Pintail Roofing
- Roofing Contractor serving Shreveport, Louisiana — based at 1020 Jordan St, Shreveport, LA 71101.
- Work covered: roof repair, storm damage repair, emergency repair, roof inspection, roof replacement.
Services Offered
Looking up Pintail Roofing in Louisiana
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Storm record for Shreveport, Caddo Parish
NOAA's storm database lists 103 hail reports for Caddo Parish since 2017. Across 27 of those days, hail reached 1 inch (a quarter) or more. The rough of it: 7 days with stones of 1.75 inches or more, capped by a 3-inch stone near a teacup. The most recent golf-ball day on file is in 2025.
Most hail here arrives in spring and summer: 70 percent from April to July, 31 percent in April. 5 calendar months each hold under 2 percent of reports.
If a storm does come through, take dated photos of the roof first. Whoever you hire, Pintail Roofing included, should put the inspection findings in writing.
The fastest thunderstorm gust on file is 85 mph.
The same record has 34 tornadoes, with EF2 the highest rating.
Adjusted for size, Caddo Parish is number 1 of the 12 counties in Louisiana that we compare, so it sits in the top third at 147.3 reports per 1,000 square miles.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Tornado reports on file | 34 |
| Days with hail at 1.75 inches or more | 7 |
| Reports in April to July | 70% |
| Top gust, mph | 85 |
| Biggest stone, inches | 3 |
| Days with hail at 1 inch or more | 27 |
The record's top day is June 17, 2023: a 3-inch stone, about the size of a teacup, reported near Blanchard.
| Year | Hail reports | Biggest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 15 | 2 |
| 2020 | 17 | 1.75 |
| 2024 | 16 | 2 |
Housing around Shreveport
Shreveport's median year built is 1973, which makes the typical home 53 years old. Pre-1980 construction makes up 64.6 percent of homes in Shreveport. Against a median home value of $178,100, a $9,225 mid-range asphalt roof is 5 percent of the house. Asphalt roofs last roughly 25 years, so a home from 1973 is on roof number 2 or later if each was replaced on schedule.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Pre-1980 homes | 64.6% |
| Owner-occupied | 53.8% |
| Homes counted | 90,295 |
| Single-family homes | 71% |
| Typical home value | $178,100 |
Budgeting a roof in Shreveport
Prices in Shreveport run about 18 percent below our national basis, so asphalt shingles land at $5,740 to $12,710. For the Shreveport-Bossier City, LA Metro Area, the BLS median roofer wage is $48,540 a year. The last column divides the middle of each range by the middle of its lifespan, which is how a metal roof can beat asphalt over time.
| Material | Typical life | Per year of life | Middle of range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | 25 to 30 yr | $370 | $10,045 |
| Metal Shingles | 35 to 50 yr | $370 | $15,580 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | 40 to 70 yr | $350 | $19,270 |
| Standing Seam Metal | 50 to 70 yr | $440 | $26,240 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | 15 to 20 yr | $430 | $7,585 |
| Cedar Shake | 20 to 30 yr | $660 | $16,400 |
Shreveport roofing questions
- What does a new roof cost in Shreveport?
- Asphalt shingles on 2,000 square feet run $5,740 to $12,710 in Shreveport, and the middle of that range is $9,225. Metal and tile start higher; the table above shows each material.
- Which months bring hail to Caddo Parish?
- Spring and early summer carry the bulk of it: 70 percent of entries come between April and July, April first at 31 percent.
- 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.
- What is the biggest hail on record for Caddo Parish?
- Hail since 2017 topped out at 3 inches, roughly a teacup; golf-ball hail or bigger came on 7 days.
- How old are homes in Shreveport?
- Census data puts the typical build year at 1973. Asphalt roofs wear out in 15 to 30 years, so many roofs here have been replaced at least once.
- Can I confirm Pintail Roofing is licensed?
- The Louisiana lookup shows status and expiry. Compare both with the contract and ask the roofer for proof of insurance.
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