Roofers in Fort Smith, Arkansas

26 roofing companies are listed for Fort Smith, and 19 of them are verified against a public registry. Your request goes to one roofer, not five.

Short answer: To find a roofer near you in Fort Smith, AR, start with the 19 below whose license we matched on Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board (ACLB) roster; they are listed first. A standard asphalt re-roof on a 2,000 sq ft Fort Smith home runs $5,600–$12,400 at the local 0.80× cost index, and a metal roof $13,600–$32,000. NOAA's storm record for the county shows hail up to 2.5 in., so get an inspection after a big storm before you accept a quote.

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A new asphalt roof in Fort Smith runs $5,600 to $12,400

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Roofers in Fort Smith, AR

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Who you can hire in Fort Smith

A phone number and a star rating say little about a roofer. These counts show what is on file.

The Fort Smith roster, checked

  • Listed26
  • Licence number on file18
  • Matched in the state registry18

18 of 26 listed firms have a licence number on file (69.2%). 18 were matched in the official state registry, which is what the Verified badge means; 101 of the 206 cities in the directory have at least one firm matched so far. A number on file is not a check: how verification works.

Source: PickARoofer contractor registry · data as of 2026-10-01

Roofers at work around Fort Smith

140 roofers

The Bureau of Labor Statistics counts about 140 people working as roofers in the Fort Smith, AR-OK Metro Area, 14.7% of the 950 in Arkansas.

That counts workers, not companies, and it includes crews who work for a single firm. It is the size of the local trade, not a list of who to call.

Source: BLS OEWS, roofers · data as of May 2025

Where the roofers for Fort Smith are based

Every listed firm is based in Fort Smith; the ring is the 25-mile radius we use to match hail reports to the city.

Map © OpenStreetMap contributors. Hail: NOAA Storm Prediction Center local storm reports. Towns: our roster, Fort Smith ring = 25 miles.

Listed roofers by home town

Roofers listed for Fort Smith by the town they are based in
Based inMiles awayListedChecked
Fort Smith, ARin town2619

Nearby city pages

The Storm Prediction Center logged no hail reports within 25 miles in the last 90 days.

Fort Smith in numbers

Source under each figure.

  • #27of 209Damaging thunderstorm-wind days: Fort Smith ranks #27 of 209.
  • #38of 209Hail days of 1 inch or more: Fort Smith ranks #38 of 209.
  • #51of 209Yearly rainfall: Fort Smith ranks #51 of 209.

Costliest storm day on record

May 19, 2025

4 reports that day (3 hail, 1 tornado); reported property damage $1,500,000; county FIPS 05131, 2014–June 2026

Source: NOAA Storm Events · data as of 2014–June 2026

Roofing trade around Fort Smith

  • 18 county firms with payroll, about 206 workers; 56% under 5 employees.
  • A roofer's median pay here is $44,230 a year (Fort Smith, AR-OK Metro Area).
Source: Census CBP · data as of 2023 Source: BLS OEWS, roofers · data as of May 2025

When hail hits Fort Smith

Sebastian County, 2014 to June 2026: NOAA hail reports.

Reports by month

Jan: 0 reports Jan Feb: 0 reports Feb Mar: 12 reports 12 Mar Apr: 31 reports 31 Apr May: 30 reports 30 May Jun: 6 reports 6 Jun Jul: 1 reports 1 Jul Aug: 1 reports 1 Aug Sep: 1 reports 1 Sep Oct: 9 reports 9 Oct Nov: 0 reports Nov Dec: 0 reports Dec

April is the heaviest month in Sebastian County: 31 of 91 hail reports (34%). March to May holds 80%; the other nine months split 20%.

Worst full year: 2022, with 15 reports and 2 days of 1.75 in hail or larger; 134% over the 6-report mean.

14 days of 1.75-inch hail or larger, across 8 of 12 full years; last one 2026 so far.

Days with 1.75 in hail or larger, by year

Days per year with hail of 1.75 inches or larger in Sebastian County 0 2014 1 2015 1 2016 2 2017 1 2018 1 2019 2 2020 0 2021 2 2022 1 2023 0 2024 0 2025
Days per year with hail of 1.75 inches or larger in Sebastian County
20140
20151
20161
20172
20181
20191
20202
20210
20222
20231
20240
20250

Year by year

Hail in Sebastian County by year: reports, days with hail of 1 inch or more, days with 1.75 inch or more, largest stone
YearReportsDays 1″+Days 1.75″+Largest
20145301″
20157312″
20165312.5″
20177222″
20181111.75″
20193211.75″
20209621.75″
20211101″
2022 (worst full year)15422.5″
20239312″
20244101″
202511501.25″
2026 (to June)14432.5″

Shaded: worst full year.

