Alchemy Roofing & Sheet Metal
- Roofing Contractor serving Shreveport, Louisiana — based at 6125 Interstate Drive Bay 11 & 12, Shreveport, LA 71109.
- Typical jobs: roof replacement, storm damage repair, emergency repair, roof inspection, roof repair.
Services Offered
Checking Alchemy Roofing & Sheet Metal against the Louisiana record
Louisiana roofing-license requirements are not yet covered by our verification program — confirm licensing and insurance with your city or county building department
- The registry name, the contract name and the truck lettering should all agree; the status should be active.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance sent straight from the insurer. A registry listing does not prove coverage.
- Write down the expiry and make sure it outlasts the job.
- Search the registry by number, then by name, because spellings differ between sources.
Storm history for Shreveport and Caddo Parish
NOAA's storm database lists 103 hail entries for Caddo Parish since 2017. Across 27 days at least one stone measured 1 inch or more. Golf-ball size or larger appeared on 7 days, and the largest stone came in at 3 inches, about the size of a teacup. 2025 is the last year with a 1.75-inch report.
If a storm does come through, take dated photos of the roof first. Whoever you hire, Alchemy Roofing & Sheet Metal included, should put the inspection findings in writing.
Within 25 miles of Shreveport, the last 90 days produced 0 NOAA hail reports.
70 percent of reports fall between April and July, and April alone has 31 percent. 5 calendar months each hold under 2 percent of reports.
Adjusted for size, Caddo Parish is number 1 of the 12 counties in Louisiana that we compare, which is in the top third at 147.3 reports per 1,000 square miles.
NOAA also lists 34 tornadoes here, the strongest rated EF2.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Hail events since 2017 | 103 |
| Highest gust, mph | 85 |
| Reports, all years | 138 |
| Hail density rank in state | 1 of 12 |
| Top month | April |
| Days at 1 inch or more | 27 |
The largest single day in the record is June 17, 2023: a 3-inch stone, about the size of a teacup, reported near Blanchard.
| Year | Hail reports | Largest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 15 | 2 |
| 2020 | 17 | 1.75 |
| 2025 | 12 | 2 |
Who lives under these roofs
The median home in Shreveport went up in 1973, so the typical house is 53 years old. Asphalt roofs last roughly 25 years, so a home from 1973 is on roof number 2 or later if each was replaced on schedule. Pre-1980 construction makes up 64.6 percent of homes in Shreveport. Set a typical $9,225 asphalt job beside the $178,100 median home value and the roof comes to 5 percent.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $178,100 |
| Homes lived in by owners | 53.8% |
| Pre-1980 homes | 64.6% |
| Typical year built | 1973 |
| Single-family share | 71% |
Roof prices in Shreveport
The Shreveport multiplier is below 1, about 18 percent lower than the national basis, giving $5,740 to $12,710 for asphalt shingles. Labor is part of the bill: the BLS median for roofers in the Shreveport-Bossier City, LA Metro Area is $48,540 a year. 20 payroll roofing businesses are registered in the county, by Census count. 65 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees.
| Material | Installed range | Typical life | Cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Tile | $19,680 to $32,800 | 50-100 yrs | $350 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $13,940 to $24,600 | 40-70 yrs | $350 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $7,380 to $12,710 | 25-30 yrs | $370 |
| Cedar Shake | $11,480 to $21,320 | 20-30 yrs | $660 |
| Metal Shingles | $11,480 to $19,680 | 35-50 yrs | $370 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $6,560 to $13,120 | 15-25 yrs | $490 |
Asked about roofing in Shreveport
- How old are homes in Shreveport?
- Census data puts the typical build year at 1973. Asphalt roofs wear out in 15 to 30 years, so many roofs here have been replaced at least once.
- 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.
- How big does hail get near Shreveport?
- The largest stone since 2017 measured 3 inches, close to a teacup. 7 days reached golf-ball size or larger.
- What time of year does Shreveport get hail?
- 70 percent of the county's hail entries fall from April to July, and April holds 31 percent.
- How do I check Alchemy Roofing & Sheet Metal's license?
- Follow the steps above with the Louisiana registry. Match the exact name, read the status and the expiry, then ask for an insurance certificate.
- Is hail common around Shreveport?
- NOAA lists 103 hail entries for Caddo Parish since 2017, on 27 days with stones of 1 inch or more. April is the busiest month.
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