Roof Runners
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+1 256-295-3989- Roofing Contractor serving Gadsden, Alabama — based at 5235 Tidmore Bend Rd, Gadsden, AL 35901.
- Work covered: roof repair, roof inspection, emergency repair, storm damage repair, roof replacement.
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How to check Roof Runners 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
- The registry name, the contract name and the truck lettering should all agree; the status should be active.
- Open the registry and search by license number first, business name second.
- An expiry before your finish date is a reason to ask questions.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance sent straight from the insurer. A registry listing does not prove coverage.
Storm history for Gadsden, Etowah County
Add up the hail entries NOAA filed for Etowah County since 2017 and you land on 29. On 9 of these days, hail came in at 1 inch (a quarter) or larger. 4 of those days had golf-ball hail or bigger. The biggest stone was 2 inches, near the size of a hen egg. 2025 is the last year that has a 1.75-inch report.
In the last 90 days NOAA logged 2 hail reports within 25 miles of Gadsden.
The same record has 10 tornadoes, with EF3 the highest rating.
If a storm does come through, take dated photos of the roof first. Whoever you hire, Roof Runners included, should put the inspection findings in writing.
Scaled by size, Etowah County is number 6 of the 19 counties in Alabama that we compare, so it sits in the top third at 65.6 reports per 1,000 square miles.
March is the peak month with 58 percent of reports, and April to July together hold 39 percent. In 8 months of the year, hail is rare in the record.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Hail reports, all years | 36 |
| Peak month | March |
| Reports in April to July | 39% |
| Peak gust, mph | 81 |
| NOAA hail reports since 2017 | 29 |
| Hail density rank in state | 6 of 19 |
The largest single day in the record is March 19, 2018: a 2-inch stone, about the size of a hen egg, reported near Williams.
| Calendar year | Hail reports | Biggest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 9 | 2 |
| 2021 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 | 5 | 1.75 |
The homes under these roofs
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. A mid-range asphalt replacement at $9,337 equals 9 percent of the median home value of $101,900.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Homes lived in by owners | 54.4% |
| Single-family homes | 77.1% |
| Median build year | 1959 |
| Pre-1980 homes | 81.3% |
| Housing units | 16,378 |
Roof prices 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. 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. The county holds 3 roofing establishments with employees, per the Census.
| Material | Price range | Lifespan | Cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $5,810 to $9,545 | 15 to 20 yr | $440 |
| 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 |
| Clay Tile | $19,920 to $33,200 | 50 to 100 yr | $350 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $7,470 to $12,865 | 25 to 30 yr | $370 |
| Concrete Tile | $12,450 to $22,410 | 40 to 50 yr | $390 |
Questions about roofing in Gadsden
- Is hail common around Gadsden?
- 29 reports since 2017, 9 days at 1 inch or more, and the busiest month is March.
- What time of year does Gadsden get hail?
- Spring and early summer carry most of it: 39 percent of reports come between April and July, March first at 58 percent.
- How do I check Roof Runners's license?
- Search the Alabama record by license number, compare the name and status, and note the expiry before you sign anything.
- Does hail damage have to be fixed right away?
- Photograph the roof, note the date, and schedule a written inspection quickly. Many policies have a claim window.
- How big does hail get near Gadsden?
- The largest stone since 2017 measured 2 inches, close to a hen egg. 4 days reached golf-ball size or larger.
- 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.
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