Premier South Roofing & Sheet Metal
- Roofing Contractor serving Lafayette, Louisiana — based at 3019 NW Evangeline Thruway, Lafayette, LA 70507.
- Services: emergency repair, roof replacement, roof repair, roof inspection, storm damage repair.
Services Offered
How to check Premier South Roofing & Sheet Metal on 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
- Start the lookup with the license number; use the business name only if the number fails.
- Look at the expiration date and compare it with the dates in your contract.
- Compare the registry name with the name on the contract, and read the status line.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance sent straight from the insurer. A registry listing does not prove coverage.
Storm history for Lafayette, Lafayette Parish
NOAA's storm database holds 17 hail reports for Lafayette Parish since 2017. On 6 of these days, hail measured 1 inch (a quarter) or larger. The rough of it: 2 days with stones of 1.75 inches or more, topped by a 1.75-inch stone about the size of a golf ball. Golf-ball hail shows up last in the file in 2025.
NOAA also lists 3 tornadoes here, the strongest rated EF2.
If a storm does come through, take dated photos of the roof first. Whoever you hire, Premier South Roofing & Sheet Metal included, should put the inspection findings in writing.
The strongest recorded thunderstorm gust is 100 mph.
Most hail here arrives in spring and summer: 84 percent from April to July, 42 percent in May. 7 months of the year are nearly hail-free on file.
Within 25 miles of Lafayette, the last 90 days produced 0 NOAA hail reports.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Tornadoes on file | 3 |
| Share of reports in April to July | 84% |
| NOAA hail reports since 2017 | 17 |
| Reports, all years | 19 |
| Days with hail at 1.75 inches or more | 2 |
| Peak gust, mph | 100 |
The largest single day in the record is May 5, 2020: a 1.75-inch stone, about the size of a golf ball, reported near Duson.
| Year | Reports | Largest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 6 | 1.25 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0.88 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0.88 |
The homes under these roofs
The median home in Lafayette was built in 1981, so the typical house is 45 years old. Before 1980, 47.4 percent of the housing stock went up. Against a median home value of $251,300, a $9,900 mid-range asphalt roof is 4 percent of the house. At roughly 25 years per asphalt roof, 2 cycles fit into that span.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $251,300 |
| Median household income | $61,454 |
| Total housing units | 58,905 |
| Homes lived in by owners | 55% |
| Single-family homes | 67.1% |
What a new roof costs in Lafayette
Local pricing in Lafayette sits roughly 12 percent under the national basis; asphalt shingles on 2,000 square feet cost $6,160 to $13,640. BLS puts the median annual roofer wage for the Lafayette, LA Metro Area at $47,890. 20 payroll roofing businesses are registered in the county, by Census count. 65 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees.
| Material | Lifespan | Per year of life | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal Shingles | 35 to 50 years | $390 | $16,720 |
| Concrete Tile | 40 to 50 years | $410 | $18,480 |
| Standing Seam Metal | 50 to 70 years | $470 | $28,160 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | 15 to 25 years | $530 | $10,560 |
| Clay Tile | 50 to 100 years | $380 | $28,160 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | 15 to 20 years | $470 | $8,140 |
Asked about roofing in Lafayette
- Can I confirm Premier South Roofing & Sheet Metal is licensed?
- Search the Louisiana record by license number, check the name and status, and note the expiry before you sign anything.
- How old are homes in Lafayette?
- The median home was built in 1981, so it is 45 years old. Roof age follows the house unless a replacement happened, and 25 years is a common asphalt life.
- Is hail common around Lafayette?
- Since 2017 the county has 17 entries; hail of 1 inch or more came on 6 of those days, mostly in May.
- What is the biggest hail on record for Lafayette Parish?
- NOAA's biggest since 2017 entry for the county is 1.75 inches, close to a golf ball, with 2 golf-ball days.
- What should I budget for a new roof near Lafayette?
- Expect $6,160 to $13,640 for a standard asphalt job in Lafayette; the midpoint is $9,900.
- How soon should a roof be inspected after hail?
- Take dated photos first, then book an inspection. Hail bruises can look minor from the ground, and insurers often set a filing deadline.
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