Local Roofer - Chattanooga
- Roofing Contractor serving Chattanooga, Tennessee — based at 6925 Shallowford Rd #315, Chattanooga, TN 37421.
- Services: roof replacement, storm damage repair, emergency repair, roof inspection, roof repair.
Services Offered
Checking Local Roofer - Chattanooga against the Tennessee record
in Tennessee the Board for Licensing Contractors licenses contractors and publishes each license, with its status and expiration date Official lookup: Tennessee license lookup (verify.tn.gov).
- Search the registry by number, then by name, because spellings differ between sources.
- Look at the expiration date and compare it with the dates in your contract.
- Have the insurer or agent send the certificate of insurance to you, since a license says nothing about coverage.
- Compare the registry name with the name on the contract, and read the status line.
Storm record for Chattanooga, Hamilton County
From 2017, NOAA has recorded 19 hail entries in Hamilton County. Across 11 of these days, hail came in at 1 inch (a quarter) or more. The worst part: 2 days with stones of 1.75 inches or more, topped by a 1.75-inch stone about the size of a golf ball. Golf-ball hail was last logged in the record in 2023.
After any hail day, photograph the roof before anyone tarps it and write down the date. Ask Local Roofer - Chattanooga, or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.
2 tornadoes appear in the file too, strongest rated EF3.
In the last 90 days NOAA logged 1 hail report within 25 miles of Chattanooga.
The strongest recorded thunderstorm gust is 90 mph.
Most hail here arrives in spring and summer: 70 percent from April to July, 35 percent in May. In 7 months of the year, hail is rare in the record.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Days with hail at 1 inch or more | 11 |
| Hail reports, all years | 20 |
| Reports in April to July | 70% |
| Peak gust, mph | 90 |
| Peak month | May |
| NOAA hail reports since 2017 | 19 |
The biggest day on file is March 1, 2017: a 1.75-inch stone, about the size of a golf ball, reported near Chickamauga.
| Year | Entries | Biggest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 |
Who lives under these roofs
Half the homes in Chattanooga were built before 1975; the typical house is about 51 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. 56.2 percent of homes in Chattanooga were built before 1980. A mid-range asphalt replacement at $9,900 equals 4 percent of the median home value of $259,200.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Pre-1980 homes | 56.2% |
| Median home value | $259,200 |
| Housing units | 87,138 |
| Typical year built | 1975 |
| Detached and attached houses | 63.3% |
Roof prices in Chattanooga
The Chattanooga multiplier is below 1, about 12 percent lower than the national basis, giving $6,160 to $13,640 for asphalt shingles. BLS puts the median annual roofer wage for the Chattanooga, TN-GA Metro Area at $45,530. 29 payroll roofing businesses are registered in the county, by Census count. 65.5 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees.
| Material | Installed cost | Typical life | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete Tile | $13,200 - $23,760 | 40-50 yrs | $18,480 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $7,920 - $13,640 | 25-30 yrs | $10,780 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $14,960 - $26,400 | 40-70 yrs | $20,680 |
| Standing Seam Metal | $21,120 - $35,200 | 50-70 yrs | $28,160 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $6,160 - $10,120 | 15-20 yrs | $8,140 |
| Cedar Shake | $12,320 - $22,880 | 20-30 yrs | $17,600 |
Asked about roofing in Chattanooga
- How soon should a roof be inspected after hail?
- Photograph the roof, note the date, and schedule a written inspection quickly. Many policies have a claim window.
- What does a new roof cost in Chattanooga?
- Plan on $6,160 to $13,640 for asphalt shingles on a 2,000 square foot roof here, about $9,900 in the middle. Other materials are in the cost table.
- Can I confirm Local Roofer - Chattanooga is licensed?
- The Tennessee lookup shows status and expiry. Compare both with the contract and ask the roofer for proof of insurance.
- When is hail season in Chattanooga?
- Hail clusters in May (35 percent), and April through July add up to 70 percent of the record.
- Is hail common around Chattanooga?
- From 2017 the county has 19 entries; hail of 1 inch or more came on 11 of those days, most often in May.
- How old are the roofs in Chattanooga?
- Census data puts the typical build year at 1975. Asphalt roofs wear out in 15 to 30 years, so many roofs there have been replaced at least once.
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