Wheeler Roofing Inc.
- Roofing Contractor serving Tupelo, Mississippi — based at 1218 Military Rd, Columbus, MS 39701.
- Jobs on the listing: storm damage repair, roof inspection, roof repair, emergency repair, roof replacement.
Services Offered
Checking Wheeler Roofing Inc. against the Mississippi record
the Mississippi State Board of Contractors licenses roofing under two classifications, residential and commercial roofing/sheetmetal/siding, with a public search covering both Official lookup: Mississippi State Board of Contractors (MSBOC) search.
- An expiry before your finish date is a reason to ask questions.
- The registry name, the contract name and the truck lettering should all agree; the status should be active.
- Go to the registry and search by license number first, business name second.
- Have the insurer or agent send the certificate of insurance to you, since a license says nothing about coverage.
Hail record for Tupelo and Lee County
Add up the hail reports NOAA recorded for Lee County since 2017 and you get 40. 18 different days produced hail of at least 1 inch. Stones of 1.75 inches or more turned up on 8 days, and the biggest stone came in at 2.5 inches, about the size of a tennis ball. The newest golf-ball day on file dates to 2025.
NOAA also lists 19 tornadoes here, the strongest rated EF3.
Scaled by size, Lee County is number 1 of the 17 counties in Mississippi that we compare, so it sits in the top third at 117.0 reports per 1,000 square miles.
Within 25 miles of Tupelo, the last 90 days produced 2 NOAA hail reports.
If a storm does come through, take dated photos of the roof first. Whoever you hire, Wheeler Roofing Inc. included, should put the inspection findings in writing.
Thunderstorm wind peaked at 85 mph in the record.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Hail events since 2017 | 40 |
| Busiest month | March |
| Density rank in state | 1 of 17 |
| Tornadoes on file | 19 |
| Reports, all years | 53 |
| Biggest stone, inches | 2.5 |
The single largest day was June 9, 2024: a 2.5-inch stone, about the size of a tennis ball, reported near Saltillo.
| Year | Reports | Largest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 6 | 1.75 |
| 2023 | 7 | 1.75 |
| 2024 | 8 | 2.5 |
The homes under these roofs
Median year built in Tupelo is 1982, a typical house age of 44 years. That span covers about 2 asphalt roof cycles at 25 years each, so most roofs are a first or second replacement. Against a median home value of $201,300, a $8,887 mid-range asphalt roof is 4 percent of the house.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Owner-occupied share | 62.7% |
| Pre-1980 homes | 47.2% |
| Homes counted | 17,573 |
| Typical household income | $66,314 |
| Typical home value | $201,300 |
Roof prices in Tupelo
The Tupelo multiplier is below 1, about 21 percent lower than the national basis, giving $5,530 to $12,245 for asphalt shingles. For Mississippi, the BLS median roofer wage is $44,940 a year. The county holds 6 roofing establishments with employees, per the Census. 66.7 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees.
| Material | Typical life | Cost per year | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete Tile | 40 to 50 yr | $370 | $16,590 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | 15 to 20 yr | $420 | $7,308 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | 25 to 30 yr | $350 | $9,678 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | 15 to 25 yr | $470 | $9,480 |
| Cedar Shake | 20 to 30 yr | $630 | $15,800 |
| Clay Tile | 50 to 100 yr | $340 | $25,280 |
Questions about roofing in Tupelo
- What is a roof replacement price in Tupelo?
- Asphalt shingles on 2,000 square feet run $5,530 to $12,245 in Tupelo, and the middle of that range is $8,887. Metal and tile start higher; the table above shows each material.
- How old are the roofs in Tupelo?
- Census data puts the typical build year at 1982. Asphalt roofs wear out in 15 to 30 years, so many roofs there have been replaced at least once.
- Is hail common around Tupelo?
- From 2017 the county has 40 reports; hail of 1 inch or more came on 18 of those days, most often in March.
- When is hail season in Tupelo?
- Spring and early summer carry the bulk of it: 38 percent of reports come between April and July, March first at 26 percent.
- How big does hail get near Tupelo?
- The largest stone since 2017 measured 2.5 inches, near a tennis ball. 8 days reached golf-ball size or more.
- How soon should a roof be inspected after hail?
- Do not wait for a leak. A short inspection after the storm documents the damage while the date is fresh.
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