The list of roofing contractors in Birmingham can be overwhelming. Since we do not serve the Birmingham market, we feel as though you could benefit from an unbiased opinion from an Alabama roofing company as who we would choose if we were located in the magic city.
As you’ll see, we want to ensure that you have the best possible experience when it comes to having a roofing renovation or other repairs done. Even, if we can not be your first choice.
In this article we will provide you with additional information that you should know before you get started with your roofing project as well as our choice for the best roofing contractor in Birmingham (it’s not us!).
Hinkle Roofing
This roofing company operates in Birmingham, AL and surrounding cities. It is one of the most reputable alternatives. It has more than 110 years of experience in the market in addition to the knowledge of various specialists who offer optimal services. The owners are Bob and Jeff Baker. They offer free quotes but be aware of them pushing for a sale at the same time.
Location: 639 1st Court North, Birmingham, AL 35203.
Year Buisness Started: 1908
Phone Number: 205-324-8545
Specialty: Shutter and window services, metal roof coatings, asphalt shingles, slate, metal, cedar shakes, spray foam and EPDM roofing, leak repair and more.
What We Know: Hinkle is the oldest roofing company in Birmingham. With this kind of staying power, you can be sure they will honor their work, install according to manufacture specifications and make the experience easy for the customer. They have amazing reviews on Google and Facebook.
Cardinal Roofing
Cardinal Roofing is one of the top choices for roofing services in the local Birmingham area. They offer excellent warranties for every job done. They have a great staff of professionals who will attend to your request, even if it is an emergency case. With this company you will also be able to request your free estimates.
Location: 529 Beacon Parkway West, #211, Birmingham, AL 35209.
Year Business Started: 2005
Phone Number: 205-784-3646
Specialty: Roof inspections, installations and replacement. Storm damage restoration in both residential and commercial areas. Leak repair, flat, TPO, EPDM, siding, metal, steel roofing. Plus, financing and 24-hour service.
What We Know: Cardinal is a roofing company that has relevant certifications in the field endorsing their good service. They have excellent ratings on Google and Facebook that highlight the great responsiveness and excellent management of order and cleanliness once the work is finished.
This roofing contractor has 16 years of experience providing services in Birmingham. For affordability, they allow customers to obtain financing for new roofs and pre-estimates. They also have a variety of roofing materials available. If you are in Homewood, Alabaster, Pelham, Trussville, Hoover and other neighboring cities you can also request their services.
Location: 5224 Creekside Loop, Birmingham, AL 35244
Year Business Started: 1999.
Phone Number: 205-370-9450
Specialty: EPDM roofing, metal roof coatings, roof replacement, installation, insulation, leak repair, asphalt shingles, architectural, slate, metal, cedar shake, skylights, modern flat systems, among others.
What We Know: This roofing company offers multiple solutions to their customers and with good budget management according to the needs. However, some reviews available on Google and Facebook, indicate that customer service can be very late and questionable.
U.S. Shingle Roofing
This Birmingham, AL roofing company has been in the industry for 13 years. It offers solutions for both commercial and residential building owners. It has an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau. With them you can get free roofing inspections, make the appropriate repairs and get financing for it.
Location: 5224 Creekside Loop, Birmingham, AL 35244
Year Business Started: 2006.
Phone Number: 205-358-3580
Specialty: Roof replacement, residential roofing, roof repairs, commercial roofing, gutter replacement and guards, service warranties.
What We Know: This roofing contractor has an excellent rating on both Home Advisor and Angie’s List. His clients express that he is able to complete projects in good time offering quality workmanship according to reviews on Google and Facebook.
Elevated Roofing
This certified roofing contractor serves the Birmingham, AL area and surrounding cities. They are specialists in roof installation and repair. One of their services includes assisting with the insurance claims process. Like the other options they offer free roof inspections and financing.
Location: 2637 Queenstown Rd Ste. C Birmingham, Al 35210
Year Business Started: 2010.
Phone Number: 205-579-1925
Specialty: Slate roofing, tile roofing, composite, storm damage restoration, TPO roofing, PVC membranes and roofing, modified bitumen repairs, roof coatings.
What We Know: It is a local family business that has been in the industry for only a short time, yet has garnered amazingly good reviews in the area. Most of the reviews obtained are positive on both Google and Facebook.
How Much Does It Cost To Replace A Roof In Birmingham, AL?
Birmingham, Alabama has seen a pretty massive increase in prices this year due to inflation. We interviewed the local roofing supply companies such as ABC, GulfEagle and Beacon Building products and they all had a similar conclusion that roofing material costs in roofing have increased by 15% to 30% this year which is a significant increase from the year before.
For a simple asphalt shingle roof, your rough material costs will be $125 to $150 per roofing square.
In regards to labor, we have seen increases as well but not near the percentage increase that we saw in materials. In general, a crew will install a simple asphalt shingle roof for around $85- $100 per square depending on the slope of the roof and, the height of the roof and the complexity of the roof.
Therefore, the cost to roof your house is somewhere between $210 – $250 per square before the roofing company makes their profit. If you are getting quotes for less than this, that means they are using inferior materials that will come back to haunt you in the long term.
How Would I (a roofing contractor) Choose A Roofer In Birmingham?
When my friends and family call me from Birmingham and ask, “Who do you recommend around here to replace my roof”, here are some of the things I tell them to look for.
- How long have they been in business?
- What sort of reviews do they have on Facebook and Google?
- Do the reviews look fake or authentic?
- Are they well respected in the community or has nobody heard of them?
- What is their roofing warranty and can they provide examples of honoring that warranty?
Being in business for over 10 years is a good sign in this industry. Honestly, in Alabama starting a roofing company is very easy so you must be very careful about any new business that is trying to get you to sign over a 5 figure check.
My favorite method of finding a great roofer is calling the roofing supply companies that I mentioned above and asking them who does the best work and who buys the most materials from them. This is a great hack that most don’t utilize but it’s how I find companies to when away from our home office and need help.
Final Thoughts
We do not serve the Birmingham area but we still want to make sure you are taken care of. Our suggestion is to get a quote from these companies but make sure the quotes you are receiving are all comparing apples to apples. There are so many different types of roofing materials that vary in price so if you are getting quotes with different materials from each company of course the prices are going to vary wildly. Also, be sure to ask about their warranty information, what safety equipment they will be using (like fall harnesses) and how they plan on cleaning up after the job.
If you still have questions, we are happy to help if you send us an e-mail and if you are looking for more roofing recommendations in other cities in Alabama, see below.
- Huntsville, AL
- Florence, AL
- Mobile, AL