Harness Roofing, Inc.
- Roofing Contractor serving Monroe, Louisiana — based at 102 Enterprise St, West Monroe, LA 71292.
- Jobs on the listing: roof replacement, roof inspection, roof repair, emergency repair, storm damage repair.
Services Offered
How to check Harness Roofing, Inc. on the Louisiana record
Louisiana roofing-license requirements are not yet covered by our verification program — confirm licensing and insurance with your city or county building department
- Match the name, the city and the status. The record should read active or in good standing.
- 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.
- An expiry before your finish date is a reason to ask questions.
Storm history for Monroe, Ouachita Parish
Since 2017, NOAA has recorded 43 hail reports in Ouachita Parish. Across 16 days at least one stone measured 1 inch or more. The worst part: 5 days with stones of 1.75 inches or larger, capped by a 2.5-inch stone near a tennis ball. Golf-ball hail last appears in the record in 2025.
In the last 90 days NOAA logged 1 hail report within 25 miles of Monroe.
Thunderstorm wind peaked at 96 mph in the record.
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.
After any hail day, photograph the roof before anyone tarps it and write down the date. Ask Harness Roofing, Inc., or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.
10 tornadoes appear in the file too, strongest rated EF3.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Hail density rank in state | 4 of 12 |
| Days at 1.75 inches or more | 5 |
| Biggest stone, inches | 2.5 |
| Hail reports, all years | 56 |
| Days at 1 inch or more | 16 |
| Peak month | April |
The single largest day was December 9, 2023: a 2.5-inch stone, about the size of a tennis ball, reported near Phillips.
| Calendar year | Entries | Top size, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 5 | 1.75 |
| 2023 | 11 | 2.5 |
| 2025 | 9 | 1.75 |
The homes under these roofs
The median home in Monroe was built in 1971, so the typical house is 55 years old. At 25 years per asphalt roof, a house that age has been through about 2 roofs, and many are on their second or third. Against a median home value of $174,800, a $9,900 mid-range asphalt roof is 6 percent of the house.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $174,800 |
| Built before 1980 | 65.9% |
| Single-family homes | 71.7% |
| Owner-occupied share | 45.1% |
| Total housing units | 21,317 |
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. 15 payroll roofing businesses are registered in the county, by Census count. 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 | Installed range | Lifespan | Cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $14,960 to $26,400 | 40 to 70 yr | $380 |
| Clay Tile | $21,120 to $35,200 | 50 to 100 yr | $380 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $7,040 to $14,080 | 15 to 25 yr | $530 |
| Standing Seam Metal | $21,120 to $35,200 | 50 to 70 yr | $470 |
| Concrete Tile | $13,200 to $23,760 | 40 to 50 yr | $410 |
| Metal Shingles | $12,320 to $21,120 | 35 to 50 yr | $390 |
Monroe roofing questions
- Which months bring hail to Ouachita Parish?
- 61 percent of the county's hail entries fall from April to July, and April holds 38 percent.
- What should I budget for a new roof near Monroe?
- Budget $6,160 to $13,640 for asphalt shingles on a 2,000 square foot roof here, about $9,900 in the middle. Other materials are in the cost table.
- What is the typical house age 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.
- 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 hail does Ouachita Parish see?
- NOAA lists 43 hail reports for Ouachita Parish since 2017, on 16 days with stones of 1 inch or more. April is the peak month.
- Can I confirm Harness Roofing, Inc. is licensed?
- 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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