Black Dog Roofing
- Roofing Contractor serving Athens, Georgia — based at 2205 W Broad St, Athens, GA 30606.
- Jobs on the listing: roof repair, roof inspection, storm damage repair, emergency repair, roof replacement.
Services Offered
Looking up Black Dog Roofing in Georgia
Georgia roofing-license requirements are not yet covered by our verification program — confirm licensing and insurance with your city or county building department
- An expiry before your finish date is a reason to ask questions.
- Search the registry by number, then by name, because spellings differ between sources.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance sent straight from the insurer. A registry listing does not prove coverage.
- The registry name, the contract name and the truck lettering should all agree; the status should be active.
Storm history for Athens and Clarke County
From 2017, NOAA has filed 10 hail reports in Clarke County. Across 4 of those days, hail reached 1 inch (a quarter) or larger. Stones of 1.75 inches or larger were reported on 1 days, and the biggest stone came in at 2 inches, about the size of a hen egg. 2018 is the last year that has a 1.75-inch report.
Georgia ranks only counties with 30 or more reports, and Clarke County is not among them, so no density rank is shown.
The strongest recorded thunderstorm gust is 75 mph.
July is the peak month with 45 percent of reports, and April to July together hold 64 percent. 8 months of the year are nearly hail-free on file.
Within 25 miles of Athens, the last 90 days brought 0 NOAA hail reports.
After any hail day, photograph the roof before anyone tarps it and write down the date. Ask Black Dog Roofing, or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Top gust, mph | 75 |
| Top month | July |
| NOAA hail reports since 2017 | 10 |
| Tornadoes on file | 0 |
| Days at 1.75 inches or more | 1 |
| Largest stone, inches | 2 |
The single largest day was July 21, 2018: a 2-inch stone, about the size of a hen egg, reported near Oconee Hgts.
| Year | Reports | Biggest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 | 3 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 | 1.5 |
The homes under these roofs
Median year built in Athens is 1987, a typical house age of 39 years. Pre-1980 construction makes up 39.7 percent of homes in Athens. At roughly 25 years per asphalt roof, 2 cycles fit into that span.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $51,655 |
| Owner-occupied | 40.5% |
| Total housing units | 56,132 |
| Built before 1980 | 39.7% |
| Median build year | 1987 |
Replacement costs in Athens
Local pricing in Athens sits roughly 12 percent under the national basis; asphalt shingles on 2,000 square feet cost $6,160 to $13,640. For Georgia, the BLS median roofer wage is $46,940 a year. The county holds 7 roofing establishments with employees, per the Census. 85.7 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees.
| Material | Lifespan | Per year of life | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Shake | 20 to 30 years | $700 | $17,600 |
| Clay Tile | 50 to 100 years | $380 | $28,160 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | 40 to 70 years | $380 | $20,680 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | 15 to 20 years | $470 | $8,140 |
| Metal Shingles | 35 to 50 years | $390 | $16,720 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | 25 to 30 years | $390 | $10,780 |
Asked about roofing in Athens
- Is Athens an older housing market?
- Median year built is 1987, which gives 39 years. A roof is younger than the house if it was replaced.
- How much is a roof replacement in Athens?
- Asphalt shingles on 2,000 square feet run $6,160 to $13,640 in Athens, and the middle of that range is $9,900. Metal and tile cost more up front; the table above shows each material.
- How often does hail hit Athens?
- The county file counts 10 hail entries since 2017. 4 of those days reached 1 inch, and July leads the calendar.
- Where can I look up the license for Black Dog Roofing?
- Follow the steps above with the Georgia registry. Read the name, the status and the expiry, then ask for an insurance certificate.
- When is hail season in Athens?
- Spring and early summer carry most of it: 64 percent of reports come between April and July, July first at 45 percent.
- What is the biggest hail on record for Clarke County?
- Stones since 2017 topped out at 2 inches, roughly a hen egg; golf-ball hail or larger came on 1 days.
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