Romans Roofing Inc
- Roofing Contractor serving Decatur, Alabama — based at 3506 Hooper Ln SE, Decatur, AL 35603.
- Work covered: emergency repair, roof inspection, roof replacement, roof repair, storm damage repair.
Services Offered
Checking Romans Roofing Inc 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
- Write down the expiry and make sure it outlasts the job.
- Match the name, the city and the status. The record should read active or in good standing.
- Go to the registry and search by license number first, business name second.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance sent straight from the insurer. A registry listing does not prove coverage.
Storm history for Decatur, Morgan County
From 2017, NOAA has filed 41 hail reports in Morgan County. Reports of 1 inch or more cover 15 days. Golf ball hail or bigger came on 5 days. The top size logged was 2 inches, about the size of a hen egg. 2026 is the last year that has a 1.75-inch report.
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.
After any hail day, photograph the roof before anyone tarps it and write down the date. Ask Romans Roofing Inc, or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.
April is the peak month with 29 percent of reports, and April to July together hold 58 percent. 3 months of the year are nearly hail-free on file.
Thunderstorm wind peaked at 81 mph in the record.
Within 25 miles of Decatur, the last 90 days brought 0 NOAA hail reports.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Hail density rank in state | 5 of 19 |
| Tornadoes on file | 14 |
| Days with hail at 1.75 inches or more | 5 |
| Hail reports, all years | 45 |
| Hail events since 2017 | 41 |
| Largest stone, inches | 2 |
The single largest day was 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 |
| 2018 | 2 | 1.75 |
| 2023 | 4 | 1.75 |
The homes under these roofs
Decatur's median year built is 1977, which makes the typical home 49 years old. A mid-range asphalt replacement at $9,337 equals 5 percent of the median home value of $190,500. Before 1980, 55.1 percent of the housing stock went up.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Total housing units | 25,654 |
| Median build year | 1977 |
| Pre-1980 homes | 55.1% |
| Median home value | $190,500 |
| Detached and attached houses | 75.8% |
Roof prices 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. Divide price by years of life and the ranking changes: see the last column. For the Decatur, AL Metro Area, the BLS median roofer wage is $46,280 a year.
| Material | Lifespan | Per year of life | Middle of range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | 25 to 30 yr | $370 | $10,168 |
| Standing Seam Metal | 50 to 70 yr | $440 | $26,560 |
| Cedar Shake | 20 to 30 yr | $660 | $16,600 |
| Concrete Tile | 40 to 50 yr | $390 | $17,430 |
| Clay Tile | 50 to 100 yr | $350 | $26,560 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | 15 to 20 yr | $440 | $7,678 |
Common questions, Decatur
- Can I confirm Romans Roofing Inc is licensed?
- Use the steps above with the Alabama registry. Match the exact name, read the status and the expiry, then ask for an insurance certificate.
- When is hail season in Decatur?
- Spring and early summer carry the bulk of it: 58 percent of entries come between April and July, April leading at 29 percent.
- How big does hail get near Decatur?
- The largest stone since 2017 measured 2 inches, about the size of a hen egg. 5 days reached golf-ball size or more.
- What is a roof replacement price in Decatur?
- Expect $5,810 to $12,865 for a standard asphalt job in Decatur; the middle is $9,337.
- Is Decatur an older housing market?
- Median year built is 1977, which gives 49 years. A roof is younger than the house if it was replaced.
- What should I do after a hailstorm?
- Do not wait for a leak. A short inspection after the storm documents the damage while the date is fresh.
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