Roofers in Jackson, Tennessee
25 roofing companies are listed for Jackson, and 4 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 Jackson, TN, start with the 4 below whose license we matched on Tennessee license lookup (verify.tn.gov); they are listed first. A standard asphalt re-roof on a 2,000 sq ft Jackson home runs $6,090–$13,485 at the local 0.87× cost index, and a metal roof $14,790–$34,800. 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.
A new asphalt roof in Jackson runs $6,090 to $13,485
$6,090 Typical $9,800 High
$13,485
Asphalt-shingle re-roof, 2,000 sq ft home, at Jackson prices. Source and share of home value below.
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Compares your price per square foot with the Jackson installed range (tear-off and underlayment included). Not a judgment of any one roofer.
How much life is left in my Jackson roof?
Typical lifespans are published ranges for each material; for a Jackson house, real life also depends on installation, attic ventilation and the weather Jackson gets.
If insurance covers it, what do I pay in Jackson?
Only if the claim is approved. The ACV math is a straight-line example over a 25-year life; insurers writing Jackson policies use their own schedules, so check your policy.
Has hail hit my Jackson roof since it was installed?
County-level hail reports for Jackson from the NOAA archive this page uses; a county report is not proof of damage at your Jackson address.
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Roofers in Jackson, TN
25 listed. Roofers we verified against a public registry come first.
The 4 best-checked roofers in Jackson →
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Who you can hire in Jackson
A phone number and a star rating say little about a roofer. These counts show what is on file.
The Jackson roster, checked
4 of 25 listed firms have a licence number on file (16%). 4 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 2026-10-01Roofers at work around Jackson
The Bureau of Labor Statistics counts about 2,110 people working as roofers in Tennessee; it publishes no separate figure for the Jackson area.
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 2025Where the roofers for Jackson are based
Every listed firm is based in Jackson; the ring is the 25-mile radius we use to match hail reports to the city.
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Map © OpenStreetMap contributors. Hail: NOAA Storm Prediction Center local storm reports. Towns: our roster, Jackson ring = 25 miles.
Listed roofers by home town
| Based in | Miles away | Listed | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackson, TN | in town | 25 | 4 |
The Storm Prediction Center logged no hail reports within 25 miles in the last 90 days.
Jackson in numbers
Source under each figure.
- #21of 209Yearly rainfall: Jackson ranks #21 of 209.
Costliest storm day on record
Mar 30, 2022
10 reports that day (8 wind, 2 tornado); reported property damage $930,000; county FIPS 47113, 2014–June 2026
Source: NOAA Storm Events · data as of 2014–June 2026Roofing trade around Jackson
- 5 county firms with payroll; 80% under 5 employees.
- A roofer's median pay here is $45,690 a year (Tennessee).
When hail hits Jackson
Madison County, 2014 to 2025: NOAA hail reports.
Reports by month
April is the heaviest month in Madison County: 16 of 54 hail reports (30%). March to May holds 80%; the other nine months split 20%.
Worst full year: 2025, with 12 reports and 1 day of 1.75 in hail or larger; 144% over the 5-report mean.
4 days of 1.75-inch hail or larger, across 4 of 11 full years; last one 2025.
Days with 1.75 in hail or larger, by year
| 2014 | 0 |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 |
Year by year
| Year | Reports | Days 1″+ | Days 1.75″+ | Largest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1″ |
| 2016 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1.75″ |
| 2017 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 2.5″ |
| 2018 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1″ |
| 2019 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1″ |
| 2020 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1.5″ |
| 2021 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1.75″ |
| 2022 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1″ |
| 2023 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1.25″ |
| 2024 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1.25″ |
| 2025 (worst full year) | 12 | 4 | 1 | 1.75″ |
Shaded: worst full year.
Source: NOAA Storm Events · data as of 2014 to 2025Jackson storm record: Madison County
NWS reports for Madison County, 2014–2026.
- 1821Founded
- 410 ft (125 m)Elevation
Reported hail locations, Madison County
- 371 to 1.74 in
- 61.75 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.
43 reports of 1 inch or larger have coordinates. Each dot is a reported location, not a storm path.
