Collins Roofing & Home Improvments
- Roofing Contractor serving Jackson, Mississippi — based at 1734 Casteel Dr, Jackson, MS 39204.
- Typical jobs: storm damage repair, emergency repair, roof inspection, roof repair, roof replacement.
Services Offered
How to check Collins Roofing & Home Improvments on the Mississippi record
Mississippi licenses roofing under two Board of Contractors classifications — Residential Roofing and Commercial Roofing, Sheetmetal and Siding — and the Board's public search lists every license Official lookup: Mississippi State Board of Contractors (MSBOC) search.
- Match the name, the city and the status. The record should read active or in good standing.
- 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.
- An expiry before your finish date is a reason to ask questions.
Hail record for Jackson, Hinds County
Since 2017, NOAA has recorded 34 hail entries in Hinds County. Reports of 1 inch or larger fall on 20 days. Golf-ball hail or bigger came on 5 days. The top size logged was 2.5 inches, comparable to a tennis ball. The latest golf-ball day on file falls in 2025.
The same record has 52 tornadoes, with EF2 the highest rating.
March is the peak month with 20 percent of reports, and April to July together hold 49 percent. 4 months of the year are close to hail-free on file.
After any hail day, photograph the roof before anyone tarps it and write down the date. Ask Collins Roofing & Home Improvments, or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.
On density, Hinds County is in the middle: 7 of 17 Mississippi counties, at 67.3 reports per 1,000 square miles.
Thunderstorm wind peaked at 92 mph in the record.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Days at 1 inch or more | 20 |
| Top month | March |
| Hail density rank in state | 7 of 17 |
| Hail events since 2017 | 34 |
| Share of reports in April to July | 49% |
| Days at 1.75 inches or more | 5 |
The single largest day was December 24, 2015: a 2.75-inch stone, about the size of a baseball, reported near Terry.
| Year | Hail reports | Largest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 8 | 1 |
| 2015 | 7 | 2.75 |
| 2023 | 9 | 2 |
The homes under these roofs
Jackson's median year built is 1969, which makes the typical home 57 years old. Against a median home value of $108,200, a $8,775 mid-range asphalt roof is 8 percent of the house. Pre-1980 construction makes up 73.2 percent of homes in Jackson.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Homes counted | 75,103 |
| Median year built | 1969 |
| Typical household income | $43,238 |
| Homes older than 1980 | 73.2% |
| Median home value | $108,200 |
Replacement costs in Jackson
The Jackson multiplier is below 1, about 22 percent lower than the national basis, giving $5,460 to $12,090 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. For the Jackson, MS Metro Area, the BLS median roofer wage is $44,850 a year.
| Material | Price range | Yearly cost | Middle of range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete Tile | $11,700-$21,060 | $360 | $16,380 |
| Standing Seam Metal | $18,720-$31,200 | $420 | $24,960 |
| Metal Shingles | $10,920-$18,720 | $350 | $14,820 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $13,260-$23,400 | $330 | $18,330 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $6,240-$12,480 | $470 | $9,360 |
| Clay Tile | $18,720-$31,200 | $330 | $24,960 |
Questions about roofing in Jackson
- How do I check Collins Roofing & Home Improvments's license?
- The Mississippi lookup shows status and expiry. Set both beside the contract and ask the roofer for proof of insurance.
- How soon should a roof be inspected after hail?
- Photograph the roof, note the date, and schedule a written inspection soon. Many policies have a claim window.
- How old are the roofs in Jackson?
- Median year built is 1969, which gives 57 years. A roof is younger than the house if it was replaced.
- What is the biggest hail on record for Hinds County?
- The largest stone since 2017 measured 2.5 inches, near a tennis ball. 5 days reached golf-ball size or larger.
- How often does hail hit Jackson?
- NOAA lists 34 hail reports for Hinds County since 2017, on 20 days with stones of 1 inch or more. March is the busiest month.
- What is a roof replacement price in Jackson?
- Plan on $5,460 to $12,090 for asphalt shingles on a 2,000 square foot roof here, about $8,775 in the middle. Other materials are in the cost table.
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