Wheeler Roofing
- Roofing Contractor serving Tupelo, Mississippi — based at 411 Clark St, Tupelo, MS 38804.
- Work covered: roof replacement, roof repair, roof inspection, emergency repair, storm damage repair.
Services Offered
How to check Wheeler Roofing on the Mississippi record
Mississippi licenses roofing under two Board of Contractors classifications — Residential Roofing and Commercial Roofing, Sheetmetal and Siding — and the Board's public search lists every license Official lookup: Mississippi State Board of Contractors (MSBOC) search.
- The registry name, the contract name and the truck lettering should all agree; the status should be active.
- Look at the expiration date and compare it with the dates in your contract.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance sent straight from the insurer. A registry listing does not prove coverage.
- Open the registry and search by license number first, business name second.
Hail record for Tupelo, Lee County
NOAA's storm database holds 40 hail entries for Lee County since 2017. 18 distinct days brought hail of at least 1 inch. Golf-ball size or larger were reported on 8 days, and the largest stone came in at 2.5 inches, close to a tennis ball. Golf-ball hail shows up last in the record in 2025.
Among 17 Mississippi counties with enough reports to compare, Lee County places 1 by density: 117.0 reports per 1,000 square miles, top-third territory.
Thunderstorm wind peaked at 85 mph in the record.
38 percent of reports fall between April and July, and March alone has 26 percent. 4 months of the year are close to hail-free on file.
If a storm does come through, take dated photos of the roof first. Whoever you hire, Wheeler Roofing included, should put the inspection findings in writing.
The same record has 19 tornadoes, with EF3 the highest rating.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Tornadoes on file | 19 |
| Peak gust, mph | 85 |
| Days at 1 inch or more | 18 |
| Hail reports, all years | 53 |
| Hail density rank in state | 1 of 17 |
| Days at 1.75 inches or more | 8 |
The record's top day is June 9, 2024: a 2.5-inch stone, about the size of a tennis ball, reported near Saltillo.
| Calendar year | Entries | Biggest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 6 | 1.75 |
| 2023 | 7 | 1.75 |
| 2024 | 8 | 2.5 |
The housing stock in Tupelo
The median home in Tupelo was built in 1982, so the typical house is 44 years old. Before 1980, 47.2 percent of the housing stock went up. Against a median home value of $201,300, a $8,887 mid-range asphalt roof is 4 percent of the house.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $66,314 |
| Built before 1980 | 47.2% |
| Typical year built | 1982 |
| Homes lived in by owners | 62.7% |
| Total housing units | 17,573 |
What a new roof costs in Tupelo
The Tupelo multiplier is below 1, about 21 percent lower than the national basis, giving $5,530 to $12,245 for asphalt shingles. The county holds 6 roofing establishments with employees, per the Census. 66.7 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees. BLS puts the median annual roofer wage for Mississippi at $44,940.
| Material | Price range | Lifespan | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standing Seam Metal | $18,960-$31,600 | 50-70 yrs | $25,280 |
| Cedar Shake | $11,060-$20,540 | 20-30 yrs | $15,800 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $7,110-$12,245 | 25-30 yrs | $9,678 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $6,320-$12,640 | 15-25 yrs | $9,480 |
| Clay Tile | $18,960-$31,600 | 50-100 yrs | $25,280 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $5,530-$9,085 | 15-20 yrs | $7,308 |
Tupelo roofing questions
- How old are the roofs in Tupelo?
- Census data puts the typical build year at 1982. Asphalt roofs wear out in 15 to 30 years, so many roofs here have been replaced at least once.
- What does a new roof cost in Tupelo?
- Asphalt shingles on 2,000 square feet run $5,530 to $12,245 in Tupelo, and the middle of that range is $8,887. Metal and tile cost more up front; the table above shows each material.
- Does Tupelo get a lot of hail?
- NOAA lists 40 hail reports for Lee County since 2017, on 18 days with stones of 1 inch or larger. March is the busiest month.
- What is the biggest hail on record for Lee County?
- The largest stone since 2017 measured 2.5 inches, close to a tennis ball. 8 days reached golf-ball size or larger.
- What should I do after a hailstorm?
- Take dated photos first, then book an inspection. Hail bruises can look minor from the ground, and insurers often set a filing deadline.
- Where can I look up the license for Wheeler Roofing?
- The Mississippi lookup shows status and expiry. Set both beside the contract and ask the roofer for proof of insurance.
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