Walley Roofing and Construction, LLC
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- License # 26031-SC
- Status Licensed
- Last checked Oct 22, 2026
- Roofing Contractor serving Hattiesburg, Mississippi — based at 692 Reid Rd, Laurel, MS 39443.
- Typical jobs: storm damage repair, roof repair, roof inspection, emergency repair, roof replacement.
- State license #26031-SC (Licensed).
- Independently verified by PickARoofer since October 2026.
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Hail and wind history for Hattiesburg, Forrest County
Forrest County, the county around Hattiesburg, has 18 NOAA hail entries in the record since 2017. Across 12 of these days, hail reached 1 inch (a quarter) or more. The worst of it: 2 days with stones of 1.75 inches or larger, capped by a 1.75-inch stone close to a golf ball. 2024 is the last year that has a 1.75-inch report.
0 hail reports fell within 25 miles of Hattiesburg over the past 90 days.
The bulk of the hail here arrives in spring and summer: 74 percent from April to July, 43 percent in April. In 6 months of the year, hail is nearly absent in the record.
NOAA also lists 14 tornadoes here, the strongest rated EF3.
After any hail day, photograph the roof before anyone tarps it and write down the date. Ask Walley Roofing and Construction, LLC, or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.
The fastest thunderstorm gust on file is 90 mph.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Largest stone, inches | 1.75 |
| Reports in April to July | 74% |
| Days at 1 inch or more | 12 |
| Hail reports since 2017 | 18 |
| Top gust, mph | 90 |
| Hail reports, all years | 23 |
The record's top day is April 15, 2015: a 1.75-inch stone, about the size of a golf ball, reported near Rock Hill.
| Calendar year | Hail reports | Largest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2 | 1.75 |
| 2017 | 3 | 1.75 |
| 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. Pre-1980 construction makes up 50.4 percent of homes in Hattiesburg. That span covers about 2 asphalt roof cycles at 25 years each, so most roofs are a first or second replacement. A mid-range asphalt replacement at $8,887 equals 6 percent of the median home value of $153,600.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median build year | 1980 |
| Single-family share | 51.6% |
| Built before 1980 | 50.4% |
| Median household income | $44,140 |
| Owner-occupied | 36.5% |
Roof prices in Hattiesburg
The Hattiesburg multiplier is below 1, about 21 percent lower than the national basis, giving $5,530 to $12,245 for asphalt shingles. Per year of service, metal often costs less than shingles even at a higher price; the last column of the table shows it. Census County Business Patterns counts 4 roofing firms with payroll in the county.
| Material | Price range | Typical life | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standing Seam Metal | $18,960 - $31,600 | 50-70 yrs | $25,280 |
| Concrete Tile | $11,850 - $21,330 | 40-50 yrs | $16,590 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $7,110 - $12,245 | 25-30 yrs | $9,678 |
| Cedar Shake | $11,060 - $20,540 | 20-30 yrs | $15,800 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $13,430 - $23,700 | 40-70 yrs | $18,565 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $5,530 - $9,085 | 15-20 yrs | $7,308 |
The numbers behind this listing
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| License on file | 26031-SC |
| License status on file | Licensed |
Asked about roofing in Hattiesburg
- 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.
- When is hail season in Hattiesburg?
- Spring and early summer carry the bulk of it: 74 percent of entries come between April and July, April first at 43 percent.
- Does Hattiesburg get a lot of hail?
- NOAA lists 18 hail reports for Forrest County since 2017, on 12 days with stones of 1 inch or larger. April is the busiest month.
- How much is a roof replacement in Hattiesburg?
- Asphalt shingles on 2,000 square feet run $5,530 to $12,245 in Hattiesburg, and the middle of that range is $8,887. Metal and tile cost more up front; the table above shows each material.
- Has Forrest County had large hail?
- NOAA's biggest since 2017 entry for the county is 1.75 inches, close to a golf ball, with 2 golf-ball days.
- Is Hattiesburg an older housing market?
- Census data puts the typical build year at 1980. Asphalt roofs wear out in 15 to 30 years, so many roofs here have been replaced at least once.
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