Top-Rated Roofing Contractors in Jackson, MS
Compare 48 categorized roofing contractors and 48 roofing-eligible listingsin the Jackson area. Browse all Mississippi markets.
Jackson, MS
Top-Rated Roofers in Jackson, MS (2026)
Ranked by Google star rating, then by number of reviews. Every roofer below holds at least a 4.0-star average from verified Google reviews. Treat this as a starting shortlist, not an endorsement: always confirm license, insurance, and a written estimate before you hire.
Finding a Roofing Contractor in Jackson, MS
Roofer Directory lists 48 roofing-eligible contractors in the Jackson, MS market, including 48businesses categorized specifically as roofing companies. Together these listings hold 5,055 Google reviews, and the average rating across them is 4.8 stars. Every contractor shown here maintains at least a 4.0-star rating, and 40 hold a 4.7 or higher.
The Jackson area is one of Mississippi's active roofing markets. The highest-rated roofer currently listed here is Watkins Construction & Roofing, with a 5.0-star rating across 538 Google reviews.
Ratings and review counts come straight from Google and are shown as-is. Before you hire, confirm each contractor's license and insurance: requirements vary by state, so check the appropriate state board and ask for proof of coverage. Our guide on how to verify a roofing license by state walks through where to look, and how to choose a roofing contractor covers the questions worth asking before you sign anything.
Comparing quotes is the fastest way to gauge fair pricing in Jackson. You can request a free estimate from a local roofing contractor, or read up on what a new roof costs in 2026 and when to repair versus replace before you start. Browse all Mississippi roofing markets to compare nearby cities.
Roof Replacement Costs in Jackson
The national average for a full asphalt shingle roof replacement is about $9,500 in 2026, and most homeowners land between $5,800 and $46,000 depending on roof size, pitch, and material. Because Jackson, MS carries a very high storm-risk profile, many homeowners here weigh impact-rated (Class 4) shingles, which raise the upfront price but can earn insurance premium discounts. Compare two or three written quotes from Jackson contractors, and read our full roof cost breakdown before you sign anything.
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Jackson, MS Storm Risk & Roof Damage History
Over the past 77 years, Jackson, MS has recorded 3,797 severe weather events and $2.1B in property damage. With 11.2 hail events, 66.1 wind events, and 324 tornadoes on record, homeowners in Jackson should plan for regular roof inspections, especially after March–June.
Based on NOAA data from 1950-2026. How storms affect roof lifespan →
After major hail or wind, review our hail damage insurance guide and storm chaser scam checklist before hiring a contractor.
Hail Damage History in Jackson, MS
Jackson, MS has recorded 817 hail events since 1950, averaging 11.2 per year. The average hail size is 1.17", with the largest recorded hailstone measuring 4.5" (grapefruit-sized or larger).
58% of hail events in Jackson, MS produce stones 1 inch or larger — the threshold at which asphalt shingles typically begin sustaining granule loss, cracking, and other damage that can shorten roof lifespan.
Hail exposure is one of the biggest factors in roof lifespan. Learn how long your roof should last by material type, then compare local Jackson contractor listings.
Jackson, MS Storm Season: Month-by-Month Breakdown
Peak storm season in Jackson, MS runs from March through June. The best time to schedule a roof inspection is immediately after, in July.
See our seasonal roof maintenance checklist for what to inspect and when.
Jackson, MS Severe Weather Trend (Last 15 Years)
2024 was the most active year with 224 events and $11.5M in property damage.
Most Damaging Storms in Jackson, MS
The 5 costliest severe weather events recorded in Jackson, MS, ranked by property damage. Understanding your area's storm history helps determine when to repair vs. replace your roof.
A strong upper level disturbance combined with a strong cold front and associated surface low which crossed the region. A squall line developed across southeast Arkansas and moved quickly across north-central Mississippi during the morning, producing multiple reports of damaging winds and ping-pong to golf ball size hail. There were reports of multiple trees blown down, some roofs blown off buildings and wind gusts of 60-80 mph, with a 77 mph wind gust measured at the Columbus AFB surface obs...
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A potent early April storm slammed the area with widespread wind damage and several tornadoes. A bowing line of thunderstorms was the culprit with the main axis of severe weather and damage having occurred within the I-20 corridor from northeast Louisiana to the Jackson Metro to east-central Mississippi around Meridian. Several extensive swaths of significant wind damage occurred, where winds were estimated at 80 mph or greater. Overall, several thousand trees were snapped and uprooted with s...
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Hurricane Katrina will likely go down as the worst and costliest natural disaster in United States history. The amount of destruction, the cost of damaged property/agriculture and the large loss of life across the affected region has been overwhelming. Catastrophic damage was widespread across a large portion of the Gulf Coast region. The devastation was not only confined to the coastal region, widespread and significant damage occurred well inland up to the Hattiesburg area and northward pas...
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This strong tornado moved directly through downtown Brandon damaging or destroying several businesses, one school and dozens of homes. In addition to structural damage, hundreds of trees were snapped or uprooted as the tornado move to the NE.
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To put the entire event into perspective, areas just to the N of Interstate 20 and extending W to E across the entire state, experienced a 125 year rainfall event. Rainfall totals ranged from 7 to 12 inches which all fell in about 18 hours. Due to the large amounts of rain, river flooding quickly became a major problem. The Pelahatchie Creek experienced a 100 year flood. The Chunky River, at Chunky, set a new record. This river actually flooded a portion of Interstate 20 which had to be close...
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Recent Severe Weather in Jackson, MS
An EF-0 tornado touched down in western Hinds County, in the vicinity of Betigheimer and Canada Cross Roads. The tornado moved generally just south of due east along Canada Cross Road which becomes Bi
A tree was blown down on Port Gibson Street.
An EF-0 tornado touched down along Shell Oil Road in southeast Brandon and traveled southeast before it lifted near Gill Rd in Johns. Numerous large and small tree branches were downed along the path.
Two trees were blown down and blocked MS Highway 43 near the intersection with MS Highway 17.
Scattered trees and power lines were blown down between Raymond and Utica.
Data: NOAA Storm Events Database (National Centers for Environmental Information). Last updated 2026-06-12. Covers 1950-2026. Hail, wind, and tornado data from 1950. All event types from 1996. See how Jackson compares on our U.S. Storm Risk Index.
Protect Your Jackson Roof After Storm Season
With a storm risk score of 80/100, regular roof inspections are recommended for Jackson homeowners — especially after the March–June peak season.
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