Best Choice Roofing
- Roofing Contractor serving Monroe, Louisiana — based at 2017 Hudson Ln, Monroe, LA 71201.
- Work covered: roof replacement, roof repair, roof inspection, storm damage repair, emergency repair.
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Looking up Best Choice Roofing in Louisiana
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- The registry name, the contract name and the truck lettering should all agree; the status should be active.
- Start the lookup with the license number; use the business name only if the number fails.
- Request a current certificate of insurance from the insurer; licenses and insurance are checked separately.
- An expiry before your finish date is a reason to ask questions.
Storm record for Monroe, Ouachita Parish
Since 2017, NOAA has logged 43 hail reports in Ouachita Parish. On 16 of those days, hail reached 1 inch (a quarter) or more. Golf ball hail or larger came on 5 days. The top size reported was 2.5 inches, about the size of a tennis ball. Golf-ball hail shows up last in the file in 2025.
Thunderstorm wind peaked at 96 mph in the record.
If a storm does come through, take dated photos of the roof first. Whoever you hire, Best Choice Roofing included, should put the inspection findings in writing.
1 hail report fell within 25 miles of Monroe over the past 90 days.
Measured per square mile, Ouachita Parish ranks 4 of 12 Louisiana counties with 30 or more reports, placing it in the top third. Density works out to 88.6 reports per 1,000 square miles.
Most hail here arrives in spring and summer: 61 percent from April to July, 38 percent in April. 7 months of the year are close to hail-free on file.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Peak gust, mph | 96 |
| Largest stone, inches | 2.5 |
| Reports in April to July | 61% |
| Hail events since 2017 | 43 |
| Days at 1.75 inches or more | 5 |
| Hail reports, all years | 56 |
The single largest day was December 9, 2023: a 2.5-inch stone, about the size of a tennis ball, reported near Phillips.
| Year | Reports | Largest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 8 | 1.75 |
| 2019 | 4 | 1.75 |
| 2025 | 9 | 1.75 |
Who lives under these roofs
Monroe's median year built is 1971, which makes the typical home 55 years old. Before 1980, 65.9 percent of the housing stock went up. At 25 years per asphalt roof, a house that age has been through about 2 roofs, and many are on their second or third. A mid-range asphalt replacement at $9,900 equals 6 percent of the median home value of $174,800.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Total housing units | 21,317 |
| Owner-occupied share | 45.1% |
| Typical home value | $174,800 |
| Typical household income | $36,521 |
| Median build year | 1971 |
Roof prices in Monroe
Local pricing in Monroe sits roughly 12 percent under the national basis; asphalt shingles on 2,000 square feet cost $6,160 to $13,640. Labor is part of the bill: the BLS median for roofers in the Monroe, LA Metro Area is $48,450 a year. 15 payroll roofing businesses are registered in the county, by Census count. 53.3 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees.
| Material | Service life | Per year of life | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | 15 to 20 years | $470 | $8,140 |
| Cedar Shake | 20 to 30 years | $700 | $17,600 |
| Concrete Tile | 40 to 50 years | $410 | $18,480 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | 40 to 70 years | $380 | $20,680 |
| Metal Shingles | 35 to 50 years | $390 | $16,720 |
| Standing Seam Metal | 50 to 70 years | $470 | $28,160 |
Common questions, Monroe
- What should I do after a hailstorm?
- Take dated photos first, then book an inspection. Hail bruises can look minor from the ground, and insurers often set a filing deadline.
- What does a new roof cost in Monroe?
- Asphalt shingles on 2,000 square feet run $6,160 to $13,640 in Monroe, and the middle of that range is $9,900. Metal and tile cost more up front; the table above shows each material.
- How old are the roofs in Monroe?
- Census data puts the typical build year at 1971. Asphalt roofs wear out in 15 to 30 years, so many roofs here have been replaced at least once.
- Which months bring hail to Ouachita Parish?
- Spring and early summer carry the bulk of it: 61 percent of reports come between April and July, April leading at 38 percent.
- How do I check Best Choice Roofing's license?
- The Louisiana lookup shows status and expiry. Compare both with the contract and ask the roofer for proof of insurance.
- Is hail common around Monroe?
- Since 2017 the county has 43 reports; hail of 1 inch or more came on 16 of those days, most often in April.
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