Ledford Roofing LLC
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+1 256-546-3283- Roofing Contractor serving Gadsden, Alabama — based at 1511 Tuscaloosa Ave, Gadsden, AL 35901.
- Jobs on the listing: emergency repair, roof inspection, roof replacement, roof repair, storm damage repair.
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Checking Ledford Roofing LLC against the Alabama record
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Hail and wind history for Gadsden, Etowah County
Etowah County, the county around Gadsden, has 29 NOAA hail entries on file since 2017. Across 9 days at least one stone measured 1 inch or more. Stones of 1.75 inches or larger were reported on 4 days, and the largest stone measured 2 inches, close to a hen egg. The most recent golf-ball day in the record is in 2025.
Counted per square mile, Etowah County ranks 6 of 19 Alabama counties with 30 or more reports, placing it in the top third. Density works out to 65.6 reports per 1,000 square miles.
2 hail reports fell within 25 miles of Gadsden over the past 90 days.
After any hail day, photograph the roof before anyone tarps it and write down the date. Ask Ledford Roofing LLC, or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.
39 percent of reports fall between April and July, and March alone has 58 percent. 8 calendar months each hold under 2 percent of reports.
The same record has 10 tornadoes, with EF3 the highest rating.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Reports, all years | 36 |
| Highest gust, mph | 81 |
| Top month | March |
| Reports in April to July | 39% |
| Days at 1.75 inches or more | 4 |
| Tornado reports on file | 10 |
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 | Hail reports | Top size, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 | 9 | 2 |
| 2025 | 5 | 1.75 |
The homes under these roofs
The median home in Gadsden went up in 1959, so the typical house is 67 years old. That is long enough for roughly 3 asphalt roof cycles, so replacement, not first install, is the usual job. Pre-1980 construction makes up 81.3 percent of homes in Gadsden.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Single-family share | 77.1% |
| Homes older than 1980 | 81.3% |
| Owner-occupied | 54.4% |
| Total housing units | 16,378 |
| Typical year built | 1959 |
Replacement costs 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. BLS puts the median annual roofer wage for Alabama at $45,670.
| Material | Installed range | Service life | Cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Tile | $19,920 to $33,200 | 50 to 100 yr | $350 |
| Metal Shingles | $11,620 to $19,920 | 35 to 50 yr | $370 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $7,470 to $12,865 | 25 to 30 yr | $370 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $6,640 to $13,280 | 15 to 25 yr | $500 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $14,110 to $24,900 | 40 to 70 yr | $350 |
| Concrete Tile | $12,450 to $22,410 | 40 to 50 yr | $390 |
Asked about roofing in Gadsden
- Can I confirm Ledford Roofing LLC is licensed?
- Look up the Alabama record by license number, check the name and status, and note the expiry before you sign anything.
- How old are homes in Gadsden?
- The median home was built in 1959, so it is 67 years old. Roof age tracks the house unless a replacement happened, and 25 years is a common asphalt life.
- What time of year does Gadsden get hail?
- Hail clusters in March (58 percent), and April through July total 39 percent of the record.
- Does hail damage have to be fixed right away?
- Take dated photos first, then book an inspection. Hail bruises can look minor from the ground, and insurers often set a filing deadline.
- What is the biggest hail on record for Etowah County?
- The largest stone since 2017 measured 2 inches, near a hen egg. 4 days reached golf-ball size or more.
- What does a new roof cost in Gadsden?
- Asphalt shingles on 2,000 square feet run $5,810 to $12,865 in Gadsden, and the middle of that range is $9,337. Metal and tile cost more up front; the table above shows each material.
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