RG Roofing and Construction
- Roofing Contractor serving Decatur, Alabama — based at 3821 S Chapel Hill Rd SW, Decatur, AL 35603.
- Services: roof inspection, roof replacement, emergency repair, roof repair, storm damage repair.
Services Offered
Checking RG Roofing and Construction 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
- Compare the registry name with the name on the contract, and read the status line.
- Search the registry by number, then by name, because spellings differ between sources.
- Request a current certificate of insurance from the insurer; licenses and insurance are checked separately.
- Look at the expiration date and compare it with the dates in your contract.
Hail and wind history for Decatur, Morgan County
Morgan County, the county around Decatur, has 41 NOAA hail entries in the record since 2017. Quarter-sized stones or larger were logged on 15 days. The rough of it: 5 days with stones of 1.75 inches or more, capped by a 2-inch stone 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 produced 0 NOAA hail reports.
58 percent of reports fall between April and July, and April alone has 29 percent. In 3 months of the year, hail is rare in the record.
The fastest thunderstorm gust on file is 81 mph.
NOAA also lists 14 tornadoes here, the strongest rated EF3.
If a storm does come through, take dated photos of the roof first. Whoever you hire, RG Roofing and Construction included, should put the inspection findings in writing.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Highest gust, mph | 81 |
| Reports in April to July | 58% |
| Hail density rank in state | 5 of 19 |
| Reports, all years | 45 |
| Days with hail at 1.75 inches or more | 5 |
| Days with hail at 1 inch or more | 15 |
The biggest day on file is October 8, 2014: a 2.75-inch stone, about the size of a baseball, reported near Somerville.
| Year | Hail reports | Biggest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 7 | 1.25 |
| 2018 | 2 | 1.75 |
| 2025 | 13 | 1.5 |
The homes under these roofs
Decatur's median year built is 1977, which makes the typical home 49 years old. Asphalt roofs last roughly 25 years, so a home from 1977 is on roof number 2 or later if each was replaced on schedule. Against a median home value of $190,500, a $9,337 mid-range asphalt roof is 5 percent of the house.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $190,500 |
| Housing units | 25,654 |
| Owner-occupied share | 63% |
| Single-family homes | 75.8% |
| Typical household income | $59,831 |
Budgeting a roof 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. 13 payroll roofing businesses are registered in the county, by Census count. 69.2 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees. Divide price by years of life and the ranking changes: see the last column.
| Material | Lifespan | Yearly cost | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | 25-30 yrs | $370 | $10,168 |
| Concrete Tile | 40-50 yrs | $390 | $17,430 |
| Standing Seam Metal | 50-70 yrs | $440 | $26,560 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | 15-25 yrs | $500 | $9,960 |
| Metal Shingles | 35-50 yrs | $370 | $15,770 |
| Cedar Shake | 20-30 yrs | $660 | $16,600 |
Common questions, Decatur
- Which months bring hail to Morgan County?
- 58 percent of the county's hail entries fall from April to July, and April holds 29 percent.
- How much is a roof replacement in Decatur?
- Plan on $5,810 to $12,865 for asphalt shingles on a 2,000 square foot roof here, about $9,337 in the middle. Metal, tile and flat roofs are in the cost table.
- How often does hail hit Decatur?
- The county file counts 41 hail entries since 2017. 15 of them reached 1 inch, and April leads the calendar.
- Can I confirm RG Roofing and Construction is licensed?
- Follow the steps above with the Alabama registry. Read the name, the status and the expiry, then ask for an insurance certificate.
- How old are homes in Decatur?
- Median year built is 1977, which gives 49 years. A roof is younger than the house whenever it was replaced.
- What should I do after a hailstorm?
- Take dated photos first, then book an inspection. Hail bruises can look minor from the ground, and insurers often set a filing deadline.
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