Ferguson Roofing Co
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+1 337-477-4792- Roofing Contractor serving Lake Charles, Louisiana — based at 1938 W Sale Rd, Lake Charles, LA 70605.
- Services: emergency repair, roof replacement, storm damage repair, roof repair, roof inspection.
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How to check Ferguson Roofing Co 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
- Request a current certificate of insurance from the insurer; licenses and insurance are checked separately.
- Go to the registry and search by license number first, business name second.
- 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.
Hail and wind history for Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish
Calcasieu Parish, the county around Lake Charles, has 39 NOAA hail reports in the record since 2017. On 15 days at least one stone reached 1 inch or more. The worst of it: 5 days with stones of 1.75 inches or larger, capped by a 3-inch stone near a teacup. 2024 is the last year that has a 1.75-inch report.
The bulk of the hail here arrives in spring and summer: 71 percent from April to July, 31 percent in May. 6 calendar months each hold under 2 percent of reports.
Within 25 miles of Lake Charles, the last 90 days produced 0 NOAA hail reports.
The fastest thunderstorm gust on file 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.
After any hail day, photograph the roof before anyone tarps it and write down the date. Ask Ferguson Roofing Co, or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Peak month | May |
| Hail reports, all years | 48 |
| Biggest stone, inches | 3 |
| Highest gust, mph | 81 |
| Tornadoes on file | 32 |
| Days at 1.75 inches or more | 5 |
The single largest day was May 9, 2019: a 3-inch stone, about the size of a teacup, reported near Vincent.
| Year | Hail reports | Top size, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 10 | 1.75 |
| 2019 | 4 | 3 |
| 2020 | 9 | 1.5 |
Housing around Lake Charles
The median home in Lake Charles was built in 1979, so the typical house is 47 years old. Against a median home value of $204,000, a $9,900 mid-range asphalt roof is 5 percent of the house. Asphalt roofs last roughly 25 years, so a home from 1979 is on roof number 2 or later if each was replaced on schedule.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Pre-1980 homes | 52.2% |
| Detached and attached houses | 70.7% |
| Median year built | 1979 |
| Homes counted | 40,146 |
| Typical home value | $204,000 |
Roof prices in Lake Charles
Prices in Lake Charles run about 12 percent below our national basis, so asphalt shingles land at $6,160 to $13,640. For Louisiana, the BLS median roofer wage is $48,760 a year. 15 payroll roofing businesses are registered in the county, by Census count. 66.7 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees.
| Material | Installed cost | Typical life | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal Shingles | $12,320-$21,120 | 35 to 50 years | $16,720 |
| Clay Tile | $21,120-$35,200 | 50 to 100 years | $28,160 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $14,960-$26,400 | 40 to 70 years | $20,680 |
| Standing Seam Metal | $21,120-$35,200 | 50 to 70 years | $28,160 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $7,040-$14,080 | 15 to 25 years | $10,560 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $6,160-$10,120 | 15 to 20 years | $8,140 |
Asked about roofing in Lake Charles
- Where can I look up the license for Ferguson Roofing Co?
- Follow the steps above with the Louisiana registry. Match the exact name, read the status and the expiry, then ask for an insurance certificate.
- How soon should a roof be inspected after hail?
- Photograph the roof, note the date, and schedule a written inspection soon. Many policies have a claim window.
- Is hail common around Lake Charles?
- 39 reports since 2017, 15 days at 1 inch or more, and the busiest month is May.
- When is hail season in Lake Charles?
- Hail clusters in May (31 percent), and April through July add up to 71 percent of the record.
- How old are homes in Lake Charles?
- Median year built is 1979, which gives 47 years. A roof is younger than the house if it was replaced.
- Has Calcasieu Parish had large hail?
- NOAA's biggest since 2017 entry for the county is 3 inches, close to a teacup, with 5 golf-ball days.
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