Alpha Roofing, LLC
- Roofing Contractor serving Shreveport, Louisiana — based at 6124 Kateland Dr, Bossier City, LA 71111.
- Services: roof replacement, storm damage repair, emergency repair, roof repair, roof inspection.
Services Offered
Checking Alpha Roofing, LLC against the Louisiana record
Louisiana roofing-license requirements are not yet covered by our verification program — confirm licensing and insurance with your city or county building department
- Request a current certificate of insurance from the insurer; licenses and insurance are checked separately.
- Open the registry and search by license number first, business name second.
- Look at the expiration date and compare it with the dates in your contract.
- The registry name, the contract name and the truck lettering should all agree; the status should be active.
Storm record for Shreveport, Caddo Parish
The NOAA Storm Events record contains 103 hail entries for Caddo Parish since 2017. On 27 days at least one stone measured 1 inch or more. The worst of it: 7 days with stones of 1.75 inches or more, topped by a 3-inch stone about the size of a teacup. 2025 is the last year with a 1.75-inch report.
34 tornadoes show up in the file too, strongest rated EF2.
The strongest logged thunderstorm gust is 85 mph.
Adjusted for size, Caddo Parish is number 1 of the 12 counties in Louisiana that we compare, which is in the top third at 147.3 reports per 1,000 square miles.
After any hail day, photograph the roof before anyone tarps it and write down the date. Ask Alpha Roofing, LLC, or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.
0 hail reports fell within 25 miles of Shreveport over the past 90 days.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Days with hail at 1 inch or more | 27 |
| Reports, all years | 138 |
| Largest stone, inches | 3 |
| Tornadoes on file | 34 |
| Share of reports in April to July | 70% |
| NOAA hail reports since 2017 | 103 |
The biggest day on file is June 17, 2023: a 3-inch stone, about the size of a teacup, reported near Blanchard.
| Calendar year | Reports | Biggest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 17 | 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. 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 |
|---|---|
| Median build year | 1973 |
| Typical household income | $48,465 |
| Total housing units | 90,295 |
| Built before 1980 | 64.6% |
| Homes lived in by owners | 53.8% |
Budgeting a roof in Shreveport
Local pricing in Shreveport sits roughly 18 percent under the national basis; asphalt shingles on 2,000 square feet cost $5,740 to $12,710. 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. 20 payroll roofing businesses are registered in the county, by Census count. 65 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees.
| Material | Installed cost | Yearly cost | Middle of range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Shake | $11,480 - $21,320 | $660 | $16,400 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $5,740 - $9,430 | $430 | $7,585 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $6,560 - $13,120 | $490 | $9,840 |
| Metal Shingles | $11,480 - $19,680 | $370 | $15,580 |
| Standing Seam Metal | $19,680 - $32,800 | $440 | $26,240 |
| Concrete Tile | $12,300 - $22,140 | $380 | $17,220 |
Shreveport roofing questions
- Is hail common around Shreveport?
- NOAA lists 103 hail reports for Caddo Parish since 2017, on 27 days with stones of 1 inch or larger. April is the busiest month.
- Has Caddo Parish had large hail?
- NOAA's biggest since 2017 entry for the county is 3 inches, close to a teacup, with 7 golf-ball days.
- How do I check Alpha Roofing, LLC's license?
- Use the steps above with the Louisiana registry. Match the exact name, read the status and the expiry, then ask for an insurance certificate.
- How old are the roofs in Shreveport?
- The median home was built in 1973, so it is 53 years old. Roof age follows the house unless a replacement happened, and 25 years is a common asphalt life.
- 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.
- 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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