LYDICK HOOKS ROOFING CO
- Roofing Contractor serving Abilene, Texas — based at 401 China St, Abilene, TX 79602.
- Jobs on the listing: roof repair, roof inspection, roof replacement, emergency repair, storm damage repair.
Services Offered
Checking LYDICK HOOKS ROOFING CO against the Texas record
the state of Texas does not license roofers; the voluntary industry program run by the Roofing Contractors Association of Texas (RCAT) publishes its licensed contractors in a public directory Official lookup: RCAT Licensed Contractors directory.
- Have the insurer or agent send the certificate of insurance to you, since a license says nothing about coverage.
- Go to the registry and search by license number first, business name second.
- An expiry before your finish date is a reason to ask questions.
- The registry name, the contract name and the truck lettering should all agree; the status should be active.
Hail and wind history for Abilene and Taylor County
From 2017, NOAA has recorded 104 hail reports in Taylor County. 35 distinct days brought hail of at least 1 inch. Golf-ball size or larger were reported on 18 days, and the largest stone came in at 3 inches, close to a teacup. 2026 is the last year that has a 1.75-inch report.
The same record has 6 tornadoes, with EF2 the highest rating.
Date your photos after each hail day and keep them. A written inspection from LYDICK HOOKS ROOFING CO or any other roofer is worth asking for before work starts.
The strongest logged thunderstorm gust is 96 mph.
Adjusted for size, Taylor County is number 22 of the 174 counties in Texas that we compare, which is in the top third at 171.9 reports per 1,000 square miles.
Most hail here arrives in spring and summer: 89 percent from April to July, 40 percent in May. In 8 months of the year, hail is close to absent in the record.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Biggest stone, inches | 3 |
| Hail reports since 2017 | 104 |
| Busiest month | May |
| Days at 1 inch or more | 35 |
| Reports in April to July | 89% |
| Tornado reports on file | 6 |
The single largest day was June 12, 2014: a 4.5-inch stone, about the size of a softball, reported near Abilene Elmdale Arpt.
| Calendar year | Hail reports | Top size, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 18 | 1.75 |
| 2021 | 13 | 2 |
| 2025 | 15 | 2.5 |
Housing around Abilene
The median home in Abilene was built in 1974, so the typical house is 52 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. Against a median home value of $178,900, a $9,225 mid-range asphalt roof is 5 percent of the house. 57 percent of homes in Abilene were built before 1980.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Homes older than 1980 | 57% |
| Owner-occupied | 55.6% |
| Median home value | $178,900 |
| Median household income | $62,720 |
| Median year built | 1974 |
Replacement costs in Abilene
Local pricing in Abilene sits roughly 18 percent under the national basis; asphalt shingles on 2,000 square feet cost $5,740 to $12,710. 17 payroll roofing businesses are registered in the county, by Census count. 76.5 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees. For Texas, the BLS median roofer wage is $46,030 a year.
| Material | Installed range | Typical life | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $5,740-$9,430 | 15-20 yrs | $7,585 |
| Standing Seam Metal | $19,680-$32,800 | 50-70 yrs | $26,240 |
| Metal Shingles | $11,480-$19,680 | 35-50 yrs | $15,580 |
| Clay Tile | $19,680-$32,800 | 50-100 yrs | $26,240 |
| Concrete Tile | $12,300-$22,140 | 40-50 yrs | $17,220 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $13,940-$24,600 | 40-70 yrs | $19,270 |
Questions about roofing in Abilene
- Can I confirm LYDICK HOOKS ROOFING CO is licensed?
- Look up the Texas record by license number, compare the name and status, and note the expiry before you sign anything.
- Has Taylor County had large hail?
- NOAA's biggest since 2017 entry for the county is 3 inches, close to a teacup, with 18 golf-ball days.
- What is the typical house age in Abilene?
- The median home was built in 1974, so it is 52 years old. Roof age tracks the house unless a replacement happened, and 25 years is a common asphalt life.
- What time of year does Abilene get hail?
- Spring and early summer carry most of it: 89 percent of entries come between April and July, May first at 40 percent.
- Should I call a roofer right after hail?
- Do not wait for a leak. A short inspection after the storm documents the damage while the date is fresh.
- How much is a roof replacement in Abilene?
- Plan on $5,740 to $12,710 for asphalt shingles on a 2,000 square foot roof here, about $9,225 in the middle. Other materials are in the cost table.
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