Yellowhammer Roofing, Inc.
- Roofing Contractor serving Hoover, Alabama — based at 3447 Lorna Ln, Hoover, AL 35216.
- Typical jobs: roof replacement, emergency repair, roof repair, storm damage repair, roof inspection.
Services Offered
Checking Yellowhammer Roofing, Inc. against the Alabama record
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Hail and wind history for Hoover, Jefferson County
For Jefferson County, the NOAA record since 2017 shows 47 hail entries. 26 separate days produced hail of at least 1 inch. 5 of those days had golf-ball hail or bigger. The biggest stone was 2.5 inches, roughly a tennis ball. Golf-ball hail was last logged in the record in 2026.
Reports cluster in April (24 percent of the total); April through July carry 60 percent. 7 months of the year are close to hail-free on file.
Date your photos after each hail day and keep them. A written inspection from Yellowhammer Roofing, Inc. or any other roofer is worth asking for before work starts.
Jefferson County ranks 10 of 19 counties in Alabama by reports per area, a middle position with 48.9 per 1,000 square miles.
The fastest thunderstorm gust on file is 75 mph.
0 hail reports fell within 25 miles of Hoover over the past 90 days.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Tornadoes on file | 23 |
| Peak gust, mph | 75 |
| Days with hail at 1.75 inches or more | 5 |
| Hail reports since 2017 | 47 |
| Hail reports, all years | 55 |
| Biggest stone, inches | 2.5 |
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.
| Calendar year | Reports | Largest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 10 | 2.5 |
| 2020 | 4 | 1 |
| 2021 | 8 | 1.75 |
The housing stock in Hoover
The median home in Hoover was built in 1994, so the typical house is 32 years old. Against a median home value of $391,300, a $9,337 mid-range asphalt roof is 2 percent of the house. Before 1980, 27.8 percent of the housing stock went up.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Typical year built | 1994 |
| Owner-occupied | 71.2% |
| Median household income | $107,822 |
| Built before 1980 | 27.8% |
| Typical home value | $391,300 |
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 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.
| Material | Price range | Typical life | Cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete Tile | $12,450 - $22,410 | 40 to 50 yr | $390 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $6,640 - $13,280 | 15 to 25 yr | $500 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $14,110 - $24,900 | 40 to 70 yr | $350 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $5,810 - $9,545 | 15 to 20 yr | $440 |
| Cedar Shake | $11,620 - $21,580 | 20 to 30 yr | $660 |
| Standing Seam Metal | $19,920 - $33,200 | 50 to 70 yr | $440 |
Asked about roofing in Hoover
- How big does hail get near Hoover?
- NOAA's biggest since 2017 entry for the county is 2.5 inches, close to a tennis ball, with 5 golf-ball days.
- How old are the roofs in Hoover?
- The median home was built in 1994, so it is 32 years old. Roof age tracks the house unless a replacement happened, and 25 years is a common asphalt life.
- How soon should a roof be inspected after hail?
- Take dated photos first, then book an inspection. Hail bruises can look minor from the ground, and insurers often set a filing deadline.
- How often does hail hit Hoover?
- 47 entries since 2017, 26 days at 1 inch or more, and the busiest month is April.
- What does a new roof cost in Hoover?
- Asphalt shingles on 2,000 square feet run $5,810 to $12,865 in Hoover, and the middle of that range is $9,337. Metal and tile cost more up front; the table above shows each material.
- Can I confirm Yellowhammer Roofing, Inc. is licensed?
- The Alabama lookup shows status and expiry. Set both beside the contract and ask the roofer for proof of insurance.
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