The Rapides Parish record for 2014 to June 2026 holds 94 thunderstorm wind reports and 29 hail reports. We have no data on Alexandria's commercial roofing companies or its commercial building stock. For a commercial roof, ask the bidder which wind and hail documentation applies to the system quoted, who will do the work, and one similar commercial job.
Commercial Roofing Contractors in Alexandria, Louisiana
Alexandria sits near the middle of the cities we cover on every local fact that shapes commercial roofing. 16 local roofers are listed.
- 28.5%Housing units outside single-family houses
- 50Days with wind gusts of 58 mph or more
- 18Days with hail of 1 inch or more
- 16Roofers listed here
Our read: commercial roofing in Alexandria
What should I ask an Alexandria commercial roofing bidder about storms and crews?
Rapides Parish counts 50 days with gusts of 58 mph or more and 18 days with hail of 1 inch or larger for 2014 to June 2026. Ask the bid to name the system, the wind and hail documents behind it, and the person supervising your building.
What commercial roofing is, and what to ask about it
Commercial roofing covers retail, office, warehouse, church and multi-family buildings. Most of these roofs are flat or low-slope and use single-ply membranes, modified bitumen, built-up roofing or standing seam metal.
Crews, materials and warranties differ from house roofing. A company that is good on shingles may not be the right one for a membrane roof.
Signs you need it
- Ponding water after rain on a flat roof
- Open seams or failed flashing at rooftop units and parapets
- Ceiling stains below drains, units or roof edges
- A roof near the end of its warranty, with a lease or sale coming up
Ask each roofer
- How many buildings like mine have you roofed in the last two years?
- Do you scope the whole drainage path or only the wet spot?
- Can you scan or core the roof to see whether the insulation is wet?
- Who holds the membrane warranty, you or the manufacturer?
What Alexandria changes about commercial roofing
Alexandria sits near the middle of the cities we cover on every local fact that shapes this job. No single local condition should drive the bid, so compare written quotes on scope, materials and warranty.
| Fact | Alexandria | Median city | Rank (1 is highest) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing units outside single-family houses | 28.5% | 33.2% | 157 of 213 |
| Days with wind gusts of 58 mph or more | 50 | 50 | 104 of 212 |
| Days with hail of 1 inch or more | 18 | 16.5 | 100 of 212 |
When hail is reported in Rapides Parish
April has the most reports, 8 of 29. Reports run from January to October.
The county's biggest hail days
The largest stone in NOAA's record for Rapides Parish fell on June 20, 2023: 3.5 inches, about the size of a teacup.
That day brought 3 reports, with the largest from Echo.
A commercial roof laid before June 2023 was in place for the largest stone in the record, so ask for a roof survey and keep it with the warranty papers.
The strongest tornado in the record was rated EF3 on December 16, 2019 and stayed on the ground for 30.22 miles.
The strongest thunderstorm gust was 110 mph, on June 20, 2019.
| Date | Largest hail | Reports | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 20, 2023 | 3.5 in, a teacup | 3 | Echo |
| May 3, 2017 | 2.75 in, a baseball | 4 | Forest Hill |
| March 26, 2023 | 2.75 in, a baseball | 1 | Cheneyville |
Why this page prints no city price for commercial roofs
A commercial roof is priced by the building: its area, membrane, insulation, drainage and rooftop equipment. One range per city would mislead.
Ask each company for a written scope and a price per square foot of roof, so bids can be compared line by line.
Estimates for a 2,000 square foot roof, not quotes. How we build themRoofers to start with in Alexandria
6 of 16 listed. They are based in Alexandria (5), Pineville. We do not tag companies by service, so ask each one about commercial roofing.
Alexandria Roof Co.
Not checkedSee profile of Alexandria Roof Co.Alexandria Roofing
601 King St #400, Alexandria, VA 22314
Not checkedSee profile of Alexandria RoofingAmeritech Roofing Systems
Alexandria, LA 71301
Not checkedSee profile of Ameritech Roofing SystemsArea Wide Contractors - Roofing Division
3016 Broadway Ave, Alexandria, LA 71302
Not checkedSee profile of Area Wide Contractors - Roofing DivisionAspen Contracting Inc.
3400 Jackson St C, Alexandria, LA 71301
Not checkedSee profile of Aspen Contracting Inc.B.K. Roofing LLC
17 Glade St, Pineville, LA 71360
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Permits and state rules
Do I need a permit for commercial roofing in Louisiana?
Permit requirements depend on the property, scope of work and local jurisdiction. Check with the city or county building department and confirm who will obtain any required permit before work starts.
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