Fontenot and Sons Roofers Inc.
- Roofing Contractor serving Alexandria, Louisiana — based at 1203 S Main St, Marksville, LA 71351.
- Jobs on the listing: storm damage repair, emergency repair, roof inspection, roof replacement, roof repair.
Services Offered
Checking Fontenot and Sons Roofers Inc. against the Louisiana record
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- An expiry before your finish date is a reason to ask questions.
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Hail and wind history for Alexandria and Rapides Parish
From 2017, NOAA has logged 21 hail reports in Rapides Parish. On 12 of those days, stones came in at 1 inch (a quarter) or more. Stones of 1.75 inches or more were reported on 3 days, and the biggest stone measured 3.5 inches, about the size of a teacup. The most recent golf-ball day in the record is in 2023.
After any hail day, photograph the roof before anyone tarps it and write down the date. Ask Fontenot and Sons Roofers Inc., or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.
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.
0 hail reports fell within 25 miles of Alexandria over the past 90 days.
The strongest logged thunderstorm gust is 110 mph.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Days with hail at 1 inch or more | 12 |
| NOAA hail reports since 2017 | 21 |
| Peak gust, mph | 110 |
| Biggest stone, inches | 3.5 |
| Top month | April |
| Reports, all years | 29 |
The record's top day is June 20, 2023: a 3.5-inch stone, about the size of a teacup, reported near Echo.
| Year | Entries | Top size, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 4 | 1.75 |
| 2016 | 4 | 1.25 |
| 2023 | 5 | 3.5 |
The homes under these roofs
Alexandria's median year built is 1970, which makes the typical home 56 years old. Asphalt roofs last roughly 25 years, so a home from 1970 is on roof number 2 or later if each was replaced on schedule. Before 1980, 64.7 percent of the housing stock went up.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Owner-occupied | 52.3% |
| Median home value | $182,800 |
| Median build year | 1970 |
| Median household income | $47,357 |
| Built before 1980 | 64.7% |
Roof prices 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. Per year of service, metal often costs less than shingles even at a higher price; the last column of the table shows it. BLS puts the median annual roofer wage for Louisiana at $48,760.
| Material | Price range | Service life | Middle of range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete Tile | $13,200-$23,760 | 40 to 50 yr | $18,480 |
| Standing Seam Metal | $21,120-$35,200 | 50 to 70 yr | $28,160 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $6,160-$10,120 | 15 to 20 yr | $8,140 |
| Clay Tile | $21,120-$35,200 | 50 to 100 yr | $28,160 |
| Metal Shingles | $12,320-$21,120 | 35 to 50 yr | $16,720 |
| Cedar Shake | $12,320-$22,880 | 20 to 30 yr | $17,600 |
Asked about roofing in Alexandria
- Has Rapides Parish had large hail?
- Stones since 2017 topped out at 3.5 inches, roughly a teacup; golf-ball hail or bigger came on 3 days.
- Does hail damage have to be fixed right away?
- 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?
- Spring and early summer carry most of it: 66 percent of reports come between April and July, April first at 28 percent.
- What is a roof replacement price in Alexandria?
- Asphalt shingles on 2,000 square feet run $6,160 to $13,640 in Alexandria, and the middle of that range is $9,900. Metal and tile cost more up front; the table above shows each material.
- Is hail common around Alexandria?
- NOAA lists 21 hail entries for Rapides Parish since 2017, on 12 days with stones of 1 inch or more. April is the busiest month.
- Where can I look up the license for Fontenot and Sons Roofers Inc.?
- The Louisiana lookup shows status and expiry. Set both beside the contract and ask the roofer for proof of insurance.
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