C & R Roofing
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+1 256-557-9749- Roofing Contractor serving Gadsden, Alabama — based at 945 US-411, Gadsden, AL 35901.
- Work covered: roof repair, storm damage repair, emergency repair, roof replacement, roof inspection.
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How to check C & R 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
- Have the insurer or agent send the certificate of insurance to you, since a license says nothing about coverage.
- The registry name, the contract name and the truck lettering should all agree; the status should be active.
- An expiry before your finish date is a reason to ask questions.
- Search the registry by number, then by name, because spellings differ between sources.
Storm history for Gadsden, Etowah County
The NOAA Storm Events record holds 29 hail reports for Etowah County since 2017. Reports of 1 inch or more cover 9 days. Golf-ball size or larger turned up on 4 days, and the largest stone came in at 2 inches, near 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.
The fastest thunderstorm gust on file is 81 mph.
39 percent of reports fall between April and July, and March alone has 58 percent. 8 months of the year are close to hail-free on file.
Date your photos after each hail day and keep them. A written inspection from C & R Roofing or any other roofer is worth asking for before work starts.
2 hail reports fell within 25 miles of Gadsden over the past 90 days.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Peak month | March |
| NOAA hail reports since 2017 | 29 |
| Tornadoes on file | 10 |
| Highest gust, mph | 81 |
| Reports in April to July | 39% |
| Density rank in state | 6 of 19 |
The record's top day is March 19, 2018: a 2-inch stone, about the size of a hen egg, reported near Williams.
| Year | Entries | Top size, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 | 8 | 1.75 |
| 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. A mid-range asphalt replacement at $9,337 equals 9 percent of the median home value of $101,900. That is long enough for roughly 3 asphalt roof cycles, so replacement, not first install, is the usual job.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Homes older than 1980 | 81.3% |
| Single-family homes | 77.1% |
| Median household income | $38,699 |
| Owner-occupied | 54.4% |
| Housing units | 16,378 |
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. BLS puts the median annual roofer wage for Alabama at $45,670. 3 payroll roofing businesses are registered in the county, by Census count.
| Material | Installed cost | Service life | Cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $5,810-$9,545 | 15 to 20 yr | $440 |
| Concrete Tile | $12,450-$22,410 | 40 to 50 yr | $390 |
| Standing Seam Metal | $19,920-$33,200 | 50 to 70 yr | $440 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $14,110-$24,900 | 40 to 70 yr | $350 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $6,640-$13,280 | 15 to 25 yr | $500 |
| Clay Tile | $19,920-$33,200 | 50 to 100 yr | $350 |
Gadsden roofing questions
- How old are homes in Gadsden?
- Census data puts the typical build year at 1959. Asphalt roofs wear out in 15 to 30 years, so many roofs here have been replaced at least once.
- What is a roof replacement price in Gadsden?
- Budget $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.
- Can I confirm C & R Roofing is licensed?
- Follow the steps above with the Alabama registry. Read the name, the status and the expiry, then ask for an insurance certificate.
- Has Etowah County had large hail?
- The largest stone since 2017 measured 2 inches, close to a hen egg. 4 days reached golf-ball size or larger.
- How much hail does Etowah County see?
- Since 2017 the county has 29 reports; hail of 1 inch or more came on 9 of those days, mostly in March.
- What should I do after a hailstorm?
- Photograph the roof, note the date, and schedule a written inspection soon. Many policies have a claim window.
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