O'Danny Boy Builders, Inc.
- Roofing Contractor serving Hoover, Alabama — based at 3829 Lorna Rd #322, Hoover, AL 35244.
- Typical jobs: storm damage repair, emergency repair, roof repair, roof inspection, roof replacement.
Services Offered
How to check O'Danny Boy Builders, Inc. 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
- Start the lookup with the license number; use the business name only if the number fails.
- 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.
- Have the insurer or agent send the certificate of insurance to you, since a license says nothing about coverage.
Hail record for Hoover and Jefferson County
For Jefferson County, the NOAA record since 2017 lists 47 hail reports. On 26 days at least one stone measured 1 inch or larger. The worst part: 5 days with stones of 1.75 inches or more, capped by a 2.5-inch stone near a tennis ball. The most recent golf-ball day in the record falls in 2026.
The same record has 23 tornadoes, with EF3 the highest rating.
If a storm does come through, take dated photos of the roof first. Whoever you hire, O'Danny Boy Builders, Inc. included, should put the inspection findings in writing.
Jefferson County ranks 10 of 19 counties in Alabama by reports per area, a middle position with 48.9 per 1,000 square miles.
Reports cluster in April (24 percent of the total); April through July account for 60 percent. 7 months of the year are nearly hail-free on file.
Within 25 miles of Hoover, the last 90 days brought 0 NOAA hail reports.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Share of reports in April to July | 60% |
| Largest stone, inches | 2.5 |
| Days with hail at 1.75 inches or more | 5 |
| Top gust, mph | 75 |
| Tornado reports on file | 23 |
| Reports, all years | 55 |
The single largest day was April 5, 2017: a 2.5-inch stone, about the size of a tennis ball, reported near Red Gap Jct.
| Calendar year | Entries | Top size, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 4 | 1 |
| 2023 | 5 | 1.5 |
| 2024 | 4 | 1.75 |
The housing stock in Hoover
Median year built in Hoover is 1994, a typical house age of 32 years. Pre-1980 construction makes up 27.8 percent of homes in Hoover. Homes of that age usually carry a first or second replacement roof, about 1 cycles at 25 years apiece.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $107,822 |
| Typical home value | $391,300 |
| Owner-occupied share | 71.2% |
| Single-family share | 71.2% |
| Homes counted | 39,090 |
Replacement costs in Hoover
Local pricing in Hoover sits roughly 17 percent under the national basis; asphalt shingles on 2,000 square feet cost $5,810 to $12,865. Per year of service, metal often costs less than shingles even at a higher price; the last column of the table shows it. 39 payroll roofing businesses are registered in the county, by Census count. 51.3 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees.
| Material | Installed range | Yearly cost | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $7,470 to $12,865 | $370 | $10,168 |
| Standing Seam Metal | $19,920 to $33,200 | $440 | $26,560 |
| Cedar Shake | $11,620 to $21,580 | $660 | $16,600 |
| Concrete Tile | $12,450 to $22,410 | $390 | $17,430 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $14,110 to $24,900 | $350 | $19,505 |
| Clay Tile | $19,920 to $33,200 | $350 | $26,560 |
Questions about roofing in Hoover
- How often does hail hit Hoover?
- The county file counts 47 hail entries since 2017. 26 of those days reached 1 inch, and April tops the calendar.
- What is a roof replacement price in Hoover?
- Budget $5,810 to $12,865 for asphalt shingles on a 2,000 square foot roof here, about $9,337 in the middle. Metal, tile and flat roofs are in the cost table.
- Which months bring hail to Jefferson County?
- 60 percent of the county's hail entries fall from April to July, and April holds 24 percent.
- Where can I look up the license for O'Danny Boy Builders, Inc.?
- Look up the Alabama record by license number, compare the name and status, and note the expiry before you sign anything.
- How big does hail get near Hoover?
- The largest stone since 2017 measured 2.5 inches, close to a tennis ball. 5 days reached golf-ball size or more.
- Does hail damage have to be fixed right away?
- Do not wait for a leak. A short inspection after the storm documents the damage while the date is fresh.
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