Roof repair & replacement · Lawrenceville, Georgia
Roof repair and hail-damage roofing in Lawrenceville, GA
13 hail reports within 10 miles of Lawrenceville in 2016–2025[1]. Get a roofer out to inspect before a small leak becomes a ceiling. Lawrenceville, in Gwinnett County — ZIP 30046, counts 32,822 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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Lawrenceville at a glance for roofing
- Population (2025 est.)
- 32,822[2]+7.1% since 2020
- County
- Gwinnett[2]
- Land area
- 13.8 sq mi[3]
- Hail reports within 10 mi
- 13[1]2016–2025 · 12 at 1 inch or larger
- Largest hail reported nearby
- 2.5″[1]Jul 21, 2018, 4.0 mi from city center
- Months with the most hail reports
- April and July[1]2016–2025
- Damaging-wind reports within 10 mi
- 95[1]peak 90 mph estimated · Jun 1, 2018
- Median year homes were built
- 1988[4]the 3rd-oldest of the 15 Atlanta-area suburbs we cover
- Median home value
- $350,600[4]2020–2024
- Detached single-family homes
- 52%[4]share of all housing units
What the local data means for roofing in Lawrenceville
Lawrenceville is one of the fastest-growing Atlanta-metro suburbs tracked here: 32,822 people (2025 estimate), up 7.1% since 2020[2]. On the map that's 13.8 square miles holding 2,379 residents per square mile, the 10th densest of the suburbs here; it sits entirely in Gwinnett County, with ZIP code 30046[3].
With 13 hail reports within 10 miles in 2016–2025, roofs of every age take hits here — new architectural shingles beside twenty-year-old three-tabs, and hail doesn't check the install date.
30046 is the city's single ZIP code[5].
The tracked suburbs closest by are Duluth (9.7 mi W), Johns Creek (13.3 mi NW) and Alpharetta (18.0 mi NW)[3].
Observers filed 13 hail reports within 10 miles of central Lawrenceville in 2016–2025, on 10 storm days across 8 years[1] — the 3rd-fewest of the 15 Atlanta-area suburbs we cover; Duluth (16), Johns Creek (19), and Alpharetta (23) for comparison. 12 were severe-size, 1 inch or more[6], and 2 reached golf-ball size (1.75″).
Biggest: 2.5-inch on Jul 21, 2018, 4.0 miles NE of the center. Latest: Apr 10, 2025, 1.0-inch[1]. Reports peak in April and July.
95 damaging-wind reports came from within 10 miles in 2016–2025, peaking at 90 mph (estimated) on Jun 1, 2018[1]. 1 tornado report also falls inside that radius[1].
Half of Lawrenceville's homes were built before 1988[4] — the 3rd-oldest of the 15 Atlanta-area suburbs we cover (median years nearby: Duluth (1994), Johns Creek (1995), and Alpharetta (1996)). Many roofs here have likely been replaced before — ask what is under the current layer.
Median home value: $350,600 (the 2nd-lowest of the 15 Atlanta-area suburbs we cover); 52% of housing is detached houses[4].
Out of the 15 suburbs on this site, Lawrenceville has the 2nd-lowest median home value ($350,600)[4], the 3rd-fewest hail reports nearby (13)[1], and the 3rd-oldest housing (by median year built) (1988)[4].
Hail reports within 10 miles of Lawrenceville, 2016–2025
| Date | Size | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2018 | 2.5″ | 4.0 mi |
| Jul 21, 2018 | 1.75″ | 2.4 mi |
| Apr 10, 2025 | 1″ | 8.2 mi |
| Jun 11, 2023 | 1″ | 6.5 mi |
| Jun 17, 2022 | 1″ | 0.5 mi |
Lawrenceville storm calendar
Within 10 miles of Lawrenceville, 2016–2025: 13 hail reports, 95 damaging-wind reports, and 1 tornado report[1]. Peak: spread out; June, July, and August held 60%. Busiest year 2023 (35). Busiest month January 2023 (13). Latest: damaging-wind report, Jun 17, 2025, 3.1 mi out.
| Month | Hail | Damaging wind | Tornado | All |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | – | 13 | – | 13 |
| Feb | – | 9 | – | 9 |
| Mar | 1 | 3 | – | 4 |
| Apr | 4 | 2 | – | 6 |
| May | 1 | 1 | – | 2 |
| Jun | 3 | 26 | – | 29 |
| Jul | 4 | 14 | – | 18 |
| Aug | – | 18 | – | 18 |
| Oct | – | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Nov | – | 1 | – | 1 |
| Dec | – | 7 | – | 7 |
Finding roofing help around Lawrenceville
Roof repair & replacement contractors taking requests around Lawrenceville cover ZIP code 30046.
Before you call: after a hail or wind storm
Whose roof is it? Lawrenceville homes by building type
With 47%[4] of Lawrenceville's homes attached or in multi-unit buildings (multi-unit buildings alone: 37%, the 4th-highest multi-unit share of the 15 Atlanta-area suburbs we cover), many roofs here are shared: in a townhouse, condo or apartment, ask your HOA, association or landlord who handles the roof before you hire anyone.
