Afford-A-Pro offers roofing in Spring City, the small Rhea County town on US-27 near Watts Bar Lake. We repair leaks, install metal and shingle roofs, replace worn-out roofs and inspect them for free, with a written estimate on every job.
Spring City is a Rhea County town of about 2,000 people, sitting along US-27 north of Dayton with Watts Bar Lake and the Tennessee River close by. It is a small place, and past the edge of town the houses give way to rural property along the county roads.
For a roof, being near a big lake means humid summers, heavy dew and wind that has room to pick up across the water before storms reach land. Over the years that shows up as rusting fasteners, tired flashing and shingles that lift at the edges. Small problems like these are worth catching early, before water reaches the decking.
Afford-A-Pro General Construction and Roofing LLC is based in Jasper and is licensed and insured to perform roofing work in Tennessee. In Spring City we take on repairs, replacements, metal roofs and commercial work, and the first step is always a free inspection.
Metal and shingle roofs for Spring City homes, from houses on in-town streets to places tucked off the roads toward the lake.
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Rusty screws, lifted shingle tabs and leaking chimney flashing repaired before lake-country humidity starts to rot the wood.
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When patches stop holding, we strip the roof, rebuild soft decking and put on a new metal or shingle roof, in one to three days for most homes.
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Metal panel and low-slope roofing for Spring City storefronts, garages, workshops and farm buildings.
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A free check after a lake storm or before a sale, covering panels or shingles, flashing, vents, gutters and soffits.
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Tarps and temporary patches when wind or a falling tree opens the roof, so the inside stays dry until repairs are made.
Learn More ›For a house near Watts Bar Lake, metal makes a lot of sense. Panels shed rain and dew quickly, do not soak up moisture the way an aging shingle can, and hold their color through long, hot summers.
We install standing seam, with concealed fasteners and raised seams, and ribbed exposed-fastener panels, a sturdy and cost-effective choice for homes, carports, barns and shops. Either one, fastened correctly over proper underlayment, gives a Spring City home a roof that needs very little attention. Panel styles and colors are on our metal roofing page.
Repair work is a big part of keeping an older roof going. Common trouble spots include screws whose washers have cracked, flashing pulling away from a wall or chimney, and shingles lifted by wind. We find the source of the leak, which is often several feet from the ceiling stain, and repair it properly.
Catching a problem early can add years to a roof that is otherwise in fair shape. When the roof is too far gone, we tell you so and show you the photos. Learn more on our roof repair page.
If the shingles are brittle across every slope or the metal has rusted through, replacement is the better investment. We remove the old roof to the decking, cut out and replace any soft wood, and install new underlayment, flashing and your choice of metal or architectural or 3-tab shingles.
Most residential replacements take one to three days. Permits go through the city or the county, depending on where the house sits, and we handle the application and the inspections. The crew cleans up nails and debris before leaving, and financing options are available. See our roof replacement page.
We inspect roofs for free. That includes the surface, flashing, vents, gutters and soffits, and the attic when it is accessible, with photos of anything we find. It is a good idea after a hard storm off the lake, before buying or selling, or when a roof is simply getting older. Read more on our roof inspection page.
Storms that build over Watts Bar Lake can arrive with strong wind and falling limbs. If one opens up your roof, we cover the damage with a tarp or a temporary repair, then photograph everything and give you a written assessment to send to your insurance company. See our emergency roofing page.
Whether your business runs out of a metal building, an older storefront or a shop with a low-slope roof, we can roof it. We install metal panel systems, standing seam, TPO and flat roofs, and full re-roofs.
We also serve homes and businesses down the highway in Dayton and up on the plateau in Spencer. See our commercial roofing page.
We come to your Spring City property, inspect the roof free of charge and take photos of its condition.
You get a written estimate that explains each option, with no pressure to sign that day.
Choose standing seam, ribbed panel or shingles, and pick a color that works with your siding and trim.
We take care of the permit with the city or the county, depending on where the house sits, and set the start date.
Old roofing comes off, soft decking is replaced and the new roof goes on, with updates along the way.
Before we pack up, we walk the finished job with you and make sure no nails or scraps are left behind.
You can, but carefully. Put your weight on the flat part of each panel close to the fastener lines and keep your feet off the raised seams themselves, and stay off entirely when the metal is wet, which near Watts Bar Lake can mean most mornings. For most people it is safer to let a roofer go up, and our free inspection covers the panels, gutters and flashing without you leaving the ground.
Begin with a free inspection so you know the real size of the problem, since it may be a small repair rather than a whole roof. If replacement turns out to be the right answer, Afford-A-Pro offers financing options. If a storm has opened the roof, a tarp or temporary repair can keep water out while you sort out the rest.
It depends on your policy and on what caused the damage. Sudden damage from wind, hail or a falling tree is treated differently from wear on an old roof, and deductibles and terms vary. We photograph the damage and write up an assessment you can give your insurance company, so the adjuster has a clear record.
Many policies treat a leak from worn-out materials differently from one caused by a sudden event like a storm, so the answer comes down to your policy and the cause. If you are not sure what caused yours, a free inspection will show where the water is getting in and why. That information, along with our photos, is useful when you talk to your insurer.
Wind crossing open water has little to slow it down, so homes near the lake can take stronger gusts during storms. That puts extra stress on shingle edges, ridge caps and panel fasteners. Correct nailing or fastening, sealed edges and good flashing at the ridge and rakes are what keep a roof in place.
Yes. Ribbed metal panels are a practical choice for outbuildings, and we also install standing seam and low-slope systems on shops and commercial buildings. An outbuilding starts the same way a house does, with a free inspection and a 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."
Elsewhere along the Tennessee River we also serve Dayton, the Rhea County seat, and Chattanooga.