Security Metal Roofing
- Roofing Contractor serving Alexandria, Louisiana — based at 6317 Masonic Dr, Alexandria, LA 71301.
- Jobs on the listing: emergency repair, storm damage repair, roof replacement, roof repair, roof inspection.
Services Offered
Looking up Security Metal Roofing in Louisiana
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Storm record for Alexandria and Rapides Parish
In Rapides Parish, the NOAA record since 2017 lists 21 hail entries. On 12 of those days, stones measured 1 inch (a quarter) or more. 3 of those days had golf-ball hail or larger. The biggest stone was 3.5 inches, roughly a teacup. The latest golf-ball day on file dates to 2023.
0 hail reports fell within 25 miles of Alexandria over the past 90 days.
After any hail day, photograph the roof before anyone tarps it and write down the date. Ask Security Metal Roofing, or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.
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.
Rapides Parish has too few reports for a fair density rank inside Louisiana, so read the counts above as a floor.
Thunderstorm wind peaked at 110 mph in the record.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Days at 1 inch or more | 12 |
| Top gust, mph | 110 |
| Days with hail at 1.75 inches or more | 3 |
| Top month | April |
| Reports, all years | 29 |
| Hail events since 2017 | 21 |
The largest single day in the record is June 20, 2023: a 3.5-inch stone, about the size of a teacup, reported near Echo.
| Calendar year | Entries | Largest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 4 | 1.75 |
| 2018 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | 5 | 3.5 |
Housing around Alexandria
Alexandria's median year built is 1970, which makes the typical home 56 years old. Pre-1980 construction makes up 64.7 percent of homes in Alexandria. That is long enough for roughly 2 asphalt roof cycles, so replacement, not first install, is the usual job.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Typical household income | $47,357 |
| Typical home value | $182,800 |
| Total housing units | 20,805 |
| Owner-occupied | 52.3% |
| Single-family homes | 71.5% |
Budgeting a roof in Alexandria
Prices in Alexandria run about 12 percent below our national basis, so asphalt shingles land at $6,160 to $13,640. Labor is part of the bill: the BLS median for roofers in Louisiana is $48,760 a year. 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 | Typical life | Middle of range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $7,920 - $13,640 | 25 to 30 years | $10,780 |
| Metal Shingles | $12,320 - $21,120 | 35 to 50 years | $16,720 |
| Concrete Tile | $13,200 - $23,760 | 40 to 50 years | $18,480 |
| Cedar Shake | $12,320 - $22,880 | 20 to 30 years | $17,600 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $14,960 - $26,400 | 40 to 70 years | $20,680 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $7,040 - $14,080 | 15 to 25 years | $10,560 |
Common questions, Alexandria
- Is the license for Security Metal Roofing on a state list?
- The Louisiana lookup shows status and expiry. Set both beside the contract and ask the roofer for proof of insurance.
- Does Alexandria get a lot of hail?
- 21 entries since 2017, 12 days at 1 inch or larger, and the peak month is April.
- How old are the roofs in Alexandria?
- Median year built is 1970, which gives 56 years. A roof is younger than the house if it was replaced.
- What does a new roof cost in Alexandria?
- Expect $6,160 to $13,640 for a standard asphalt job in Alexandria; the middle is $9,900.
- How soon should a roof be inspected after hail?
- Take dated photos first, then book an inspection. Hail bruises can look minor from the ground, and insurers often set a filing deadline.
- Which months bring hail to Rapides Parish?
- Hail concentrates in April (28 percent), and April through July add up to 66 percent of the record.
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