Ken's Roofing
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+1 256-546-6384- Roofing Contractor serving Gadsden, Alabama — based at 106 B Bobby Austin Ave, Gadsden, AL 35901.
- Work covered: roof repair, emergency repair, roof replacement, storm damage repair, roof inspection.
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How to check Ken'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
- 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.
- Write down the expiry and make sure it outlasts the job.
- Have the insurer or agent send the certificate of insurance to you, since a license says nothing about coverage.
Hail record for Gadsden and Etowah County
Add up the hail reports NOAA logged for Etowah County since 2017 and you land on 29. Across 9 of these days, stones measured 1 inch (a quarter) or larger. 4 of those days had golf-ball hail or larger. The biggest stone was 2 inches, about a hen egg. 2025 is the last year that has a 1.75-inch report.
Within 25 miles of Gadsden, the last 90 days brought 2 NOAA hail reports.
The fastest thunderstorm gust on file is 81 mph.
Date your photos after each hail day and keep them. A written inspection from Ken's Roofing or any other roofer is worth asking for before work starts.
The same record has 10 tornadoes, with EF3 the highest rating.
Counted per square mile, Etowah County ranks 6 of 19 Alabama counties with 30 or more reports, which puts it in the top third. Density works out to 65.6 reports per 1,000 square miles.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Busiest month | March |
| Reports, all years | 36 |
| Hail events since 2017 | 29 |
| Peak gust, mph | 81 |
| Density rank in state | 6 of 19 |
| Days at 1 inch or more | 9 |
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 | Biggest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 | 5 | 1.75 |
Who lives under these roofs
Half the homes in Gadsden were built before 1959; the typical house is about 67 years old. At 25 years per asphalt roof, a house that age has been through about 3 roofs, and many are on their second or third. Pre-1980 construction makes up 81.3 percent of homes in Gadsden.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Typical household income | $38,699 |
| Single-family homes | 77.1% |
| Owner-occupied share | 54.4% |
| Median build year | 1959 |
| Typical home value | $101,900 |
Budgeting a roof 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. 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. Census County Business Patterns counts 3 roofing firms with payroll in the county.
| Material | Installed range | Typical life | Yearly cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Tile | $19,920 - $33,200 | 50-100 yrs | $350 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $6,640 - $13,280 | 15-25 yrs | $500 |
| Cedar Shake | $11,620 - $21,580 | 20-30 yrs | $660 |
| Standing Seam Metal | $19,920 - $33,200 | 50-70 yrs | $440 |
| Concrete Tile | $12,450 - $22,410 | 40-50 yrs | $390 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $14,110 - $24,900 | 40-70 yrs | $350 |
Questions about roofing in Gadsden
- How much is a roof replacement 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.
- How big does hail get near Gadsden?
- The largest stone since 2017 measured 2 inches, about the size of a hen egg. 4 days reached golf-ball size or larger.
- Does Gadsden get a lot of hail?
- 29 entries since 2017, 9 days at 1 inch or more, and the busiest month is March.
- How do I check Ken's Roofing's license?
- The Alabama lookup shows status and expiry. Compare both with the contract and ask the roofer for proof of insurance.
- Which months bring hail to Etowah County?
- Spring and early summer carry the bulk of it: 39 percent of entries come between April and July, March leading at 58 percent.
- Is Gadsden an older housing market?
- Median year built is 1959, which gives 67 years. A roof is younger than the house if it was replaced.
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