Jones Roofing
- Roofing Contractor serving Decatur, Alabama — based at 2013 Clayton Ave SW, Decatur, AL 35603.
- Work covered: storm damage repair, roof inspection, roof replacement, emergency repair, roof repair.
Services Offered
Looking up Jones Roofing in Alabama
Alabama roofing-license requirements are not yet covered by our verification program — confirm licensing and insurance with your city or county building department
- Request a current certificate of insurance from the insurer; licenses and insurance are checked separately.
- Compare the registry name with the name on the contract, and read the status line.
- An expiry before your finish date is a reason to ask questions.
- Search the registry by number, then by name, because spellings differ between sources.
Storm history for Decatur and Morgan County
Count the hail reports NOAA filed for Morgan County since 2017 and you reach 41. On 15 of these days, hail measured 1 inch (a quarter) or more. Golf-ball size or larger were reported on 5 days, and the largest stone came in at 2 inches, about the size of a hen egg. 2026 is the last year with a 1.75-inch report.
The same record has 14 tornadoes, with EF3 the highest rating.
In the last 90 days NOAA logged 0 hail reports within 25 miles of Decatur.
After any hail day, photograph the roof before anyone tarps it and write down the date. Ask Jones Roofing, or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.
The bulk of the hail here arrives in spring and summer: 58 percent from April to July, 29 percent in April. 3 calendar months each hold under 2 percent of reports.
Thunderstorm wind peaked at 81 mph in the record.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Days at 1.75 inches or more | 5 |
| Top month | April |
| Hail reports, all years | 45 |
| Days with hail at 1 inch or more | 15 |
| Share of reports in April to July | 58% |
| Hail density rank in state | 5 of 19 |
The largest single day in the record is October 8, 2014: a 2.75-inch stone, about the size of a baseball, reported near Somerville.
| Calendar year | Entries | Top size, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 7 | 1.25 |
| 2018 | 2 | 1.75 |
| 2025 | 13 | 1.5 |
The housing stock in Decatur
Decatur's median year built is 1977, which makes the typical home 49 years old. 55.1 percent of homes in Decatur were built before 1980. That is long enough for roughly 2 asphalt roof cycles, so replacement, not first install, is the usual job. Against a median home value of $190,500, a $9,337 mid-range asphalt roof is 5 percent of the house.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Typical home value | $190,500 |
| Single-family homes | 75.8% |
| Homes counted | 25,654 |
| Typical household income | $59,831 |
| Homes lived in by owners | 63% |
What a new roof costs in Decatur
Prices in Decatur run about 17 percent below our national basis, so asphalt shingles land at $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. 13 payroll roofing businesses are registered in the county, by Census count. 69.2 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees.
| Material | Price range | Typical life | Per year of life |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $5,810 - $9,545 | 15-20 yrs | $440 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $6,640 - $13,280 | 15-25 yrs | $500 |
| Concrete Tile | $12,450 - $22,410 | 40-50 yrs | $390 |
| Metal Shingles | $11,620 - $19,920 | 35-50 yrs | $370 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $7,470 - $12,865 | 25-30 yrs | $370 |
| Clay Tile | $19,920 - $33,200 | 50-100 yrs | $350 |
Decatur roofing questions
- Is hail common around Decatur?
- Since 2017 the county has 41 entries; hail of 1 inch or more came on 15 of those days, most often in April.
- 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.
- What is the typical house age in Decatur?
- The median home was built in 1977, so it is 49 years old. Roof age follows the house unless a replacement happened, and 25 years is a common asphalt life.
- Which months bring hail to Morgan County?
- Spring and early summer carry most of it: 58 percent of reports come between April and July, April first at 29 percent.
- Has Morgan County had large hail?
- Stones since 2017 topped out at 2 inches, about a hen egg; golf-ball hail or bigger came on 5 days.
- Where can I look up the license for Jones Roofing?
- Follow the steps above with the Alabama registry. Read the name, the status and the expiry, then ask for an insurance certificate.
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