Lake Charles Roofing and Gutters
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+1 888-488-3706- Roofing Contractor serving Lake Charles, Louisiana — based at 2318 Cypress St, Lake Charles, LA 70601.
- Work covered: roof replacement, emergency repair, roof inspection, storm damage repair, roof repair.
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How to check Lake Charles Roofing and Gutters on the Louisiana record
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- Compare the registry name with the name on the contract, and read the status line.
- Look at the expiration date and compare it with the dates in your contract.
- Start the lookup with the license number; use the business name only if the number fails.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance sent straight from the insurer. A registry listing does not prove coverage.
Storm record for Lake Charles, Calcasieu Parish
Calcasieu Parish, the county around Lake Charles, has 39 NOAA hail entries in the record since 2017. On 15 days at least one stone reached 1 inch or more. The worst of it: 5 days with stones of 1.75 inches or more, topped by a 3-inch stone near a teacup. The latest golf-ball day in the record dates to 2024.
By density Calcasieu Parish sits in the lower third of Louisiana: 9 of 12 counties, 43.9 reports per 1,000 square miles. Less frequent hail does not mean none.
The same record has 32 tornadoes, with EF2 the highest rating.
If a storm does come through, take dated photos of the roof first. Whoever you hire, Lake Charles Roofing and Gutters included, should put the inspection findings in writing.
0 hail reports fell within 25 miles of Lake Charles over the past 90 days.
71 percent of reports fall between April and July, and May alone has 31 percent. 6 calendar months each hold under 2 percent of reports.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Days with hail at 1 inch or more | 15 |
| Reports in April to July | 71% |
| Density rank in state | 9 of 12 |
| Tornado reports on file | 32 |
| NOAA hail reports since 2017 | 39 |
| Hail reports, all years | 48 |
The record's top day is May 9, 2019: a 3-inch stone, about the size of a teacup, reported near Vincent.
| Calendar year | Reports | Largest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 3 | 1 |
| 2016 | 6 | 1 |
| 2023 | 4 | 1.75 |
Housing around Lake Charles
Half the homes in Lake Charles were built before 1979; the typical house is about 47 years old. Before 1980, 52.2 percent of the housing stock went up. At 25 years per asphalt roof, a house that age has worn through about 2 roofs, and many are on their second or third. A mid-range asphalt replacement at $9,900 equals 5 percent of the median home value of $204,000.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $204,000 |
| Built before 1980 | 52.2% |
| Single-family homes | 70.7% |
| Homes counted | 40,146 |
| Owner-occupied | 61.1% |
Replacement costs in Lake Charles
Prices in Lake Charles run about 12 percent below our national basis, so asphalt shingles land at $6,160 to $13,640. The last column divides the middle of each range by the middle of its lifespan, which is how a metal roof can beat asphalt over time. 15 payroll roofing businesses are registered in the county, by Census count. 66.7 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees.
| Material | Typical life | Cost per year | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete Tile | 40-50 yrs | $410 | $18,480 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | 15-20 yrs | $470 | $8,140 |
| Standing Seam Metal | 50-70 yrs | $470 | $28,160 |
| Metal Shingles | 35-50 yrs | $390 | $16,720 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | 15-25 yrs | $530 | $10,560 |
| Cedar Shake | 20-30 yrs | $700 | $17,600 |
Lake Charles roofing questions
- When is hail season in Lake Charles?
- 71 percent of the county's hail entries fall from April to July, and May holds 31 percent.
- Is hail common around Lake Charles?
- The county file counts 39 hail entries since 2017. 15 of them reached 1 inch, and May leads the calendar.
- 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.
- Is Lake Charles an older housing market?
- The median home was built in 1979, so it is 47 years old. Roof age follows the house unless a replacement happened, and 25 years is a common asphalt life.
- What is a roof replacement price in Lake Charles?
- Count on $6,160 to $13,640 for a standard asphalt job in Lake Charles; the middle is $9,900.
- Where can I look up the license for Lake Charles Roofing and Gutters?
- Look up the Louisiana record by license number, compare the name and status, and note the expiry before you sign anything.
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