Home Improvement in Montgomery, AL

  • Population 200,603
  • Median home value $162,400
  • Avg home built 1979
  • Climate Hot-Humid (up to 95F in summer)

Available Services in Montgomery, AL

What's popular in Montgomery right now (August)

High demand this season

  • HVAC temperatures climb near 95F, so cooling demand and preventive HVAC service usually rise first.
  • Roofing with roughly 55 inches of annual rainfall, roof inspections and leak repairs become more urgent.
  • Gutters with roughly 55 inches of annual rainfall, drainage issues and overflow checks become more important.

Good time for

  • Windows It is a practical time to upgrade windows before late-season cooling costs climb further.
  • Walk-In Showers Indoor remodel work stays practical in summer and is easier to schedule than many weather-driven exterior jobs.
  • Bathrooms Bathroom upgrades can move forward in any season, making summer a good window when exterior contractors are busiest.

Contractor Requirements in Alabama

Licensing board: Alabama Board of Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Contractors (abesboard.alabama.gov)

License required: for jobs over $10,000

Key licenses

  • J-2 hvac Required for heating and air conditioning contracting work in Alabama.
  • Home Builder / Master Plumber walk-in showers Residential walk-in shower and shower-conversion projects in Alabama typically require properly licensed residential remodeling and plumbing trade coverage when plumbing work is involved.

No license = no insurance + permit issues