Afford-A-Pro provides roofing in Spencer, the Van Buren County seat, for houses in town and out along the farm roads toward Fall Creek Falls. We repair leaks, replace worn roofs with metal or shingles, and give every Spencer homeowner a free inspection and a written estimate.
Spencer is a small county seat of about 1,590 people on the Cumberland Plateau, the place people across Van Buren County come for courthouse business, school and errands. Fall Creek Falls State Park lies nearby, and the roads out of town run past pastures, hayfields and wooded tracts with homes spread out along them.
Much of the land around Spencer is open, so storms crossing the plateau meet few windbreaks before they reach a house. Gusts work at loose shingle tabs, ridge caps and panel edges, and hard spring rain finds any gap in tired flashing. Humid summers and the odd winter ice storm add their own wear from one year to the next.
Afford-A-Pro is based in Jasper, and we take on Spencer roofing projects from a single repair to a complete replacement, along with metal buildings and other commercial work. Every job starts with a free inspection, and the written estimate that follows has transparent pricing with no hidden fees. Financing options are available on larger jobs.
Roofs for houses near the courthouse and farmhouses out on the county roads, in metal panel or architectural shingles.
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Wind-lifted tabs, loose ridge caps and failing flashing found and fixed before the next storm off the plateau drives rain inside.
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A full tear-off, decking checked board by board, then new underlayment, flashing and roofing, most homes done in one to three days.
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Re-roofs and repairs on Van Buren County storefronts, offices and metal buildings in TPO, standing seam or metal panel.
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A free inspection for a year-round home, a rental or a cabin near the state park, with photographs and a written assessment.
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When open-country wind strips away part of a roof, we tarp it or make a temporary repair to keep the weather out.
Learn More ›Open fields and pasture around Spencer give the wind a long run at a house, which is one reason so many owners here lean toward metal. Properly fastened panels stay put along the edges and ridge, and they shed a heavy downpour quickly.
Standing seam hides its fasteners beneath raised seams, giving a clean look on a house in town. Ribbed exposed-fastener panel is tough and cost-effective, and it suits farmhouses, equipment sheds and hay barns just as well. Our metal roofing page explains both systems.
After a windy storm, the usual damage is creased or missing shingles along the edges, ridge caps pulled loose, and flashing lifted where the roof meets a wall or chimney. On older roofs, dried-out pipe boots and worn valleys let water through as well.
We pinpoint where the water enters, repair it, and give you photos of the problem and the fix. If the roof is close to the end of its life, we set repair and replacement side by side so the choice is yours. See our roof repair page, or read how we handle plateau roofs in Tracy City.
A roof that leaks in several places, has shingles worn bare across every slope, or dips over soft decking is ready to be replaced. We strip it down to the decking, swap out any soft boards, and install new underlayment and flashing before the finished metal or shingle roof goes on.
The permit application and required inspections go through the city or the county, depending on where the house sits, and we take care of both. Most residential replacements take one to three days, and the crew cleans up the property before leaving. See our roof replacement page for more.
Our inspection is free, and it is a sensible step before buying a place in Van Buren County, after a hard storm, or when you own a cabin you only get to now and then. We check the surface, flashing, vents, gutters and soffits, plus the attic when it is accessible, and you get photographs and a written assessment. Our roof inspection page lists what we cover.
If a storm tears into a Spencer roof, we put a tarp over the damage or make a temporary repair to stop more water from getting in. We then photograph the damage and write up an assessment you can give your insurance company, though whether it pays depends on your policy and the cause. Neighbors to the south in Gruetli-Laager get the same storm help. More is on our emergency roofing page.
Shops, churches and farm operations around Spencer use everything from flat roofs to large metal buildings. We install metal panel systems, standing seam, and TPO and other flat or low-slope roofs, and we take on full re-roofs as well as repairs. Visit our commercial roofing page for details on each system.
We make the trip up to Spencer, inspect the roof and attic for free, and photograph what we find.
A written estimate breaks down labor, materials and any decking repairs, with nothing buried in the total.
Choose standing seam, ribbed panel, architectural or 3-tab shingles, and a color for the house or the barn.
We take care of any permit the job calls for and agree on a start date with you.
The old roof comes off, soft decking is replaced, and new underlayment, flashing and roofing go down.
Together we walk the property, review the new roof, and confirm the cleanup is complete.
Late spring through early fall usually brings the most dry, mild days on the plateau, and shingles seal down best in warm weather. Early fall is often the most comfortable stretch, with less heat on the crew and the materials. If the roof is already leaking, though, waiting for an ideal season is rarely worth it, because water damage to the decking and ceilings keeps spreading.
It can be, when the damage is confined to a few areas such as lifted ridge caps, worn flashing or one section of missing shingles on an otherwise solid roof. If the decking is soft or the shingles are worn thin on every slope, repairs only delay the inevitable. A free inspection of your Spencer home will show which of those two cases you are in.
Standing seam is a style of metal roof, not a separate material. Its panels lock together at raised seams with the fasteners hidden underneath, while ribbed exposed-fastener panel is screwed down through the face of the panel. Afford-A-Pro installs both, and around Spencer ribbed panel is a common fit for farmhouses and barns while standing seam suits owners who want a cleaner look with no visible screws.
Nothing. Afford-A-Pro inspects Spencer roofs for free, covering the surface, flashing, vents, gutters, soffits and the attic when we can get into it. You receive photographs and a written assessment, with no obligation to hire us for any work.
Wind crossing open fields pulls hardest at roof edges, eaves and ridges, where it can lift shingle tabs or work fasteners loose over time. Secure starter rows, well-fastened ridge caps and tight flashing make a real difference. After a strong storm, a free inspection can catch a loose section before rain gets underneath it.
Yes. Cabins and second homes near Fall Creek Falls can sit through several storms with nobody around to notice a leak. A free inspection gives you photographs and a written assessment of the roof, flashing, gutters and attic, so you know what condition the place is in.
"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."
Elsewhere on the Cumberland Plateau we roof homes in Tracy City and Monteagle as well.