Expert Roofers Columbus provides metal roof installation and repair for homeowners in Smiths Station, Lee County, Alabama. Smiths Station is a growing Lee County community east of Phenix City, and our office is in Columbus, so we can get to you quickly and treat your home like a neighbor's. Inspections are free and honest, with no sales pressure, and we help when a storm or an insurance claim is involved.
Why homeowners in Smiths Station choose metal
- Longevity: a quality metal roof can last 40 to 70 years.
- Storm resilience: stands up to high winds and sheds debris.
- Energy efficiency: reflects heat and can lower cooling costs.
- Low maintenance: no granule loss like asphalt shingles.
Standing seam and metal options
We install standing seam and other metal systems suited to your home's look and budget, and we can compare them side by side with an asphalt shingle replacement so you can decide with real numbers.
Standing seam versus exposed-fastener panels
Standing seam hides its fasteners under raised seams, so there are no screw holes exposed to the weather. It costs more and is the long-life option for homes. Exposed-fastener panels (often called R-panel or 5V) are screwed through the face of the panel. They cost less and suit barns, shops and some homes, but the screw washers need checking and eventually replacing.
Is metal right for your Smiths Station home?
- Good fit if you plan to stay a long time, want lower long-term maintenance, or have a simple roof shape.
- Think twice if you may sell soon and need the lowest upfront price, or the roof has lots of valleys and dormers.
- Noise is rarely a problem over solid decking and underlayment, which is how we install it.
Roofing in Smiths Station
Smiths Station grew quickly as a bedroom community for Opelika and Phenix City after U.S. Highway 280 was widened to four lanes in the early 1980s, and it incorporated as a city in 2001. Census estimates put the median home at 1989, and about 29 percent of homes were built in the 1990s. The Lowther House Complex is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Storms that have hit Smiths Station
On March 3, 2019 an EF4 tornado (170 mph peak winds) tracked from Beauregard to Smiths Station, killing 23 people in Lee County. NOAA notes roof and siding damage around Smiths Station and a cell tower knocked down at U.S. 280; the Red Cross estimated 225 homes destroyed and 133 with major damage. On January 21, 2017 an EF1 destroyed many buildings at the Smiths Station School Athletic Complex.
Permits for roof work in Smiths Station
The City of Smiths Station says Lee County Building Inspections administers building permits for the city (334-737-7014). Lee County keeps a Smiths Station Annex. The county's guidance is to call if you are unsure whether your project needs a permit.
Why Smiths Station homeowners 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 Smiths Station and the Chattahoochee Valley
Along with Smiths Station, we roof homes and businesses in Phenix City, Salem, 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 book a free inspection in Smiths Station.
Common questions
Does a metal roof attract lightning?
No. Metal does not make a strike more likely, and if lightning does hit, metal is not combustible.
Can metal go over my existing shingles?
Sometimes, depending on local code and the condition of the roof underneath. We usually recommend tearing off so the decking can be checked.
Will hail dent a metal roof in Smiths Station?
Large hail can dent metal, though it usually does not cause leaks the way it can with shingles. Thicker panels and textured finishes hide dents better, and we can walk you through the options.
Who issues a roofing permit in Smiths Station?
The city says Lee County Building Inspections administers building permits for Smiths Station. Their number is 334-737-7014, and the county runs a Smiths Station Annex. If you are unsure whether your reroof needs a permit, the county asks you to call.
What did the 2019 tornado do to homes around Smiths Station?
The March 3, 2019 tornado was rated EF4 with peak winds of 170 mph and tracked from Beauregard to near Smiths Station. The Red Cross estimated 225 homes destroyed and 133 more with major damage, and NOAA notes roof and siding damage around Smiths Station.