Arkansas River Valley Roofing & Restoration | Little Rock
- Roofing Contractor serving Little Rock, Arkansas — based at 16719 Cantrell Rd, Little Rock, AR 72223.
- Services: roof inspection, storm damage repair, emergency repair, roof repair, roof replacement.
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Looking up Arkansas River Valley Roofing & Restoration | Little Rock in Arkansas
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Storm history for Little Rock, Pulaski County
Count the hail reports NOAA logged for Pulaski County since 2017 and you get 75. On 35 of those days, hail measured 1 inch (a quarter) or larger. Stones of 1.75 inches or larger appeared on 4 days, and the largest stone came in at 2.75 inches, near a baseball. The latest golf-ball day in the record dates to 2022.
The fastest thunderstorm gust on file is 96 mph.
17 tornadoes show up in the file too, strongest rated EF3.
The bulk of the hail here arrives in spring and summer: 65 percent from April to July, 33 percent in April. In 4 months of the year, hail is nearly absent in the record.
Adjusted for size, Pulaski County is number 4 of the 33 counties in Arkansas that we compare, so it sits in the top third at 141.3 reports per 1,000 square miles.
After any hail day, photograph the roof before anyone tarps it and write down the date. Ask Arkansas River Valley Roofing & Restoration | Little Rock, or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Days at 1.75 inches or more | 4 |
| Top month | April |
| Hail density rank in state | 4 of 33 |
| Largest stone, inches | 2.75 |
| Reports in April to July | 65% |
| Tornadoes on file | 17 |
The record's top day is February 28, 2017: a 2.75-inch stone, about the size of a baseball, reported near Monnie Springs.
| Calendar year | Reports | Biggest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 19 | 1.75 |
| 2018 | 16 | 1.25 |
| 2024 | 13 | 1.5 |
Housing around Little Rock
Half the homes in Little Rock predate 1978; the typical house is about 48 years old. At 25 years per asphalt roof, a house that age has worn through about 2 roofs, and many are on their second or third. Against a median home value of $221,200, a $9,450 mid-range asphalt roof is 4 percent of the house. Before 1980, 53.3 percent of the housing stock went up.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Homes lived in by owners | 54.2% |
| Typical year built | 1978 |
| Homes counted | 99,697 |
| Median home value | $221,200 |
| Homes older than 1980 | 53.3% |
Budgeting a roof in Little Rock
Local pricing in Little Rock sits roughly 16 percent under the national basis; asphalt shingles on 2,000 square feet cost $5,880 to $13,020. Per year of service, metal often costs less than shingles even at a higher price; the last column of the table shows it. For Arkansas, the BLS median roofer wage is $47,470 a year.
| Material | Installed range | Service life | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $6,720-$13,440 | 15 to 25 years | $10,080 |
| Metal Shingles | $11,760-$20,160 | 35 to 50 years | $15,960 |
| Clay Tile | $20,160-$33,600 | 50 to 100 years | $26,880 |
| Cedar Shake | $11,760-$21,840 | 20 to 30 years | $16,800 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $7,560-$13,020 | 25 to 30 years | $10,290 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $14,280-$25,200 | 40 to 70 years | $19,740 |
Questions about roofing in Little Rock
- Has Pulaski County had large hail?
- Hail since 2017 topped out at 2.75 inches, roughly a baseball; golf-ball hail or bigger came on 4 days.
- Where can I look up the license for Arkansas River Valley Roofing & Restoration | Little Rock?
- The Arkansas lookup shows status and expiry. Set both beside the contract and ask the roofer for proof of insurance.
- What is a roof replacement price in Little Rock?
- Count on $5,880 to $13,020 for a standard asphalt job in Little Rock; the midpoint is $9,450.
- How old are homes in Little Rock?
- The median home was built in 1978, so it is 48 years old. Roof age follows the house unless a replacement happened, and 25 years is a common asphalt life.
- 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.
- When is hail season in Little Rock?
- Hail clusters in April (33 percent), and April through July add up to 65 percent of the record.
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