If you live in Opelika (Lee County), Expert Roofers Columbus handles commercial roofing from our Columbus office. Opelika is a Lee County city northeast of Columbus, next to Auburn. 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 Opelika
- 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 Opelika 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 Opelika
Opelika is the Lee County seat, with 30,589 residents in 2020. Historic Downtown Opelika is on the National Register of Historic Places, and the current Lee County Courthouse dates to 1896. Opelika Municipal Park holds the rebuilt Salem-Shotwell Covered Bridge. Census estimates put the median home at 1992, with about a quarter of homes built in 2010 or later.
Storms that have hit Opelika
On January 22, 2017 an EF1 tornado (about 95 mph) touched down near the Auburn-Opelika Airport and tracked toward Pepperell Parkway, snapping trees and damaging some homes. The day before, an EF0 caused shingle damage on the south side of Opelika near Ballard Avenue. On July 21, 2018 another EF0 touched down near South 3rd Street and Avenue D (NOAA).
Permits for roof work in Opelika
Inside city limits, the City of Opelika Building Inspection Division (710 Fox Trail, 334-705-5420) approves and inspects all construction, including repairs and maintenance to existing structures. The city's page does not list reroofing separately, so call before work starts to confirm the permit you need.
Why Opelika 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 Opelika and the Chattahoochee Valley
Along with Opelika, 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 Opelika.
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 permit to replace a roof in Opelika?
The City of Opelika Building Inspection Division approves and inspects construction in the city, including repairs to existing homes. Call them at 334-705-5420 to confirm the permit for your reroof.
Do tornadoes hit Opelika itself?
They have. NOAA records weak tornadoes inside Opelika on January 21, 2017 and July 21, 2018, and an EF1 on January 22, 2017 that damaged homes near Pepperell Parkway.