Mobile, AL · Roof Inspection cost 2026
Hail reports by month, Mobile's county
Roof Inspection Cost in Mobile, Alabama (2026)
A standard roof inspection costs $150 to $400 (about 0.15 to 0.41 weeks of Mobile's $51,090 median household income), or 1.6% to 4.2% of the $9,450 a typical asphalt re-roof costs in Mobile. Starting ranges, not quotes. Prices compiled June 2026.
| Jan | 1 |
|---|---|
| Feb | 2 |
| Mar | 4 |
| Apr | 2 |
| May | 6 |
| Jun | 15 |
| Jul | 1 |
| Aug | 0 |
| Sep | 0 |
| Oct | 0 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 2 |
33 reports in all. June leads with 15; April to June holds 70% of them.
Source: NOAA Storm Events, 2014–June 2026In Mobile, 9 figures for roof inspection
Mobile rows each carry a source and date; rows we cannot source are left out.
| Figure | Mobile | How we got it |
|---|---|---|
| Standard roof inspection | $150 to $400 | National band, average $250; the city hub does not index it. Drone-assisted $200 to $500. Source: PickARoofer price tables, June 2026 |
| Inspection as a share of a typical Mobile re-roof | 1.6% to 4.2% | $150 to $400 against the $9,450 typical asphalt re-roof in Mobile. Source: PickARoofer price tables, June 2026 |
| Inspections over ten years | 4 on the 2-to-3-year rhythm, 10 on the yearly one | 4 visits cost $600 to $1,600; ten cost $1,500 to $4,000. Source: PickARoofer price tables, June 2026 |
| Age of the Mobile housing stock | 64.8% built before 1980, median home built 1974 | A roof original to a median home would be 52 years old, past the 15-year mark for yearly checks. Source: Census ACS (Mobile city), 2019–2023 |
| Month with the most hail reports | June (15 of 33) | April to June holds 70% of them. Source: NOAA Storm Events, 2014–June 2026 |
| Hail days of 1 inch or more | 21 | County reports, 2014 to June 2026. Each is a reason to look at the roof. Source: NOAA Storm Events, 2014–June 2026 |
| Alabama: insurer's answer deadline | 30 days | Alabama rule: it binds the insurer, not you. Steps and statute: see the Alabama block below. Source: PickARoofer Alabama claim-deadlines page, 2026-10-08 |
| Roofers listed on PickARoofer here | 29, 0 verified | Verified means the license matched the Alabama registry. Source: PickARoofer contractor registry, 2026-10-01 |
| A standard inspection, in Mobile household income | 0.25 weeks of Mobile income | $250 against Mobile's median household income of $51,090. Source: Census ACS (Mobile city), 2019–2023 |
Plan your inspections in Mobile
Enter the roof's age. The tool counts visits and spend over the next ten years, using the schedule from our service guide.
Inspection type
Inspection prices and timing
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Standard inspection | $150 to $400, average $250 0.15 to 0.41 weeks of Mobile income |
| Drone-assisted inspection | $200 to $500 |
| Visits in ten years, every 2 to 3 years | 4, $600 to $1,600 |
| Visits in ten years, yearly (roof past 15 years) | 10, $1,500 to $4,000 |
| Typical asphalt re-roof in Mobile | $9,450 |
Inspection prices are the national band in our cost guide; we do not index them by city, so Mobile gets the national band.
What Alabama rules mean for this bill
Information, not legal advice. In Alabama these rules bind insurers or programs, and each Alabama rule shows the date we checked it.
Alabama insurer answer deadlines
- 15 days: Tell you it has received your claim. Ala. Admin. Code r. 482-1-125-.06(1)
- 30 days: Accept or deny the claim after your proofs of loss. Ala. Admin. Code r. 482-1-125-.07(1)
These clocks bind the Alabama insurer, not you. All Alabama claim clocks.
Source: Ala. Admin. Code r. 482-1-125, the Alabama Department of Insurance's unfair claims settlement practices rule (text read on the Cornell LII mirror), checked 2026-10-08Mobile: who does this work
Roofing firms in the county
- 32roofing establishments with paid staff
- 314paid roofing employees
- 53.1%have fewer than 5 employees
- 29listed on PickARoofer
How we got these numbers
- Inspection prices. The national band in our cost guide. We found no city-level inspection prices, so no local index is applied.
- Re-roof comparison. A typical asphalt re-roof here is $5,880 to $13,020 for 2,000 sq ft; the typical figure is the midpoint rounded to $50.
- Hail, wind, housing, income, firms. Public records: NOAA Storm Events, Census ACS, Census County Business Patterns. Each row above names its source and period.
Prices compiled June 2026; page written October 2026. This is an estimate, not a quote. Full method and sources · Roof replacement cost in Mobile
Roof Inspection cost in Mobile: questions
How much does a roof inspection cost in Mobile?
$150 to $400 (about 0.15 to 0.41 weeks of Mobile's $51,090 median household income) for a standard visit, $200 to $500 with a drone. We show the national band because the city hub does not index it.
Is an inspection worth the money against a Mobile re-roof at $9,450?
A standard visit equals 1.6% to 4.2% of the typical asphalt re-roof, and in Mobile a report that finds a flashing leak early can save the decking.
How often should I inspect my roof in Mobile?
Every 2 to 3 years, and every year once the roof passes 15 years. Ten yearly checks cost $1,500 to $4,000 (about 1.5 to 4.1 weeks of Mobile's $51,090 median household income); ten years on the longer rhythm cost $600 to $1,600.
Does a drone inspection cost more in Mobile?
Yes, by $50 to $100 (about 0.05 to 0.1 weeks of Mobile's $51,090 median household income) at the two ends of the band: $200 to $500 against $150 to $400 for a standard visit. A drone helps on steep or tall Mobile roofs; on a low-slope ranch a standard walk-over is often enough.
When should I book an inspection in Mobile?
After any hail or wind event, and by season. The county's NOAA hail reports peak in June (15 of 33), and April through June hold 70% of them, so book a visit after that stretch ends.
How old is the typical roof in Mobile?
We do not have roof ages, only home ages. The median home in Mobile was built in 1974, which is 52 years ago, and 64.8% of homes predate 1980. A roof that was never replaced is past the yearly-check mark.
In Alabama, how long does my insurer have to answer after an inspection finds hail damage?
In Mobile, the insurer has 30 days to accept or deny. Alabama sets that (information, not legal advice). Mobile policies may add their own notice deadlines.
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Data version: Prices compiled June 2026. Free to quote with credit under CC BY 4.0.