Source: NOAA Storm Events · data as of 2014 to June 2026

Fort Smith storm record: Sebastian County

NWS reports for Sebastian County, 2014–2026.

  • 1817Founded
  • 463 ft (141 m)Elevation

Reported hail locations, Sebastian County

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  • 451 to 1.74 in
  • 261.75 to 2.74 in, golf ball to tennis ball
  • 02.75 in and up, baseball

Largest plotted stone: 2.5 in. Bigger dots are bigger stones.

71 reports of 1 inch or larger have coordinates. Each dot is a reported location, not a storm path.

Sources: NOAA, Census county outline

Biggest hail days

DateLargest hailReports that dayWhere it was reported
April 11, 2022 2.5 in, about the size of a tennis ball 5 Ft Smith
April 29, 2016 2.5 in, about the size of a tennis ball 2 Ft Smith
April 25, 2026 2.5 in, about the size of a tennis ball 2 Hartford
“Tennis ball size hail damaged homes, businesses, and vehicles.”
National Weather Service report, April 11, 2022
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database · data as of 2014–2026

Last hail of 1.75 in or more

May 8, 2026

14 days like it since 2014.

Strongest tornado

EF1 · May 19, 2025

It stayed on the ground for 12.9 miles and was up to 1000 yards wide. This is the second segment of a two segment tornado. The tornado moved into Sebastian County west of Bonanza and moved northeast toward White Bluff.

Strongest thunderstorm gust

82 mph · May 18, 2019

Strong thunderstorm wind uprooted a few trees and snapped large tree limbs.

Storm data: NOAA Storm Events (public domain). City facts: Wikidata (CC0).

Fort Smith, Arkansas: GarrisonFSM
Fort Smith, AR. Photo: Xltel at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Sebastian County fact sheet for Fort Smith homeowners

Housing age, federal disaster declarations and your state's claim deadlines in one place. All three come from public records, county level.

How old are the roofs? Homes in Sebastian County by decade built

Share of Sebastian County homes by decade built, percent 5.6% pre-1940 6.7% 1940s 9.9% 1950s 9.5% 1960s 18.7% 1970s 15.2% 1980s 12.1% 1990s 11.7% 2000s 9.5% 2010s 1.2% 2020+
Share of Sebastian County homes by decade built, percent
pre-19405.6%
1940s6.7%
1950s9.9%
1960s9.5%
1970s18.7%
1980s15.2%
1990s12.1%
2000s11.7%
2010s9.5%
2020+1.2%

57,197 homes, median built in 1980. 50.3% date from before 1980 and 10.7% from 2010 on; 61.2% are owner-occupied. The most common decade is the 1970s.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · data as of ACS 5-year

Federal disaster declarations naming Sebastian County

Sebastian County appears in 8 FEMA declarations since 2014 (4 storm, 2 flood, 2 winter, 0 fire). NOAA logs 38 days of hail at 1 in or more, in 12 of 12 full years. The latest was 234 days ago.

DeclaredTypeFEMA titleDR no.
January 24, 2026Winter StormSevere Winter Storm3636
April 5, 2025Severe StormSevere Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding3627
August 27, 2020HurricaneHurricane Laura3541
June 8, 2019FloodSevere Storms and Flooding4441
May 30, 2019FloodSevere Storms and Flooding3414
February 5, 2016Severe StormSevere Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding4254
Source: OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries · data as of declarations since 2014

Insurance claim clocks in Arkansas

WhoWhat has to happenTime limitStatute
InsurerAcknowledge receipt of your claim notice15 working daysArk. Ins. Dept. Rule 43 §7(a)
InsurerSay yes or no on the claim15 working daysArk. Ins. Dept. Rule 43 §9(a)(1)
InsurerMail or deliver the claim check after the claim is processed10 working daysArk. Ins. Dept. Rule 43 §9(f)

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Roofing services in Fort Smith

One page per job, each opening with a Fort Smith figure.

  • Roof Repair

    Median home built 1976; 65 freeze-thaw days a year, so cracks reopen.

  • Storm Damage Repair

    Top stone 2.5 in, 38 days of 1 in+ hail; dents metal, cracks tile.

  • Emergency Roof Repair

    85 days at 58+ mph, top gust 82 mph; ask crews about same-day tarping.

  • Roof Inspection

    57.5% of homes predate 1980; 53% are owner-occupied, so check old flashing first.

  • Metal Roofing

    Median home $168,100; golf-ball hail on 14 days, so ask about impact class.

