RoofLife
- Roofing Contractor serving Huntsville, Alabama — based at 300 Clinton Ave E, Huntsville, AL 35801.
- Work covered: storm damage repair, roof inspection, emergency repair, roof repair, roof replacement.
Services Offered
Checking RoofLife 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
- Write down the expiry and make sure it outlasts the job.
- Match the name, the city and the status. The record should read active or in good standing.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance sent straight from the insurer. A registry listing does not prove coverage.
- Go to the registry and search by license number first, business name second.
Storm history for Huntsville, Madison County
Count the hail reports NOAA recorded for Madison County since 2017 and you land on 138. Reports of 1 inch or larger cover 29 days. The worst part: 6 days with stones of 1.75 inches or more, topped by a 2.75-inch stone about the size of a baseball. 2025 is the last year with a 1.75-inch report.
Reports cluster in May (24 percent of the total); April through July account for 75 percent. In 3 months of the year, hail is rare in the record.
The same record has 26 tornadoes, with EF3 the highest rating.
The strongest logged thunderstorm gust is 100 mph.
Within 25 miles of Huntsville, the last 90 days produced 1 NOAA hail report.
After any hail day, photograph the roof before anyone tarps it and write down the date. Ask RoofLife, or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Density rank in state | 1 of 19 |
| Busiest month | May |
| Share of reports in April to July | 75% |
| Hail events since 2017 | 138 |
| Tornadoes on file | 26 |
| Largest stone, inches | 2.75 |
The single largest day was May 20, 2025: a 2.75-inch stone, about the size of a baseball, reported near Haden.
| Year | Hail reports | Biggest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 4 | 1 |
| 2017 | 19 | 1.75 |
| 2021 | 17 | 2.5 |
Housing around Huntsville
Median year built in Huntsville is 1984, a typical house age of 42 years. At roughly 25 years per asphalt roof, 2 cycles fit into that span. Against a median home value of $263,100, a $9,900 mid-range asphalt roof is 4 percent of the house.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Homes counted | 102,592 |
| Median build year | 1984 |
| Built before 1980 | 44.2% |
| Typical home value | $263,100 |
| Typical household income | $70,778 |
Roof prices 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. Per year of service, metal often costs less than shingles even at a higher price; the last column of the table shows it. For Alabama, the BLS median roofer wage is $45,670 a year.
| Material | Price range | Service life | Per year of life |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Shake | $12,320 - $22,880 | 20-30 yrs | $700 |
| Clay Tile | $21,120 - $35,200 | 50-100 yrs | $380 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $7,040 - $14,080 | 15-25 yrs | $530 |
| Concrete Tile | $13,200 - $23,760 | 40-50 yrs | $410 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $14,960 - $26,400 | 40-70 yrs | $380 |
| Metal Shingles | $12,320 - $21,120 | 35-50 yrs | $390 |
Huntsville roofing questions
- How often does hail hit Huntsville?
- 138 reports since 2017, 29 days at 1 inch or larger, and the peak month is May.
- How soon should a roof be inspected after hail?
- Photograph the roof, note the date, and schedule a written inspection quickly. Many policies have a claim window.
- Is the license for RoofLife on a state list?
- Use the steps above with the Alabama registry. Match the exact name, read the status and the expiry, then ask for an insurance certificate.
- Is Huntsville an older housing market?
- 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.
- What should I budget for a new roof near Huntsville?
- Expect $6,160 to $13,640 for a standard asphalt job in Huntsville; the middle is $9,900.
- 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.
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