RHINO Roofing and Remodeling
- Roofing Contractor serving Decatur, Alabama — based at 2126 6th Ave SE #208, Decatur, AL 35601.
- Services: emergency repair, roof inspection, storm damage repair, roof replacement, roof repair.
Services Offered
Looking up RHINO Roofing and Remodeling in Alabama
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Hail and wind history for Decatur, Morgan County
Count the hail reports NOAA logged for Morgan County since 2017 and you land on 41. Reports of 1 inch or more cover 15 days. Golf-ball size or more appeared on 5 days, and the biggest stone measured 2 inches, about the size of a hen egg. 2026 is the last year that has a 1.75-inch report.
Within 25 miles of Decatur, the last 90 days brought 0 NOAA hail reports.
After any hail day, photograph the roof before anyone tarps it and write down the date. Ask RHINO Roofing and Remodeling, or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.
Thunderstorm wind peaked at 81 mph in the record.
NOAA also lists 14 tornadoes here, the strongest rated EF3.
Among 19 Alabama counties with enough reports to compare, Morgan County ranks 5 by density: 75.1 reports per 1,000 square miles, upper-third territory.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Tornado reports on file | 14 |
| Days at 1 inch or more | 15 |
| Days at 1.75 inches or more | 5 |
| Highest gust, mph | 81 |
| Hail density rank in state | 5 of 19 |
| Hail events since 2017 | 41 |
The record's top day is October 8, 2014: a 2.75-inch stone, about the size of a baseball, reported near Somerville.
| Year | Entries | Top size, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2 | 1.25 |
| 2017 | 7 | 1.25 |
| 2019 | 3 | 1.75 |
Who lives under these roofs
Half the homes in Decatur predate 1977; the typical house is about 49 years old. Pre-1980 construction makes up 55.1 percent of homes in Decatur. Asphalt roofs last roughly 25 years, so a home from 1977 is on roof number 2 or later if each was replaced on schedule.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Pre-1980 homes | 55.1% |
| Single-family homes | 75.8% |
| Owner-occupied share | 63% |
| Total housing units | 25,654 |
| Median household income | $59,831 |
Budgeting a roof in Decatur
Local pricing in Decatur sits roughly 17 percent under the national basis; asphalt shingles on 2,000 square feet cost $5,810 to $12,865. The last column divides the middle of each range by the middle of its lifespan, which is how a metal roof can beat asphalt over time. BLS puts the median annual roofer wage for the Decatur, AL Metro Area at $46,280.
| Material | Price range | Typical life | Cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $14,110 - $24,900 | 40-70 yrs | $350 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $5,810 - $9,545 | 15-20 yrs | $440 |
| Concrete Tile | $12,450 - $22,410 | 40-50 yrs | $390 |
| Clay Tile | $19,920 - $33,200 | 50-100 yrs | $350 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $7,470 - $12,865 | 25-30 yrs | $370 |
| Standing Seam Metal | $19,920 - $33,200 | 50-70 yrs | $440 |
Decatur roofing questions
- Has Morgan County had large hail?
- NOAA's biggest since 2017 entry for the county is 2 inches, close to a hen egg, with 5 golf-ball days.
- What does a new roof cost in Decatur?
- Asphalt shingles on 2,000 square feet run $5,810 to $12,865 in Decatur, and the middle of that range is $9,337. Metal and tile cost more up front; the table above shows each material.
- What time of year does Decatur get hail?
- 58 percent of the county's hail entries fall from April to July, and April holds 29 percent.
- Can I confirm RHINO Roofing and Remodeling is licensed?
- Search the Alabama record by license number, compare the name and status, and note the expiry before you sign anything.
- How old are the roofs in Decatur?
- Median year built is 1977, which gives 49 years. A roof is younger than the house if it was replaced.
- Is hail common around Decatur?
- Since 2017 the county has 41 entries; hail of 1 inch or more came on 15 of those days, mostly in April.
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