If you live in Auburn (Lee County), Expert Roofers Columbus handles flat and low-slope 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.
Flat roofing in Auburn
- TPO and single-ply membranes: bright, reflective and durable.
- Modified bitumen: tough, proven low-slope protection.
- Coatings and restoration: seal a sound flat roof and extend its life.
- Leak repairs: find and fix the real source of the water.
Homes and businesses
Porches, additions, modern homes and commercial buildings all have flat or low-slope sections. We install the right membrane for the job and detail every seam, edge and penetration so it holds up through Georgia and Alabama weather.
Signs your flat roof needs attention
- Standing water that is still there a couple of days after rain.
- Blisters, bubbles or splits in the membrane.
- Open seams or flashing pulling away at walls and edges.
- Stains on the ceiling under the flat section, often far from where the water gets in.
Repair, coat or replace?
A small leak at a seam or penetration is a repair. A roof that is sound but aging can often be coated to add years. Wet insulation, widespread blistering or a roof past its life means replacement. We check the whole surface on your Auburn building before recommending any of the three.
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 property owners 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 book a free inspection in Auburn.
Common questions
How long does a flat roof last?
It depends on the system and how well water drains. Single-ply membranes and modified bitumen commonly last a couple of decades when installed and maintained well, and coatings can extend that.
Why does my flat roof keep leaking in the same place?
Usually because the source has not been found. Water travels under the membrane before it shows up inside, so patching the spot above the stain often misses it.
Can you add drainage to a flat roof that ponds water?
Often, yes, with tapered insulation, added drains or scuppers, or by correcting low spots during a replacement.
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.