Extreme Roofing & Construction
- Roofing Contractor serving Gadsden, Alabama — based at 209 Powell Dr, Gardendale, AL 35071.
- Services: storm damage repair, roof repair, roof replacement, roof inspection, emergency repair.
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Looking up Extreme Roofing & Construction in Alabama
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- An expiry before your finish date is a reason to ask questions.
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Storm history for Gadsden and Etowah County
For Etowah County, the NOAA record since 2017 shows 29 hail reports. 9 distinct days saw hail of at least 1 inch. The worst of it: 4 days with stones of 1.75 inches or more, topped by a 2-inch stone close to a hen egg. Golf-ball hail was last logged in the record in 2025.
Reports cluster in March (58 percent of the total); April through July account for 39 percent. 8 calendar months each hold under 2 percent of reports.
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 Extreme Roofing & Construction, or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.
The strongest logged thunderstorm gust is 81 mph.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| NOAA hail reports since 2017 | 29 |
| Days with hail at 1 inch or more | 9 |
| Share of reports in April to July | 39% |
| Tornadoes on file | 10 |
| Days with hail at 1.75 inches or more | 4 |
| Hail 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.
| Calendar year | Entries | Largest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 6 | 2 |
| 2018 | 9 | 2 |
| 2021 | 2 | 1 |
The homes 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 |
|---|---|
| Single-family homes | 77.1% |
| Homes counted | 16,378 |
| Median household income | $38,699 |
| Typical year built | 1959 |
| Typical home value | $101,900 |
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. Census County Business Patterns counts 3 roofing firms with payroll in the county. BLS puts the median annual roofer wage for Alabama at $45,670.
| Material | Service life | Cost per year | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | 15 to 25 yr | $500 | $9,960 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | 25 to 30 yr | $370 | $10,168 |
| Clay Tile | 50 to 100 yr | $350 | $26,560 |
| Metal Shingles | 35 to 50 yr | $370 | $15,770 |
| Standing Seam Metal | 50 to 70 yr | $440 | $26,560 |
| Concrete Tile | 40 to 50 yr | $390 | $17,430 |
Asked about roofing in Gadsden
- Has Etowah County had large hail?
- Stones since 2017 topped out at 2 inches, about a hen egg; golf-ball hail or bigger came on 4 days.
- What does a new roof cost 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. Metal, tile and flat roofs are in the cost table.
- How do I check Extreme Roofing & Construction's license?
- The Alabama lookup shows status and expiry. Compare both with the contract and ask the roofer for proof of insurance.
- How much hail does Etowah County see?
- The county file counts 29 hail reports since 2017. 9 of those days reached 1 inch, and March leads the calendar.
- How old are homes in Gadsden?
- Median year built is 1959, which gives 67 years. A roof is younger than the house whenever it was replaced.
- What time of year does Gadsden get hail?
- 39 percent of the county's hail reports fall from April to July, and March alone has 58 percent.
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