Best Choice Roofing
- Roofing Contractor serving Decatur, Alabama — based at 26670 Success Dr SW Ste g, Madison, AL 35756.
- Services: storm damage repair, emergency repair, roof repair, roof inspection, roof replacement.
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How to check Best Choice Roofing on the Alabama record
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- Request a current certificate of insurance from the insurer; licenses and insurance are checked separately.
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Storm record for Decatur, Morgan County
Since 2017, NOAA has logged 41 hail entries in Morgan County. Hail of coin size or bigger came down on 15 separate days. 5 of those days had golf-ball hail or bigger. The largest stone was 2 inches, near the size of a hen egg. The latest golf-ball day on file falls in 2026.
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 fastest thunderstorm gust on file is 81 mph.
The same record has 14 tornadoes, with EF3 the highest rating.
0 hail reports fell within 25 miles of Decatur over the past 90 days.
Among 19 Alabama counties with enough reports to compare, Morgan County ranks 5 by density: 75.1 reports per 1,000 square miles, top-third territory.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Reports, all years | 45 |
| Peak gust, mph | 81 |
| Density rank in state | 5 of 19 |
| Biggest stone, inches | 2 |
| Days at 1 inch or more | 15 |
| Peak month | April |
The single largest day was October 8, 2014: a 2.75-inch stone, about the size of a baseball, reported near Somerville.
| Calendar year | Entries | Top size, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2 | 1.75 |
| 2023 | 4 | 1.75 |
| 2025 | 13 | 1.5 |
Housing around Decatur
The median home in Decatur was built in 1977, so the typical house is 49 years old. A mid-range asphalt replacement at $9,337 equals 5 percent of the median home value of $190,500. Pre-1980 construction makes up 55.1 percent of homes in Decatur. At 25 years per asphalt roof, a house that age has worn through about 2 roofs, and many are on their second or third.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Total housing units | 25,654 |
| Single-family share | 75.8% |
| Typical home value | $190,500 |
| Typical household income | $59,831 |
| Built before 1980 | 55.1% |
Replacement costs 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 county holds 13 roofing establishments with employees, per the Census. 69.2 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees. Per year of service, metal often costs less than shingles even at a higher price; the last column of the table shows it.
| Material | Price range | Typical life | Cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Shake | $11,620 to $21,580 | 20 to 30 yr | $660 |
| Metal Shingles | $11,620 to $19,920 | 35 to 50 yr | $370 |
| Standing Seam Metal | $19,920 to $33,200 | 50 to 70 yr | $440 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $5,810 to $9,545 | 15 to 20 yr | $440 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $7,470 to $12,865 | 25 to 30 yr | $370 |
| Clay Tile | $19,920 to $33,200 | 50 to 100 yr | $350 |
Decatur roofing questions
- What should I budget for a new roof near Decatur?
- Count on $5,810 to $12,865 for a standard asphalt job in Decatur; the midpoint is $9,337.
- What time of year does Decatur get hail?
- Hail concentrates in April (29 percent), and April through July add up to 58 percent of the record.
- Has Morgan County had large hail?
- Hail since 2017 topped out at 2 inches, about a hen egg; golf-ball hail or bigger came on 5 days.
- How often does hail hit Decatur?
- NOAA lists 41 hail entries for Morgan County since 2017, on 15 days with stones of 1 inch or larger. April is the busiest month.
- What is the typical house age in Decatur?
- Median year built is 1977, which gives 49 years. A roof is younger than the house whenever it was replaced.
- How soon should a roof be inspected after hail?
- Photograph the roof, note the date, and schedule a written inspection soon. Many policies have a claim window.
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