Homeowners in Salem, Alabama call Expert Roofers Columbus for commercial roofing. Salem is a Lee County community along US-280 east of Phenix City, close enough to our Columbus base that we are not a once-a-season crew passing through. Free inspections, written estimates, and real help with storm and insurance claims.
Commercial roofing we handle in Salem
- 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 Salem 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 Salem
Salem is an unincorporated Lee County community between Opelika and Phenix City along U.S. 280 and 431, first settled in 1835 and spread over roughly 115 square miles. Local landmarks include Wacoochee Elementary School and the nearby NCAT asphalt test track. The Salem-Shotwell Covered Bridge came from here; a fallen tree destroyed it on June 4, 2005, and it was rebuilt in 2007 at Opelika Municipal Park.
Storms that have hit Salem
On February 28, 2009 an EF2 tornado with 125 to 130 mph winds touched down southwest of Salem and crossed U.S. 280, destroying 4 site built homes and 6 mobile homes and badly damaging 8 more homes (NOAA). On May 3, 2025 an EF0 tornado passed through the Salem area near Wacoochee Elementary, where 1.5 inch hail was also reported on March 31, 2025.
Permits for roof work in Salem
Salem is unincorporated, so building permits come from Lee County Building Inspections, which serves the unincorporated areas of Lee County (334-737-7014). The county asks homeowners to call if they are unsure whether a project needs a permit. Its fee schedule charges no permit fee where the job valuation is $1,000 or less.
Why Salem 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 Salem and the Chattahoochee Valley
Along with Salem, we roof homes and businesses in Phenix City, Smiths Station, Fort Mitchell, Ladonia, 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 Salem.
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.
Who do I call about a roofing permit in Salem?
Salem is unincorporated, so Lee County Building Inspections handles permits there. Call 334-737-7014 and they will tell you whether your reroof needs one.
Has Salem had tornado damage?
Yes. NOAA records an EF2 tornado on February 28, 2009 that destroyed 4 site built homes and 6 mobile homes near Salem, and a weaker EF0 on May 3, 2025 near Wacoochee Elementary.