Home Rescue
- Roofing Contractor serving Gadsden, Alabama — based at 6671 Lister Ferry Rd, Rainbow City, AL 35906.
- Services: roof replacement, roof inspection, roof repair, storm damage repair, emergency repair.
Services Offered
How to check Home Rescue 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
- Search the registry by number, then by name, because spellings differ between sources.
- Compare the registry name with the name on the contract, and read the status line.
- Have the insurer or agent send the certificate of insurance to you, since a license says nothing about coverage.
- An expiry before your finish date is a reason to ask questions.
Storm record for Gadsden and Etowah County
The NOAA Storm Events record lists 29 hail entries for Etowah County since 2017. Quarter-sized stones or larger showed up on 9 days. Golf-ball hail or larger came on 4 days. The top size reported was 2 inches, close to a hen egg. 2025 is the last year that has a 1.75-inch report.
March is the peak month with 58 percent of reports, and April to July together hold 39 percent. 8 calendar months each hold under 2 percent of reports.
The same record has 10 tornadoes, with EF3 the highest rating.
Date your photos after each hail day and keep them. A written inspection from Home Rescue or any other roofer is worth asking for before work starts.
The strongest recorded thunderstorm gust is 81 mph.
In the last 90 days NOAA logged 2 hail reports within 25 miles of Gadsden.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Peak month | March |
| Biggest stone, inches | 2 |
| Hail reports, all years | 36 |
| Hail density rank in state | 6 of 19 |
| Days at 1.75 inches or more | 4 |
| Hail reports since 2017 | 29 |
The record's top day is March 19, 2018: a 2-inch stone, about the size of a hen egg, reported near Williams.
| Calendar year | Entries | Largest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 6 | 2 |
| 2018 | 9 | 2 |
| 2025 | 5 | 1.75 |
Housing around Gadsden
Gadsden's median year built is 1959, which makes the typical home 67 years old. Before 1980, 81.3 percent of the housing stock went up. That is long enough for roughly 3 asphalt roof cycles, so replacement, not first install, is the usual job. A mid-range asphalt replacement at $9,337 equals 9 percent of the median home value of $101,900.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Built before 1980 | 81.3% |
| Typical home value | $101,900 |
| Homes lived in by owners | 54.4% |
| Total housing units | 16,378 |
| Typical year built | 1959 |
Budgeting a roof in Gadsden
Local pricing in Gadsden sits roughly 17 percent under the national basis; asphalt shingles on 2,000 square feet cost $5,810 to $12,865. 3 payroll roofing businesses are registered in the county, by Census count. The last column divides the middle of each range by the middle of its lifespan, which is how a metal roof can beat asphalt over time.
| Material | Price range | Typical life | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standing Seam Metal | $19,920 to $33,200 | 50-70 yrs | $26,560 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $7,470 to $12,865 | 25-30 yrs | $10,168 |
| Metal Shingles | $11,620 to $19,920 | 35-50 yrs | $15,770 |
| 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 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $6,640 to $13,280 | 15-25 yrs | $9,960 |
Gadsden roofing questions
- Has Etowah County had large hail?
- The largest stone since 2017 measured 2 inches, near a hen egg. 4 days reached golf-ball size or larger.
- 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 leading at 58 percent.
- Does hail damage have to be fixed right away?
- Do not wait for a leak. A short inspection after the storm documents the damage while the date is fresh.
- How much is a roof replacement in Gadsden?
- Plan on $5,810 to $12,865 for asphalt shingles on a 2,000 square foot roof here, about $9,337 in the middle. Other materials are in the cost table.
- Is hail common around Gadsden?
- 29 entries since 2017, 9 days at 1 inch or larger, and the busiest month is March.
- Is the license for Home Rescue on a state list?
- The Alabama lookup shows status and expiry. Compare both with the contract and ask the roofer for proof of insurance.
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