Curtis McKinley Roofing & Sheet Metal Inc.
- Roofing Contractor serving Longview, Texas — based at 4515 Alpine Rd, Longview, TX 75605.
- Work covered: storm damage repair, roof inspection, roof repair, emergency repair, roof replacement.
Services Offered
How to check Curtis McKinley Roofing & Sheet Metal Inc. on the Texas record
Texas leaves roofing unlicensed at the state level, so the voluntary RCAT program (Roofing Contractors Association of Texas) and its public contractor directory are the credential that exists Official lookup: RCAT Licensed Contractors directory.
- Compare the registry name with the name on the contract, and read the status line.
- Look at the expiration date and compare it with the dates in your contract.
- Request a current certificate of insurance from the insurer; licenses and insurance are checked separately.
- Open the registry and search by license number first, business name second.
Storm record for Longview, Gregg County
Gregg County, the county around Longview, has 43 NOAA hail reports on file since 2017. Hail of coin size or larger was reported on 14 different days. The rough 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 data in 2024.
Most hail here arrives in spring and summer: 64 percent from April to July, 56 percent in April. 5 calendar months each hold under 2 percent of reports.
Within 25 miles of Longview, the last 90 days brought 0 NOAA hail reports.
The strongest recorded thunderstorm gust is 105 mph.
8 tornadoes appear in the file too, strongest rated EF1.
After any hail day, photograph the roof before anyone tarps it and write down the date. Ask Curtis McKinley Roofing & Sheet Metal Inc., or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Reports, all years | 50 |
| Days with hail at 1.75 inches or more | 2 |
| Peak month | April |
| Hail events since 2017 | 43 |
| Days with hail at 1 inch or more | 14 |
| Peak gust, mph | 105 |
The largest single day in the record is February 11, 2024: a 2.75-inch stone, about the size of a baseball, reported near Longview.
| Calendar year | Entries | Largest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 5 | 1.5 |
| 2017 | 6 | 1.25 |
| 2023 | 8 | 2 |
The housing stock in Longview
Half the homes in Longview predate 1978; the typical house is about 48 years old. Against a median home value of $182,700, a $10,462 mid-range asphalt roof is 6 percent of the house. Pre-1980 construction makes up 54.8 percent of homes in Longview.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $182,700 |
| Homes lived in by owners | 53.4% |
| Median household income | $62,488 |
| Total housing units | 36,393 |
| Typical year built | 1978 |
Budgeting a roof 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. Per year of service, metal often costs less than shingles even at a higher price; the last column of the table shows it. Census County Business Patterns counts 19 roofing firms with payroll in the county. 47.4 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees.
| Material | Installed range | Typical life | Yearly cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $6,510-$10,695 | 15-20 yrs | $490 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $7,440-$14,880 | 15-25 yrs | $560 |
| Concrete Tile | $13,950-$25,110 | 40-50 yrs | $430 |
| Clay Tile | $22,320-$37,200 | 50-100 yrs | $400 |
| Standing Seam Metal | $22,320-$37,200 | 50-70 yrs | $500 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $15,810-$27,900 | 40-70 yrs | $400 |
Common questions, Longview
- How big does hail get near Longview?
- NOAA's biggest since 2017 entry for the county is 2.75 inches, comparable to a baseball, with 2 golf-ball days.
- What time of year does Longview get hail?
- Hail concentrates in April (56 percent), and April through July total 64 percent of the record.
- Can I confirm Curtis McKinley Roofing & Sheet Metal Inc. is licensed?
- Search the Texas record by license number, compare the name and status, and note the expiry before you sign anything.
- Should I call a roofer right after hail?
- Take dated photos first, then book an inspection. Hail bruises can look minor from the ground, and insurers often set a filing deadline.
- What should I budget for a new roof near Longview?
- Asphalt shingles on 2,000 square feet run $6,510 to $14,415 in Longview, and the middle of that range is $10,462. Metal and tile cost more up front; the table above shows each material.
- Is Longview an older housing market?
- The median home was built in 1978, so it is 48 years old. Roof age follows the house unless a replacement happened, and 25 years is a common asphalt life.
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