Honest Abe Roofing Jackson, TN
- Roofing Contractor serving Jackson, Tennessee — based at 3021 US-45 BYP, Jackson, TN 38305.
- Services: roof inspection, roof replacement, roof repair, storm damage repair, emergency repair.
Services Offered
Checking Honest Abe Roofing Jackson, TN against the Tennessee record
the Board for Licensing Contractors is the Tennessee agency that licenses contractors, and its license records are searchable by anyone Official lookup: Tennessee license lookup (verify.tn.gov).
- Go to the registry and search by license number first, business name second.
- Have the insurer or agent send the certificate of insurance to you, since a license says nothing about coverage.
- The registry name, the contract name and the truck lettering should all agree; the status should be active.
- Look at the expiration date and compare it with the dates in your contract.
Storm record for Jackson and Madison County
The NOAA Storm Events record holds 47 hail entries for Madison County since 2017. On 18 of those days, hail measured 1 inch (a quarter) or larger. Golf ball hail or bigger came on 3 days. The top size logged was 2.5 inches, close to a tennis ball. 2025 is the last year with a 1.75-inch report.
The strongest logged thunderstorm gust is 81 mph.
0 hail reports fell within 25 miles of Jackson over the past 90 days.
Among 15 Tennessee counties with enough reports to compare, Madison County ranks 4 by density: 96.6 reports per 1,000 square miles, top-third territory.
After any hail day, photograph the roof before anyone tarps it and write down the date. Ask Honest Abe Roofing Jackson, TN, or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.
Reports cluster in April (30 percent of the total); April through July carry 59 percent. 6 months of the year are nearly hail-free on file.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Share of reports in April to July | 59% |
| Hail reports, all years | 54 |
| Density rank in state | 4 of 15 |
| Days at 1 inch or more | 18 |
| Tornado reports on file | 7 |
| Highest gust, mph | 81 |
The biggest day on file is March 9, 2017: a 2.5-inch stone, about the size of a tennis ball, reported near Oakfield.
| Calendar year | Reports | Biggest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 5 | 1.75 |
| 2024 | 4 | 1.25 |
| 2025 | 12 | 1.75 |
Housing around Jackson
Median year built in Jackson is 1983, a typical house age of 43 years. Set a typical $9,787 asphalt job beside the $195,000 median home value and the roof comes to 5 percent. 45.8 percent of homes in Jackson were built before 1980.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached and attached houses | 68.2% |
| Typical household income | $51,552 |
| Owner-occupied | 52.2% |
| Built before 1980 | 45.8% |
| Median build year | 1983 |
Replacement costs in Jackson
The Jackson multiplier is below 1, about 13 percent lower than the national basis, giving $6,090 to $13,485 for asphalt shingles. Census County Business Patterns counts 5 roofing firms with payroll in the county. 80 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees. For Tennessee, the BLS median roofer wage is $45,690 a year.
| Material | Installed cost | Service life | Middle of range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete Tile | $13,050-$23,490 | 40-50 yrs | $18,270 |
| Standing Seam Metal | $20,880-$34,800 | 50-70 yrs | $27,840 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $6,960-$13,920 | 15-25 yrs | $10,440 |
| Metal Shingles | $12,180-$20,880 | 35-50 yrs | $16,530 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $14,790-$26,100 | 40-70 yrs | $20,445 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $6,090-$10,005 | 15-20 yrs | $8,048 |
Jackson roofing questions
- Where can I look up the license for Honest Abe Roofing Jackson, TN?
- Use the steps above with the Tennessee registry. Read the name, the status and the expiry, then ask for an insurance certificate.
- What is the biggest hail on record for Madison County?
- Hail since 2017 topped out at 2.5 inches, about a tennis ball; golf-ball hail or bigger came on 3 days.
- What does a new roof cost in Jackson?
- Asphalt shingles on 2,000 square feet run $6,090 to $13,485 in Jackson, and the middle of that range is $9,787. Metal and tile cost more up front; the table above shows each material.
- 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.
- Which months bring hail to Madison County?
- Hail clusters in April (30 percent), and April through July add up to 59 percent of the record.
- Is Jackson an older housing market?
- Census data puts the typical build year at 1983. Asphalt roofs wear out in 15 to 30 years, so many roofs there have been replaced at least once.
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