Purple Turtle Roofing
- Roofing Contractor serving Tuscaloosa, Alabama — based at 5500 Joe Mallisham Pkwy, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401.
- Work covered: roof replacement, roof inspection, storm damage repair, roof repair, emergency repair.
Services Offered
Checking Purple Turtle Roofing against 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
- Look at the expiration date and compare it with the dates in your contract.
- Compare the registry name with the name on the contract, and read the status line.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance sent straight from the insurer. A registry listing does not prove coverage.
- Search the registry by number, then by name, because spellings differ between sources.
Storm history for Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa County
Add up the hail reports NOAA logged for Tuscaloosa County since 2017 and you reach 20. Quarter-sized stones or bigger appear on 11 days. Stones of 1.75 inches or more were reported on 1 days, and the largest stone came in at 1.75 inches, close to a golf ball. 2021 is the last year with a 1.75-inch report.
In the last 90 days NOAA logged 0 hail reports within 25 miles of Tuscaloosa.
If a storm does come through, take dated photos of the roof first. Whoever you hire, Purple Turtle Roofing included, should put the inspection findings in writing.
The strongest logged thunderstorm gust is 100 mph.
Most hail here arrives in spring and summer: 44 percent from April to July, 41 percent in March. 6 calendar months each hold under 2 percent of reports.
NOAA also lists 26 tornadoes here, the strongest rated EF2.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Hail events since 2017 | 20 |
| Days with hail at 1 inch or more | 11 |
| Largest stone, inches | 1.75 |
| Tornadoes on file | 26 |
| Days with hail at 1.75 inches or more | 1 |
| Busiest month | March |
The single largest day was April 29, 2016: a 2.5-inch stone, about the size of a tennis ball, reported near Samantha.
| Calendar year | Reports | Largest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 5 | 1.75 |
| 2023 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 | 6 | 1 |
The housing stock in Tuscaloosa
Median year built in Tuscaloosa is 1988, a typical house age of 38 years. Against a median home value of $236,600, a $9,337 mid-range asphalt roof is 4 percent of the house. That span covers about 2 asphalt roof cycles at 25 years each, so most roofs are a first or second replacement.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Homes older than 1980 | 41.5% |
| Median build year | 1988 |
| Homes counted | 51,197 |
| Owner-occupied | 45.1% |
| Median household income | $48,536 |
Roof prices in Tuscaloosa
Prices in Tuscaloosa run about 17 percent below our national basis, so asphalt shingles land at $5,810 to $12,865. 20 payroll roofing businesses are registered in the county, by Census count. 55 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees. 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 range | Per year of life | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Shake | $11,620 to $21,580 | $660 | $16,600 |
| Metal Shingles | $11,620 to $19,920 | $370 | $15,770 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $7,470 to $12,865 | $370 | $10,168 |
| Concrete Tile | $12,450 to $22,410 | $390 | $17,430 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $5,810 to $9,545 | $440 | $7,678 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $14,110 to $24,900 | $350 | $19,505 |
Common questions, Tuscaloosa
- How much hail does Tuscaloosa County see?
- 20 entries since 2017, 11 days at 1 inch or more, and the peak month is March.
- How old are the roofs in Tuscaloosa?
- Median year built is 1988, which gives 38 years. A roof is younger than the house if it was replaced.
- What is the biggest hail on record for Tuscaloosa County?
- The largest stone since 2017 measured 1.75 inches, near a golf ball. 1 days reached golf-ball size or larger.
- Should I call a roofer right after hail?
- Photograph the roof, note the date, and schedule a written inspection soon. Many policies have a claim window.
- How much is a roof replacement in Tuscaloosa?
- Plan on $5,810 to $12,865 for asphalt shingles on a 2,000 square foot roof here, about $9,337 in the middle. Metal, tile and flat roofs are in the cost table.
- Is the license for Purple Turtle Roofing on a state list?
- Use the steps above with the Alabama registry. Read the name, the status and the expiry, then ask for an insurance certificate.
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