Woodall & Lang Inc
- Roofing Contractor serving Lynchburg, Virginia — based at 1310 Commerce St, Lynchburg, VA 24504.
- Typical jobs: roof repair, emergency repair, storm damage repair, roof inspection, roof replacement.
Services Offered
Checking Woodall & Lang Inc against the Virginia record
Virginia 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.
- 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.
- An expiry before your finish date is a reason to ask questions.
Storm history for Lynchburg and Lynchburg (independent city)
NOAA's Storm Events file lists 10 hail reports for Lynchburg (independent city) since 2017. Hail of quarter size or bigger was reported on 5 separate days. Nothing at or above 1.75 inches was recorded; the top size was 1 inches, close to a quarter. Golf-ball hail shows up last in the file in 2016.
In the last 90 days NOAA logged 0 hail reports within 25 miles of Lynchburg.
The strongest recorded thunderstorm gust is 69 mph.
100 percent of reports fall between April and July, and April alone has 43 percent. 8 months of the year are nearly hail-free on file.
Virginia ranks only counties with 30 or more reports, and Lynchburg (independent city) is not among them, so no density rank is shown.
Date your photos after each hail day and keep them. A written inspection from Woodall & Lang Inc or any other roofer is worth asking for before work starts.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Days at 1 inch or more | 5 |
| Tornado reports on file | 1 |
| Hail reports, all years | 14 |
| Largest stone, inches | 1 |
| Share of reports in April to July | 100% |
| NOAA hail reports since 2017 | 10 |
The biggest day on file is June 23, 2016: a 1.75-inch stone, about the size of a golf ball, reported near Lyh Ivy Hill Arpt.
| Year | Reports | Biggest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 | 3 | 1.75 |
| 2025 | 1 | 1 |
The housing stock in Lynchburg
Half the homes in Lynchburg predate 1970; the typical house is about 56 years old. That is long enough for roughly 2 asphalt roof cycles, so replacement, not first install, is the usual job. Set a typical $11,025 asphalt job beside the $211,800 median home value and the roof comes to 5 percent. Pre-1980 construction makes up 66.4 percent of homes in Lynchburg.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Homes older than 1980 | 66.4% |
| Total housing units | 34,009 |
| Median household income | $59,808 |
| Median home value | $211,800 |
| Single-family homes | 63.6% |
Replacement costs in Lynchburg
Local pricing in Lynchburg is within 5 percent of the national basis, so asphalt shingles run $6,860 to $15,190. BLS puts the median annual roofer wage for the Lynchburg, VA Metro Area at $46,160. 4 payroll roofing businesses are registered in the county, by Census count.
| Material | Installed cost | Cost per year | Middle of range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal Shingles | $13,720 - $23,520 | $440 | $18,620 |
| Clay Tile | $23,520 - $39,200 | $420 | $31,360 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $16,660 - $29,400 | $420 | $23,030 |
| Cedar Shake | $13,720 - $25,480 | $780 | $19,600 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $8,820 - $15,190 | $440 | $12,005 |
| Concrete Tile | $14,700 - $26,460 | $460 | $20,580 |
Questions about roofing in Lynchburg
- Is the license for Woodall & Lang Inc on a state list?
- Follow the steps above with the Virginia registry. Read the name, the status and the expiry, then ask for an insurance certificate.
- When is hail season in Lynchburg?
- Spring and early summer carry most of it: 100 percent of reports come between April and July, April first at 43 percent.
- How much is a roof replacement in Lynchburg?
- Count on $6,860 to $15,190 for a standard asphalt job in Lynchburg; the middle is $11,025.
- How old are the roofs in Lynchburg?
- Census data puts the typical build year at 1970. Asphalt roofs wear out in 15 to 30 years, so many roofs here have been replaced at least once.
- How often does hail hit Lynchburg?
- NOAA lists 10 hail reports for Lynchburg (independent city) since 2017, on 5 days with stones of 1 inch or more. April is the busiest month.
- How soon should a roof be inspected after hail?
- Photograph the roof, note the date, and schedule a written inspection quickly. Many policies have a claim window.
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