Watkins Construction & Roofing
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+1 601-708-9617- Roofing Contractor serving Hattiesburg, Mississippi — based at 1425 Lakeland Dr Ste 100B, Jackson, MS 39216.
- Services: storm damage repair, roof repair, roof inspection, roof replacement, emergency repair.
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How to check Watkins Construction & Roofing on the Mississippi record
the Mississippi State Board of Contractors licenses roofing under two classifications, residential and commercial roofing/sheetmetal/siding, with a public search covering both Official lookup: Mississippi State Board of Contractors (MSBOC) search.
- An expiry before your finish date is a reason to ask questions.
- Search the registry by number, then by name, because spellings differ between sources.
- Request a current certificate of insurance from the insurer; licenses and insurance are checked separately.
- The registry name, the contract name and the truck lettering should all agree; the status should be active.
Storm record for Hattiesburg, Forrest County
NOAA's storm database lists 18 hail reports for Forrest County since 2017. Reports of 1 inch or larger span 12 days. 2 of those days had golf-ball hail or larger. The biggest stone was 1.75 inches, about a golf ball. The latest golf-ball day on file falls in 2024.
Forrest County has too few reports for a fair density rank inside Mississippi, so read the counts above as a floor.
If a storm does come through, take dated photos of the roof first. Whoever you hire, Watkins Construction & Roofing included, should put the inspection findings in writing.
Reports cluster in April (43 percent of the total); April through July account for 74 percent. 6 calendar months each hold under 2 percent of reports.
The strongest recorded thunderstorm gust is 90 mph.
NOAA also lists 14 tornadoes here, the strongest rated EF3.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Tornadoes on file | 14 |
| Reports in April to July | 74% |
| Hail reports, all years | 23 |
| Peak month | April |
| Largest stone, inches | 1.75 |
| Days with hail at 1 inch or more | 12 |
The biggest day on file is April 15, 2015: a 1.75-inch stone, about the size of a golf ball, reported near Rock Hill.
| Year | Hail reports | Largest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 3 | 1.75 |
| 2020 | 6 | 1.5 |
| 2022 | 6 | 1 |
The housing stock in Hattiesburg
The median home in Hattiesburg was built in 1980, so the typical house is 46 years old. 50.4 percent of homes in Hattiesburg were built before 1980. At roughly 25 years per asphalt roof, 2 cycles fit into that span.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached and attached houses | 51.6% |
| Owner-occupied share | 36.5% |
| Typical home value | $153,600 |
| Typical year built | 1980 |
| Median household income | $44,140 |
What a new roof costs in Hattiesburg
Local pricing in Hattiesburg sits roughly 21 percent under the national basis; asphalt shingles on 2,000 square feet cost $5,530 to $12,245. Census County Business Patterns counts 4 roofing firms with payroll in the county. BLS puts the median annual roofer wage for the Hattiesburg, MS Metro Area at $43,680.
| Material | Price range | Yearly cost | Middle of range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Tile | $18,960-$31,600 | $340 | $25,280 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $5,530-$9,085 | $420 | $7,308 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $13,430-$23,700 | $340 | $18,565 |
| Cedar Shake | $11,060-$20,540 | $630 | $15,800 |
| Metal Shingles | $11,060-$18,960 | $350 | $15,010 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $7,110-$12,245 | $350 | $9,678 |
Hattiesburg roofing questions
- When is hail season in Hattiesburg?
- 74 percent of the county's hail entries fall from April to July, and April holds 43 percent.
- Is Hattiesburg an older housing market?
- The median home was built in 1980, so it is 46 years old. Roof age follows the house unless a replacement happened, and 25 years is a common asphalt life.
- How much hail does Forrest County see?
- From 2017 the county has 18 entries; hail of 1 inch or more came on 12 of those days, most often in April.
- What is the biggest hail on record for Forrest County?
- NOAA's biggest since 2017 entry for the county is 1.75 inches, close to a golf ball, with 2 golf-ball days.
- How soon should a roof be inspected after hail?
- Take dated photos first, then book an inspection. Hail bruises can look minor from the ground, and insurers often set a filing deadline.
- Is the license for Watkins Construction & Roofing on a state list?
- Use the steps above with the Mississippi registry. Read the name, the status and the expiry, then ask for an insurance certificate.
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