Hector & Sons Roof Repair
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+1 229-279-6931- Roofing Contractor serving Albany, Georgia — based at 814 Northwood Park Dr #3770, Valdosta, GA 31602.
- Work covered: roof repair, storm damage repair, emergency repair, roof inspection, roof replacement.
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How to check Hector & Sons Roof Repair on the Georgia record
Georgia roofing-license requirements are not yet covered by our verification program — confirm licensing and insurance with your city or county building department
- 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.
- Request a current certificate of insurance from the insurer; licenses and insurance are checked separately.
- Compare the registry name with the name on the contract, and read the status line.
Storm history for Albany, Dougherty County
Since 2017, NOAA has filed 10 hail entries in Dougherty County. Quarter-size stones or larger were logged on 4 days. 1 of those days had golf-ball hail or larger. The largest stone was 3.75 inches, about a teacup. The most recent golf-ball day in the record dates to 2023.
After any hail day, photograph the roof before anyone tarps it and write down the date. Ask Hector & Sons Roof Repair, or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.
67 percent of reports fall between April and July, and June alone has 47 percent. 6 months of the year are close to hail-free on file.
The fastest thunderstorm gust on file is 85 mph.
Georgia ranks only counties with 30 or more reports, and Dougherty County is not among them, so no density rank is shown.
The same record has 2 tornadoes, with EF3 the highest rating.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Reports in April to July | 67% |
| Biggest stone, inches | 3.75 |
| Hail reports since 2017 | 10 |
| Days with hail at 1 inch or more | 4 |
| Peak gust, mph | 85 |
| Days with hail at 1.75 inches or more | 1 |
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 |
| 2016 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | 5 | 3.75 |
The housing stock in Albany
Albany's median year built is 1974, which makes the typical home 52 years old. Against a median home value of $118,700, a $9,900 mid-range asphalt roof is 8 percent of the house. That is long enough for roughly 2 asphalt roof cycles, so replacement, not first install, is the usual job.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached and attached houses | 58.7% |
| Typical home value | $118,700 |
| Median year built | 1974 |
| Homes lived in by owners | 39.3% |
| Median household income | $45,201 |
Replacement costs in Albany
The Albany multiplier is below 1, about 12 percent lower than the national basis, giving $6,160 to $13,640 for asphalt shingles. BLS puts the median annual roofer wage for Georgia at $46,940. The county holds 7 roofing establishments with employees, per the Census. 85.7 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees.
| Material | Typical life | Yearly cost | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete Tile | 40-50 yrs | $410 | $18,480 |
| Metal Shingles | 35-50 yrs | $390 | $16,720 |
| Clay Tile | 50-100 yrs | $380 | $28,160 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | 15-25 yrs | $530 | $10,560 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | 25-30 yrs | $390 | $10,780 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | 15-20 yrs | $470 | $8,140 |
Asked about roofing in Albany
- How often does hail hit Albany?
- Since 2017 the county has 10 reports; hail of 1 inch or more came on 4 of those days, most often in June.
- What is the biggest hail on record for Dougherty County?
- Hail since 2017 topped out at 3.75 inches, about a teacup; golf-ball hail or bigger came on 1 days.
- Is the license for Hector & Sons Roof Repair on a state list?
- The Georgia lookup shows status and expiry. Set both beside the contract and ask the roofer for proof of insurance.
- When is hail season in Albany?
- Hail concentrates in June (47 percent), and April through July add up to 67 percent of the record.
- How old are the roofs 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.
- What should I do after a hailstorm?
- Photograph the roof, note the date, and schedule a written inspection soon. Many policies have a claim window.
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