After detached houses, the biggest group is attached house (townhouse, rowhouse): 1,071 of 11,161 housing units[4].
| Building type | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached house | 5,808 | 52.0% | ±513 |
| Attached house (townhouse, rowhouse) | 1,071 | 9.6% | ±358 |
| Duplex (2 units) | 810 | 7.3% | ±306 |
| 3–4 units | 273 | 2.4% | ±145 |
| 5–9 units | 832 | 7.5% | ±355 |
| 10–19 units | 784 | 7.0% | ±311 |
| 20–49 units | 606 | 5.4% | ±342 |
| 50 or more units | 841 | 7.5% | ±276 |
| Mobile home | 136 | 1.2% | ±89 |
Margins of error are the Census Bureau’s 90% intervals; small categories in small cities are rough.
Lawrenceville by the numbers
| Measure | Lawrenceville | Median of 15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hail reports (10 mi) | 13 | 20 | 7 fewer |
| Median home value | $350,600 | $449,500 | 22% lower |
| Owner-occupied | 47% | 59% | 12 pts lower |
| Detached single-family | 52% | 58% | 6 pts lower |
| Built 2010 or later | 12% | 14% | 1 pts lower |
| Damaging-wind reports (10 mi) | 95 | 100 | 5 fewer |
| Median year built | 1988 | 1994 | 6 years older |
Sorted by largest difference. Each median is the middle value across the covered Atlanta-area suburbs, from the same sources.
| City | Hail reports ≤10 mi | 1 inch or larger | Largest | Median year built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrenceville | 13 | 12 | 2.5″ | 1988 |
| Duluth 9.7 mi | 16 | 16 | 1.5″ | 1994 |
| Johns Creek 13.3 mi | 19 | 18 | 1.75″ | 1995 |
| Alpharetta 18.0 mi | 23 | 22 | 1.75″ | 1996 |
| Dunwoody 18.4 mi | 20 | 19 | 1.75″ | 1984 |
| Roswell 21.4 mi | 23 | 22 | 1.75″ | 1989 |
| Date | Size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2025 | 1″ | 8.2 mi N |
| Jun 11, 2023 | 1″ | 6.5 mi NE |
| Jun 17, 2022 | 1″ | 0.5 mi N |
| Apr 24, 2021 | 1″ | 4.8 mi SW |
| Jul 25, 2020 | 1″ | 5.3 mi N |
| Jul 21, 2018 | 1″ | 5.8 mi E |
| Jul 21, 2018 | 2.5″ | 4.0 mi NE |
| Jul 21, 2018 | 1.75″ | 2.4 mi NE |
| May 12, 2017 | 1″ | 7.6 mi SW |
| Apr 5, 2017 | 1″ | 7.6 mi NE |
| Date | Wind | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2025 | 55 mph (est.) | 9.9 mi |
| Jun 17, 2025 | 55 mph (est.) | 9.9 mi |
| Jun 17, 2025 | 60 mph (est.) | 4.5 mi |
| Jun 17, 2025 | 60 mph (est.) | 3.1 mi |
| Jun 7, 2025 | 64 mph (est.) | 2.8 mi |
| Dec 29, 2024 | 60 mph (est.) | 2.5 mi |
| Month | Reports |
|---|---|
| March | 1 |
| April | 4 |
| May | 1 |
| June | 3 |
| July | 4 |
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 450 | 4.0% | ±217 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 907 | 8.1% | ±268 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 2,462 | 22.1% | ±426 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 1,283 | 11.5% | ±381 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 2,686 | 24.1% | ±409 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 2,145 | 19.2% | ±435 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 677 | 6.1% | ±280 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 305 | 2.7% | ±117 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 166 | 1.5% | ±108 |
| 1939 or earlier | 80 | 0.7% | ±52 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Lawrenceville's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 30046 | 90% | 77% |
Common Lawrenceville roofing questions
How often does hail hit near Lawrenceville?
On 10 days in 2016–2025, in 8 different years[1].
When is hail season in Lawrenceville?
Nearby reports peak in April and July[1].
Which Lawrenceville areas do these roofers cover?
ZIP 30046[5], Gwinnett County. Close by: Duluth (9.7 mi), Johns Creek (13.3 mi), and Alpharetta (18.0 mi)[3].
Storm disaster declarations for Gwinnett County?
8 storm-related declarations since 2000, including Severe Winter Storm (EM-3642, 2026), Hurricane Helene (EM-3616, 2024), and Hurricane Irma (DR-4338, 2017)[7].
A lot of Lawrenceville homes predate 1980 — what does that mean for roof work?
30% of Lawrenceville's housing units were built before 1980, 4.9% before 1960[4] — the 3rd-highest share of the 15 Atlanta-area suburbs we cover. Older houses are more likely to be on a second or later roof; ask whether a quote includes tearing off every existing layer and checking the decking underneath.
Sources
- NOAA Storm Events Database
- Census population estimates, Vintage 2025
- Census Gazetteer 2025
- Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (keyless bulk)
- Census 2020 ZCTA–place file
- NWS Storm Prediction Center FAQ (link unverified)
- OpenFEMA disaster declarations
Data pulled Sep 28, 2026. Full citations and method.