Mockingbird Construction
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+1 870-316-0315- Roofing Contractor serving Jonesboro, Arkansas — based at 592 County Rd 458, Jonesboro, AR 72404.
- Typical jobs: roof inspection, roof replacement, roof repair, storm damage repair, emergency repair.
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Looking up Mockingbird Construction in Arkansas
Arkansas puts contractor licensing under its Contractors Licensing Board: commercial licenses, residential registrations, and a 'Roofing, Roof Decks, Roofing Sheet Metal' specialty, all on a public roster Official lookup: Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board (ACLB) roster.
- Open the registry and search by license number first, business name second.
- An expiry before your finish date is a reason to ask questions.
- Match the name, the city and the status. The record should read active or in good standing.
- Have the insurer or agent send the certificate of insurance to you, since a license says nothing about coverage.
Storm history for Jonesboro, Craighead County
NOAA's storm database lists 61 hail entries for Craighead County since 2017. 29 distinct days brought hail of at least 1 inch. Golf-ball size or larger turned up on 5 days, and the biggest stone measured 4 inches, about the size of a grapefruit. The newest golf-ball day on file is in 2024.
0 hail reports fell within 25 miles of Jonesboro over the past 90 days.
Among 33 Arkansas counties with enough reports to compare, Craighead County ranks 10 by density: 92.6 reports per 1,000 square miles, top-third territory.
After any hail day, photograph the roof before anyone tarps it and write down the date. Ask Mockingbird Construction, or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.
Thunderstorm wind peaked at 110 mph in the record.
The same record has 19 tornadoes, with EF3 the highest rating.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Days with hail at 1 inch or more | 29 |
| Busiest month | April |
| Reports in April to July | 73% |
| Tornadoes on file | 19 |
| Highest gust, mph | 110 |
| Largest stone, inches | 4 |
The largest single day in the record is April 15, 2022: a 4-inch stone, about the size of a grapefruit, reported near Lake City.
| Year | Hail reports | Largest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 4 | 1.25 |
| 2021 | 5 | 1 |
| 2024 | 8 | 1.75 |
The housing stock in Jonesboro
Half the homes in Jonesboro were built before 1990, which is an age of 36 years or more. That span covers about 1 asphalt roof cycles at 25 years each, so most roofs are a first or second replacement. Pre-1980 construction makes up 35 percent of homes in Jonesboro.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $213,400 |
| Owner-occupied | 52.6% |
| Typical year built | 1990 |
| Detached and attached houses | 66% |
| Housing units | 34,100 |
Roof prices in Jonesboro
The Jonesboro multiplier is below 1, about 19 percent lower than the national basis, giving $5,670 to $12,555 for asphalt shingles. Labor is part of the bill: the BLS median for roofers in Arkansas is $47,470 a year. Per year of service, metal often costs less than shingles even at a higher price; the last column of the table shows it.
| Material | Price range | Cost per year | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $7,290-$12,555 | $360 | $9,922 |
| Cedar Shake | $11,340-$21,060 | $650 | $16,200 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $13,770-$24,300 | $350 | $19,035 |
| Concrete Tile | $12,150-$21,870 | $380 | $17,010 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $5,670-$9,315 | $430 | $7,492 |
| Clay Tile | $19,440-$32,400 | $350 | $25,920 |
Asked about roofing in Jonesboro
- How often does hail hit Jonesboro?
- 61 entries since 2017, 29 days at 1 inch or more, and the busiest month is April.
- How do I check Mockingbird Construction's license?
- Look up the Arkansas record by license number, check the name and status, and note the expiry before you sign anything.
- What is a roof replacement price in Jonesboro?
- Expect $5,670 to $12,555 for a standard asphalt job in Jonesboro; the middle is $9,112.
- Should I call a roofer right after hail?
- Photograph the roof, note the date, and schedule a written inspection soon. Many policies have a claim window.
- What is the biggest hail on record for Craighead County?
- NOAA's biggest since 2017 entry for the county is 4 inches, comparable to a grapefruit, with 5 golf-ball days.
- Which months bring hail to Craighead County?
- 73 percent of the county's hail reports fall from April to July, and April alone has 32 percent.
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