Afford-A-Pro does roofing in Dutton, the small farm town next to Section, for farmhouses, newer homes and the barns and shops that stand beside them. Free inspections, honest written estimates, metal and shingle roofs, and storm repairs.
Dutton is a small town on Sand Mountain in southern Jackson County, and its elevation shapes what a roof here has to handle. Up on the mountain, homes catch more wind, sharper temperature swings, and heavier winter weather than the communities down in the valley, conditions that wear on shingles and flashing year after year. With more than 15 years of roofing behind us across this region, Sand Mountain towns among them, Afford-A-Pro builds for what Dutton actually sees instead of handling a mountain home as if it sat in the valley.
Farming shapes Dutton, and its houses and farm properties are scattered over the ridge and the countryside around it. We serve all of them. A metal roof performs especially well at this elevation, shedding rain, snow, and ice while resisting the wind uplift that comes with an open mountain site, and it lasts for decades with little upkeep, which matters when a property is set well back from the road. Metal or shingle, new roof or repair, a barn or shop gets the same care from us as the main house.
Coming from our base in Jasper, Tennessee, across the state line, we know the drive up onto Sand Mountain, and exposed, elevated sites like these are ground we have roofed on for years. In Dutton, as everywhere we work, we pick up the phone, keep our word on scheduling, and stand behind the work long after it is finished. A free inspection and an honest written estimate come first, and there is never pressure to sign.
Roofs for Dutton farmhouses and the newer homes set back on open land, in metal panels or architectural and 3-tab shingles.
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Repairs for loose fasteners, torn shingles and leaking flashing on houses and farm buildings out in the open country.
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New roofs from the decking up for older Dutton homes, with underlayment, flashing and cleanup included.
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Barn, shop and equipment-building roofs in ribbed metal or standing seam, plus TPO for small businesses near Dutton and Section.
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A free roof check for the farmhouse and, if you like, the barn or shop out back, with photos of anything that needs attention.
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Tarps and temporary fixes when a storm crossing the fields tears into a Dutton house or barn roof.
Learn More ›Metal is a natural fit on farm property: one material can cover the house, the barn and the shop, and it sheds rain quickly off long roof runs. Ribbed panels are a practical choice for outbuildings and simple gable roofs, while standing seam, with its hidden fasteners, gives a farmhouse a clean, finished look.
Some owners like to match the house, barn and shop in one panel color so the whole place looks of a piece. Out on open land the wind has little to slow it down, so panels are fastened to resist uplift across the full roof. Our metal roofing page shows the panel profiles and color choices.
A leak in a farmhouse can start in several places: a cracked boot around a plumbing vent, flashing pulled loose at a chimney, or shingles torn away by wind crossing the fields. On metal barns and shops, fasteners that have backed out and rust where panels overlap are frequent sources.
We find the point where water gets in and repair it instead of coating over the stain, and we show you photos of the problem. The same goes for a leaking barn or shop roof. Learn more about our roof repair service.
An older farmhouse may have been reroofed more than once over the years, and a replacement is the time to strip every old layer off. The crew strips the roof to bare decking, swaps out any rotted boards, and puts down new underlayment and flashing ahead of the new metal or shingles.
We handle the permit application and any required inspections, and the crew clears the yard and drive of nails and scrap before leaving. Financing options are available if you need them. Read more about roof replacement.
There is no charge for our inspection, which runs from the shingles or panels and flashing to the gutters, vents, soffits and, where we can reach it, the attic. It makes sense after a strong storm, before you buy a farm or a house near Dutton, or when you spot a stain on a ceiling. Homeowners up the mountain in Pisgah and down on US-72 in Hollywood get the same free inspection. See our roof inspection page for details.
With open fields around much of Dutton, storm wind can strip shingles or peel back metal panels on a house or a barn. Our first job is to stop the water with a tarp or a temporary repair, and after that we photograph the damage and put together a written assessment for your insurance company. Coverage depends on your policy and the cause of the damage, and clear documentation supports your claim. Our emergency roofing page has more.
Business roofs around Dutton and Section are often working buildings: farm shops, equipment sheds, metal storage buildings and small storefronts. Afford-A-Pro roofs those buildings in metal panel, standing seam or TPO, and we serve business owners down in Scottsboro as well. Visit our commercial roofing page to learn more.
We come out to your Dutton house or farm, look over the roof at no cost and take pictures of anything that needs attention.
A written estimate covers the house and any outbuilding you want roofed, with each item priced and no hidden fees.
We go over ribbed panel, standing seam and shingle choices, and colors too if you want the barn to match.
Our team applies for any permit the job needs, handles the required inspections and sets the start date with you.
The crew removes the old roof, fixes soft decking and installs the new system, keeping you updated through each stage.
Before leaving Dutton, we go over the finished roof with you and clear the property of debris.
Often, yes. A metal roof usually costs more to install than shingles, but it can last much longer and needs little upkeep, so a house may need one metal roof in the time it would go through two shingle roofs. On a farm, metal on the barn or shop also spares you from reroofing a building you rarely look at closely. Your free written estimate can price both materials so you can compare.
It is free. The inspection takes in the shingles or panels, flashing, gutters, vents, soffits and attic, when accessible, and you get photos with a plain account of what turned up. Barn and shop roofs on your property can be inspected at no charge too.
Free inspections are a common way for roofing companies to find work, and the calls tend to pick up after storms pass through Jackson County. A free inspection is not a scam in itself, but you should know who is coming out to your place. Ask for the company name, proof of liability insurance and workers' compensation, and a written assessment with photos. Afford-A-Pro provides all three, and the inspection costs nothing whether you hire us or not.
We do. Whether a permit is needed, and which office issues it, depends on whether the house sits inside the Dutton town limits or out in unincorporated Jackson County. Afford-A-Pro files the permit application and handles any required inspections, so tracking down the right office is not your job.
Farm properties up on the mountain tend to show the same few problems. Wind across open fields lifts shingles and panel edges, fasteners on older metal roofs work loose, and rust forms where panels overlap or where water sits along the eaves. Gutters and valleys fill with debris and back water up under the roof edge. A free inspection of the house and outbuildings finds these while they are still small repairs.
In many cases, yes. If the damage is limited to one area, such as a few missing shingles, a cracked vent boot or a run of loose panels on a barn, a repair is the sensible fix. When leaks keep showing up in new places or the decking has gone soft, patching only buys time. You get photos and a written estimate for the repair, and for a replacement if one makes sense, so the choice is yours.
"They did a great job replacing the shingles on our roof. I highly recommend them and will use them again in the future."
"Michael and his staff replaced our roof with metal roofing. The company was timely and efficient. They did a great job and cleaned up after they were done. We are very satisfied."
"Very professional, as well as courteous in his conduct. 5 star roof decking replacement and metal roof installation. As a retired contractor I would highly recommend him for your roofing needs."
"Michael installed our metal roof. Was very professional. Did a very good job. Had one little issue that was addressed immediately. Would definitely recommend."
"10/10 service could never recommend this company enough! Michael is always punctual and perfectly providing the best job around!"
"Excellent job. Very polite. Cleaned up the material afterwards and the craftsmanship on my particularly difficult area of my roof is beautiful. Definitely satisfied. 10/10"
"He was professional and did excellent work and done in timely fashion. Did great clean up! Would recommend him highly and would hire him again."
"Thank you Michael for going above and beyond. He will be my roofer to do it right."
"Michael did a great job on our porches and metal roof. Very meticulous and professional. Would definitely recommend."