Brown's Roofing
- Roofing Contractor serving Monroe, Louisiana — based at 1406 Royal Ave, Monroe, LA 71201.
- Work covered: roof repair, roof inspection, emergency repair, storm damage repair, roof replacement.
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Looking up Brown's Roofing in Louisiana
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Hail record for Monroe and Ouachita Parish
Ouachita Parish, the county around Monroe, has 43 NOAA hail reports in the record since 2017. Across 16 days at least one stone reached 1 inch or more. The rough part: 5 days with stones of 1.75 inches or more, capped by a 2.5-inch stone about the size of a tennis ball. The latest golf-ball day in the record is in 2025.
The same record has 10 tornadoes, with EF3 the highest rating.
April is the peak month with 38 percent of reports, and April to July together hold 61 percent. 7 calendar months each hold under 2 percent of reports.
Among 12 Louisiana counties with enough reports to compare, Ouachita Parish places 4 by density: 88.6 reports per 1,000 square miles, upper-third territory.
Within 25 miles of Monroe, the last 90 days brought 1 NOAA hail report.
Date your photos after each hail day and keep them. A written inspection from Brown's Roofing or any other roofer is worth asking for before work starts.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Days with hail at 1 inch or more | 16 |
| Peak gust, mph | 96 |
| Tornado reports on file | 10 |
| Busiest month | April |
| NOAA hail reports since 2017 | 43 |
| Hail density rank in state | 4 of 12 |
The record's top day is December 9, 2023: a 2.5-inch stone, about the size of a tennis ball, reported near Phillips.
| Year | Hail reports | Top size, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 4 | 1.75 |
| 2021 | 7 | 1.25 |
| 2025 | 9 | 1.75 |
The housing stock in Monroe
Monroe's median year built is 1971, which makes the typical home 55 years old. Set a typical $9,900 asphalt job beside the $174,800 median home value and the roof comes to 6 percent. Asphalt roofs last roughly 25 years, so a home from 1971 is on roof number 2 or later if each was replaced on schedule.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Built before 1980 | 65.9% |
| Typical year built | 1971 |
| Homes lived in by owners | 45.1% |
| Typical home value | $174,800 |
| Median household income | $36,521 |
Budgeting a roof in Monroe
Prices in Monroe run about 12 percent below our national basis, so asphalt shingles land at $6,160 to $13,640. The county holds 15 roofing establishments with employees, per the Census. 53.3 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees. 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.
| Material | Price range | Lifespan | Middle of range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Tile | $21,120 - $35,200 | 50-100 yrs | $28,160 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $14,960 - $26,400 | 40-70 yrs | $20,680 |
| Standing Seam Metal | $21,120 - $35,200 | 50-70 yrs | $28,160 |
| Cedar Shake | $12,320 - $22,880 | 20-30 yrs | $17,600 |
| Metal Shingles | $12,320 - $21,120 | 35-50 yrs | $16,720 |
| Concrete Tile | $13,200 - $23,760 | 40-50 yrs | $18,480 |
Questions about roofing in Monroe
- What time of year does Monroe get hail?
- 61 percent of the county's hail reports fall from April to July, and April alone has 38 percent.
- How often does hail hit Monroe?
- NOAA lists 43 hail reports for Ouachita Parish since 2017, on 16 days with stones of 1 inch or larger. April is the peak month.
- What is the biggest hail on record for Ouachita Parish?
- The largest stone since 2017 measured 2.5 inches, close to a tennis ball. 5 days reached golf-ball size or more.
- 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 is the typical house age in Monroe?
- Median year built is 1971, which gives 55 years. A roof is younger than the house whenever it was replaced.
- Can I confirm Brown's Roofing is licensed?
- The Louisiana lookup shows status and expiry. Set both beside the contract and ask the roofer for proof of insurance.
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