Morgan Roofing Co., Inc
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+1 337-436-0594- Roofing Contractor serving Lake Charles, Louisiana — based at 2212 Common St, Lake Charles, LA 70601.
- Work covered: roof inspection, roof replacement, roof repair, storm damage repair, emergency repair.
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Storm record for Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish
Since 2017, NOAA has recorded 39 hail entries in Calcasieu Parish. Across 15 days at least one stone reached 1 inch or more. Golf-ball size or larger turned up on 5 days, and the biggest stone measured 3 inches, near a teacup. The most recent golf-ball day on file falls in 2024.
If a storm does come through, take dated photos of the roof first. Whoever you hire, Morgan Roofing Co., Inc included, should put the inspection findings in writing.
32 tornadoes show up in the file too, strongest rated EF2.
In the last 90 days NOAA logged 0 hail reports within 25 miles of Lake Charles.
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.
Thunderstorm wind peaked at 81 mph in the record.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Reports, all years | 48 |
| Days at 1 inch or more | 15 |
| Tornado reports on file | 32 |
| Share of reports in April to July | 71% |
| NOAA hail reports since 2017 | 39 |
| Hail density rank in state | 9 of 12 |
The biggest day on file is May 9, 2019: a 3-inch stone, about the size of a teacup, reported near Vincent.
| Year | Entries | Top size, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 3 | 1 |
| 2016 | 6 | 1 |
| 2019 | 4 | 3 |
The homes under these roofs
Half the homes in Lake Charles were built before 1979; the typical house is about 47 years old. That is long enough for roughly 2 asphalt roof cycles, so replacement, not first install, is the usual job. Pre-1980 construction makes up 52.2 percent of homes in Lake Charles. Set a typical $9,900 asphalt job beside the $204,000 median home value and the roof comes to 5 percent.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Total housing units | 40,146 |
| Homes older than 1980 | 52.2% |
| Median household income | $56,864 |
| Typical year built | 1979 |
| Owner-occupied | 61.1% |
Replacement costs 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. BLS puts the median annual roofer wage for Louisiana at $48,760. 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.
| Material | Price range | Typical life | Per year of life |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $7,920 - $13,640 | 25-30 yrs | $390 |
| Cedar Shake | $12,320 - $22,880 | 20-30 yrs | $700 |
| Clay Tile | $21,120 - $35,200 | 50-100 yrs | $380 |
| Metal Shingles | $12,320 - $21,120 | 35-50 yrs | $390 |
| Standing Seam Metal | $21,120 - $35,200 | 50-70 yrs | $470 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $7,040 - $14,080 | 15-25 yrs | $530 |
Common questions, Lake Charles
- 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.
- Which months bring hail to Calcasieu Parish?
- 71 percent of the county's hail reports fall from April to July, and May alone has 31 percent.
- Is Lake Charles an older housing market?
- The median home was built in 1979, so it is 47 years old. Roof age tracks the house unless a replacement happened, and 25 years is a common asphalt life.
- What should I budget for a new roof near 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 start higher; the table above shows each material.
- What should I do after a hailstorm?
- Take dated photos first, then book an inspection. Hail bruises can look minor from the ground, and insurers often set a filing deadline.
- Is hail common around Lake Charles?
- 39 reports since 2017, 15 days at 1 inch or larger, and the peak month is May.
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