RidgeTop Roofing and Repairs
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+1 601-938-9414- Roofing Contractor serving Meridian, Mississippi — based at 180 Mt Horeb Rd, Meridian, MS 39301.
- Services: roof repair, roof inspection, storm damage repair, emergency repair, roof replacement.
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How to check RidgeTop Roofing and Repairs on the Mississippi record
roofing contractors in Mississippi carry a Board of Contractors license under a residential or commercial roofing classification, both searchable on the Board's public site Official lookup: Mississippi State Board of Contractors (MSBOC) search.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance sent straight from the insurer. A registry listing does not prove coverage.
- Search the registry by number, then by name, because spellings differ between sources.
- Write down the expiry and make sure it outlasts the job.
- Compare the registry name with the name on the contract, and read the status line.
Hail record for Meridian, Lauderdale County
From 2017, NOAA has logged 22 hail entries in Lauderdale County. On 10 of these days, hail measured 1 inch (a quarter) or larger. 3 of those days had golf-ball hail or larger. The biggest stone was 2.75 inches, roughly a baseball. 2025 is the last year that has a 1.75-inch report.
Mississippi ranks only counties with 30 or more reports, and Lauderdale County is not among them, so no density rank is shown.
If a storm does come through, take dated photos of the roof first. Whoever you hire, RidgeTop Roofing and Repairs included, should put the inspection findings in writing.
56 percent of reports fall between April and July, and March alone has 28 percent. 6 months of the year are close to hail-free on file.
Within 25 miles of Meridian, the last 90 days brought 0 NOAA hail reports.
The strongest recorded thunderstorm gust is 86 mph.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Days at 1.75 inches or more | 3 |
| Reports, all years | 25 |
| Peak month | March |
| Hail events since 2017 | 22 |
| Biggest stone, inches | 2.75 |
| Reports in April to July | 56% |
The record's top day is April 8, 2020: a 2.75-inch stone, about the size of a baseball, reported near Collinsville.
| Year | Entries | Largest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2 | 1 |
| 2018 | 2 | 1.5 |
| 2022 | 4 | 1 |
The homes under these roofs
Meridian's median year built is 1970, which makes the typical home 56 years old. At 25 years per asphalt roof, a house that age has worn through about 2 roofs, and many are on their second or third. Against a median home value of $100,800, a $8,887 mid-range asphalt roof is 9 percent of the house. Before 1980, 70.6 percent of the housing stock went up.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Owner-occupied | 47.6% |
| Homes older than 1980 | 70.6% |
| Homes counted | 17,873 |
| Single-family homes | 62% |
| Median build year | 1970 |
Roof prices in Meridian
Prices in Meridian run about 21 percent below our national basis, so asphalt shingles land at $5,530 to $12,245. 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. 6 payroll roofing businesses are registered in the county, by Census count. 50 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees.
| Material | Service life | Yearly cost | Middle of range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | 25 to 30 years | $350 | $9,678 |
| Clay Tile | 50 to 100 years | $340 | $25,280 |
| Metal Shingles | 35 to 50 years | $350 | $15,010 |
| Cedar Shake | 20 to 30 years | $630 | $15,800 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | 15 to 20 years | $420 | $7,308 |
| Concrete Tile | 40 to 50 years | $370 | $16,590 |
Asked about roofing in Meridian
- What is a roof replacement price in Meridian?
- Count on $5,530 to $12,245 for a standard asphalt job in Meridian; the middle is $8,887.
- 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.
- Has Lauderdale County had large hail?
- The largest stone since 2017 measured 2.75 inches, close to a baseball. 3 days reached golf-ball size or more.
- How often does hail hit Meridian?
- 22 entries since 2017, 10 days at 1 inch or larger, and the peak month is March.
- What is the typical house age in Meridian?
- The median home was built in 1970, so it is 56 years old. Roof age follows the house unless a replacement happened, and 25 years is a common asphalt life.
- Which months bring hail to Lauderdale County?
- 56 percent of the county's hail entries fall from April to July, and March alone has 28 percent.
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