Expert Roofers Columbus does new roof installation across Auburn and the rest of Lee County. Auburn is the Lee County home of Auburn University, northeast of Columbus. You get a free, photo-documented inspection, an honest repair-or-replace answer, and a crew that answers the phone after the job is done.
Roofing systems we install in Auburn
- Architectural asphalt shingles: the most popular choice, durable and affordable.
- Metal roofing: standing seam and panel systems that last for decades.
- Tile and specialty: for the look and longevity you want.
- Flat and low-slope: for porches, additions and modern homes.
Installed clean, on schedule
A new roof is only as good as the crew that installs it. We prep and protect your property, tear off and dispose of the old roof, repair any bad decking, and build the new system to manufacturer spec. You get a clear timeline up front and a clean site when we leave.
The parts of a roof system
- Decking: the plywood or OSB base everything else is fastened to.
- Underlayment: the water-resistant layer under the shingles, with ice-and-water shield in the high-risk spots.
- Drip edge and flashing at every edge, wall, valley and penetration.
- Starter strip, shingles and ridge cap, nailed to the manufacturer's pattern so the warranty holds.
- Ventilation at the ridge and soffits, sized for the attic.
New construction and additions in Auburn
For new homes, additions and garages we work from your plans and schedule around the other trades, so the roof is dried in as soon as the framing is ready. On an addition, tying the new roof into the existing one cleanly is where leaks usually start, so we spend extra time on that seam and the flashing around it.
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 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 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 new roof installation take?
Most homes are done in one to two days once materials are delivered, longer for steep or complex roofs, metal, or bad weather.
Does a new roof in Auburn need a permit?
It depends on the work and the address. The office that issues permits for Auburn is listed in the permits section above, and it is worth confirming with them before work starts.
What warranty comes with a new roof?
You get the shingle manufacturer's warranty on the material plus our workmanship coverage on the installation. We explain exactly what each covers before you sign.
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.