S & S Roofing and Construction
- Roofing Contractor serving Albany, Georgia — based at 916 Oakhill Ln, Albany, GA 31701.
- Typical jobs: roof repair, roof replacement, roof inspection, storm damage repair, emergency repair.
Services Offered
Looking up S & S Roofing and Construction in Georgia
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- Look at the expiration date and compare it with the dates in your contract.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance sent straight from the insurer. A registry listing does not prove coverage.
- Search the registry by number, then by name, because spellings differ between sources.
- Compare the registry name with the name on the contract, and read the status line.
Storm history for Albany and Dougherty County
Dougherty County, the county around Albany, has 10 NOAA hail reports on file since 2017. On 4 of those days, hail measured 1 inch (a quarter) or more. The rough of it: 1 days with stones of 1.75 inches or more, capped by a 3.75-inch stone close to a teacup. 2023 is the last year that has a 1.75-inch report.
Reports cluster in June (47 percent of the total); April through July carry 67 percent. In 6 months of the year, hail is rare in the record.
Within 25 miles of Albany, the last 90 days brought 0 NOAA hail reports.
NOAA also lists 2 tornadoes here, the strongest rated EF3.
After any hail day, photograph the roof before anyone tarps it and write down the date. Ask S & S Roofing and Construction, or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.
Georgia ranks only counties with 30 or more reports, and Dougherty County is not among them, so no density rank is shown.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Largest stone, inches | 3.75 |
| Days at 1.75 inches or more | 1 |
| Hail reports, all years | 15 |
| Top month | June |
| Peak gust, mph | 85 |
| Days with hail at 1 inch or more | 4 |
The largest single day in the record is June 14, 2023: a 3.75-inch stone, about the size of a teacup, reported near Williamsburg.
| Year | Entries | Largest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 3 | 1.75 |
| 2015 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 | 2 | 1 |
Who lives under these roofs
Albany's median year built is 1974, which makes the typical home 52 years old. A mid-range asphalt replacement at $9,900 equals 8 percent of the median home value of $118,700. 62.2 percent of homes in Albany were built before 1980. At 25 years per asphalt roof, a house that age has worn through about 2 roofs, and many are on their second or third.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median build year | 1974 |
| Typical household income | $45,201 |
| Median home value | $118,700 |
| Owner-occupied share | 39.3% |
| Homes older than 1980 | 62.2% |
Replacement costs in Albany
Prices in Albany run about 12 percent below our national basis, so asphalt shingles land at $6,160 to $13,640. Per year of service, metal often costs less than shingles even at a higher price; the last column of the table shows it. 7 payroll roofing businesses are registered in the county, by Census count. 85.7 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees.
| Material | Price range | Cost per year | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal Shingles | $12,320-$21,120 | $390 | $16,720 |
| Clay Tile | $21,120-$35,200 | $380 | $28,160 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $6,160-$10,120 | $470 | $8,140 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $14,960-$26,400 | $380 | $20,680 |
| Concrete Tile | $13,200-$23,760 | $410 | $18,480 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $7,040-$14,080 | $530 | $10,560 |
Albany roofing questions
- How do I check S & S Roofing and Construction's license?
- The Georgia lookup shows status and expiry. Compare both with the contract and ask the roofer for proof of insurance.
- How much hail does Dougherty County see?
- The county file counts 10 hail reports since 2017. 4 of them reached 1 inch, and June leads the calendar.
- What is the typical house age in Albany?
- The median home was built in 1974, so it is 52 years old. Roof age follows the house unless a replacement happened, and 25 years is a common asphalt life.
- 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.
- How much is a roof replacement in Albany?
- Expect $6,160 to $13,640 for a standard asphalt job in Albany; the middle is $9,900.
- When is hail season in Albany?
- Spring and early summer carry most of it: 67 percent of entries come between April and July, June first at 47 percent.
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