Opelika is a Lee County city northeast of Columbus, next to Auburn. Expert Roofers Columbus brings roofing to Opelika homeowners with the same standard we are known for across the Chattahoochee Valley: honest inspections, quality installs, and straight answers on repair-versus-replace. Free, no-pressure inspections and full storm-and-insurance-claim help.
Our roofing services in Opelika
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Roof Replacement
New roofs built to last, with clear itemized pricing and strong warranties.
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Roof Repair
Leaks, missing shingles and storm damage fixed right the first time.
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Storm Damage & Insurance Claims
Hail and wind damage documented and handled, with full insurance-claim help.
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Roof Inspection
Free, photo-documented inspections and an honest repair-or-replace answer.
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Roof Installation
New-roof installation done clean and on schedule, built to manufacturer spec.
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Commercial Roofing
Flat, metal and low-slope commercial roofing that limits business downtime.
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Metal Roofing
Standing seam and metal systems that can be the last roof you buy.
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Flat Roofing
TPO, modified bitumen and coatings for flat and low-slope roofs.
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Roofing in Opelika
Opelika is the Lee County seat, with 30,589 residents in 2020. Historic Downtown Opelika is on the National Register of Historic Places, and the current Lee County Courthouse dates to 1896. Opelika Municipal Park holds the rebuilt Salem-Shotwell Covered Bridge. Census estimates put the median home at 1992, with about a quarter of homes built in 2010 or later.
Storms that have hit Opelika
On January 22, 2017 an EF1 tornado (about 95 mph) touched down near the Auburn-Opelika Airport and tracked toward Pepperell Parkway, snapping trees and damaging some homes. The day before, an EF0 caused shingle damage on the south side of Opelika near Ballard Avenue. On July 21, 2018 another EF0 touched down near South 3rd Street and Avenue D (NOAA).
Permits for roof work in Opelika
Inside city limits, the City of Opelika Building Inspection Division (710 Fox Trail, 334-705-5420) approves and inspects all construction, including repairs and maintenance to existing structures. The city's page does not list reroofing separately, so call before work starts to confirm the permit you need.
Why Opelika homeowners choose Expert Roofers Columbus
- 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 Opelika and the Chattahoochee Valley
Along with Opelika, 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.
Common questions
Do I need a permit to replace a roof in Opelika?
The City of Opelika Building Inspection Division approves and inspects construction in the city, including repairs to existing homes. Call them at 334-705-5420 to confirm the permit for your reroof.
Do tornadoes hit Opelika itself?
They have. NOAA records weak tornadoes inside Opelika on January 21, 2017 and July 21, 2018, and an EF1 on January 22, 2017 that damaged homes near Pepperell Parkway.