Best Choice Roofing
- Roofing Contractor serving Dothan, Alabama — based at 550 Bic Rd, Dothan, AL 36303.
- Work covered: roof repair, emergency repair, roof inspection, storm damage repair, roof replacement.
Services Offered
How to check Best Choice Roofing 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
- Have the insurer or agent send the certificate of insurance to you, since a license says nothing about coverage.
- Search the registry by number, then by name, because spellings differ between sources.
- Compare the registry name with the name on the contract, and read the status line.
- Look at the expiration date and compare it with the dates in your contract.
Hail and wind history for Dothan and Houston County
The NOAA Storm Events record lists 12 hail entries for Houston County since 2017. Across 6 of these days, hail measured 1 inch (a quarter) or larger. Golf-ball hail or bigger came on 1 days. The top size reported was 2.75 inches, comparable to a baseball. 2024 is the last year with a 1.75-inch report.
The fastest thunderstorm gust on file is 85 mph.
After any hail day, photograph the roof before anyone tarps it and write down the date. Ask Best Choice Roofing, or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.
The same record has 30 tornadoes, with EF2 the highest rating.
Within 25 miles of Dothan, the last 90 days produced 0 NOAA hail reports.
March is the peak month with 36 percent of reports, and April to July together hold 43 percent. 6 calendar months each hold under 2 percent of reports.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Hail events since 2017 | 12 |
| Peak gust, mph | 85 |
| Tornadoes on file | 30 |
| Share of reports in April to July | 43% |
| Days with hail at 1.75 inches or more | 1 |
| Largest stone, inches | 2.75 |
The single largest day was January 9, 2024: a 2.75-inch stone, about the size of a baseball, reported near Dothan.
| Year | Reports | Largest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | 1.5 |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 | 6 | 1.5 |
Who lives under these roofs
Median year built in Dothan is 1981, a typical house age of 45 years. A mid-range asphalt replacement at $9,337 equals 5 percent of the median home value of $186,600. 48.2 percent of homes in Dothan were built before 1980.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $186,600 |
| Typical year built | 1981 |
| Owner-occupied share | 57.1% |
| Housing units | 33,571 |
| Detached and attached houses | 72.8% |
Budgeting a roof in Dothan
Prices in Dothan run about 17 percent below our national basis, so asphalt shingles land at $5,810 to $12,865. For Alabama, the BLS median roofer wage is $45,670 a year. Census County Business Patterns counts 8 roofing firms with payroll in the county. 87.5 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees.
| Material | Installed range | Lifespan | Per year of life |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Tile | $19,920-$33,200 | 50 to 100 years | $350 |
| Standing Seam Metal | $19,920-$33,200 | 50 to 70 years | $440 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $6,640-$13,280 | 15 to 25 years | $500 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $7,470-$12,865 | 25 to 30 years | $370 |
| Metal Shingles | $11,620-$19,920 | 35 to 50 years | $370 |
| Cedar Shake | $11,620-$21,580 | 20 to 30 years | $660 |
Asked about roofing in Dothan
- What is the biggest hail on record for Houston County?
- The largest stone since 2017 measured 2.75 inches, about the size of a baseball. 1 days reached golf-ball size or more.
- What is a roof replacement price in Dothan?
- Plan on $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.
- How often does hail hit Dothan?
- Since 2017 the county has 12 entries; hail of 1 inch or more came on 6 of those days, mostly in March.
- Which months bring hail to Houston County?
- 43 percent of the county's hail entries fall from April to July, and March alone has 36 percent.
- Is the license for Best Choice Roofing on a state list?
- Look up the Alabama record by license number, compare the name and status, and note the expiry before you sign anything.
- 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.
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