Edwards Roofing and Construction
- Roofing Contractor serving Alexandria, Louisiana — based at 169 Jordan Ln, Pineville, LA 71360.
- Services: storm damage repair, roof inspection, roof replacement, emergency repair, roof repair.
Services Offered
Checking Edwards Roofing and Construction against 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
- Compare the registry name with the name on the contract, and read the status line.
- Write down the expiry and make sure it outlasts the job.
- Search the registry by number, then by name, because spellings differ between sources.
- Request a current certificate of insurance from the insurer; licenses and insurance are checked separately.
Storm record for Alexandria, Rapides Parish
For Rapides Parish, the NOAA record since 2017 shows 21 hail reports. On 12 of those days, hail came in at 1 inch (a quarter) or more. 3 of those days had golf-ball hail or bigger. The largest stone was 3.5 inches, roughly a teacup. The latest golf-ball day on file dates to 2023.
April is the peak month with 28 percent of reports, and April to July together hold 66 percent. 5 calendar months each hold under 2 percent of reports.
0 hail reports fell within 25 miles of Alexandria over the past 90 days.
Date your photos after each hail day and keep them. A written inspection from Edwards Roofing and Construction or any other roofer is worth asking for before work starts.
NOAA also lists 33 tornadoes here, the strongest rated EF3.
Rapides Parish has too few reports for a fair density rank inside Louisiana, so read the counts above as a floor.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Busiest month | April |
| Highest gust, mph | 110 |
| Reports, all years | 29 |
| Tornadoes on file | 33 |
| Largest stone, inches | 3.5 |
| Days with hail at 1 inch or more | 12 |
The single largest day was June 20, 2023: a 3.5-inch stone, about the size of a teacup, reported near Echo.
| Calendar year | Entries | Top size, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2 | 1.5 |
| 2022 | 5 | 1.5 |
| 2023 | 5 | 3.5 |
The homes under these roofs
The median home in Alexandria was built in 1970, so the typical house is 56 years old. Pre-1980 construction makes up 64.7 percent of homes in Alexandria. A mid-range asphalt replacement at $9,900 equals 5 percent of the median home value of $182,800.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Homes counted | 20,805 |
| Single-family share | 71.5% |
| Typical household income | $47,357 |
| Pre-1980 homes | 64.7% |
| Median home value | $182,800 |
Replacement costs in Alexandria
The Alexandria multiplier is below 1, about 12 percent lower than the national basis, giving $6,160 to $13,640 for asphalt shingles. Divide price by years of life and the ranking changes: see the last column. Labor is part of the bill: the BLS median for roofers in Louisiana is $48,760 a year.
| Material | Price range | Typical life | Yearly cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $6,160 to $10,120 | 15 to 20 years | $470 |
| Metal Shingles | $12,320 to $21,120 | 35 to 50 years | $390 |
| Standing Seam Metal | $21,120 to $35,200 | 50 to 70 years | $470 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $14,960 to $26,400 | 40 to 70 years | $380 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $7,920 to $13,640 | 25 to 30 years | $390 |
| Concrete Tile | $13,200 to $23,760 | 40 to 50 years | $410 |
Common questions, Alexandria
- How often does hail hit Alexandria?
- The county file counts 21 hail entries since 2017. 12 of them reached 1 inch, and April leads the calendar.
- How do I check Edwards Roofing and Construction's license?
- Search the Louisiana record by license number, check the name and status, and note the expiry before you sign anything.
- How old are the roofs in Alexandria?
- Median year built is 1970, which gives 56 years. A roof is younger than the house whenever it was replaced.
- What is the biggest hail on record for Rapides Parish?
- Stones since 2017 topped out at 3.5 inches, roughly a teacup; golf-ball hail or larger came on 3 days.
- Which months bring hail to Rapides Parish?
- 66 percent of the county's hail reports fall from April to July, and April alone has 28 percent.
- 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.
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