Ja-Mar Roofing & Sheet Metal - Temple
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+1 254-324-6036- Roofing Contractor serving Temple, Texas — based at 2204 N 3rd St, Temple, TX 76501.
- Jobs on the listing: roof inspection, storm damage repair, emergency repair, roof repair, roof replacement.
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Checking Ja-Mar Roofing & Sheet Metal - Temple against the Texas record
Texas has no state roofing license. The Roofing Contractors Association of Texas (RCAT) runs a voluntary industry licensing program with a public contractor directory Official lookup: RCAT Licensed Contractors directory.
- The registry name, the contract name and the truck lettering should all agree; the status should be active.
- Request a current certificate of insurance from the insurer; licenses and insurance are checked separately.
- 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.
Storm history for Temple, Bell County
From 2017, NOAA has filed 116 hail reports in Bell County. 37 different days saw hail of at least 1 inch. 15 of those days had golf-ball hail or larger. The largest stone was 5.68 inches, near the size of a softball. 2024 is the last year that has a 1.75-inch report.
April is the peak month with 48 percent of reports, and April to July together hold 74 percent. 6 calendar months each hold under 2 percent of reports.
If a storm does come through, take dated photos of the roof first. Whoever you hire, Ja-Mar Roofing & Sheet Metal - Temple included, should put the inspection findings in writing.
Counted per square mile, Bell County ranks 32 of 174 Texas counties with 30 or more reports, placing it in the top third. Density works out to 133.0 reports per 1,000 square miles.
The same record has 9 tornadoes, with EF3 the highest rating.
The fastest thunderstorm gust on file is 100 mph.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Hail density rank in state | 32 of 174 |
| Tornadoes on file | 9 |
| Busiest month | April |
| Days at 1.75 inches or more | 15 |
| Hail reports since 2017 | 116 |
| Top gust, mph | 100 |
The single largest day was April 12, 2022: a 5.68-inch stone, about the size of a softball, reported near Salado.
| Year | Entries | Biggest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 20 | 4.25 |
| 2017 | 12 | 1.75 |
| 2022 | 36 | 5.68 |
The housing stock in Temple
Median year built in Temple is 1990, a typical house age of 36 years. Homes of that age usually carry a first or second replacement roof, about 1 cycles at 25 years apiece. Against a median home value of $220,300, a $10,462 mid-range asphalt roof is 5 percent of the house.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Typical household income | $64,945 |
| Pre-1980 homes | 36.5% |
| Typical year built | 1990 |
| Detached and attached houses | 67.7% |
| Median home value | $220,300 |
What a new roof costs in Temple
The Temple multiplier is below 1, about 7 percent lower than the national basis, giving $6,510 to $14,415 for asphalt shingles. BLS puts the median annual roofer wage for Texas at $46,030. 22 payroll roofing businesses are registered in the county, by Census count. 77.3 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees.
| Material | Typical life | Per year of life | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | 15-20 yrs | $490 | $8,602 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | 15-25 yrs | $560 | $11,160 |
| Concrete Tile | 40-50 yrs | $430 | $19,530 |
| Cedar Shake | 20-30 yrs | $740 | $18,600 |
| Clay Tile | 50-100 yrs | $400 | $29,760 |
| Standing Seam Metal | 50-70 yrs | $500 | $29,760 |
Asked about roofing in Temple
- What should I budget for a new roof near Temple?
- Count on $6,510 to $14,415 for a standard asphalt job in Temple; the middle is $10,462.
- Which months bring hail to Bell County?
- Hail concentrates in April (48 percent), and April through July total 74 percent of the record.
- What is the biggest hail on record for Bell County?
- Stones since 2017 topped out at 5.68 inches, about a softball; golf-ball hail or bigger came on 15 days.
- What should I do after a hailstorm?
- Take dated photos first, then book an inspection. Hail bruises can look minor from the ground, and insurers often set a filing deadline.
- Is hail common around Temple?
- The county file counts 116 hail reports since 2017. 37 of them reached 1 inch, and April leads the calendar.
- How do I check Ja-Mar Roofing & Sheet Metal - Temple's license?
- The Texas lookup shows status and expiry. Set both beside the contract and ask the roofer for proof of insurance.
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