Best Choice Roofing
- Roofing Contractor serving Albany, Georgia — based at 109 W Central Ave, Valdosta, GA 31601.
- Services: roof inspection, roof replacement, emergency repair, roof repair, storm damage repair.
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Looking up Best Choice 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
- Start the lookup with the license number; use the business name only if the number fails.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance sent straight from the insurer. A registry listing does not prove coverage.
- Look at the expiration date and compare it with the dates in your contract.
- The registry name, the contract name and the truck lettering should all agree; the status should be active.
Hail and wind history for Albany, Dougherty County
In Dougherty County, the NOAA record since 2017 lists 10 hail reports. On 4 days at least one stone measured 1 inch or larger. Golf-ball hail or bigger came on 1 days. The top size logged was 3.75 inches, comparable to a teacup. 2023 is the last year that has a 1.75-inch report.
June is the peak month with 47 percent of reports, and April to July together hold 67 percent. 6 months of the year are nearly hail-free on file.
After any hail day, photograph the roof before anyone tarps it and write down the date. Ask Best Choice Roofing, or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.
The strongest recorded thunderstorm gust is 85 mph.
Within 25 miles of Albany, the last 90 days brought 0 NOAA hail reports.
2 tornadoes appear in the file too, strongest rated EF3.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Days at 1 inch or more | 4 |
| Largest stone, inches | 3.75 |
| Hail reports, all years | 15 |
| Busiest month | June |
| Days with hail at 1.75 inches or more | 1 |
| Top gust, mph | 85 |
The biggest day on file is June 14, 2023: a 3.75-inch stone, about the size of a teacup, reported near Williamsburg.
| Year | Reports | Top size, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 0.88 |
| 2023 | 5 | 3.75 |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 |
Housing around Albany
Albany's median year built is 1974, which makes the typical home 52 years old. At 25 years per asphalt roof, a house that age has worn through about 2 roofs, and many are on their second or third. 62.2 percent of homes in Albany were built before 1980.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $45,201 |
| Homes older than 1980 | 62.2% |
| Single-family share | 58.7% |
| Homes counted | 33,077 |
| Typical home value | $118,700 |
Roof prices in Albany
Local pricing in Albany sits roughly 12 percent under the national basis; asphalt shingles on 2,000 square feet cost $6,160 to $13,640. Labor is part of the bill: the BLS median for roofers in Georgia is $46,940 a year. 7 payroll roofing businesses are registered in the county, by Census count. 85.7 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees.
| Material | Installed range | Lifespan | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $14,960-$26,400 | 40 to 70 yr | $20,680 |
| Metal Shingles | $12,320-$21,120 | 35 to 50 yr | $16,720 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $6,160-$10,120 | 15 to 20 yr | $8,140 |
| Cedar Shake | $12,320-$22,880 | 20 to 30 yr | $17,600 |
| Clay Tile | $21,120-$35,200 | 50 to 100 yr | $28,160 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $7,040-$14,080 | 15 to 25 yr | $10,560 |
Questions about roofing in Albany
- Is the license for Best Choice Roofing on a state list?
- Use the steps above with the Georgia registry. Read the name, the status and the expiry, then ask for an insurance certificate.
- How big does hail get near Albany?
- The largest stone since 2017 measured 3.75 inches, close to a teacup. 1 days reached golf-ball size or larger.
- Is Albany an older housing market?
- Median year built is 1974, which gives 52 years. A roof is younger than the house whenever it was replaced.
- Which months bring hail to Dougherty County?
- Hail clusters in June (47 percent), and April through July add up to 67 percent of the record.
- Does Albany get a lot of hail?
- NOAA lists 10 hail reports for Dougherty County since 2017, on 4 days with stones of 1 inch or more. June is the busiest month.
- How soon should a roof be inspected after hail?
- Do not wait for a leak. A short inspection after the storm documents the damage while the date is fresh.
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