Atlanta Roofing Contractor
Roofing Contractor in Atlanta, GA
A fully insured Atlanta GA roofing contractor and Owens Corning Preferred Contractor that runs your roof replacement from the first measurement to the final inspection, with our own crews, in writing, and on the schedule we give you.
- 4.9 starsfrom 173 Google reviews
- Owens CorningPreferred Contractor
- 10-year workmanshipcoverage backed by Owens Corning
- Full tear-offon every replacement
What an Atlanta roofing contractor is responsible for
Most homeowners only replace a roof once or twice in their lives, so it is easy to assume every company that shows up with a ladder does the same job. They don't. An installer puts shingles on a roof. An Atlanta GA roofing contractor takes responsibility for the whole project: measuring the roof, writing a scope you can hold them to, ordering the right materials, confirming permit requirements, scheduling the crew, handling what they find under the old shingles, passing any required inspection, and registering your warranty when the job is done.
That difference matters most when something goes sideways. If the crew finds soft decking over your kitchen, if a storm rolls in mid-job, or if a leak shows up two winters later, you need one company that owns the outcome. That is the role Red Roofing & Gutters takes on for homeowners and property managers across Metro Atlanta, and it is the standard we would encourage you to hold any Atlanta roofing contractor to, including us.
This page is written for the stage you're probably in right now: comparing contractors and trying to figure out who to trust. Below you'll find a checklist for vetting an Atlanta GA roofing contractor, a plain-English breakdown of what a good estimate should include, how permits work across the metro's different jurisdictions, and exactly how a project runs with us from signed contract to final walk-through.
How to vet a roofing contractor before you sign
Run every Atlanta GA roofing contractor you're considering through these eight checks. Tick them off as you go. A company that hesitates on any of them is telling you something.
Tip: bookmark this page and take the checklist with you to every estimate appointment.
Red flags during the sales visit
The checklist covers paperwork. Just as much can be learned from how a contractor behaves at your kitchen table. After a storm moves through Metro Atlanta, these are the warning signs we hear about most often from homeowners who called us after hiring someone else.
Pressure to sign today
"This price is only good if you sign right now" is a sales tactic, not a roofing fact. Material prices don't change by the hour. A trustworthy Atlanta GA roofing contractor will give you a written estimate and let you take a few days to compare it.
An offer to cover or waive your deductible
Your insurance deductible is your share of the claim. A contractor who offers to absorb it is either padding the claim to make up the difference or planning to cut corners on your roof. Either way, it puts you in a bad spot with your insurer.
No inspection, just a price
If someone quotes a full replacement without getting on the roof or into the attic, they're guessing. You want photos of what's actually up there.
Asking you to sign over your insurance check
Be careful with any paperwork that hands the contractor control of your claim or your insurance payment before you've agreed on a scope and a price. Read everything you sign, and ask for time if you need it.
None of these mean every contractor who knocks after a storm is dishonest. They're simply the patterns worth watching for, and a good contractor won't mind you asking about any of them.
What Owens Corning Preferred means for your roof
Owens Corning doesn't hand out its contractor credentials to anyone who buys its shingles. Contractors in the Preferred network have to meet the manufacturer's standards for insurance and business standing, and they stay accountable to Owens Corning for how they install its products.
The most practical benefit for you is the warranty. Any roof built with Owens Corning shingles comes with the standard product warranty. As an Atlanta GA roofing contractor in the Owens Corning Preferred network, we can register qualifying roofs for the Preferred Protection Limited Warranty, the highest warranty tier available to Preferred contractors. Here's how the two compare for a single-family home:
| Coverage | Standard product warranty | Preferred Protection (through Red Roofing) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall warranty length | Limited lifetime | Limited lifetime |
| Products covered | Shingles and Owens Corning roofing components | Shingles and Owens Corning roofing components |
| TRU PROtection period (non-prorated) | First 10 years | First 50 years |
| Blow-off coverage | First 15 years | First 15 years |
| StreakGuard algae resistance | First 25 years | First 25 years |
| Workmanship coverage | None | First 10 years |
Coverage summarized from Owens Corning's warranty overview for single-family homes. Full terms, conditions, and footnotes are in the Owens Corning warranty documents we provide with your contract.
Two differences matter most. First, the non-prorated TRU PROtection period jumps from 10 years to 50, so a covered manufacturing defect in year 20 is handled on far better terms than it would be under the standard warranty. Second, the standard warranty includes no workmanship coverage at all. Preferred Protection adds 10 years of workmanship coverage backed by Owens Corning, so an installation problem is covered by the manufacturer as well as by us.
