Roofing World
- Roofing Contractor serving Mobile, Alabama — based at 328 S Sage Ave Suite 307-C, Mobile, AL 36606.
- Services: emergency repair, roof inspection, roof repair, roof replacement, storm damage repair.
Services Offered
How to check Roofing World on the Alabama record
Alabama roofing-license requirements are not yet covered by our verification program — confirm licensing and insurance with your city or county building department
- Start the lookup with the license number; use the business name only if the number fails.
- The registry name, the contract name and the truck lettering should all agree; the status should be active.
- Write down the expiry and make sure it outlasts the job.
- Have the insurer or agent send the certificate of insurance to you, since a license says nothing about coverage.
Storm history for Mobile, Mobile County
Add up the hail entries NOAA logged for Mobile County since 2017 and you reach 24. Across 15 of those days, stones came in at 1 inch (a quarter) or larger. Golf-ball size or larger were reported on 2 days, and the biggest stone came in at 2 inches, close to a hen egg. 2017 is the last year with a 1.75-inch report.
Date your photos after each hail day and keep them. A written inspection from Roofing World or any other roofer is worth asking for before work starts.
The same record has 45 tornadoes, with EF2 the highest rating.
By density Mobile County sits in the lower third of Alabama: 18 of 19 counties, 20.1 reports per 1,000 square miles. Less frequent hail does not mean none.
Thunderstorm wind peaked at 90 mph in the record.
Reports cluster in June (45 percent of the total); April through July account for 73 percent. 4 calendar months each hold under 2 percent of reports.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Hail density rank in state | 18 of 19 |
| Hail reports since 2017 | 24 |
| Days at 1.75 inches or more | 2 |
| Tornado reports on file | 45 |
| Top gust, mph | 90 |
| Busiest month | June |
The largest single day in the record is December 23, 2015: a 2-inch stone, about the size of a hen egg, reported near Navco.
| Calendar year | Entries | Biggest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2 | 1 |
| 2017 | 3 | 2 |
| 2023 | 8 | 1.25 |
The homes under these roofs
Mobile's median year built is 1974, which makes the typical home 52 years old. Set a typical $9,450 asphalt job beside the $170,300 median home value and the roof comes to 6 percent. Asphalt roofs last roughly 25 years, so a home from 1974 is on roof number 2 or later if each was replaced on schedule. Before 1980, 64.8 percent of the housing stock went up.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Typical household income | $51,090 |
| Owner-occupied share | 51.4% |
| Median build year | 1974 |
| Single-family homes | 68.1% |
| Median home value | $170,300 |
Roof prices in Mobile
Local pricing in Mobile sits roughly 16 percent under the national basis; asphalt shingles on 2,000 square feet cost $5,880 to $13,020. The county holds 32 roofing establishments with employees, per the Census. 53.1 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees. For the Mobile, AL Metro Area, the BLS median roofer wage is $45,540 a year.
| Material | Typical life | Per year of life | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | 15-20 yrs | $440 | $7,770 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | 40-70 yrs | $360 | $19,740 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | 15-25 yrs | $500 | $10,080 |
| Standing Seam Metal | 50-70 yrs | $450 | $26,880 |
| Cedar Shake | 20-30 yrs | $670 | $16,800 |
| Metal Shingles | 35-50 yrs | $380 | $15,960 |
Questions about roofing in Mobile
- What is the biggest hail on record for Mobile County?
- NOAA's biggest since 2017 entry for the county is 2 inches, close to a hen egg, with 2 golf-ball days.
- What is a roof replacement price in Mobile?
- Budget $5,880 to $13,020 for asphalt shingles on a 2,000 square foot roof here, about $9,450 in the middle. Metal, tile and flat roofs are in the cost table.
- 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.
- When is hail season in Mobile?
- Hail clusters in June (45 percent), and April through July add up to 73 percent of the record.
- Is the license for Roofing World on a state list?
- Search the Alabama record by license number, compare the name and status, and note the expiry before you sign anything.
- How old are homes in Mobile?
- Census data puts the typical build year at 1974. Asphalt roofs wear out in 15 to 30 years, so many roofs here have been replaced at least once.
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