G & G Sheet Metal & Roofing
- Roofing Contractor serving Tupelo, Mississippi — based at 4812 W Main St, Tupelo, MS 38801.
- Jobs on the listing: roof repair, storm damage repair, roof replacement, roof inspection, emergency repair.
Services Offered
Checking G & G Sheet Metal & Roofing against 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.
- Start the lookup with the license number; use the business name only if the number fails.
- 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.
Storm record for Tupelo and Lee County
Add up the hail reports NOAA logged for Lee County since 2017 and you reach 40. Reports of 1 inch or larger cover 18 days. The rough of it: 8 days with stones of 1.75 inches or more, topped by a 2.5-inch stone about the size of a tennis ball. 2025 is the last year that has a 1.75-inch report.
Most hail here arrives in spring and summer: 38 percent from April to July, 26 percent in March. 4 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 G & G Sheet Metal & Roofing or any other roofer is worth asking for before work starts.
2 hail reports fell within 25 miles of Tupelo over the past 90 days.
19 tornadoes appear in the file too, strongest rated EF3.
The fastest thunderstorm gust on file is 85 mph.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Days with hail at 1.75 inches or more | 8 |
| Busiest month | March |
| Density rank in state | 1 of 17 |
| NOAA hail reports since 2017 | 40 |
| Days at 1 inch or more | 18 |
| Tornado reports on file | 19 |
The record's top day is June 9, 2024: a 2.5-inch stone, about the size of a tennis ball, reported near Saltillo.
| Year | Reports | Largest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 3 | 1 |
| 2022 | 6 | 1.75 |
| 2023 | 7 | 1.75 |
Housing around Tupelo
The median home in Tupelo was built in 1982, so the typical house is 44 years old. Homes of that age usually carry a first or second replacement roof, about 2 cycles at 25 years apiece. Pre-1980 construction makes up 47.2 percent of homes in Tupelo.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Owner-occupied | 62.7% |
| Median build year | 1982 |
| Total housing units | 17,573 |
| Pre-1980 homes | 47.2% |
| Detached and attached houses | 70.1% |
Replacement 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. BLS puts the median annual roofer wage for Mississippi at $44,940. The county holds 6 roofing establishments with employees, per the Census. 66.7 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees.
| Material | Price range | Lifespan | Cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $6,320 - $12,640 | 15 to 25 years | $470 |
| Clay Tile | $18,960 - $31,600 | 50 to 100 years | $340 |
| Concrete Tile | $11,850 - $21,330 | 40 to 50 years | $370 |
| Metal Shingles | $11,060 - $18,960 | 35 to 50 years | $350 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $7,110 - $12,245 | 25 to 30 years | $350 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $5,530 - $9,085 | 15 to 20 years | $420 |
Tupelo roofing questions
- How old are homes in Tupelo?
- The median home was built in 1982, so it is 44 years old. Roof age follows the house unless a replacement happened, and 25 years is a common asphalt life.
- What is the biggest hail on record for Lee County?
- Hail since 2017 topped out at 2.5 inches, about a tennis ball; golf-ball hail or bigger came on 8 days.
- What is a roof replacement price in Tupelo?
- Budget $5,530 to $12,245 for asphalt shingles on a 2,000 square foot roof here, about $8,887 in the middle. Other materials are in the cost table.
- Is hail common around Tupelo?
- Since 2017 the county has 40 reports; hail of 1 inch or more came on 18 of those days, mostly in March.
- What should I do after a hailstorm?
- Do not wait for a leak. A short inspection after the storm documents the damage while the date is fresh.
- Which months bring hail to Lee County?
- Spring and early summer carry the bulk of it: 38 percent of reports come between April and July, March first at 26 percent.
Own this business? Correct or claim this listing · Badge for your website · Request removal or report an error