To qualify, the roof has to be installed as a complete Owens Corning system, with matched starter strips, underlayment, hip and ridge shingles, and ventilation products, rather than a mix of whatever brands happen to be on sale. That's how we install every Owens Corning roof anyway. When another contractor quotes you a warranty, ask the same questions: which warranty is it by name, who backs the workmanship coverage, and is it registered with the manufacturer or only promised on paper?
What a complete roofing estimate should include
When two estimates for the same house are thousands of dollars apart, the difference is almost always in the scope, not the shingles. The cheaper quote usually leaves something out. Use this table to line up the estimate from every Atlanta GA roofing contractor you're considering. For current price ranges, see our guide to what a roof costs in Atlanta.
| Line item | What it should say | What to watch for |
|---|---|---|
| Tear-off | Removal of all existing layers down to the deck, plus disposal. | "Overlay" or "roof-over" pricing. Shingles nailed over an old roof hide rot and can shorten warranty coverage. |
| Decking replacement | A per-sheet price for any rotten plywood or OSB found after tear-off. | No price at all, which leaves the number open-ended once the roof is off. |
| Underlayment | The product name, and whether it's synthetic or felt. | Vague wording like "paper." Synthetic underlayment holds up far better if a storm hits mid-job. |
| Leak barrier | Self-adhering ice and water membrane in valleys and around chimneys, skylights, and walls. | Leak barrier left out entirely, or only "as needed." |
| Drip edge and flashing | New drip edge on eaves and rakes, and new step and counter flashing where the roof meets walls and chimneys. | "Reuse existing flashing." Old flashing is a common source of new leaks. |
| Ventilation | The intake and exhaust plan: ridge vent, soffit vents, or other products, by name. | No mention of ventilation. Poor attic airflow shortens shingle life in Georgia heat. |
| Pipe boots and penetrations | New boots or collars on every plumbing vent. | Old rubber boots left in place. They're one of the most common leak points on Atlanta roofs. |
| Shingles | Manufacturer, product line, and color. | "Architectural shingle" with no brand or product named. |
| Permit and cleanup | Who pulls any required permit, and how the yard and driveway get cleaned. | Permits and cleanup not mentioned at all. |
| Warranty | Manufacturer warranty name, workmanship warranty length, and who registers it. | "Lifetime warranty" with no document behind it. |
Every Red Roofing replacement starts with a full tear-off to bare decking. We inspect each sheet of decking once it's exposed, replace anything that won't hold a nail at the per-sheet price in your estimate, and install our own red synthetic underlayment across the entire deck before the shingles go on.
Permits, HOAs, and historic districts across Metro Atlanta
"Atlanta" on a mailing address can mean the City of Atlanta, one of the separate cities around it like Sandy Springs, Dunwoody, or Brookhaven, or an unincorporated part of Fulton, DeKalb, Cobb, or Gwinnett County. Each one sets its own building department rules, so whether a roof replacement needs a permit, and what the inspection involves, depends on exactly where your house sits. Part of our job as your Atlanta GA roofing contractor is confirming that for your address and handling the permit when one is required, so the work is on record when you eventually sell.
Historic districts
Inside the city, neighborhoods like Inman Park and Grant Park are designated historic districts, where exterior changes can require review by the City of Atlanta Urban Design Commission. A like-for-like roof replacement is usually straightforward, but a change in material or color can trigger review. We'll help you figure out what applies to your home before the order is placed, not after the crew arrives.
HOA approvals
Many subdivisions across the northern suburbs require architectural review before a roof replacement, often with approved color lists. We'll provide the product name, color, and specification sheets your HOA asks for, and we don't schedule installation until you have the approval in hand.
How your project runs, from inspection to final walk-through
Here's the sequence we follow as your Atlanta GA roofing contractor on every replacement. You'll have one project manager as your point of contact the whole way through.
Free inspection
A project manager inspects the roof, the attic when it's accessible, gutters, and flashing, and photographs everything. You get an honest recommendation: repair, replacement, or nothing yet.
Written, itemized estimate
Materials by name, scope line by line, the per-sheet decking price, the payment schedule, and warranty terms. Take your time and compare it against other quotes using the table above.
Signed contract and approvals
Once you sign, we confirm permit requirements for your jurisdiction, and you secure any HOA or historic approval with the paperwork we provide.
Material order and scheduling
We order your Owens Corning system and give you an installation date. We watch the forecast and move the date if heavy rain is expected, rather than opening your roof into a storm.
