How do you find good metal roof repair in Atlanta?
Short answer. Good metal roof repair in Atlanta starts with a contractor who can identify your panel system, exposed-fastener or standing seam, and diagnose the actual failure, usually fasteners, laps, flashing or storm damage, rather than coating the whole roof. Ask for photos of the problem, a written scope naming the parts to be replaced, and proof of insurance.
What usually fails on Atlanta metal roofs
- Fastener washers on exposed-fastener panels, which harden in strong summer sun and heat.
- Laps and closures that open as panels expand and contract through big daily temperature swings.
- Flashing at walls, chimneys and pitch changes, the most common leak points on standing seam.
- Hail and limb damage. Metro Atlanta sees regular spring and summer hail and severe thunderstorms, and the area's heavy tree canopy drops limbs onto roofs.
- Debris. Pine needles and oak leaves held against the metal trap moisture and start rust.
How to vet a repair contractor
- Experience with your system. Ask whether they work on exposed-fastener and standing seam roofs and can source matching trims and fasteners.
- Diagnosis first. A good contractor shows you photos of the failure and explains why it leaked.
- A written scope: fasteners replaced, laps resealed, trims and closures, and the materials used.
- Insurance and paperwork. Proof of liability and workers compensation coverage, any business license your city or county requires, and a permit if the scope calls for one.
- Local track record. A real address and reviews from metro Atlanta homeowners, not just a truck that showed up after a storm.
- No deductible games. Any offer to waive or cover your insurance deductible is illegal in Georgia.
Watch for
- A pitch to coat the whole roof as the first answer to a single leak.
- Silicone or tar smeared over fasteners instead of replacing them.
- Pressure after a storm to sign before an inspection.
See metal roofing in Georgia and how to choose a roofing contractor in Georgia, or Robust Roofing's page on roofing in Atlanta.