Magazine Homes
- Roofing Contractor serving Lake Charles, Louisiana — based at 921 Moss St #194, Lake Charles, LA 70602.
- Services: roof replacement, storm damage repair, roof repair, emergency repair, roof inspection.
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How to check Magazine Homes 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
- Look at the expiration date and compare it with the dates in your contract.
- Search the registry by number, then by name, because spellings differ between sources.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance sent straight from the insurer. A registry listing does not prove coverage.
- The registry name, the contract name and the truck lettering should all agree; the status should be active.
Hail record for Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish
Calcasieu Parish, the county around Lake Charles, has 39 NOAA hail reports in the record since 2017. Across 15 of those days, stones reached 1 inch (a quarter) or larger. 5 of those days had golf-ball hail or larger. The largest stone was 3 inches, near the size of a teacup. The most recent golf-ball day on file falls in 2024.
After any hail day, photograph the roof before anyone tarps it and write down the date. Ask Magazine Homes, or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.
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.
32 tornadoes appear in the file too, strongest rated EF2.
Within 25 miles of Lake Charles, the last 90 days brought 0 NOAA hail reports.
The fastest thunderstorm gust on file is 81 mph.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Days at 1.75 inches or more | 5 |
| Hail density rank in state | 9 of 12 |
| Reports in April to July | 71% |
| Busiest month | May |
| NOAA hail reports since 2017 | 39 |
| Top gust, mph | 81 |
The record's top day is May 9, 2019: a 3-inch stone, about the size of a teacup, reported near Vincent.
| Year | Entries | Top size, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 10 | 1.75 |
| 2019 | 4 | 3 |
| 2020 | 9 | 1.5 |
Housing around 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 worn through about 2 roofs, and many are on their second or third. 52.2 percent of homes in Lake Charles were built before 1980.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Homes lived in by owners | 61.1% |
| Typical household income | $56,864 |
| Single-family share | 70.7% |
| Housing units | 40,146 |
| Median home value | $204,000 |
Replacement costs in Lake Charles
Local pricing in Lake Charles sits roughly 12 percent under the national basis; asphalt shingles on 2,000 square feet cost $6,160 to $13,640. For Louisiana, the BLS median roofer wage is $48,760 a year. Per year of service, metal often costs less than shingles even at a higher price; the last column of the table shows it.
| Material | Installed cost | Typical life | Per year of life |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Shake | $12,320 - $22,880 | 20 to 30 years | $700 |
| 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 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $6,160 - $10,120 | 15 to 20 years | $470 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $14,960 - $26,400 | 40 to 70 years | $380 |
Questions about roofing in Lake Charles
- How often does hail hit Lake Charles?
- 39 entries since 2017, 15 days at 1 inch or larger, and the peak month is May.
- Can I confirm Magazine Homes is licensed?
- The Louisiana lookup shows status and expiry. Set both beside the contract and ask the roofer for proof of insurance.
- Is Lake Charles an older housing market?
- Census data puts the typical build year at 1979. Asphalt roofs wear out in 15 to 30 years, so many roofs here have been replaced at least once.
- Should I call a roofer right after hail?
- Take dated photos first, then book an inspection. Hail bruises can look minor from the ground, and insurers often set a filing deadline.
- What should I budget for a new roof near Lake Charles?
- Count on $6,160 to $13,640 for a standard asphalt job in Lake Charles; the middle is $9,900.
- Which months bring hail to Calcasieu Parish?
- Hail concentrates in May (31 percent), and April through July add up to 71 percent of the record.
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