Expert Roofers Columbus provides free roof inspections for homeowners in Ellerslie, Harris County, Georgia. Ellerslie is a quiet Harris County community north of Columbus, 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.
What we check during a Ellerslie roof inspection
- Shingles: wear, curling, cracking, granule loss, missing areas.
- Flashing & penetrations: chimneys, valleys, pipe boots.
- Decking & attic: signs of water intrusion or soft spots.
- Gutters & drainage: so water actually leaves the roof.
- Storm & hail damage: the kind an insurance adjuster looks for.
What you get
A clear picture of your roof's condition with photos, and an honest recommendation: repair, replace, or simply keep an eye on it. We would rather educate you than throw out a number.
When to schedule an inspection
- After any major storm, especially hail or high wind, even if nothing looks wrong from the ground.
- Before buying or selling a home in Ellerslie, so the roof is not a surprise at closing.
- Once a year on a roof older than about 15 years.
- When you see warning signs: ceiling stains, granules in the gutters, shingles in the yard or a musty attic.
How long it takes
A typical home inspection takes under an hour. We check the roof surface, flashing and penetrations, then the attic if you give us access, and we send you photos with a plain-English summary. There is no cost and no obligation either way.
Roofing in Ellerslie
Ellerslie is a rural census-designated place in Harris County with 1,053 residents in 2020. It sits on U.S. 27 Alternate and Georgia 85, about 18 miles northeast of Columbus and 5 miles from Waverly Hall, and Georgia 315 shares the highway for half a mile through the community. Subdivisions named in weather reports include Deer Run and Ellerslie Place, and Pine Ridge Elementary School serves the area.
Storms that have hit Ellerslie
On March 3, 2019, the long-track tornado from Alabama entered Ellerslie as an EF2 along Highway 315, downing hundreds of trees. Several homes lost shingles, and one had part of its attic and top floor removed. Quarter size hail fell in the Deer Run subdivision on Dec. 30, 2021, and three quarter inch hail fell in Ellerslie Place on April 8, 2020.
Permits for roof work in Ellerslie
Ellerslie is unincorporated Harris County, so building permits come from the Harris County Community Development Department, 125 Barnes Mill Road, Hamilton, (706) 628-4700. The department enforces state building codes and issues building permits. Its posted permit requirements do not list a separate re-roof rule, so confirm with the department before work starts.
Why our inspections are different
- 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 Ellerslie and the Chattahoochee Valley
Along with Ellerslie, we roof homes and businesses in Columbus, Fortson, Midland, Upatoi, Phenix City, Smiths Station, 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 schedule a free inspection in Ellerslie.
Common questions
Is a roof inspection really free?
Yes. There is no charge for the inspection and no obligation to hire us afterward.
Do I need to be home for the inspection?
Not for the roof itself. If you want us to check the attic, someone needs to be there to let us in.
Will an inspection tell me if I have hail damage in Ellerslie?
Yes. We look specifically for the bruising, granule loss and dented metal that adjusters look for, and photograph it so you can decide whether to file a claim.
Did the 2019 tornado damage roofs in Ellerslie?
Yes. The National Weather Service found that the March 3, 2019 tornado pulled shingles off several homes as it entered Ellerslie along Highway 315, and one home lost part of its attic and top floor. If your roof was patched after that storm, it is worth having it checked.
Who handles roofing permits in Ellerslie?
Ellerslie is in unincorporated Harris County, so permits go through Harris County Community Development, 125 Barnes Mill Road in Hamilton, (706) 628-4700. Confirm the requirement for your address with that office before work starts.