hail at 1 inch or more | 5 |
The record's top day is December 30, 2021: a 1.75-inch stone, about the size of a golf ball, reported near Alta Vista.
| Calendar year | Hail reports | Biggest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 3 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | 3 | 1.5 |
The housing stock in Columbus
Columbus's median year built is 1978, which makes the typical home 48 years old. Against a median home value of $182,300, a $9,562 mid-range asphalt roof is 5 percent of the house. That is long enough for roughly 2 asphalt roof cycles, so replacement, not first install, is the usual job. Pre-1980 construction makes up 53.4 percent of homes in Columbus.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median year built | 1978 |
| Median home value | $182,300 |
| Built before 1980 | 53.4% |
| Homes counted | 91,288 |
| Typical household income | $56,622 |
Replacement costs in Columbus
The Columbus multiplier is below 1, about 15 percent lower than the national basis, giving $5,950 to $13,175 for asphalt shingles. The county holds 9 roofing establishments with employees, per the Census. 66.7 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees. Divide price by years of life and the ranking changes: see the last column.
| Material | Installed cost | Service life | Cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Tile | $20,400-$34,000 | 50 to 100 yr | $360 |
| Cedar Shake | $11,900-$22,100 | 20 to 30 yr | $680 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $5,950-$9,775 | 15 to 20 yr | $450 |
| Metal Shingles | $11,900-$20,400 | 35 to 50 yr | $380 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $7,650-$13,175 | 25 to 30 yr | $380 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $6,800-$13,600 | 15 to 25 yr | $510 |
Common questions, Columbus
- Should I call a roofer right after hail?
- Photograph the roof, note the date, and schedule a written inspection soon. Many policies have a claim window.
- Which months bring hail to Muscogee County?
- Hail concentrates in December (36 percent), and April through July total 43 percent of the record.
- Has Muscogee County had large hail?
- Hail since 2017 topped out at 1.75 inches, roughly a golf ball; golf-ball hail or larger came on 1 days.
- What is the typical house age in Columbus?
- The median home was built in 1978, so it is 48 years old. Roof age follows the house unless a replacement happened, and 25 years is a common asphalt life.
- Can I confirm Best Choice Roofing is licensed?
- The Georgia lookup shows status and expiry. Compare both with the contract and ask the roofer for proof of insurance.
- How often does hail hit Columbus?
- The county file counts 13 hail entries since 2017. 5 of those days reached 1 inch, and December leads the calendar.
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