Leaks, hail damage, missing shingles and failed flashing: Afford-A-Pro makes the trip to Huntsville for roof repair and emergency roof repair, beginning with a free inspection and a written estimate.
A roof rarely fails all at once. It starts with a stain on a bedroom ceiling, a shingle in the yard after a windy night, or a drip near the chimney during a heavy rain. Fixed early, most of those problems stay small.
Afford-A-Pro General Construction and Roofing LLC drives in from Jasper, Tennessee, about 80 minutes away, to repair roofs across Huntsville. That includes brick ranch homes in Jones Valley and Five Points, newer houses in Hampton Cove, and homes on the slopes of Monte Sano. With more than 15 years of roofing behind us, we know how North Alabama hail, wind and summer humidity wear a roof down.
Each repair begins with a free inspection. We photograph the damage, explain what caused it in plain terms, and hand you a written estimate before any work starts, with no hidden fees.
Water that shows up on a ceiling has often traveled along the decking or a rafter before it drips, so the stain is rarely right under the opening. We trace the path back from the attic and the roof surface to the true entry point instead of guessing.
The usual culprits are cracked pipe boots, lifted shingles near a ridge or valley, nails that have backed out, and worn sealant around a vent. Once we find the source, we repair it with materials that match your roof so the fix blends in and lasts.
Spring fronts moving across North Alabama can bring hail, straight-line wind and heavy rain to Huntsville in a single afternoon. Hail knocks the protective granules off shingles and can dent metal panels, while wind lifts shingle tabs and breaks the seal that holds them flat.
After a storm, we inspect the whole roof, including the gutters, vents and flashing, and photograph every spot of damage. Those photos and our written findings give you a clear record to share with your insurance carrier if you decide to file a claim. Then we replace the damaged shingles or panels and reseal what the wind opened up.
When a limb comes through the roof or a storm strips away a whole section of shingles, the priority is keeping rain out of the attic and the living space. We secure heavy-duty waterproof tarps over the open area so the house stays dry while the permanent repair is planned.
Tarping is a temporary measure, not the fix. Once the weather allows, we come back to replace the damaged decking, underlayment and roofing so the roof is whole again.
For more on how we handle urgent calls, see our emergency roofing page.
Flashing is the metal that seals the joints where a roof meets a chimney, a wall, a skylight or a valley. On older Huntsville homes it is often the first thing to fail, either because the sealant has dried out or because the metal was never replaced during an earlier re-roof. We remove the worn pieces, install new flashing and seal it properly.
For shingle roofs, we replace missing, cracked or creased shingles with a close match in style and color, whether the roof is architectural or 3-tab. For standing seam and ribbed panel metal roofs, we replace dented or damaged panels, swap out fasteners whose rubber washers have worn, and reseal the trim.
Our general roof repair page lists the full range of repairs we handle, including soffit and fascia work.
A sound roof with one damaged area should be repaired, and we will say so even when a bigger job is on the table. Spending on a full roof before it is needed does you no favors.
The picture changes when a roof has leaks in several spots, widespread bare or curling shingles, soft decking, or two layers already in place. At that point repeated patches cost more over time than starting fresh. If replacement is the better call, we explain why and price out shingle and metal options for you to compare.
Every recommendation comes after the free inspection, with photos so you can see what we saw.
Coverage depends on your policy and on what caused the leak. Damage from a sudden event such as hail, high wind or a falling limb is often covered, while a leak caused by age and gradual wear usually is not. We photograph and document the damage on your Huntsville roof so you have a clear record to share with your insurance carrier.
From the ground, look for dented gutters, downspouts and vents, piles of shingle granules at the ends of the downspouts, and dark spots on the shingles where granules were knocked loose. Hail bruising is often hard to see without getting on the roof, so the safest step is a free inspection after the storm passes.
Stay off the roof until the weather clears. Inside, move furniture and electronics away from the drip, catch the water in buckets, and take photos of the ceiling and any visible damage. Then call (256) 608-5311 so we can arrange emergency tarping and a repair.
Replacement usually makes more sense when leaks are showing up in several places, the shingles are curling or bare across large areas, the decking feels soft underfoot, or the roof already has two layers. A single leak or a few lost shingles on an otherwise sound roof is a repair. We give you our honest read after the free inspection.
Yes. We repair architectural and 3-tab shingle roofs and both standing seam and ribbed panel metal roofs. Common metal roof fixes include replacing dented or damaged panels, tightening or replacing fasteners with worn washers, and resealing trim and flashing.
Start with the free inspection, which tells you exactly which areas need attention now and which can wait. A targeted repair often stops a leak without the expense of a full roof, and financing options are available for larger work. If the damage came from a storm, your homeowners policy may cover part of it.
"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."