Expert Roofers Columbus provides storm damage repair and insurance claim help 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.
What storm and hail damage looks like
- Bruised shingles and lost granules, not always visible from below.
- Missing or lifted shingles after high winds.
- Dented flashing, vents and gutters.
- Leaks and interior water spots showing up days later.
How we help with your claim in Smiths Station
We start with a free inspection and honest documentation. If there is real damage, we meet your adjuster and explain what happened. Then we handle the repair or replacement, and we work with all major home insurance companies. Many of our Columbus-area customers have had insurance cover the full job, decking and upgraded shingles included.
Emergency response
Tree through the roof or an active leak? We can tarp the roof to stop interior damage while the claim and permanent repair get scheduled. Call us and we will move fast.
What to do after a storm hits Smiths Station
- Stay safe first. Do not climb on a wet or damaged roof.
- Take photos of anything you can see from the ground: shingles in the yard, dented gutters, damaged siding, broken windows.
- Stop active water with buckets and towels inside, and call us if the roof needs a tarp.
- Get a free inspection before you file, so you know whether there is real, claimable damage.
- Keep receipts for emergency tarping or temporary repairs, since policies often cover reasonable steps to prevent more damage.
Hail versus wind damage
Hail leaves bruises: soft spots where granules are knocked off and the mat underneath is fractured, plus dents in vents, gutters and metal flashing. Wind damage looks different: creased or torn shingles, missing tabs, and shingles that have come unsealed and lifted. Adjusters look for both patterns, and we document them separately so nothing gets missed on your Smiths Station claim.
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 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.
Ready when you are. Call (706) 917-2768 or book a free inspection in Smiths Station.
Common questions
How long do I have to file a storm damage claim?
It depends on your policy, so check the declarations page or ask your agent. Filing sooner is always better, because damage that is left alone can lead to leaks that are harder to tie back to the storm.
Will you meet my insurance adjuster in Smiths Station?
Yes. We meet the adjuster on the roof, walk through the damage we documented, and make sure everything gets looked at.
What if my claim is denied?
Sometimes there is no storm damage, and we will tell you that honestly. If we believe damage was missed, we can document it further and you can ask your insurer for a re-inspection.
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.