85 Roof has been roofing homes in Roswell and across north Fulton County since the company was founded in the summer of 2014. We are based in Duluth, and Roswell is a straight run west for us along Holcomb Bridge Road, so our crews are in the area often. We handle roof replacement, roof repair, storm damage and insurance claims, siding, gutters and decks, which means one insured, accountable company for the whole exterior of your home.
We are certified installers of GAF roof systems. Every new roof installation carries our 10-year workmanship warranty, and when we upgrade the roof system to an architectural shingle, the manufacturer adds a lifetime warranty. We carry general liability and workers’ compensation insurance and provide copies on request. Inspections are free and estimates are no-obligation. Call 678-727-6789.
Roofing in Roswell
Roswell is one of the older and larger cities in north Fulton, and it stretches from the historic district around Canton Street and the old mill on the Chattahoochee River out to the subdivisions along GA-400 and Holcomb Bridge Road. The housing stock reflects that range. Near the historic core you find homes from the 1960s and 1970s, further out there are large waves of 1980s and 1990s construction, and newer infill is scattered throughout. For a roofer that mix matters, because older homes are more likely to carry a second layer of shingles, more likely to have decking that needs replacing once the old roof comes off, and more likely to have flashing that was patched rather than replaced the last time around.
When we replace a roof in Roswell, we tear off to the decking, replace any decking that is soft or rotted, and rebuild the system from the bottom up. Every 85 Roof proposal includes synthetic underlayment, ice and water shield, drip edge (required by code in Georgia), new pipe boots and ridge vent. We recommend GAF shingles because we are certified to install them and can pass along their warranties, but we will install any shingle you choose.
The tree canopy is one of the things people love about this part of north Fulton, and it is also the reason many roofs here need attention sooner. Shaded slopes hold moisture, gutters fill with leaves and seed pods, and limbs come down in storms. If your gutters are overflowing or pulling away from the fascia, we can replace them at the same time as the roof so the drip edge and gutter apron are set correctly together. If the siding below a leak has been taking water, we can address that too.
Storm Damage and Insurance Claims in Roswell
Georgia’s hail and summer thunderstorms do not check the age of your roof before they hit it, but an older roof does tend to show damage more readily, and that matters when you file a claim. When a storm has come through, we inspect at no charge, photograph every slope, tarp any opening so the house stays dry, and tell you honestly whether what we see looks like storm damage or ordinary wear.
Hail, wind and other storm damage is considered an insurance loss under a homeowner’s policy, and depending on the extent of the evidence, most insurance companies pay the cost of replacing the roof less your deductible. We help you deal with your insurance company throughout, and we meet your adjuster on the roof if you would like us there. We do this regularly and have a good working rapport with adjusters because we advocate boldly but respectfully. If we think a claim is unlikely to succeed, we will say so and explain why.
If your insurer has asked for a roof condition report before renewing your policy, we provide those as well. We examine every slope for wear, decay or damage and note whether we believe any damage is storm-related.
Frequently Asked Questions
My Roswell home has two layers of shingles. Can you still replace the roof? Yes. We remove every layer down to the decking, inspect the decking, replace any boards that are soft or damaged, and install a complete new roof system. Layering a third roof over old shingles is not something we recommend; it hides problems and shortens the life of the new roof.
How do I know if my roof has hail damage? From the ground, look for dents in gutters, downspouts, vents and metal flashing, and for granules collecting at the bottom of downspouts. On the roof, hail leaves bruises and bare spots on shingles that are easy to miss without training. The safest way to know is a free inspection, and we will show you photos of what we find.
Can you replace my gutters at the same time as my roof? Yes. Doing both together is the cleanest approach, because the drip edge, gutter apron and gutters are all set at once and the crew is already on site. See our gutters page for details.
Do you provide roof reports for insurance renewals? Yes. We inspect all slopes, document the present condition of the roof, and give you a written assessment you can pass along to your insurance company, including our opinion on whether any damage appears to be storm-related.
Are you licensed and insured? We carry general liability and workers’ compensation insurance and will provide copies on request. We are certified installers of GAF roof systems, and our crew leaders have served the Atlanta market for more than 20 years. Ask us for customer references.
Get a Free Roof Inspection
If your roof is showing its age, a storm has come through, or you simply want an honest second opinion, call 85 Roof at 678-727-6789 or request a free, no-obligation estimate online. We also serve Johns Creek, Duluth, Milton, Alpharetta and the rest of north metro Atlanta.