Apex Roofing & Restoration
- Roofing Contractor serving Hoover, Alabama — based at 4601 Southlake Pkwy, Hoover, AL 35244.
- Services: roof repair, storm damage repair, emergency repair, roof inspection, roof replacement.
Services Offered
How to check Apex Roofing & Restoration on the Alabama record
Alabama roofing-license requirements are not yet covered by our verification program — confirm licensing and insurance with your city or county building department
- Match the name, the city and the status. The record should read active or in good standing.
- An expiry before your finish date is a reason to ask questions.
- Search the registry by number, then by name, because spellings differ between sources.
- Request a current certificate of insurance from the insurer; licenses and insurance are checked separately.
Hail record for Hoover, Jefferson County
In Jefferson County, the NOAA record since 2017 shows 47 hail entries. On 26 of these days, hail measured 1 inch (a quarter) or more. Golf ball hail or bigger came on 5 days. The top size reported was 2.5 inches, close to a tennis ball. Golf-ball hail last appears in the file in 2026.
0 hail reports fell within 25 miles of Hoover over the past 90 days.
60 percent of reports fall between April and July, and April alone has 24 percent. In 7 months of the year, hail is nearly absent in the record.
Thunderstorm wind peaked at 75 mph in the record.
After any hail day, photograph the roof before anyone tarps it and write down the date. Ask Apex Roofing & Restoration, or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.
Per square mile, Jefferson County ranks 10 of 19 Alabama counties we compare, in the middle band. That is 48.9 reports per 1,000 square miles.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Highest gust, mph | 75 |
| Days at 1 inch or more | 26 |
| Reports in April to July | 60% |
| Tornado reports on file | 23 |
| Hail reports, all years | 55 |
| Hail events since 2017 | 47 |
The largest single day in the record is April 5, 2017: a 2.5-inch stone, about the size of a tennis ball, reported near Red Gap Jct.
| Year | Entries | Biggest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 4 | 2 |
| 2023 | 5 | 1.5 |
| 2024 | 4 | 1.75 |
Who lives under these roofs
The median home in Hoover was built in 1994, so the typical house is 32 years old. Pre-1980 construction makes up 27.8 percent of homes in Hoover. A mid-range asphalt replacement at $9,337 equals 2 percent of the median home value of $391,300.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Typical household income | $107,822 |
| Median year built | 1994 |
| Typical home value | $391,300 |
| Homes counted | 39,090 |
| Detached and attached houses | 71.2% |
What a new roof costs in Hoover
Prices in Hoover run about 17 percent below our national basis, so asphalt shingles land at $5,810 to $12,865. BLS puts the median annual roofer wage for the Birmingham, AL Metro Area at $46,600. The county holds 39 roofing establishments with employees, per the Census. 51.3 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees.
| Material | Price range | Service life | Middle of range |
|---|---|---|---|
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $6,640 to $13,280 | 15 to 25 years | $9,960 |
| Standing Seam Metal | $19,920 to $33,200 | 50 to 70 years | $26,560 |
| Cedar Shake | $11,620 to $21,580 | 20 to 30 years | $16,600 |
| Metal Shingles | $11,620 to $19,920 | 35 to 50 years | $15,770 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $14,110 to $24,900 | 40 to 70 years | $19,505 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $7,470 to $12,865 | 25 to 30 years | $10,168 |
Asked about roofing in Hoover
- Has Jefferson County had large hail?
- The largest stone since 2017 measured 2.5 inches, close to a tennis ball. 5 days reached golf-ball size or larger.
- How much is a roof replacement in Hoover?
- Plan on $5,810 to $12,865 for asphalt shingles on a 2,000 square foot roof here, about $9,337 in the middle. Other materials are in the cost table.
- Where can I look up the license for Apex Roofing & Restoration?
- Use the steps above with the Alabama registry. Read the name, the status and the expiry, then ask for an insurance certificate.
- Does hail damage have to be fixed right away?
- Photograph the roof, note the date, and schedule a written inspection soon. Many policies have a claim window.
- Does Hoover get a lot of hail?
- Since 2017 the county has 47 entries; hail of 1 inch or more came on 26 of those days, most often in April.
- When is hail season in Hoover?
- Spring and early summer carry the bulk of it: 60 percent of entries come between April and July, April leading at 24 percent.
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