Watkins Construction & Roofing
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+1 601-708-9774- Roofing Contractor serving Jackson, Mississippi — based at 218 N Wheatley St Ste C, Ridgeland, MS 39157.
- Work covered: storm damage repair, roof replacement, roof inspection, emergency repair, roof repair.
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Looking up Watkins Construction & Roofing in Mississippi
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.
- The registry name, the contract name and the truck lettering should all agree; the status should be active.
- Look at the expiration date and compare it with the dates in your contract.
- Start the lookup with the license number; use the business name only if the number fails.
- Have the insurer or agent send the certificate of insurance to you, since a license says nothing about coverage.
Hail record for Jackson and Hinds County
Add up the hail reports NOAA logged for Hinds County since 2017 and you reach 34. On 20 days at least one stone measured 1 inch or more. The worst part: 5 days with stones of 1.75 inches or larger, topped by a 2.5-inch stone near a tennis ball. 2025 is the last year that has a 1.75-inch report.
NOAA also lists 52 tornadoes here, the strongest rated EF2.
On density, Hinds County is mid-pack: 7 of 17 Mississippi counties, at 67.3 reports per 1,000 square miles.
Thunderstorm wind peaked at 92 mph in the record.
49 percent of reports fall between April and July, and March alone has 20 percent. 4 months of the year are close to hail-free on file.
In the last 90 days NOAA logged 0 hail reports within 25 miles of Jackson.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Days with hail at 1.75 inches or more | 5 |
| Peak month | March |
| Reports in April to July | 49% |
| Hail reports since 2017 | 34 |
| Top gust, mph | 92 |
| Hail reports, all years | 59 |
The record's top day is December 24, 2015: a 2.75-inch stone, about the size of a baseball, reported near Terry.
| Calendar year | Reports | Biggest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 7 | 2.75 |
| 2016 | 10 | 1.75 |
| 2018 | 3 | 1 |
Who lives under these roofs
Jackson's median year built is 1969, which makes the typical home 57 years old. 73.2 percent of homes in Jackson were built before 1980. A mid-range asphalt replacement at $8,775 equals 8 percent of the median home value of $108,200.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Pre-1980 homes | 73.2% |
| Typical home value | $108,200 |
| Homes counted | 75,103 |
| Median build year | 1969 |
| Median household income | $43,238 |
Budgeting a roof in Jackson
Prices in Jackson run about 22 percent below our national basis, so asphalt shingles land at $5,460 to $12,090. For the Jackson, MS Metro Area, the BLS median roofer wage is $44,850 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 | Installed range | Per year of life | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal Shingles | $10,920 - $18,720 | $350 | $14,820 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $5,460 - $8,970 | $410 | $7,215 |
| Standing Seam Metal | $18,720 - $31,200 | $420 | $24,960 |
| Clay Tile | $18,720 - $31,200 | $330 | $24,960 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $7,020 - $12,090 | $350 | $9,555 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $6,240 - $12,480 | $470 | $9,360 |
Common questions, Jackson
- What should I do after a hailstorm?
- Photograph the roof, note the date, and schedule a written inspection soon. Many policies have a claim window.
- How big does hail get near Jackson?
- NOAA's biggest since 2017 entry for the county is 2.5 inches, close to a tennis ball, with 5 golf-ball days.
- What does a new roof cost in Jackson?
- Asphalt shingles on 2,000 square feet run $5,460 to $12,090 in Jackson, and the middle of that range is $8,775. Metal and tile start higher; the table above shows each material.
- What time of year does Jackson get hail?
- Spring and early summer carry most of it: 49 percent of entries come between April and July, March first at 20 percent.
- Does Jackson get a lot of hail?
- NOAA lists 34 hail reports for Hinds County since 2017, on 20 days with stones of 1 inch or more. March is the peak month.
- Can I confirm Watkins Construction & Roofing is licensed?
- Follow the steps above with the Mississippi registry. Match the exact name, read the status and the expiry, then ask for an insurance certificate.
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