Smith Roofing & Exteriors
- Roofing Contractor serving Knoxville, Tennessee — based at 1544 Schaeffer Rd B, Knoxville, TN 37932.
- Work covered: roof replacement, roof inspection, emergency repair, storm damage repair, roof repair.
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How to check Smith Roofing & Exteriors on the Tennessee record
the Board for Licensing Contractors is the Tennessee agency that licenses contractors, and its license records are searchable by anyone Official lookup: Tennessee license lookup (verify.tn.gov).
- Search the registry by number, then by name, because spellings differ between sources.
- The registry name, the contract name and the truck lettering should all agree; the status should be active.
- An expiry before your finish date is a reason to ask questions.
- Have the insurer or agent send the certificate of insurance to you, since a license says nothing about coverage.
Storm history for Knoxville, Knox County
From 2017, NOAA has recorded 37 hail reports in Knox County. Hail of coin size or bigger came down on 16 different days. Golf-ball size or more appeared on 5 days, and the biggest stone came in at 1.75 inches, close to a golf ball. 2025 is the last year that has a 1.75-inch report.
NOAA also lists 1 tornado here, the strongest rated EF2.
The strongest logged thunderstorm gust is 72 mph.
In the last 90 days NOAA logged 1 hail report within 25 miles of Knoxville.
On density, Knox County is in the middle: 7 of 15 Tennessee counties, at 91.3 reports per 1,000 square miles.
April is the peak month with 23 percent of reports, and April to July together hold 67 percent. 3 calendar months each hold under 2 percent of reports.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Busiest month | April |
| NOAA hail reports since 2017 | 37 |
| Biggest stone, inches | 1.75 |
| Top gust, mph | 72 |
| Days with hail at 1.75 inches or more | 5 |
| Days at 1 inch or more | 16 |
The biggest day on file is September 4, 2025: a 1.75-inch stone, about the size of a golf ball, reported near Beaver Ridge.
| Year | Hail reports | Biggest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 5 | 1.75 |
| 2024 | 3 | 1.75 |
| 2025 | 16 | 1.75 |
The housing stock in Knoxville
Half the homes in Knoxville were built before 1974; the typical house is about 52 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. A mid-range asphalt replacement at $10,012 equals 5 percent of the median home value of $214,000.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Typical home value | $214,000 |
| Typical year built | 1974 |
| Pre-1980 homes | 59.4% |
| Total housing units | 94,885 |
| Median household income | $50,994 |
What a new roof costs in Knoxville
Prices in Knoxville run about 11 percent below our national basis, so asphalt shingles land at $6,230 to $13,795. The county holds 34 roofing establishments with employees, per the Census. 52.9 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees. Per year of service, metal often costs less than shingles even at a higher price; the last column of the table shows it.
| Material | Service life | Cost per year | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | 15 to 25 years | $530 | $10,680 |
| Cedar Shake | 20 to 30 years | $710 | $17,800 |
| Clay Tile | 50 to 100 years | $380 | $28,480 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | 25 to 30 years | $400 | $10,902 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | 15 to 20 years | $470 | $8,232 |
| Standing Seam Metal | 50 to 70 years | $470 | $28,480 |
Common questions, Knoxville
- What is the typical house age in Knoxville?
- Census data puts the typical build year at 1974. Asphalt roofs wear out in 15 to 30 years, so many roofs here have been replaced at least once.
- How much hail does Knox County see?
- The county file counts 37 hail reports since 2017. 16 of them reached 1 inch, and April leads the calendar.
- Which months bring hail to Knox County?
- 67 percent of the county's hail entries fall from April to July, and April alone has 23 percent.
- What is a roof replacement price in Knoxville?
- Count on $6,230 to $13,795 for a standard asphalt job in Knoxville; the middle is $10,012.
- 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.
- Can I confirm Smith Roofing & Exteriors is licensed?
- Look up the Tennessee record by license number, check the name and status, and note the expiry before you sign anything.
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