B.K. Roofing LLC
- Roofing Contractor serving Alexandria, Louisiana — based at 17 Glade St, Pineville, LA 71360.
- Services: roof repair, roof replacement, roof inspection, emergency repair, storm damage repair.
Services Offered
Checking B.K. Roofing LLC against the Louisiana record
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- Open the registry and search by license number first, business name second.
- An expiry before your finish date is a reason to ask questions.
- Compare the registry name with the name on the contract, and read the status line.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance sent straight from the insurer. A registry listing does not prove coverage.
Hail record for Alexandria, Rapides Parish
Since 2017, NOAA has recorded 21 hail entries in Rapides Parish. Reports of 1 inch or larger cover 12 days. 3 of those days had golf-ball hail or larger. The largest stone was 3.5 inches, roughly a teacup. The latest golf-ball day in the record falls in 2023.
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 B.K. Roofing LLC or any other roofer is worth asking for before work starts.
April is the peak month with 28 percent of reports, and April to July together hold 66 percent. 5 months of the year are close to hail-free on file.
33 tornadoes show up in the file too, strongest rated EF3.
The strongest recorded thunderstorm gust is 110 mph.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Busiest month | April |
| Largest stone, inches | 3.5 |
| Share of reports in April to July | 66% |
| Tornadoes on file | 33 |
| Days at 1 inch or more | 12 |
| NOAA hail reports since 2017 | 21 |
The biggest day on file is June 20, 2023: a 3.5-inch stone, about the size of a teacup, reported near Echo.
| Calendar year | Entries | Top size, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 4 | 1.25 |
| 2017 | 7 | 2.75 |
| 2018 | 1 | 1 |
The homes under these roofs
The median home in Alexandria was built in 1970, so the typical house is 56 years old. A mid-range asphalt replacement at $9,900 equals 5 percent of the median home value of $182,800. Pre-1980 construction makes up 64.7 percent of homes in Alexandria.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Owner-occupied | 52.3% |
| Typical home value | $182,800 |
| Total housing units | 20,805 |
| Typical year built | 1970 |
| Median household income | $47,357 |
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. BLS puts the median annual roofer wage for Louisiana at $48,760. 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 | Middle of range |
|---|---|---|---|
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $7,040-$14,080 | 15-25 yrs | $10,560 |
| Concrete Tile | $13,200-$23,760 | 40-50 yrs | $18,480 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $7,920-$13,640 | 25-30 yrs | $10,780 |
| Clay Tile | $21,120-$35,200 | 50-100 yrs | $28,160 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $14,960-$26,400 | 40-70 yrs | $20,680 |
| Cedar Shake | $12,320-$22,880 | 20-30 yrs | $17,600 |
Asked about roofing in Alexandria
- Does hail damage have to be fixed right away?
- Do not wait for a leak. A short inspection after the storm documents the damage while the date is fresh.
- What is the typical house age in Alexandria?
- Census data puts the typical build year at 1970. Asphalt roofs wear out in 15 to 30 years, so many roofs there have been replaced at least once.
- Does Alexandria get a lot of hail?
- The county file counts 21 hail entries since 2017. 12 of those days reached 1 inch, and April leads the calendar.
- What should I budget for a new roof near Alexandria?
- Expect $6,160 to $13,640 for a standard asphalt job in Alexandria; the middle is $9,900.
- How big does hail get near Alexandria?
- The largest stone since 2017 measured 3.5 inches, near a teacup. 3 days reached golf-ball size or larger.
- Where can I look up the license for B.K. Roofing LLC?
- Search the Louisiana record by license number, compare the name and status, and note the expiry before you sign anything.
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