Afford-A-Pro General Construction and Roofing LLC serves Stevenson and the surrounding Jackson County communities from our base just across the Tennessee line. Our roofing in Stevenson covers metal roofs, shingle work, leak repairs and commercial buildings, each with a free written estimate.
Stevenson sits in the far northeast corner of Jackson County, where the rail lines that built the town still cross near Crow Creek and the Tennessee River. It grew up as a railroad junction, and that heritage is still visible around the historic depot downtown. For a roofer, what matters most is the setting: Stevenson sits low in the Tennessee Valley, where humidity lingers, spring storm systems track straight up from the Gulf, and the occasional hard winter freeze tests every weak point on a roof. Afford-A-Pro has spent more than 15 years working in this exact climate, and we know what a Stevenson roof has to stand up to.
The homes here run the full range, from older houses near the original downtown and the depot district to newer construction spreading out along US-72 and US-117. We work on all of it. Many of the older Stevenson homes are reaching the age where their original roofs are due for replacement, and we see a lot of metal going on in their place because it lasts decades and shrugs off valley weather. Whether your home needs a single section of storm-damaged shingles repaired or a full tear-off and metal install, our crew brings the same care and a complete cleanup to every job.
Being based just across the state line in Jasper, Tennessee, Stevenson is a short, familiar drive for our crews. The state line has never been a barrier here. Many families in this corner of the valley live, work, and shop on both sides of it, and we serve Stevenson the same way we serve our Tennessee towns: we answer when you call, we show up when we say we will, and we stand behind the work long after the job is done. Every Stevenson job starts with a free inspection and an honest written estimate, and nobody pushes you to sign.
Metal panels or shingles for railroad-era houses near downtown and for the newer homes built out toward the highway.
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Leaks around old chimneys, tired valleys and storm-lifted shingles found at the source and fixed before the next front comes through.
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Tear-off down to the decking, rotten boards swapped out, then new underlayment, flashing and the metal or shingle roof you pick.
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Standing seam, metal panel and TPO roofs for downtown storefronts, shops and metal buildings around Stevenson.
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A free look at the panels or shingles, flashing, gutters, vents, soffits and attic, with photos you can keep for your records.
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Tarps and temporary patches when a river-valley storm tears into the roof, so the house stays dry until the real repair.
Learn More ›Metal makes sense on a lot of Stevenson houses because of where the town sits. Low ground near the Tennessee River holds moisture, and a metal roof sheds that water and the heavy spring rain without the granule loss and curling that wear out an aging shingle roof.
We install two kinds of panel. Standing seam has hidden fasteners and raised seams, a clean look on a restored house near the old depot. Ribbed, exposed-fastener panel is a practical, sturdy choice for a farmhouse, a garage or a shop building off US-72. See the options on our metal roofing page.
On older homes around downtown Stevenson, a ceiling stain usually leads back to a few familiar places: the flashing where a brick chimney meets the roof, a valley that collects leaves, or a pipe boot that has dried and split. On metal roofs, a loose or backed-out fastener can let water in too.
We track the leak to where it actually starts and repair that point properly. If the roof has more wrong with it than one leak, we show you the photos and lay out repair and replacement side by side. Our roof repair page covers the details, and we handle the same work up the road in Bridgeport.
Some roofs are past patching: shingles brittle from end to end, decking that gives underfoot, or a roof that leaks in a new spot after every storm. For those, we tear off the old roof, check every sheet of decking and replace what has gone soft, then put down new underlayment and flashing before the new roof goes on.
Houses that have stood in Stevenson since the railroad days can hide old repairs and extra layers, and the free inspection is where we find them. We handle the permit and its inspections, clean the yard before the crew leaves, and can go over financing options with you. Learn more about roof replacement.
An inspection is worth having before you buy a house in Stevenson, before you sell one, or after a storm leaves you unsure. Ours costs nothing. We check the shingles or panels, the flashing, gutters, vents and soffits, and the attic if we can get into it, then go over the photos with you. Our roof inspection page lists everything we look at.
Storms that move up the Tennessee Valley can drop a limb on a roof or peel back shingles in a single night. When that happens in Stevenson, we tarp the opening or make a temporary repair to stop the water, then photograph the damage and write up an assessment you can hand to your insurance company. We cover the same storm calls in Fackler and Hollywood to the southwest. Read how it works on our emergency roofing page.
Stevenson's businesses work out of downtown storefronts near the depot, shops along the highway and metal buildings on the edge of town. We install metal panel systems, standing seam and TPO roofs for commercial owners, and we handle complete re-roofs as well as repairs. Our commercial roofing page describes each of these systems.
Stevenson homeowners want a roofer who knows the valley and will still be around next year. That is exactly who we are.
Our crew drives over from Jasper, goes over the roof and attic at no cost, and photographs any trouble spots.
The estimate comes in writing and spells out the labor, materials and any decking work, with no hidden fees tucked in.
You choose between standing seam, ribbed panel, architectural or 3-tab shingles, and the color that suits the house.
We take care of the permit application for your Stevenson address and agree on a start date with you.
The old roof comes off, the decking gets checked, and the new underlayment, flashing and roof go on in that order.
We walk around the house with you, look over the finished roof together and make sure the yard is clear of nails.
It depends mostly on the material and on how well it was installed. Architectural shingles are generally expected to outlast 3-tab shingles, and a properly installed standing seam or ribbed metal roof usually lasts decades longer than either. In Stevenson, where damp air settles in from the Tennessee River and spring storms run up the valley, good flashing and underlayment matter as much as the surface material for reaching that full lifespan.
Sometimes. Whether a policy pays depends on its terms and on what caused the leak: sudden damage, like a limb dropped by a storm, is treated differently from slow wear on an old roof. If a storm opens up your Stevenson roof, we photograph the damage and give you a written assessment you can send to your insurance company, so the adjuster has a clear record to review.
It can be done, but it takes care. You step flat in the pan of the panel near where it is fastened, never on the raised seams, and you stay off it when it is wet, which on a humid river morning in Stevenson can last well past sunrise. Most homeowners are better off leaving it to a roofer: a free inspection from Afford-A-Pro covers the panels, flashing and vents without you having to climb up at all.
A leak that traces back to one spot, such as a cracked pipe boot or a loose piece of flashing around a chimney, is usually a short job measured in hours. Leaks that have soaked the decking underneath take longer, because the soft wood has to be cut out and replaced before the roof is closed up again. If rain is on the way before a full repair can be made, we can put down a tarp or a temporary repair to keep water out of the house.
That depends on where the house sits. Homes inside the Stevenson city limits fall under the City of Stevenson, and properties out in the surrounding part of Jackson County fall under county rules instead. When a permit is required, Afford-A-Pro handles the application and the required inspections as part of the job.
It can be, when the roof is still sound and the trouble is limited to a few areas, such as worn flashing, a damaged ridge or a handful of missing shingles. Fixing those details on an otherwise solid roof can buy years before a replacement. If the decking is soft or the shingles are brittle across the whole roof, as can happen on the older houses near the depot, restoring it usually just postpones a full replacement, and a free inspection will tell you which situation you are 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."
From Stevenson our crews also work northeast up US-72 in Bridgeport and southwest toward the county seat in Scottsboro.