If you live in Cataula (Harris County), Expert Roofers Columbus handles new roof installation from our Columbus office. Cataula is a rural Harris County community north of the 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.
Roofing systems we install in Cataula
- 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 Cataula
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 Cataula
Cataula is a rural census-designated place in Harris County on U.S. 27, about 16 miles north of Columbus, where Georgia 315 briefly joins U.S. 27. It had 1,433 residents in the 2020 census, all counted as rural. The community sits on Cataula Creek, which flows into nearby Mulberry Creek, and is home to Mulberry Creek Elementary and Creekside Intermediate schools.
Storms that have hit Cataula
On Feb. 7, 2017, an EF1 tornado (95 mph) traveled about 2.5 miles along U.S. 27 between Fortson and Cataula; along Gatlin Road 50 to 100 large trees were snapped or uprooted and one fell on a home, causing significant damage. On Jan. 21, 2017, another EF1 snapped and uprooted large trees as it approached Cataula. On April 4, 2011, a Cataula homeowner reported minor damage when three trees came down in the yard.
Permits for roof work in Cataula
Cataula 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 Cataula 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 Cataula and the Chattahoochee Valley
Along with Cataula, 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 book a free inspection in Cataula.
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 Cataula need a permit?
It depends on the work and the address. The office that issues permits for Cataula 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.
Who issues roofing permits in Cataula?
Cataula is in unincorporated Harris County, so building permits come from Harris County Community Development, 125 Barnes Mill Road in Hamilton, (706) 628-4700. Its posted requirements do not list a separate re-roof rule, so confirm with the department before work starts.
What storms have hit Cataula?
Two EF1 tornadoes came through in 2017. On Jan. 21 one snapped large trees as it approached Cataula, and on Feb. 7 another tracked along U.S. 27 between Fortson and Cataula, where a large tree fell on a home on Gatlin Road. Falling trees are a major roof risk here, so we check limbs over the roof during inspections.