Modern Roofing
- Roofing Contractor serving Marietta, Georgia — based at 1956 Powder Springs Rd SW, Marietta, GA 30064.
- Services: roof inspection, roof repair, emergency repair, storm damage repair, roof replacement.
Services Offered
Checking Modern Roofing against 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
- Compare the registry name with the name on the contract, and read the status line.
- Start the lookup with the license number; use the business name only if the number fails.
- Have the insurer or agent send the certificate of insurance to you, since a license says nothing about coverage.
- An expiry before your finish date is a reason to ask questions.
Storm history for Marietta, Cobb County
Cobb County, the county around Marietta, has 17 NOAA hail reports on file since 2017. 10 separate days brought hail of at least 1 inch. Stones of 1.75 inches or more appeared on 1 days, and the biggest stone measured 1.75 inches, near a golf ball. 2023 is the last year that has a 1.75-inch report.
0 hail reports fell within 25 miles of Marietta over the past 90 days.
The same record has 5 tornadoes, with EF1 the highest rating.
Reports cluster in September (27 percent of the total); April through July account for 54 percent. 4 months of the year are close to hail-free on file.
Thunderstorm wind peaked at 81 mph in the record.
Cobb County has too few reports for a fair density rank inside Georgia, so read the counts above as a floor.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Top gust, mph | 81 |
| Days at 1.75 inches or more | 1 |
| Busiest month | September |
| Tornadoes on file | 5 |
| Reports, all years | 26 |
| Share of reports in April to July | 54% |
The biggest day on file is September 12, 2023: a 1.75-inch stone, about the size of a golf ball, reported near Due West.
| Calendar year | Reports | Largest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 | 1.5 |
| 2023 | 7 | 1.75 |
| 2025 | 3 | 1.25 |
Housing around Marietta
The median home in Marietta was built in 1986, so the typical house is 40 years old. At roughly 25 years per asphalt roof, 2 cycles fit into that span. Before 1980, 35.5 percent of the housing stock went up. A mid-range asphalt replacement at $9,900 equals 2 percent of the median home value of $401,100.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Typical year built | 1986 |
| Typical household income | $70,086 |
| Single-family homes | 55.5% |
| Housing units | 26,868 |
| Pre-1980 homes | 35.5% |
Roof prices in Marietta
The Marietta multiplier is below 1, about 12 percent lower than the national basis, giving $6,160 to $13,640 for asphalt shingles. The last column divides the middle of each range by the middle of its lifespan, which is how a metal roof can beat asphalt over time. Labor is part of the bill: the BLS median for roofers in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA Metro Area is $49,100 a year.
| Material | Price range | Lifespan | Per year of life |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Tile | $21,120-$35,200 | 50-100 yrs | $380 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $6,160-$10,120 | 15-20 yrs | $470 |
| Metal Shingles | $12,320-$21,120 | 35-50 yrs | $390 |
| Cedar Shake | $12,320-$22,880 | 20-30 yrs | $700 |
| Concrete Tile | $13,200-$23,760 | 40-50 yrs | $410 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $14,960-$26,400 | 40-70 yrs | $380 |
Questions about roofing in Marietta
- How much is a roof replacement in Marietta?
- Asphalt shingles on 2,000 square feet run $6,160 to $13,640 in Marietta, and the middle of that range is $9,900. Metal and tile start higher; the table above shows each material.
- How old are the roofs in Marietta?
- Median year built is 1986, which gives 40 years. A roof is younger than the house if it was replaced.
- How big does hail get near Marietta?
- The largest stone since 2017 measured 1.75 inches, about the size of a golf ball. 1 days reached golf-ball size or larger.
- Is the license for Modern Roofing on a state list?
- Follow the steps above with the Georgia registry. Read the name, the status and the expiry, then ask for an insurance certificate.
- 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 Marietta?
- Since 2017 the county has 17 reports; hail of 1 inch or more came on 10 of those days, most often in September.
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