HW Roofing
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+1 256-612-2925- Roofing Contractor serving Decatur, Alabama — based at 21 Hinkle Private Dr, Danville, AL 35619.
- Typical jobs: emergency repair, roof replacement, storm damage repair, roof repair, roof inspection.
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Looking up HW Roofing in Alabama
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Storm record for Decatur and Morgan County
From 2017, NOAA has logged 41 hail entries in Morgan County. 15 different days brought hail of at least 1 inch. The rough of it: 5 days with stones of 1.75 inches or larger, topped by a 2-inch stone about the size of a hen egg. 2026 is the last year that has a 1.75-inch report.
NOAA also lists 14 tornadoes here, the strongest rated EF3.
Within 25 miles of Decatur, the last 90 days brought 0 NOAA hail reports.
The strongest logged thunderstorm gust is 81 mph.
58 percent of reports fall between April and July, and April alone has 29 percent. 3 calendar months each hold under 2 percent of reports.
Scaled by size, Morgan County is number 5 of the 19 counties in Alabama that we compare, so it sits in the top third at 75.1 reports per 1,000 square miles.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Hail density rank in state | 5 of 19 |
| Hail events since 2017 | 41 |
| Largest stone, inches | 2 |
| Reports, all years | 45 |
| Share of reports in April to July | 58% |
| Tornadoes on file | 14 |
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.
| Year | Entries | Top size, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2 | 1.75 |
| 2023 | 4 | 1.75 |
| 2024 | 4 | 1 |
Who lives under these roofs
The median home in Decatur was built in 1977, so the typical house is 49 years old. At 25 years per asphalt roof, a house that age has worn through about 2 roofs, and many are on their second or third. Pre-1980 construction makes up 55.1 percent of homes in Decatur. A mid-range asphalt replacement at $9,337 equals 5 percent of the median home value of $190,500.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median year built | 1977 |
| Median household income | $59,831 |
| Homes older than 1980 | 55.1% |
| Owner-occupied share | 63% |
| Single-family homes | 75.8% |
Roof prices in Decatur
The Decatur multiplier is below 1, about 17 percent lower than the national basis, giving $5,810 to $12,865 for asphalt shingles. Labor is part of the bill: the BLS median for roofers in the Decatur, AL Metro Area is $46,280 a year. 13 payroll roofing businesses are registered in the county, by Census count. 69.2 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees.
| Material | Installed cost | Service life | Middle of range |
|---|---|---|---|
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $6,640 to $13,280 | 15-25 yrs | $9,960 |
| Clay Tile | $19,920 to $33,200 | 50-100 yrs | $26,560 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $14,110 to $24,900 | 40-70 yrs | $19,505 |
| Concrete Tile | $12,450 to $22,410 | 40-50 yrs | $17,430 |
| Cedar Shake | $11,620 to $21,580 | 20-30 yrs | $16,600 |
| Metal Shingles | $11,620 to $19,920 | 35-50 yrs | $15,770 |
Questions about roofing in Decatur
- Should I call a roofer right 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 time of year does Decatur get hail?
- 58 percent of the county's hail entries fall from April to July, and April alone has 29 percent.
- Is Decatur an older housing market?
- Census data puts the typical build year at 1977. Asphalt roofs wear out in 15 to 30 years, so many roofs here have been replaced at least once.
- Does Decatur get a lot of hail?
- NOAA lists 41 hail reports for Morgan County since 2017, on 15 days with stones of 1 inch or larger. April is the peak month.
- How big does hail get near Decatur?
- The largest stone since 2017 measured 2 inches, near a hen egg. 5 days reached golf-ball size or more.
- Is the license for HW Roofing on a state list?
- The Alabama lookup shows status and expiry. Set both beside the contract and ask the roofer for proof of insurance.
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