Expert Roofers Columbus does full roof replacements across Fortson and the rest of Harris County. Fortson is a growing community just north 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.
When it is time to replace your roof in Fortson
- Your roof is 20+ years old or near the end of its shingle life.
- Widespread curling, cracking or missing shingles, not just one spot.
- Repeated leaks, or daylight and soft spots in the decking.
- Major storm or hail damage, often covered by insurance.
Quality shingles and strong warranties
We install architectural asphalt shingles as well as metal systems, with manufacturer-backed warranties and workmanship you can count on. Our crews show up on time, work clean, and protect your property from start to finish.
Roof replacement cost in Fortson
Cost depends on the size and pitch of your roof, the material you choose, and any decking repairs. We give you a clear, itemized estimate, free, so there are no surprises. If your roof was hit by a storm, the replacement may be covered by your homeowner's policy, and we help you through the claim.
What a full replacement includes
- Tear-off of the old shingles and underlayment down to the decking, with the debris hauled away.
- Decking check: soft, rotted or delaminated boards are replaced before anything new goes on.
- Underlayment and ice-and-water shield in valleys, around chimneys and at other spots where water collects.
- New flashing, drip edge and pipe boots, because reusing tired flashing is where new roofs start leaking.
- Ventilation balanced at the ridge and soffits so the attic does not bake the new shingles from below.
- Cleanup with a magnetic sweep of the yard and driveway for nails.
Choosing a shingle for a Fortson home
Most homes in Fortson get architectural (dimensional) asphalt shingles: they cost a little more than three-tab, look better, and carry longer manufacturer warranties. If hail is a recurring concern, impact-resistant shingles are worth pricing, and some insurers offer a discount for them. If you plan to stay for decades, compare metal side by side. We bring samples to the inspection so you can see colors on your own house.
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 do I know if my Fortson roof needs replacing or just repairing?
Age and spread are the two big clues. A roof past about 20 years with worn, curling or missing shingles across several slopes is usually due for replacement. Damage in one area on a younger roof is usually a repair. A free inspection with photos settles it.
Will a new roof be noisy or messy?
Tear-off day is loud, and there will be crew and a dumpster or trailer on site. We protect landscaping, keep the driveway clear when we can, and sweep for nails before we leave.
Can you replace a roof in Fortson if it is raining?
We schedule around the forecast and only open as much roof as we can dry in the same day. If weather moves in, the exposed area gets underlayment and is tarped until we finish.
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.