Expert Roofers Columbus provides honest roof repairs for homeowners in Smiths Station, Lee County, Alabama. Smiths Station is a growing Lee County community east of Phenix City, 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.
Common roof problems we repair in Smiths Station
- Missing or damaged shingles from wind or storms.
- Leaks and water spots on ceilings or in the attic.
- Flashing failures around chimneys, valleys and pipe boots, where leaks usually start.
- Granule loss and worn spots that let water in.
How we approach a repair
We do not guess from the driveway. We inspect the actual problem area, find the real source of the water (often not where it shows up inside), and fix it properly so it holds. Every inspection and estimate is free.
Repairs we handle most often
- Pipe boot leaks: the rubber collar around plumbing vents cracks in the sun and lets water run down the pipe.
- Flashing at chimneys, walls and valleys that has lifted, rusted or was never sealed right.
- Wind-lifted or missing shingles after a storm, replaced and sealed so the next gust does not take more.
- Nail pops that push up through shingles and let water in around the shank.
- Damaged decking under a long-running leak, cut out and replaced before it spreads.
When a repair is not the right call
If your Smiths Station roof is near the end of its life, a repair can be money spent on a roof you will replace soon anyway. We will tell you when that is the case, and when the damage came from a storm we will check whether it is a covered insurance claim before you pay for anything out of pocket.
Roofing in Smiths Station
Smiths Station grew quickly as a bedroom community for Opelika and Phenix City after U.S. Highway 280 was widened to four lanes in the early 1980s, and it incorporated as a city in 2001. Census estimates put the median home at 1989, and about 29 percent of homes were built in the 1990s. The Lowther House Complex is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Storms that have hit Smiths Station
On March 3, 2019 an EF4 tornado (170 mph peak winds) tracked from Beauregard to Smiths Station, killing 23 people in Lee County. NOAA notes roof and siding damage around Smiths Station and a cell tower knocked down at U.S. 280; the Red Cross estimated 225 homes destroyed and 133 with major damage. On January 21, 2017 an EF1 destroyed many buildings at the Smiths Station School Athletic Complex.
Permits for roof work in Smiths Station
The City of Smiths Station says Lee County Building Inspections administers building permits for the city (334-737-7014). Lee County keeps a Smiths Station Annex. The county's guidance is to call if you are unsure whether your project needs a permit.
Why Smiths Station homeowners trust us for repairs
- 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 Smiths Station and the Chattahoochee Valley
Along with Smiths Station, we roof homes and businesses in Phenix City, Salem, Fort Mitchell, Ladonia, 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 Smiths Station.
Common questions
How fast can you fix a leak in Smiths Station?
We prioritize active leaks. If the permanent repair cannot happen right away because of weather, we tarp the area to stop water getting in and come back to fix it properly.
Why does my ceiling stain not line up with the leak?
Water lands on the decking, runs along rafters and underlayment, and drips through wherever it finds a gap. The real entry point is often several feet uphill from the stain, which is why we trace it from the roof and the attic.
Do you repair roofs you did not install?
Yes. Most of our repair work in Smiths Station is on roofs other companies installed.
Who issues a roofing permit in Smiths Station?
The city says Lee County Building Inspections administers building permits for Smiths Station. Their number is 334-737-7014, and the county runs a Smiths Station Annex. If you are unsure whether your reroof needs a permit, the county asks you to call.
What did the 2019 tornado do to homes around Smiths Station?
The March 3, 2019 tornado was rated EF4 with peak winds of 170 mph and tracked from Beauregard to near Smiths Station. The Red Cross estimated 225 homes destroyed and 133 more with major damage, and NOAA notes roof and siding damage around Smiths Station.