If you live in Auburn (Lee County), Expert Roofers Columbus handles commercial roofing from our Columbus office. Auburn is the Lee County home of Auburn University, northeast of Columbus. We start with a free inspection, show you photos of what we find, and give you a straight answer on what the roof actually needs.
Commercial roofing we handle in Auburn
- Flat and low-slope systems: TPO, modified bitumen and more.
- Metal roofing for warehouses, shops and retail.
- Roof repairs and leak fixes that limit downtime for your business.
- Storm and insurance work documented and handled end to end.
Built for business
From retail storefronts to warehouses and offices across the Columbus area, we install and repair commercial roofs with the right system for the building and the budget. We coordinate access, staging and timing so your doors stay open.
Commercial roof types we work on
- TPO and other single-ply membranes on flat and low-slope buildings.
- Modified bitumen on smaller flat sections and older buildings.
- Metal panel roofs on shops, warehouses and agricultural buildings.
- Shingle roofs on offices, churches and apartment buildings with a pitched roof.
- Roof coatings to extend the life of a sound flat roof.
Keeping your Auburn business open
We plan commercial work around your hours, keep access points clear for customers and staff, and protect equipment and inventory under the work area. For leaks, we can usually get a crew out quickly to stop the water while we price the permanent fix.
Roofing in Auburn
Auburn is home to Auburn University, the city's largest employer, and grew from fewer than 5,000 residents in 1940 to 65,508 in 2020. That growth shows in the housing: Census estimates put the median home at 2001, with about half of homes built since 2000. Landmarks include Toomer's Corner downtown and Chewacla State Park.
Storms that have hit Auburn
On January 22, 2017 an EF0 tornado crossed I-85 near Beehive Road, peeled back half the roof of a mobile home and caused shingle damage to apartment buildings near Longleaf Drive before dissipating near the southwest edge of the Auburn University campus (NOAA). During Tropical Storm Zeta on October 29, 2020 the Auburn airport weather station (KAUO) recorded a 55 mph gust, with trees and power lines down across Lee County.
Permits for roof work in Auburn
The City of Auburn Inspection Services Department (171 N. Ross St., 334-501-3170) issues permits inside city limits. Roofing is one of the trades covered by the city's combined Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing/Gas and Roofing permit application, which can be filed through the Auburn permit portal.
Why Auburn businesses choose us
- Rated 4.7 stars across 77 Google reviews from local homeowners.
- Storm and insurance-claim specialists. We document damage the way adjusters need it.
- Free, no-pressure roof inspections. If you do not need the work, we will tell you.
- Licensed and insured roofing crews serving Georgia and Alabama.
- Local and responsive. We answer the phone and show up when we say we will.
Serving Auburn and the Chattahoochee Valley
Along with Auburn, we roof homes and businesses in Phenix City, Smiths Station, Salem, Fort Mitchell, Columbus, Fortson, and the rest of the Valley on both sides of the river. Wherever you are within about 30 miles of Columbus, the standard is the same: done right, the first time.
Ready when you are. Call (706) 917-2768 or request a commercial estimate in Auburn.
Common questions
Can you work on our building after hours?
For many projects, yes. Tell us your schedule and we will plan the work to keep disruption to a minimum.
Do you handle commercial insurance claims?
Yes. We document storm damage on commercial roofs the same way we do for homes and work with your carrier's adjuster.
Is a coating cheaper than replacing our flat roof?
Usually, if the existing roof is still sound. A coating will not fix a roof with wet insulation or widespread failure, so we check the condition before recommending one.
Do I need a roofing permit in Auburn?
Auburn's Inspection Services Department lists roofing on its combined Electrical, HVAC, Plumbing/Gas and Roofing permit application, and you can reach the department at 334-501-3170.
Has Auburn had storm damage to roofs?
Yes. NOAA records an EF0 tornado on January 22, 2017 that damaged a mobile home roof and shingles on apartment buildings near Longleaf Drive, and Tropical Storm Zeta brought a 55 mph gust at the Auburn airport on October 29, 2020.