White Glove Roofing
- Roofing Contractor serving Hoover, Alabama — based at 324 Commons Dr Ste 30, Birmingham, AL 35209.
- Jobs on the listing: storm damage repair, roof replacement, emergency repair, roof inspection, roof repair.
Services Offered
Checking White Glove Roofing against 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
- Have the insurer or agent send the certificate of insurance to you, since a license says nothing about coverage.
- Open the registry and search by license number first, business name second.
- Compare the registry name with the name on the contract, and read the status line.
- Write down the expiry and make sure it outlasts the job.
Storm record for Hoover and Jefferson County
Since 2017, NOAA has filed 47 hail entries in Jefferson County. Quarter-sized stones or bigger were logged on 26 days. Golf-ball size or more turned up on 5 days, and the largest stone came in at 2.5 inches, close to a tennis ball. The latest golf-ball day on file is in 2026.
On density, Jefferson County is mid-pack: 10 of 19 Alabama counties, at 48.9 reports per 1,000 square miles.
Reports cluster in April (24 percent of the total); April through July account for 60 percent. 7 calendar months each hold under 2 percent of reports.
After any hail day, photograph the roof before anyone tarps it and write down the date. Ask White Glove Roofing, or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.
23 tornadoes appear in the file too, strongest rated EF3.
Within 25 miles of Hoover, the last 90 days brought 0 NOAA hail reports.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Hail reports, all years | 55 |
| Days at 1.75 inches or more | 5 |
| Busiest month | April |
| Density rank in state | 10 of 19 |
| Share of reports in April to July | 60% |
| Tornado reports on file | 23 |
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 | Top size, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 4 | 1 |
| 2022 | 4 | 2 |
| 2024 | 4 | 1.75 |
Who lives under these roofs
Median year built in Hoover is 1994, a typical house age of 32 years. Homes of that age usually carry a first or second replacement roof, about 1 cycles at 25 years apiece. Pre-1980 construction makes up 27.8 percent of homes in Hoover.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Typical year built | 1994 |
| Single-family homes | 71.2% |
| Typical home value | $391,300 |
| Owner-occupied | 71.2% |
| Pre-1980 homes | 27.8% |
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. For the Birmingham, AL Metro Area, the BLS median roofer wage is $46,600 a year. Per year of service, metal often costs less than shingles even at a higher price; the last column of the table shows it.
| Material | Lifespan | Cost per year | Middle of range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal Shingles | 35-50 yrs | $370 | $15,770 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | 40-70 yrs | $350 | $19,505 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | 25-30 yrs | $370 | $10,168 |
| Clay Tile | 50-100 yrs | $350 | $26,560 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | 15-20 yrs | $440 | $7,678 |
| Standing Seam Metal | 50-70 yrs | $440 | $26,560 |
Common questions, Hoover
- When is hail season in Hoover?
- 60 percent of the county's hail reports fall from April to July, and April alone has 24 percent.
- What is a roof replacement price in Hoover?
- Expect $5,810 to $12,865 for a standard asphalt job in Hoover; the middle is $9,337.
- Should I call a roofer right after hail?
- Do not wait for a leak. A short inspection after the storm documents the damage while the date is fresh.
- How do I check White Glove Roofing's license?
- The Alabama lookup shows status and expiry. Compare both with the contract and ask the roofer for proof of insurance.
- How often does hail hit Hoover?
- From 2017 the county has 47 entries; hail of 1 inch or more came on 26 of those days, mostly in April.
- How old are homes in Hoover?
- The median home was built in 1994, so it is 32 years old. Roof age follows the house unless a replacement happened, and 25 years is a common asphalt life.
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