M&M Roofing, Siding & Windows - Lake Charles
- Roofing Contractor serving Lake Charles, Louisiana — based at 630 W Prien Lake Rd b213, Lake Charles, LA 70601.
- Jobs on the listing: roof replacement, roof inspection, storm damage repair, emergency repair, roof repair.
Services Offered
Checking M&M Roofing, Siding & Windows - Lake Charles against the Louisiana record
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Storm history for Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish
Count the hail reports NOAA filed for Calcasieu Parish since 2017 and you get 39. On 15 of these days, hail measured 1 inch (a quarter) or larger. Golf-ball hail or bigger came on 5 days. The top size logged was 3 inches, about the size of a teacup. Golf-ball hail shows up last in the data in 2024.
Date your photos after each hail day and keep them. A written inspection from M&M Roofing, Siding & Windows - Lake Charles or any other roofer is worth asking for before work starts.
The strongest logged thunderstorm gust is 81 mph.
By density Calcasieu Parish sits in the lower third of Louisiana: 9 of 12 counties, 43.9 reports per 1,000 square miles. Less frequent hail does not mean none.
May is the peak month with 31 percent of reports, and April to July together hold 71 percent. In 6 months of the year, hail is nearly absent in the record.
NOAA also lists 32 tornadoes here, the strongest rated EF2.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Peak month | May |
| Reports in April to July | 71% |
| Days with hail at 1.75 inches or more | 5 |
| NOAA hail reports since 2017 | 39 |
| Top gust, mph | 81 |
| Hail reports, all years | 48 |
The largest single day in the record is May 9, 2019: a 3-inch stone, about the size of a teacup, reported near Vincent.
| Year | Hail reports | Largest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 3 | 1 |
| 2016 | 6 | 1 |
| 2017 | 10 | 1.75 |
The housing stock in Lake Charles
The median home in Lake Charles went up in 1979, so the typical house is 47 years old. At 25 years per asphalt roof, a house that age has been through about 2 roofs, and many are on their second or third. Against a median home value of $204,000, a $9,900 mid-range asphalt roof is 5 percent of the house.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median build year | 1979 |
| Single-family homes | 70.7% |
| Owner-occupied | 61.1% |
| Homes older than 1980 | 52.2% |
| Typical home value | $204,000 |
What a new roof costs in Lake Charles
The Lake Charles 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. For Louisiana, the BLS median roofer wage is $48,760 a year.
| Material | Price range | Typical life | Per year of life |
|---|---|---|---|
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $7,040 - $14,080 | 15 to 25 years | $530 |
| Clay Tile | $21,120 - $35,200 | 50 to 100 years | $380 |
| Metal Shingles | $12,320 - $21,120 | 35 to 50 years | $390 |
| Cedar Shake | $12,320 - $22,880 | 20 to 30 years | $700 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $7,920 - $13,640 | 25 to 30 years | $390 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $14,960 - $26,400 | 40 to 70 years | $380 |
Questions about roofing in Lake Charles
- Does Lake Charles get a lot of hail?
- From 2017 the county has 39 reports; hail of 1 inch or more came on 15 of those days, mostly in May.
- Has Calcasieu Parish had large hail?
- The largest stone since 2017 measured 3 inches, close to a teacup. 5 days reached golf-ball size or larger.
- How do I check M&M Roofing, Siding & Windows - Lake Charles's license?
- Search the Louisiana record by license number, compare the name and status, and note the expiry before you sign anything.
- Which months bring hail to Calcasieu Parish?
- 71 percent of the county's hail entries fall from April to July, and May holds 31 percent.
- How old are homes in Lake Charles?
- The median home was built in 1979, so it is 47 years old. Roof age follows the house unless a replacement happened, and 25 years is a common asphalt life.
- How much is a roof replacement in Lake Charles?
- Plan on $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.
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