Arabie Roofing Company
- Roofing Contractor serving Lake Charles, Louisiana — based at 921 Manuel Rd, Lake Charles, LA 70607.
- Jobs on the listing: roof repair, storm damage repair, roof inspection, roof replacement, emergency repair.
Services Offered
Checking Arabie Roofing Company against the Louisiana record
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- Look at the expiration date and compare it with the dates in your contract.
- The registry name, the contract name and the truck lettering should all agree; the status should be active.
- Open the registry and search by license number first, business name second.
- Request a current certificate of insurance from the insurer; licenses and insurance are checked separately.
Storm history for Lake Charles and Calcasieu Parish
From 2017, NOAA has recorded 39 hail entries in Calcasieu Parish. Hail of coin size or bigger came down on 15 separate days. 5 of those days had golf-ball hail or larger. The biggest stone was 3 inches, about a teacup. Golf-ball hail was last logged in the file in 2024.
Reports cluster in May (31 percent of the total); April through July carry 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.
Per square mile, Calcasieu Parish ranks 9 of 12 Louisiana counties we compare, in the lower third, at 43.9 reports per 1,000 square miles. Hail still happens here; it is just less frequent than in the busiest counties.
After any hail day, photograph the roof before anyone tarps it and write down the date. Ask Arabie Roofing Company, or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.
The strongest recorded thunderstorm gust is 81 mph.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Tornado reports on file | 32 |
| Days with hail at 1.75 inches or more | 5 |
| Peak month | May |
| Density rank in state | 9 of 12 |
| Highest gust, mph | 81 |
| Share of reports in April to July | 71% |
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 | Entries | Biggest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 3 | 1 |
| 2017 | 10 | 1.75 |
| 2020 | 9 | 1.5 |
Who lives under these roofs
Lake Charles's median year built is 1979, which makes the typical home 47 years old. That is long enough for roughly 2 asphalt roof cycles, so replacement, not first install, is the usual job. A mid-range asphalt replacement at $9,900 equals 5 percent of the median home value of $204,000.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Homes lived in by owners | 61.1% |
| Typical home value | $204,000 |
| Total housing units | 40,146 |
| Median year built | 1979 |
| Typical household income | $56,864 |
Roof prices 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. 15 payroll roofing businesses are registered in the county, by Census count. 66.7 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees. Per year of service, metal often costs less than shingles even at a higher price; the last column of the table shows it.
| Material | Price range | Lifespan | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete Tile | $13,200-$23,760 | 40 to 50 yr | $18,480 |
| Cedar Shake | $12,320-$22,880 | 20 to 30 yr | $17,600 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $14,960-$26,400 | 40 to 70 yr | $20,680 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $6,160-$10,120 | 15 to 20 yr | $8,140 |
| Metal Shingles | $12,320-$21,120 | 35 to 50 yr | $16,720 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $7,920-$13,640 | 25 to 30 yr | $10,780 |
Lake Charles roofing questions
- Is hail common around Lake Charles?
- From 2017 the county has 39 reports; hail of 1 inch or more came on 15 of those days, most often in May.
- Does hail damage have to be fixed right away?
- Take dated photos first, then book an inspection. Hail bruises can look minor from the ground, and insurers often set a filing deadline.
- What is a roof replacement price in Lake Charles?
- Asphalt shingles on 2,000 square feet run $6,160 to $13,640 in Lake Charles, and the middle of that range is $9,900. Metal and tile cost more up front; the table above shows each material.
- What time of year does Lake Charles get hail?
- Hail clusters in May (31 percent), and April through July add up to 71 percent of the record.
- How do I check Arabie Roofing Company's license?
- The Louisiana lookup shows status and expiry. Compare both with the contract and ask the roofer for proof of insurance.
- How big does hail get near Lake Charles?
- 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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