PRA Roof Contractors, INC
- Roofing Contractor serving Lafayette, Louisiana — based at 102 Magnate Dr, Lafayette, LA 70508.
- Typical jobs: roof repair, roof inspection, storm damage repair, roof replacement, emergency repair.
Services Offered
Checking PRA Roof Contractors, INC 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
- Compare the registry name with the name on the contract, and read the status line.
- Start the lookup with the license number; use the business name only if the number fails.
- Write down the expiry and make sure it outlasts the job.
- Request a current certificate of insurance from the insurer; licenses and insurance are checked separately.
Hail and wind history for Lafayette, Lafayette Parish
Lafayette Parish, the county around Lafayette, has 17 NOAA hail reports on file since 2017. Across 6 days at least one stone measured 1 inch or more. The rough of it: 2 days with stones of 1.75 inches or more, capped by a 1.75-inch stone about the size of a golf ball. The most recent golf-ball day on file dates to 2025.
Thunderstorm wind peaked at 100 mph in the record.
NOAA also lists 3 tornadoes here, the strongest rated EF2.
Within 25 miles of Lafayette, the last 90 days produced 0 NOAA hail reports.
Reports cluster in May (42 percent of the total); April through July carry 84 percent. 7 calendar months each hold under 2 percent of reports.
If a storm does come through, take dated photos of the roof first. Whoever you hire, PRA Roof Contractors, INC included, should put the inspection findings in writing.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Reports in April to July | 84% |
| Days with hail at 1 inch or more | 6 |
| Biggest stone, inches | 1.75 |
| Tornado reports on file | 3 |
| Peak gust, mph | 100 |
| Days at 1.75 inches or more | 2 |
The record's top day is May 5, 2020: a 1.75-inch stone, about the size of a golf ball, reported near Duson.
| Year | Entries | Top size, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 6 | 1.25 |
| 2020 | 3 | 1.75 |
| 2025 | 3 | 1.75 |
The homes under these roofs
The median home in Lafayette was built in 1981, so the typical house is 45 years old. A mid-range asphalt replacement at $9,900 equals 4 percent of the median home value of $251,300. That span covers about 2 asphalt roof cycles at 25 years each, so most roofs are a first or second replacement.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 58,905 |
| Median year built | 1981 |
| Typical household income | $61,454 |
| Pre-1980 homes | 47.4% |
| Detached and attached houses | 67.1% |
Replacement costs in Lafayette
The Lafayette multiplier is below 1, about 12 percent lower than the national basis, giving $6,160 to $13,640 for asphalt shingles. 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. 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 | Per year of life | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $14,960 to $26,400 | $380 | $20,680 |
| Metal Shingles | $12,320 to $21,120 | $390 | $16,720 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $6,160 to $10,120 | $470 | $8,140 |
| Cedar Shake | $12,320 to $22,880 | $700 | $17,600 |
| Clay Tile | $21,120 to $35,200 | $380 | $28,160 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $7,920 to $13,640 | $390 | $10,780 |
Lafayette roofing questions
- How do I check PRA Roof Contractors, INC's license?
- The Louisiana lookup shows status and expiry. Set both beside the contract and ask the roofer for proof of insurance.
- How old are the roofs in Lafayette?
- Census data puts the typical build year at 1981. Asphalt roofs wear out in 15 to 30 years, so many roofs there have been replaced at least once.
- What is a roof replacement price in Lafayette?
- Budget $6,160 to $13,640 for asphalt shingles on a 2,000 square foot roof here, about $9,900 in the middle. Metal, tile and flat roofs are in the cost table.
- How often does hail hit Lafayette?
- NOAA lists 17 hail reports for Lafayette Parish since 2017, on 6 days with stones of 1 inch or more. May is the peak month.
- Has Lafayette Parish had large hail?
- The largest stone since 2017 measured 1.75 inches, close to a golf ball. 2 days reached golf-ball size or more.
- Which months bring hail to Lafayette Parish?
- Spring and early summer carry the bulk of it: 84 percent of reports come between April and July, May first at 42 percent.
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