Frank's Roofing
- Roofing Contractor serving Gadsden, Alabama — based at 306 N 5th St, Gadsden, AL 35901.
- Services: roof repair, roof replacement, storm damage repair, roof inspection, emergency repair.
Services Offered
How to check Frank's Roofing on 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
- An expiry before your finish date is a reason to ask questions.
- Request a current certificate of insurance from the insurer; licenses and insurance are checked separately.
- The registry name, the contract name and the truck lettering should all agree; the status should be active.
- Search the registry by number, then by name, because spellings differ between sources.
Storm history for Gadsden, Etowah County
Etowah County, the county around Gadsden, has 29 NOAA hail reports on file since 2017. Reports of 1 inch or more fall on 9 days. Golf ball hail or larger came on 4 days. The top size reported was 2 inches, comparable to a hen egg. 2025 is the last year with a 1.75-inch report.
The bulk of the hail here arrives in spring and summer: 39 percent from April to July, 58 percent in March. In 8 months of the year, hail is nearly absent in the record.
After any hail day, photograph the roof before anyone tarps it and write down the date. Ask Frank's Roofing, or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.
The strongest recorded thunderstorm gust is 81 mph.
NOAA also lists 10 tornadoes here, the strongest rated EF3.
Adjusted for size, Etowah County is number 6 of the 19 counties in Alabama that we compare, which is in the top third at 65.6 reports per 1,000 square miles.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Days with hail at 1 inch or more | 9 |
| NOAA hail reports since 2017 | 29 |
| Largest stone, inches | 2 |
| Days at 1.75 inches or more | 4 |
| Share of reports in April to July | 39% |
| Busiest month | March |
The record's top day is March 19, 2018: a 2-inch stone, about the size of a hen egg, reported near Williams.
| Year | Reports | Largest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 | 8 | 1.75 |
| 2025 | 5 | 1.75 |
Housing around Gadsden
Gadsden's median year built is 1959, which makes the typical home 67 years old. Pre-1980 construction makes up 81.3 percent of homes in Gadsden. That is long enough for roughly 3 asphalt roof cycles, so replacement, not first install, is the usual job. Set a typical $9,337 asphalt job beside the $101,900 median home value and the roof comes to 9 percent.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Pre-1980 homes | 81.3% |
| Homes counted | 16,378 |
| Median household income | $38,699 |
| Median build year | 1959 |
| Typical home value | $101,900 |
Roof prices in Gadsden
The Gadsden multiplier is below 1, about 17 percent lower than the national basis, giving $5,810 to $12,865 for asphalt shingles. Divide price by years of life and the ranking changes: see the last column. The county holds 3 roofing establishments with employees, per the Census.
| Material | Installed cost | Typical life | Cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Shake | $11,620-$21,580 | 20 to 30 yr | $660 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $14,110-$24,900 | 40 to 70 yr | $350 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $7,470-$12,865 | 25 to 30 yr | $370 |
| Metal Shingles | $11,620-$19,920 | 35 to 50 yr | $370 |
| Concrete Tile | $12,450-$22,410 | 40 to 50 yr | $390 |
| Clay Tile | $19,920-$33,200 | 50 to 100 yr | $350 |
Gadsden roofing questions
- Has Etowah County had large hail?
- Stones since 2017 topped out at 2 inches, roughly a hen egg; golf-ball hail or bigger came on 4 days.
- How soon should a roof be inspected 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.
- Is Gadsden an older housing market?
- Median year built is 1959, which gives 67 years. A roof is younger than the house whenever it was replaced.
- What time of year does Gadsden get hail?
- Spring and early summer carry most of it: 39 percent of entries come between April and July, March first at 58 percent.
- Can I confirm Frank's Roofing is licensed?
- Search the Alabama record by license number, check the name and status, and note the expiry before you sign anything.
- Is hail common around Gadsden?
- From 2017 the county has 29 reports; hail of 1 inch or more came on 9 of those days, mostly in March.
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