Coleman Roofing & Construction
- Roofing Contractor serving Lake Charles, Louisiana — based at 4001 Maplewood Dr, Sulphur, LA 70663.
- Work covered: roof replacement, emergency repair, roof inspection, roof repair, storm damage repair.
Services Offered
Checking Coleman Roofing & Construction against 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
- Match the name, the city and the status. The record should read active or in good standing.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance sent straight from the insurer. A registry listing does not prove coverage.
- Look at the expiration date and compare it with the dates in your contract.
- Go to the registry and search by license number first, business name second.
Storm history for Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish
NOAA's Storm Events file contains 39 hail entries for Calcasieu Parish since 2017. On 15 days at least one stone reached 1 inch or larger. Stones of 1.75 inches or larger appeared on 5 days, and the biggest stone measured 3 inches, close to a teacup. The most recent golf-ball day on file is in 2024.
The fastest thunderstorm gust on file is 81 mph.
Counted per area, Calcasieu Parish falls at 9 of 12 Louisiana counties, lower third, with 43.9 reports per 1,000 square miles.
Date your photos after each hail day and keep them. A written inspection from Coleman Roofing & Construction or any other roofer is worth asking for before work starts.
71 percent of reports fall between April and July, and May alone has 31 percent. In 6 months of the year, hail is rare in the record.
NOAA also lists 32 tornadoes here, the strongest rated EF2.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Days at 1.75 inches or more | 5 |
| Share of reports in April to July | 71% |
| Density rank in state | 9 of 12 |
| Hail reports, all years | 48 |
| Days at 1 inch or more | 15 |
| Peak gust, mph | 81 |
The single largest day was May 9, 2019: a 3-inch stone, about the size of a teacup, reported near Vincent.
| Calendar year | Hail reports | Top size, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 6 | 1 |
| 2017 | 10 | 1.75 |
| 2023 | 4 | 1.75 |
The homes under these roofs
Half the homes in Lake Charles predate 1979; the typical house is about 47 years old. Against a median home value of $204,000, a $9,900 mid-range asphalt roof is 5 percent of the house. At 25 years per asphalt roof, a house that age has worn through about 2 roofs, and many are on their second or third.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 40,146 |
| Typical home value | $204,000 |
| Typical household income | $56,864 |
| Owner-occupied | 61.1% |
| Detached and attached houses | 70.7% |
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. The county holds 15 roofing establishments with employees, per the Census. 66.7 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees. Divide price by years of life and the ranking changes: see the last column.
| Material | Installed cost | Lifespan | Cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standing Seam Metal | $21,120-$35,200 | 50 to 70 years | $470 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $7,920-$13,640 | 25 to 30 years | $390 |
| Concrete Tile | $13,200-$23,760 | 40 to 50 years | $410 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $14,960-$26,400 | 40 to 70 years | $380 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $7,040-$14,080 | 15 to 25 years | $530 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $6,160-$10,120 | 15 to 20 years | $470 |
Questions about roofing in Lake Charles
- Has Calcasieu Parish had large hail?
- The largest stone since 2017 measured 3 inches, about the size of a teacup. 5 days reached golf-ball size or more.
- 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.
- Is the license for Coleman Roofing & Construction on a state list?
- The Louisiana lookup shows status and expiry. Set both beside the contract and ask the roofer for proof of insurance.
- Which months bring hail to Calcasieu Parish?
- Spring and early summer carry the bulk of it: 71 percent of reports come between April and July, May first at 31 percent.
- 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.
- Should I call a roofer right after hail?
- Photograph the roof, note the date, and schedule a written inspection quickly. Many policies have a claim window.
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