Installation day
We protect landscaping, windows, and the driveway, tear the roof off to the deck, replace damaged decking, and get the house dried in with underlayment and leak barrier before the shingles go on. Most homes are finished in one to two days.
Cleanup and inspection
We run magnetic sweeps over the yard, driveway, and beds for nails and haul away every piece of debris. If your jurisdiction requires a final inspection, we schedule it.
Final walk-through and warranty registration
Your project manager walks the finished roof with you, shares the photos, and registers your Preferred Protection warranty with Owens Corning. You get your paperwork in hand, not a promise to mail it later.
Storm damage, insurance claims, and commercial roofs
When insurance is paying for the roof
If hail or wind damaged your roof, an Atlanta GA roofing contractor's job starts before the adjuster arrives. We document the damage with photos, meet your adjuster on-site so nothing gets overlooked, and build the scope around what's actually on the roof. If the damage isn't storm-related, we'll tell you that too, so you don't file a claim that counts against your history for no payout.
Read more about how we handle insurance claims, or see our Atlanta roof repair and leak detection page if you have an active leak.
Commercial and multi-family properties
Property managers need the same things from an Atlanta GA roofing contractor that homeowners do, just with more paperwork: certificates of insurance naming the owner and management company, a schedule that works around tenants and business hours, and a scope that holds up to a board or an owner's review. We install and repair low-slope and flat roof systems, including TPO, for retail, office, church, and warehouse buildings.
See our commercial roofing services for details.
An Atlanta GA roofing contractor that isn't going anywhere
Red Roofing & Gutters is headquartered in Madison, about an hour east of downtown Atlanta on I-20, and led by CEO Chris Kuhns. We've been working on roofs across Metro Atlanta, Lake Country, and North Georgia for years, and our office, our warehouse, and our crews are all right here in the state.
That's the real answer to the storm chaser problem. A company with a permanent address, a local phone number, and a 4.9-star reputation built on 173 Google reviews has every reason to come back when you call about your roof, because we'll be working in your neighborhood again next year. Our reviews talk about project managers who answer the phone, crews who show up when they said they would, and cleanup that leaves the yard in better shape than they found it. That's the standard we hold every Atlanta job to.
Beyond roofing, we install seamless gutters, siding, and metal roofs, and we offer real estate roof inspections for buyers, sellers, and agents, plus financing options if you'd rather not pay for a new roof all at once.
More on roofing in Atlanta
Outside the city? See all of our Georgia service areas.
Questions homeowners ask before hiring a roofing contractor
Do roofing companies need a license in Georgia?
No. Georgia doesn't license roofing companies, so you can't rely on a state license to screen them. Check other things instead: how long the business has been registered with the Georgia Secretary of State, a certificate of insurance sent directly from the company's agent, manufacturer credentials you can confirm on the manufacturer's own website, and a permanent local address.
How many estimates should I get?
Two or three is plenty. More than that usually adds confusion rather than clarity. What matters is that each estimate is itemized, so you're comparing the same scope instead of three different jobs with three different prices.
How much should I pay up front?
A deposit to cover materials is normal. Be cautious of any contractor that asks for the full price before work starts. Your payment schedule should be written into the contract, with the final payment due after the job is complete and you've walked the roof.
How do I know if a contractor is really Owens Corning Preferred?
Use the contractor locator on the Owens Corning website and search for the company. If the company doesn't appear, the credential on its truck or website isn't current. Red Roofing & Gutters is an Owens Corning Preferred Contractor, and you're welcome to check.
What warranty comes with a Red Roofing roof replacement?
Qualifying Owens Corning roofs installed by Red Roofing get the Preferred Protection Limited Warranty: limited lifetime coverage on shingles and Owens Corning components, a 50-year non-prorated TRU PROtection period, 15 years of blow-off coverage, 25 years of StreakGuard algae resistance, and 10 years of workmanship coverage backed by Owens Corning.
How long does a roof replacement take?
Most homes are finished in one to two days once installation starts. Large or steep roofs, complex rooflines, and weather delays can add time. Permit and HOA approvals can add time before installation, which is why we start that paperwork as soon as you sign.
Do you serve my part of Metro Atlanta?
Yes. As an Atlanta GA roofing contractor, we work throughout the metro, including inside the Perimeter and across Fulton, DeKalb, Cobb, Gwinnett, and Cherokee counties. Call 770-404-7663 and we'll confirm your address and set up a free inspection.
Get a free inspection from an Atlanta GA roofing contractor
We'll inspect your roof, photograph what we find, and give you an itemized written estimate. No pressure and no obligation.