Capps & Co. Roofing
- Roofing Contractor serving Hoover, Alabama — based at 5511 US-280 Suite 219, Birmingham, AL 35242.
- Services: roof inspection, roof replacement, emergency repair, storm damage repair, roof repair.
Services Offered
Checking Capps & Co. Roofing against the Alabama record
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- Look at the expiration date and compare it with the dates in your contract.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance sent straight from the insurer. A registry listing does not prove coverage.
- Go to the registry and search by license number first, business name second.
- The registry name, the contract name and the truck lettering should all agree; the status should be active.
Hail and wind history for Hoover, Jefferson County
Add up the hail reports NOAA recorded for Jefferson County since 2017 and you get 47. Hail of coin size or bigger was reported on 26 different days. Stones of 1.75 inches or larger appeared on 5 days, and the largest stone came in at 2.5 inches, near a tennis ball. 2026 is the last year with a 1.75-inch report.
NOAA also lists 23 tornadoes here, the strongest rated EF3.
Within 25 miles of Hoover, the last 90 days brought 0 NOAA hail reports.
On density, Jefferson County is mid-pack: 10 of 19 Alabama counties, at 48.9 reports per 1,000 square miles.
If a storm does come through, take dated photos of the roof first. Whoever you hire, Capps & Co. Roofing included, should put the inspection findings in writing.
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.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Reports, all years | 55 |
| Tornadoes on file | 23 |
| Highest gust, mph | 75 |
| Reports in April to July | 60% |
| Peak month | April |
| Days with hail at 1.75 inches or more | 5 |
The record's top day 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 | Top size, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 10 | 2.5 |
| 2022 | 4 | 2 |
| 2023 | 5 | 1.5 |
The homes under these roofs
The median home in Hoover was built in 1994, so the typical house is 32 years old. Before 1980, 27.8 percent of the housing stock went up. Against a median home value of $391,300, a $9,337 mid-range asphalt roof is 2 percent of the house. At roughly 25 years per asphalt roof, 1 cycles fit into that span.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Typical home value | $391,300 |
| Owner-occupied share | 71.2% |
| Homes counted | 39,090 |
| Pre-1980 homes | 27.8% |
| Typical year built | 1994 |
Roof prices in Hoover
Prices in Hoover run about 17 percent below our national basis, so asphalt shingles land at $5,810 to $12,865. Census County Business Patterns counts 39 roofing firms with payroll in the county. 51.3 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees. Per year of service, metal often costs less than shingles even at a higher price; the last column of the table shows it.
| Material | Installed range | Cost per year | Middle of range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $5,810 to $9,545 | $440 | $7,678 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $6,640 to $13,280 | $500 | $9,960 |
| Cedar Shake | $11,620 to $21,580 | $660 | $16,600 |
| Metal Shingles | $11,620 to $19,920 | $370 | $15,770 |
| Concrete Tile | $12,450 to $22,410 | $390 | $17,430 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $7,470 to $12,865 | $370 | $10,168 |
Asked about roofing in Hoover
- Which months bring hail to Jefferson County?
- Spring and early summer carry most of it: 60 percent of reports come between April and July, April leading at 24 percent.
- How big does hail get near Hoover?
- The largest stone since 2017 measured 2.5 inches, about the size of a tennis ball. 5 days reached golf-ball size or larger.
- Where can I look up the license for Capps & Co. Roofing?
- The Alabama lookup shows status and expiry. Set both beside the contract and ask the roofer for proof of insurance.
- How much hail does Jefferson County see?
- From 2017 the county has 47 entries; hail of 1 inch or more came on 26 of those days, mostly in April.
- 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.
- What is the typical house age in Hoover?
- Median year built is 1994, which gives 32 years. A roof is younger than the house whenever it was replaced.
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