Elite Roofing & Construction
- Roofing Contractor serving Lafayette, Louisiana.
- Jobs on the listing: roof inspection, roof repair, roof replacement, storm damage repair, emergency repair.
Services Offered
Checking Elite Roofing & Construction against the Louisiana record
Louisiana roofing-license requirements are not yet covered by our verification program — confirm licensing and insurance with your city or county building department
- Ask for a certificate of insurance sent straight from the insurer. A registry listing does not prove coverage.
- Look at the expiration date and compare it with the dates in your contract.
- Start the lookup with the license number; use the business name only if the number fails.
- Match the name, the city and the status. The record should read active or in good standing.
Storm record for Lafayette and Lafayette Parish
From 2017, NOAA has filed 17 hail entries in Lafayette Parish. 6 distinct days produced hail of at least 1 inch. 2 of those days had golf-ball hail or bigger. The biggest stone was 1.75 inches, roughly a golf ball. 2025 is the last year with a 1.75-inch report.
After any hail day, photograph the roof before anyone tarps it and write down the date. Ask Elite Roofing & Construction, or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.
The strongest recorded thunderstorm gust is 100 mph.
84 percent of reports fall between April and July, and May alone has 42 percent. 7 calendar months each hold under 2 percent of reports.
NOAA also lists 3 tornadoes here, the strongest rated EF2.
0 hail reports fell within 25 miles of Lafayette over the past 90 days.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Biggest stone, inches | 1.75 |
| Tornado reports on file | 3 |
| Hail reports since 2017 | 17 |
| Reports, all years | 19 |
| Days at 1.75 inches or more | 2 |
| Peak gust, mph | 100 |
The record's top day is May 5, 2020: a 1.75-inch stone, about the size of a golf ball, reported near Duson.
| Calendar year | Entries | Top size, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 0.88 |
| 2024 | 3 | 1 |
| 2025 | 3 | 1.75 |
Housing around Lafayette
Median year built in Lafayette is 1981, a typical house age of 45 years. Before 1980, 47.4 percent of the housing stock went up. At roughly 25 years per asphalt roof, 2 cycles fit into that span.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $251,300 |
| Built before 1980 | 47.4% |
| Median household income | $61,454 |
| Homes counted | 58,905 |
| Single-family share | 67.1% |
Replacement costs in Lafayette
Prices in Lafayette run about 12 percent below our national basis, so asphalt shingles land at $6,160 to $13,640. For the Lafayette, LA Metro Area, the BLS median roofer wage is $47,890 a year. Census County Business Patterns counts 20 roofing firms with payroll in the county. 65 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees.
| Material | Installed range | Service life | Middle of range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standing Seam Metal | $21,120 to $35,200 | 50-70 yrs | $28,160 |
| Clay Tile | $21,120 to $35,200 | 50-100 yrs | $28,160 |
| Cedar Shake | $12,320 to $22,880 | 20-30 yrs | $17,600 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $6,160 to $10,120 | 15-20 yrs | $8,140 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $14,960 to $26,400 | 40-70 yrs | $20,680 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $7,920 to $13,640 | 25-30 yrs | $10,780 |
Questions about roofing in Lafayette
- How much is a roof replacement in Lafayette?
- Asphalt shingles on 2,000 square feet run $6,160 to $13,640 in Lafayette, and the middle of that range is $9,900. Metal and tile start higher; the table above shows each material.
- How often does hail hit Lafayette?
- 17 reports since 2017, 6 days at 1 inch or more, and the busiest month is May.
- When is hail season in Lafayette?
- 84 percent of the county's hail entries fall from April to July, and May alone has 42 percent.
- What is the typical house age in Lafayette?
- Median year built is 1981, which gives 45 years. A roof is younger than the house whenever it was replaced.
- Is the license for Elite Roofing & Construction on a state list?
- Use the steps above with the Louisiana registry. Read the name, the status and the expiry, then ask for an insurance certificate.
- What should I do after a hailstorm?
- Photograph the roof, note the date, and schedule a written inspection quickly. Many policies have a claim window.
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