  • Flat Roof

    Ponding risk: 13 days a year with 1 in of rain, 52.1 in a year in total.

  • Commercial Roofing

    31% of units are multi-unit; 18 roofing firms with payroll in the county.

What a new roof costs in Fort Smith

Asphalt-shingle re-roof, 2,000 sq ft home, at Fort Smith prices.

That typical price is about 5.4% of the median Fort Smith home value ($168,100).

Source: Census ACS (Fort Smith city) · data as of 2019–2023

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Roofing in Fort Smith: local conditions

Fort Smith occupies the Arkansas River Valley where converging weather systems from the Gulf, Great Plains, and Ozark highlands create frequent severe weather outbreaks. The city has recorded multiple EF2 tornadoes in the past two decades and sits in an area that receives damaging hail on average 6 days per year, with the most severe events occurring in April and May.

Fort Smith's roofing market is among the most price-sensitive in Arkansas, reflecting the region's lower median household income. Many homeowners file multiple hail claims per decade, and insurance companies have increased deductibles and added wind-hail exclusions on older policies in Sebastian County.

Roofing in Fort Smith: questions

How much does roof replacement cost in Fort Smith, AR?
$5,600 to $12,400 for asphalt shingles on a 2,000 sq ft house in Fort Smith, typically $9,000, after a 0.80× local index. That is 5.4% of a $168,100 median home.
How do I find a reliable roofer in Fort Smith?
26 roofers are listed for Fort Smith, 19 checked against the state registry. The Census counts 18 roofing firms with payroll in the county. A roofer's median pay is $44,230 a year.
How long does a roof replacement take in Fort Smith?
A Fort Smith asphalt re-roof takes 1 to 3 days. Storm weeks in Fort Smith can affect scheduling; confirm timing with the contractor.
When is the best time to replace a roof in Fort Smith?
April is the busiest hail month in Fort Smith, 34% of the county's 91 hail reports. Reports run March to October. Booking before it gives Fort Smith homeowners open crew dates.
Do I need a permit to replace my roof in Fort Smith, AR?
Arkansas jurisdictions require one for a re-roof. In Fort Smith, ask the city building office; your Fort Smith contractor pulls it.
Will homeowners insurance cover roof damage in Fort Smith?
Insurance in Fort Smith covers sudden damage from hail, wind or a fallen tree, not age or wear. NOAA lists 74 county hail reports in 9 full years plus 2026 to June. The risk here is rated high. File within a year of the storm.
How do I spot hail damage on a Fort Smith roof?
Fort Smith's county logged 38 days with hail of 1 inch or larger, the largest 2.5 inches. After one, check gutters for granules, dented vents and lifted shingles; a Fort Smith roofer can document it for a claim.
What weather conditions most stress roofs in Fort Smith, AR?
Fort Smith occupies the Arkansas River Valley where converging weather systems from the Gulf, Great Plains, and Ozark highlands create frequent severe weather outbreaks. The city has recorded multiple EF2 tornadoes in the past two decades and sits in an area that receives damaging hail on average 6 Even moderate hail events can accelerate granule loss on aging shingles, while high winds and storm-driven rain test flashing seals and ridge caps. An annual post-storm inspection helps catch damage before it becomes a leak.
Does AR require roofing contractors to be licensed?
Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board license or registration required (roofing specialty). This means you can verify a contractor's license before signing any contract — ask for their license number and check it with the relevant state board. Beyond state licensing, always confirm the contractor carries general liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage specifically for roofing work. An uninsured crew working on your roof creates personal liability exposure that homeowners often overlook. Written contracts specifying materials, labor warranty terms, and cleanup responsibilities are standard practice for reputable Fort Smith contractors.
Are impact-resistant shingles worth the cost in Fort Smith, AR?
Impact resistance matters most where hail is frequent. Fort Smith averages 6 hail days per year, which is high enough to make Class 4 shingles a practical choice. Beyond shingles, ask contractors about impact-rated underlayment and sealed roof deck options — a layered system performs better than shingle selection alone when severe storms hit Fort Smith.
How should Fort Smith homeowners prepare their roofs before severe weather season?
Fort Smith occupies the Arkansas River Valley where converging weather systems from the Gulf of Mexico, Great Plains, and Ozark highlands create frequent severe weather outbreaks. Against that backdrop, pre-season preparation is practical insurance. A May inspection covers shingle adhesion, flashing seals, and deck integrity before storm season peaks. Homes in Chaffee Crossing and similar areas with mature tree canopy should prioritize trimming limbs within fall range of the roof — secondary limb damage accounts for a large share of claims each severe weather season.

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