Elevation Roofing and Gutters
- Roofing Contractor serving Longview, Texas — based at 2194 Jahan Trail, Longview, TX 75604.
- Typical jobs: emergency repair, storm damage repair, roof inspection, roof replacement, roof repair.
Services Offered
Checking Elevation Roofing and Gutters against the Texas record
no state roofing license exists in Texas — instead, the Roofing Contractors Association of Texas (RCAT) maintains a voluntary industry licensing program and a public contractor directory Official lookup: RCAT Licensed Contractors directory.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance sent straight from the insurer. A registry listing does not prove coverage.
- Look at the expiration date and compare it with the dates in your contract.
- Compare the registry name with the name on the contract, and read the status line.
- Start the lookup with the license number; use the business name only if the number fails.
Storm record for Longview and Gregg County
NOAA's Storm Events file holds 43 hail entries for Gregg County since 2017. Reports of 1 inch or more span 14 days. The worst of it: 2 days with stones of 1.75 inches or more, topped by a 2.75-inch stone about the size of a baseball. Golf-ball hail was last logged in the file in 2024.
64 percent of reports fall between April and July, and April alone has 56 percent. 5 months of the year are close to hail-free on file.
After any hail day, photograph the roof before anyone tarps it and write down the date. Ask Elevation Roofing and Gutters, or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.
The strongest logged thunderstorm gust is 105 mph.
0 hail reports fell within 25 miles of Longview over the past 90 days.
Among 174 Texas counties with enough reports to compare, Gregg County ranks 18 by density: 181.2 reports per 1,000 square miles, top-third territory.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Largest stone, inches | 2.75 |
| Hail density rank in state | 18 of 174 |
| Tornado reports on file | 8 |
| Hail reports since 2017 | 43 |
| Days at 1 inch or more | 14 |
| Reports, all years | 50 |
The record's top day is February 11, 2024: a 2.75-inch stone, about the size of a baseball, reported near Longview.
| Year | Hail reports | Top size, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 5 | 1.5 |
| 2022 | 3 | 1.25 |
| 2025 | 5 | 1.5 |
The housing stock in Longview
The median home in Longview was built in 1978, so the typical house is 48 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. Pre-1980 construction makes up 54.8 percent of homes in Longview. Set a typical $10,462 asphalt job beside the $182,700 median home value and the roof comes to 6 percent.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Homes counted | 36,393 |
| Owner-occupied | 53.4% |
| Pre-1980 homes | 54.8% |
| Median household income | $62,488 |
| Typical home value | $182,700 |
Replacement costs in Longview
Local pricing in Longview sits roughly 7 percent under the national basis; asphalt shingles on 2,000 square feet cost $6,510 to $14,415. 19 payroll roofing businesses are registered in the county, by Census count. 47.4 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees. For the Longview, TX Metro Area, the BLS median roofer wage is $39,460 a year.
| Material | Installed cost | Typical life | Middle of range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $6,510 to $10,695 | 15 to 20 yr | $8,602 |
| Clay Tile | $22,320 to $37,200 | 50 to 100 yr | $29,760 |
| Standing Seam Metal | $22,320 to $37,200 | 50 to 70 yr | $29,760 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $7,440 to $14,880 | 15 to 25 yr | $11,160 |
| Metal Shingles | $13,020 to $22,320 | 35 to 50 yr | $17,670 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $8,370 to $14,415 | 25 to 30 yr | $11,392 |
Common questions, Longview
- What should I budget for a new roof near Longview?
- Expect $6,510 to $14,415 for a standard asphalt job in Longview; the midpoint is $10,462.
- 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.
- Has Gregg County had large hail?
- NOAA's biggest since 2017 entry for the county is 2.75 inches, comparable to a baseball, with 2 golf-ball days.
- Can I confirm Elevation Roofing and Gutters is licensed?
- Use the steps above with the Texas registry. Match the exact name, read the status and the expiry, then ask for an insurance certificate.
- How often does hail hit Longview?
- 43 entries since 2017, 14 days at 1 inch or larger, and the busiest month is April.
- When is hail season in Longview?
- Hail concentrates in April (56 percent), and April through July add up to 64 percent of the record.
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