Banner Contracting Group
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- License # 83800
- Status Active
- Expires 2027-07-31
- Last checked Oct 22, 2026
- Roofing Contractor serving Knoxville, Tennessee — based at 901 E Emory Rd, Knoxville, TN 37938.
- Jobs on the listing: roof repair, emergency repair, roof replacement, roof inspection, storm damage repair.
- State license #83800 (Active), expires 2027-07-31.
- Independently verified by PickARoofer since October 2026.
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Looking up Banner Contracting Group in Tennessee
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Registry last checked October 2026; the license on file shows an expiration of 2027-07-31. A badge covers the license match only, not insurance or workmanship.
Storm record for Knoxville and Knox County
NOAA's storm database lists 37 hail reports for Knox County since 2017. Hail of coin size or larger fell on 16 separate days. Golf-ball size or larger were reported on 5 days, and the biggest stone measured 1.75 inches, close to a golf ball. 2025 is the last year with a 1.75-inch report.
If a storm does come through, take dated photos of the roof first. Whoever you hire, Banner Contracting Group included, should put the inspection findings in writing.
NOAA also lists 1 tornado here, the strongest rated EF2.
The strongest logged thunderstorm gust is 72 mph.
Most hail here arrives in spring and summer: 67 percent from April to July, 23 percent in April. In 3 months of the year, hail is rare in the record.
Knox County ranks 7 of 15 counties in Tennessee by reports per area, a middle position with 91.3 per 1,000 square miles.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Top month | April |
| Days at 1.75 inches or more | 5 |
| Hail reports since 2017 | 37 |
| Largest stone, inches | 1.75 |
| Density rank in state | 7 of 15 |
| Days with hail at 1 inch or more | 16 |
The single largest day was September 4, 2025: a 1.75-inch stone, about the size of a golf ball, reported near Beaver Ridge.
| Year | Hail reports | Top size, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 4 | 1 |
| 2015 | 2 | 1 |
| 2016 | 5 | 1.75 |
The homes under these roofs
The median home in Knoxville went up in 1974, so the typical house is 52 years old. Before 1980, 59.4 percent of the housing stock went up. That is long enough for roughly 2 asphalt roof cycles, so replacement, not first install, is the usual job.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Typical household income | $50,994 |
| Housing units | 94,885 |
| Median year built | 1974 |
| Detached and attached houses | 57.4% |
| Owner-occupied | 46.6% |
Replacement costs in Knoxville
Prices in Knoxville run about 11 percent below our national basis, so asphalt shingles land at $6,230 to $13,795. Labor is part of the bill: the BLS median for roofers in the Knoxville, TN Metro Area is $45,030 a year. Divide price by years of life and the ranking changes: see the last column.
| Material | Installed cost | Typical life | Yearly cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standing Seam Metal | $21,360-$35,600 | 50-70 yrs | $470 |
| Concrete Tile | $13,350-$24,030 | 40-50 yrs | $420 |
| Clay Tile | $21,360-$35,600 | 50-100 yrs | $380 |
| Metal Shingles | $12,460-$21,360 | 35-50 yrs | $400 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $15,130-$26,700 | 40-70 yrs | $380 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $7,120-$14,240 | 15-25 yrs | $530 |
This listing in numbers
Expiry on file is 2027-07-31, roughly 9 months out.
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| License number on file | 83800 |
| License status on file | Active |
| Expires | 2027-07-31 (9 months) |
Asked about roofing in Knoxville
- Has Knox County had large hail?
- The largest stone since 2017 measured 1.75 inches, about the size of a golf ball. 5 days reached golf-ball size or more.
- Which months bring hail to Knox County?
- 67 percent of the county's hail entries fall from April to July, and April holds 23 percent.
- How much is a roof replacement in Knoxville?
- Plan on $6,230 to $13,795 for asphalt shingles on a 2,000 square foot roof here, about $10,012 in the middle. Metal, tile and flat roofs are in the cost table.
- How old are homes in Knoxville?
- The median home was built in 1974, so it is 52 years old. Roof age follows the house unless a replacement happened, and 25 years is a common asphalt life.
- Should I call a roofer right 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.
- How much hail does Knox County see?
- 37 entries since 2017, 16 days at 1 inch or more, and the busiest month is April.
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