If you live in Fortson (Harris County), Expert Roofers Columbus handles new roof installation from our Columbus office. Fortson is a growing community just north of Columbus. 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 Fortson
- 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 Fortson
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 Fortson
Fortson is a suburban community in southern Harris County, with a small part extending into northern Muscogee County inside Columbus. It runs along the county line north of the Bradley Park Drive area, west to the Alabama line and east to U.S. 27, with many upscale homes and neighborhoods off Fortson, Wooldridge and Whitesville Roads. New Mountain Hill Elementary School is in the community.
Storms that have hit Fortson
On Jan. 21, 2017, an EF1 tornado (100 mph) began just northwest of Fortson, where several homes between Daniel Drive and Gail Drive had significant roof damage, then damaged more roofs around Grey Smoke Loop. On Feb. 7, 2017, another EF1 tracked along U.S. 27 between Fortson and Cataula. On March 3, 2019, the long-track tornado from Lee County, Alabama crossed I-185 southwest of Fortson and reached EF3 strength (about 140 mph) at U.S. 27 between Woodridge Road and Almond Road.
Permits for roof work in Fortson
Most of Fortson is in unincorporated Harris County, where building permits come from the Harris County Community Development Department, 125 Barnes Mill Road, Hamilton, (706) 628-4700. Homes in the Muscogee County part of Fortson are inside Columbus and go through the Columbus Inspections & Code Department, (706) 225-4126. Neither office's posted materials list a separate re-roof rule, so confirm with the right office for your address before work starts.
Why Fortson 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 Fortson and the Chattahoochee Valley
Along with Fortson, we roof homes and businesses in Columbus, Midland, Upatoi, Cataula, 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 Fortson.
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 Fortson need a permit?
It depends on the work and the address. The office that issues permits for Fortson 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.
Which office handles a roofing permit in Fortson?
It depends on which side of the county line you live on. Harris County addresses go through Harris County Community Development in Hamilton, (706) 628-4700. The small Muscogee County part of Fortson is inside Columbus and goes through Columbus Inspections & Code, (706) 225-4126. Confirm the requirement for your address with that office before work starts.
Have tornadoes damaged roofs in Fortson?
Yes. The National Weather Service found significant roof damage to several homes between Daniel Drive and Gail Drive from an EF1 tornado on Jan. 21, 2017. On March 3, 2019, a tornado reached EF3 strength at U.S. 27 just southwest of Fortson.