Birmingham Roofs
- Roofing Contractor serving Hoover, Alabama — based at 745 Montgomery Hwy #661012, Birmingham, AL 35216.
- Typical jobs: roof repair, emergency repair, roof replacement, roof inspection, storm damage repair.
Services Offered
Looking up Birmingham Roofs in Alabama
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Storm history for Hoover, Jefferson County
For Jefferson County, the NOAA record since 2017 carries 47 hail reports. Reports of 1 inch or larger cover 26 days. Golf-ball size or larger appeared on 5 days, and the largest stone measured 2.5 inches, about the size of a tennis ball. The most recent golf-ball day in the record falls in 2026.
After any hail day, photograph the roof before anyone tarps it and write down the date. Ask Birmingham Roofs, or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.
April is the peak month with 24 percent of reports, and April to July together hold 60 percent. In 7 months of the year, hail is rare in the record.
The strongest recorded thunderstorm gust is 75 mph.
NOAA also lists 23 tornadoes here, the strongest rated EF3.
Per square mile, Jefferson County lands at 10 of 19 Alabama counties we compare, in the middle band. That is 48.9 reports per 1,000 square miles.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Reports in April to July | 60% |
| Density rank in state | 10 of 19 |
| Biggest stone, inches | 2.5 |
| Days with hail at 1.75 inches or more | 5 |
| Top month | April |
| Days with hail at 1 inch or more | 26 |
The biggest day on file is April 5, 2017: a 2.5-inch stone, about the size of a tennis ball, reported near Red Gap Jct.
| Calendar year | Hail reports | Largest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 8 | 1.75 |
| 2022 | 4 | 2 |
| 2024 | 4 | 1.75 |
Housing around Hoover
Median year built in Hoover is 1994, a typical house age of 32 years. At roughly 25 years per asphalt roof, 1 cycles fit into that span. A mid-range asphalt replacement at $9,337 equals 2 percent of the median home value of $391,300. Before 1980, 27.8 percent of the housing stock went up.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 39,090 |
| Single-family homes | 71.2% |
| Median year built | 1994 |
| Typical home value | $391,300 |
| Pre-1980 homes | 27.8% |
Budgeting a roof in Hoover
The Hoover multiplier is below 1, about 17 percent lower than the national basis, giving $5,810 to $12,865 for asphalt shingles. Per year of service, metal often costs less than shingles even at a higher price; the last column of the table shows it. Labor is part of the bill: the BLS median for roofers in the Birmingham, AL Metro Area is $46,600 a year.
| Material | Price range | Lifespan | Middle of range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Shake | $11,620 - $21,580 | 20-30 yrs | $16,600 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $7,470 - $12,865 | 25-30 yrs | $10,168 |
| Clay Tile | $19,920 - $33,200 | 50-100 yrs | $26,560 |
| Metal Shingles | $11,620 - $19,920 | 35-50 yrs | $15,770 |
| Standing Seam Metal | $19,920 - $33,200 | 50-70 yrs | $26,560 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $6,640 - $13,280 | 15-25 yrs | $9,960 |
Asked about roofing in Hoover
- How do I check Birmingham Roofs's license?
- The Alabama lookup shows status and expiry. Set both beside the contract and ask the roofer for proof of insurance.
- Is hail common around Hoover?
- 47 reports since 2017, 26 days at 1 inch or larger, and the busiest month is April.
- 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 Hoover an older housing market?
- 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 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.
- What should I budget for a new roof near 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.
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