Afford-A-Pro handles roofing in Gruetli-Laager, from homes along the main roads to houses tucked back in the woods toward Savage Gulf. We install metal and shingle roofs, fix leaks and storm damage, and start every job with a free inspection and a written estimate.
Gruetli-Laager grew from two settlements. Swiss families founded the Gruetli colony here in the late 1800s, and today the combined town of about 1,789 people spreads across the Grundy County tableland between Tracy City and Palmer.
Houses sit on roomy lots with tall hardwoods close by, and many properties carry a barn, a workshop or a shed along with the house. That setting shapes what a roof goes through. Leaves pile into valleys and gutters every fall, limbs come down in spring storms, and shade keeps the north side of a roof damp long after the rain stops.
Afford-A-Pro works out of Jasper in Marion County and takes on roofing in Gruetli-Laager of every size, from one loose panel on a pole barn to a full tear-off on the house. Each job begins with a free roof inspection and a written estimate with transparent pricing and no hidden fees, and financing options are available when a new roof is the right answer.
Metal or shingle roofs for farmhouses, newer homes and the barns and sheds that stand behind them on wooded lots.
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Leaks under leaf-choked valleys, punctures from falling branches and loose ridge caps traced to where the water gets in.
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The old roof stripped to the boards, soft decking cut out, then fresh underlayment, flashing and the roof you picked for the house.
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Metal panel, standing seam and low-slope roofs for shops, churches and metal buildings on this side of Grundy County.
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A no-cost look at the surface, flashing, vents, gutters, soffits and reachable attic space, worth booking after a big blow.
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A tarp or temporary patch when a limb from the woods comes through the roof, holding the rain off until the repair is made.
Learn More ›A metal roof pairs well with a wooded plateau lot. Leaves and pine straw slide off smooth panels instead of settling between shingle tabs, and a properly fastened metal roof holds up to the gusts that sweep across the open tableland when spring storms roll through.
We install standing seam, with concealed fasteners and raised seams, and ribbed exposed-fastener panel, a sturdy and economical choice for a house, a barn or a workshop. Both come in a range of colors. Compare the two on our metal roofing page.
Most leaks on a tree-shaded roof come from a short list of places: a valley packed with leaves that backs water under the shingles, a pipe boot cracked by summer sun, or flashing that has pulled loose where a chimney or wall meets the roof. A falling branch can also tear shingles or dent a panel.
We find where the water actually enters, repair that spot and show you photos of the fix. If we see wear across the whole roof, we lay out repair and replacement side by side so you can choose. Read more on our roof repair page, and see the work we do next door in Tracy City.
When shingles are curling on every slope or the decking feels spongy underfoot, patching stops making sense. We tear the old roof off down to the decking, replace any boards that have gone soft, and lay new underlayment and flashing before the new metal or shingle roof goes on.
On a typical house the whole job runs one to three days. We handle the permit application and required inspections with the city or the county, depending on where the house sits, and we clean up the site before the crew leaves. Details are on our roof replacement page.
A free inspection makes sense after a hard storm, before you buy or sell a house, or when a brown spot shows up on a ceiling. We look over the roof surface, flashing, vents, gutters and soffits, plus the attic when it is accessible, then hand you photographs and a written assessment. See the full checklist on our roof inspection page.
The trees that shade so many Gruetli-Laager homes are also what land on them in a bad storm. When that happens, we tarp the opening or make a temporary repair to keep water out, then document the damage with photographs and a written assessment for your insurance company, though whether a claim is paid depends on your policy and the cause. We answer storm calls down in the Sequatchie Valley too, in Whitwell and Sequatchie. Learn how it works on our emergency roofing page.
Businesses, churches and farms around Gruetli-Laager often work out of metal buildings and simple low-slope structures. We install metal panel systems, standing seam, and TPO and other flat or low-slope roofing, and we handle full re-roofs as well as repairs. Our commercial roofing page covers each system.
We come up to Gruetli-Laager, check the roof and attic at no charge, and photograph anything that needs attention.
You get a written estimate that spells out repairs, materials and decking work, with no hidden fees added later.
Pick standing seam, ribbed panel or shingles, and a color that suits the house and the woods around it.
We file for a permit wherever one is required and settle on a start date with you.
Tear-off, decking repairs, underlayment and flashing come first, and the new roof goes on last.
We look over the finished roof with you and sweep the yard and the driveway for stray nails.
Start with a free inspection, which costs nothing and tells you whether the leak is a small repair or a sign of bigger trouble. Plenty of leaks trace back to one spot, such as a cracked pipe boot or a valley packed with leaves, and fixing that one spot is a much smaller job than a new roof. If the roof does need replacing, Afford-A-Pro offers financing options so the cost can be spread out.
The material matters most. Architectural shingles generally outlast 3-tab shingles, and a well-installed standing seam or ribbed metal roof generally outlasts both. On a Gruetli-Laager lot ringed with trees, keeping valleys and gutters clear and trimming limbs back from the eaves helps any roof reach its full life.
You can, but it is risky. Step only in the flat part of the panel near where it is fastened, never on the raised seams, and stay off completely when the metal is wet, dewy or covered in leaves, because wet leaves on metal are very slick. If you would rather keep your feet on the ground, a free inspection from Afford-A-Pro covers the panels, flashing, vents and gutters for you.
A roof replacement may need a permit, and the office that issues it is the city or the county, depending on where the house sits. Afford-A-Pro handles the permit application and the required inspections as part of the job, so you are not left sorting it out on your own.
Overhanging branches drop leaves into valleys and gutters, keep the shaded side of the roof damp, and can break through the roof in a storm. Cleaning gutters each fall and keeping limbs cut back from the roof edge goes a long way. During a free inspection we check the valleys, the gutters and any place where branches have rubbed or struck the roof.
Yes. Ribbed exposed-fastener panel is a sturdy, practical choice for barns, sheds and workshops, and standing seam is available where you want the fasteners hidden. We can price the house and the outbuildings together on one written estimate.
"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."
Up on the plateau we also roof homes in Tracy City next door and farther north in Van Buren County in Spencer.