Smart Choice Roofing and Construction
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+1 580-699-7070- Roofing Contractor serving Lawton, Oklahoma — based at 1703 SW Sheridan Rd, Lawton, OK 73505.
- Typical jobs: roof replacement, emergency repair, storm damage repair, roof inspection, roof repair.
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Looking up Smart Choice Roofing and Construction in Oklahoma
a CIB registration is mandatory for Oklahoma roofers — the Construction Industries Board lists all registrations in good standing in its public registry Official lookup: Oklahoma Construction Industries Board (CIB) roofing registry.
- Start the lookup with the license number; use the business name only if the number fails.
- Write down the expiry and make sure it outlasts the job.
- Compare the registry name with the name on the contract, and read the status line.
- Have the insurer or agent send the certificate of insurance to you, since a license says nothing about coverage.
Storm record for Lawton and Comanche County
NOAA's Storm Events file lists 190 hail entries for Comanche County since 2017. Hail of quarter size or bigger was reported on 58 different days. Stones of 1.75 inches or larger appeared on 22 days, and the largest stone measured 4 inches, near a grapefruit. The latest golf-ball day on file dates to 2026.
Reports cluster in May (33 percent of the total); April through July carry 82 percent. 6 calendar months each hold under 2 percent of reports.
After any hail day, photograph the roof before anyone tarps it and write down the date. Ask Smart Choice Roofing and Construction, or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.
13 tornadoes show up in the file too, strongest rated EF2.
Counted per square mile, Comanche County ranks 4 of 72 Oklahoma counties with 30 or more reports, placing it in the top third. Density works out to 212.2 reports per 1,000 square miles.
1 hail report fell within 25 miles of Lawton over the past 90 days.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Hail events since 2017 | 190 |
| Density rank in state | 4 of 72 |
| Days with hail at 1 inch or more | 58 |
| Tornadoes on file | 13 |
| Share of reports in April to July | 82% |
| Days at 1.75 inches or more | 22 |
The largest single day in the record is June 15, 2023: a 4-inch stone, about the size of a grapefruit, reported near Lawton.
| Calendar year | Entries | Top size, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 16 | 2.75 |
| 2019 | 20 | 1.75 |
| 2024 | 19 | 2.75 |
Housing around Lawton
Half the homes in Lawton were built before 1974; the typical house is about 52 years old. That is long enough for roughly 2 asphalt roof cycles, so replacement, not first install, is the usual job. Before 1980, 63.2 percent of the housing stock went up.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Single-family homes | 73.3% |
| Typical year built | 1974 |
| Owner-occupied | 44.6% |
| Median household income | $53,588 |
| Median home value | $134,200 |
Replacement costs in Lawton
Prices in Lawton run about 15 percent below our national basis, so asphalt shingles land at $5,950 to $13,175. BLS puts the median annual roofer wage for Oklahoma at $43,680. Census County Business Patterns counts 10 roofing firms with payroll in the county. 70 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees.
| Material | Typical life | Cost per year | Middle of range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | 40 to 70 years | $360 | $19,975 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | 25 to 30 years | $380 | $10,412 |
| Concrete Tile | 40 to 50 years | $400 | $17,850 |
| Cedar Shake | 20 to 30 years | $680 | $17,000 |
| Standing Seam Metal | 50 to 70 years | $450 | $27,200 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | 15 to 20 years | $450 | $7,862 |
Common questions, Lawton
- What should I do after a hailstorm?
- Photograph the roof, note the date, and schedule a written inspection quickly. Many policies have a claim window.
- Is the license for Smart Choice Roofing and Construction on a state list?
- The Oklahoma lookup shows status and expiry. Set both beside the contract and ask the roofer for proof of insurance.
- How much is a roof replacement in Lawton?
- Plan on $5,950 to $13,175 for asphalt shingles on a 2,000 square foot roof here, about $9,562 in the middle. Metal, tile and flat roofs are in the cost table.
- Is hail common around Lawton?
- From 2017 the county has 190 entries; hail of 1 inch or more came on 58 of those days, most often in May.
- What is the typical house age in Lawton?
- Census data puts the typical build year at 1974. Asphalt roofs wear out in 15 to 30 years, so many roofs there have been replaced at least once.
- Has Comanche County had large hail?
- The largest stone since 2017 measured 4 inches, close to a grapefruit. 22 days reached golf-ball size or larger.
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