Sources: NOAA, Census county outlineBiggest hail days
| Date | Largest hail | Reports that day | Where it was reported |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 9, 2017 | 2.5 in, about the size of a tennis ball | 4 | Oakfield |
| March 27, 2021 | 1.75 in, about the size of a golf ball | 4 | Beech Bluff |
| December 28, 2016 | 1.75 in, about the size of a golf ball | 3 | Jackson |
“Numerous thunderstorms resulted in heavy rain near the Tennessee/Mississippi line and some flash flooding along with an isolated damaging wind report.”Source: NOAA Storm Events Database · data as of 2014–2026
National Weather Service report, March 27, 2021
Last hail of 1.75 in or more
April 3, 2025
4 days like it since 2014.
Strongest tornado
EF1 · May 26, 2024
It stayed on the ground for 8.68 miles and was up to 550 yards wide. This tornado began in far southern Madison County along Sanderson Road where several trees were uprooted. The tornado continued eastward along Hailey Road where numerous trees were uprooted or snapped.
Strongest thunderstorm gust
81 mph · March 30, 2022
Straight-line winds damaged an outbuilding on Neely Station Road and knocked trees down. A school and the Madison County Sheriff's office suffered roof damage.
Storm data: NOAA Storm Events (public domain). City facts: Wikidata (CC0).
Madison County fact sheet for Jackson 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 Madison County by decade built
| pre-1940 | 5.3% |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 3.5% |
| 1950s | 8.1% |
| 1960s | 9.4% |
| 1970s | 16.1% |
| 1980s | 14.7% |
| 1990s | 20.8% |
| 2000s | 14.7% |
| 2010s | 7.2% |
| 2020+ | 0.4% |
43,919 homes, median built in 1985. 42.4% date from before 1980 and 7.5% from 2010 on; 62.5% are owner-occupied. The most common decade is the 1990s.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · data as of ACS 5-yearInsurance claim clocks in Tennessee
| Who | What has to happen | Time limit | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insurer | Acknowledge receipt of your claim | 30 calendar days | Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0780-01-05-.07(1) |
| Insurer | Tell you whether the claim is accepted or denied | 60 calendar days | Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0780-01-05-.08(1) |
| Insurer | Pay the part of the claim that is agreed and not in dispute | 30 calendar days | Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0780-01-05-.08(6) |
Go deeper on Madison County
Roofing services in Jackson
One page per job, each opening with a Jackson figure.
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Roof Repair
Median home built 1983; 59 freeze-thaw days a year, so frost wear adds up.
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Storm Damage Repair
Top stone 2.5 in, 22 days of 1 in+ hail; dents metal, cracks tile.
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Emergency Roof Repair
36 days at 58+ mph, top gust 81 mph; ask crews about same-day tarping.
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Roof Inspection
45.8% of homes predate 1980; 52.2% are owner-occupied, so check old flashing first.
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Metal Roofing
Median home $195,000; golf-ball hail on 4 days, so style and cost lead.
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Flat Roof
Ponding risk: 12.9 days a year with 1 in of rain, 57.9 in a year in total.
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Commercial Roofing
32% of units are multi-unit; 5 roofing firms with payroll in the county.
What a new roof costs in Jackson
Asphalt-shingle re-roof, 2,000 sq ft home, at Jackson prices.
That typical price is about 5.0% of the median Jackson home value ($195,000).
Source: Census ACS (Jackson city) · data as of 2019–2023Full Jackson cost guide by material →
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Roofing in Jackson: local conditions
Jackson, Tennessee lies in a severe-weather corridor where roofs face repeated wind and hail events. The city recorded a record high of 110 F and a record low of -21 F, and averages only 2.7 inches of snow per year, but tornado risk is the defining roofing hazard. A tornado in January 1999 killed eleven people and damaged the airport; an F4 tornado in May 2003 caused eight deaths and devastated downtown. Additional significant tornado outbreaks struck in 2002 and 2008. On May 1, 2010, 13 inches of rain fell in a short period, triggering flash floods that add moisture-intrusion risk. Hot, humid summers accelerate shingle aging and create ideal conditions for algae and moss growth on aging rooflines.
Jackson is the second-largest city in West Tennessee with a 2020 census population of 68,205. The local economy transitioned from its railroad heritage toward manufacturing. The repeated tornado strikes -- including the 2003 F4 event that devastated the downtown core -- have periodically generated large-scale re-roofing demand across residential and commercial stock, making storm-restoration experience a key differentiator for contractors in this market.
Roofing in Jackson: questions
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Roofers by neighborhood
ZIP codes served: 38301, 38302, 38304, 38305, 38306
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