If you live in Seale (Russell County), Expert Roofers Columbus handles free roof inspections from our Columbus office. Seale is the historic seat of Russell County, south of Phenix City. 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.
What we check during a Seale 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 Seale, 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 Seale
Seale is an unincorporated community on U.S. 431 in Russell County. It was the county seat from 1868 to 1935, and the former Russell County courthouse, built in 1868, still stands and now hosts community events. Today it is a rural farming and cattle community, home to Russell County High School.
Storms that have hit Seale
On April 11, 2007 a swath of very large hail, some as big as grapefruits, fell across eastern Russell County including Seale, Fort Mitchell and Holy Trinity, covering the ground in places and damaging at least 4 homes and 15 cars (NOAA). NOAA also logged 1.75 inch hail at Seale twice in 2005 and twice in April 2009.
Permits for roof work in Seale
Seale is unincorporated. The Russell County Building Inspection Office (311 Prentiss Drive, Phenix City, 334-297-7964) reviews residential plans for alterations to existing structures, issues building permits and enforces the 2018 International Residential Code. Call the county to confirm whether your reroof needs a permit.
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 Seale and the Chattahoochee Valley
Along with Seale, 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 schedule a free inspection in Seale.
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 Seale?
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.
How often does Seale get damaging hail?
NOAA's storm database lists 1.75 inch (golf ball size) hail at Seale twice in 2005 and twice in April 2009, plus grapefruit size hail across Seale and Fort Mitchell on April 11, 2007 that damaged homes and cars.
Who handles permits for a roof in Seale?
Seale is unincorporated, so the Russell County Building Inspection Office in Phenix City is the place to ask (334-297-7964).