River Oaks Roofing
- Roofing Contractor serving Jackson, Mississippi — based at 105 Lexington Dr suite j, Madison, MS 39110.
- Jobs on the listing: roof inspection, roof repair, storm damage repair, roof replacement, emergency repair.
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Looking up River Oaks 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.
- Write down the expiry and make sure it outlasts the job.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance sent straight from the insurer. A registry listing does not prove coverage.
- Search the registry by number, then by name, because spellings differ between sources.
- Match the name, the city and the status. The record should read active or in good standing.
Storm history for Jackson and Hinds County
From 2017, NOAA has logged 34 hail entries in Hinds County. 20 distinct days brought hail of at least 1 inch. 5 of those days had golf-ball hail or bigger. The biggest stone was 2.5 inches, about a tennis ball. 2025 is the last year that has a 1.75-inch report.
0 hail reports fell within 25 miles of Jackson over the past 90 days.
If a storm does come through, take dated photos of the roof first. Whoever you hire, River Oaks Roofing included, should put the inspection findings in writing.
On density, Hinds County is mid-pack: 7 of 17 Mississippi counties, at 67.3 reports per 1,000 square miles.
The strongest logged thunderstorm gust is 92 mph.
March is the peak month with 20 percent of reports, and April to July together hold 49 percent. 4 months of the year are nearly hail-free on file.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Days at 1.75 inches or more | 5 |
| Share of reports in April to July | 49% |
| Hail reports, all years | 59 |
| Busiest month | March |
| Biggest stone, inches | 2.5 |
| Highest gust, mph | 92 |
The single largest day was December 24, 2015: a 2.75-inch stone, about the size of a baseball, reported near Terry.
| Calendar year | Reports | Top size, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 8 | 1 |
| 2016 | 10 | 1.75 |
| 2023 | 9 | 2 |
The homes under these roofs
Half the homes in Jackson predate 1969; the typical house is about 57 years old. At 25 years per asphalt roof, a house that age has been through about 2 roofs, and many are on their second or third. 73.2 percent of homes in Jackson were built before 1980.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached and attached houses | 68.1% |
| Typical year built | 1969 |
| Typical household income | $43,238 |
| Built before 1980 | 73.2% |
| Owner-occupied share | 48.6% |
What a new roof costs in Jackson
Prices in Jackson run about 22 percent below our national basis, so asphalt shingles land at $5,460 to $12,090. Census County Business Patterns counts 12 roofing firms with payroll in the county. 58.3 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees. Divide price by years of life and the ranking changes: see the last column.
| Material | Installed range | Cost per year | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $13,260 to $23,400 | $330 | $18,330 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $6,240 to $12,480 | $470 | $9,360 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $5,460 to $8,970 | $410 | $7,215 |
| Standing Seam Metal | $18,720 to $31,200 | $420 | $24,960 |
| Concrete Tile | $11,700 to $21,060 | $360 | $16,380 |
| Cedar Shake | $10,920 to $20,280 | $620 | $15,600 |
Asked about roofing in Jackson
- How often does hail hit Jackson?
- Since 2017 the county has 34 entries; hail of 1 inch or more came on 20 of those days, most often in March.
- 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 time of year does Jackson get hail?
- Spring and early summer carry most of it: 49 percent of reports come between April and July, March leading at 20 percent.
- What does a new roof cost in Jackson?
- Count on $5,460 to $12,090 for a standard asphalt job in Jackson; the midpoint is $8,775.
- Can I confirm River Oaks Roofing is licensed?
- Use the steps above with the Mississippi registry. Read the name, the status and the expiry, then ask for an insurance certificate.
- Does hail damage have to be fixed right away?
- Take dated photos first, then book an inspection. Hail bruises can look minor from the ground, and insurers often set a filing deadline.
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