Storm-ready roof repair, replacement, and insurance-claim help, trusted by Bessemer homeowners, with free inspections usually on-site same day.
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Our Alabama office is on Alton Road in Irondale, about thirty minutes from downtown Bessemer by I-20 and I-59, and we work all over the city, from the blocks around 4th Avenue North to the newer streets south toward Highway 150. The City of Bessemer requires a building permit before roofing work starts and a current city business license before it will issue one, and we take care of the permit on every job.
Bessemer was laid out in 1887 by Henry DeBardeleben’s land company and named for Henry Bessemer, the inventor of a steelmaking process, and it grew quickly as an iron and steel town. That history shows up on the roofs, and Census figures put the typical home’s build year at 1963. The older houses near downtown have often been re-roofed more than once, sometimes with a second layer of shingles laid over the first, and the wood underneath may be original. Newer homes on the south side are younger, but many of them sit under big hardwoods that come down in storms.
On older Bessemer houses we check for that second layer, look for soft spots in the decking (the wood under the shingles) and look closely at the flashing around chimneys, the metal that seals the gap. On newer homes we focus on wind and limb damage. You’ll get photos of every side of your roof and an honest answer about whether you need a repair, a replacement or nothing at all right now. Call our Irondale office at (205) 623-2446 to talk to a real person.
From complete roof replacements to storm damage repairs, SWAT Roofing provides professional residential and commercial roofing services throughout Greater Birmingham and surrounding cities.
Residential and commercial roof replacement, including asphalt shingles, metal roofing, and flat roof systems.
Fast, reliable hail and wind damage repairs, including emergency tarping, thorough roof inspections, and storm damage restoration.
Expert roof leak detection and repairs for damaged shingles, flashing, and storm-related leaks to protect your home or business.
Dedicated support throughout the roof insurance claim process, from storm damage documentation to on-site adjuster inspections.
Seamless gutter installation, replacement, and waterproofing solutions to prevent leaks and protect your property.
Professional roof inspections and preventative maintenance to identify problems early, extend roof life, and reduce costly repairs.
25+ years of experience identifying, repairing, and documenting roof damage.
Proud to rank among the top 2% of U.S. roofers, offering enhanced labor, manufacturer and installer warranties.
Manufacturer-certified installation backed by comprehensive liability coverage and established quality standards.
One project manager overseeing inspections, adjuster coordination, and every stage of your roof restoration.
Long-term peace of mind with a written 10-year warranty on qualifying roof installations.
Free, no-pressure roof & attic assessment with full photo documentation.
A clear, written scope and price — no surprises, no high-pressure sales.
We meet your adjuster on the roof and manage the carrier for you.
Certified crews complete the work fast, clean, and to manufacturer spec.
Backed by a 10-year workmanship warranty and manufacturer coverage.
We cover Bessemer and every surrounding community
Bessemer has been hit hard more than once. Late on April 28, 2014, an EF-2 tornado with winds near 120 mph tore a path almost five miles long through the city, from Academy Drive past the Frank House golf course and across Memorial Drive, 4th Avenue North and Dartmouth Avenue. Less than two years later, on March 1, 2016, another EF-2 crossed from near McAdory High School toward the Bessemer airport. Storms on May 27, 2024 and May 18, 2025 brought down trees across Bessemer and Hueytown.
Wind like that can lift shingles and break the seal that holds them down, and the roof can look fine from the street while water starts getting under them with the next rain. A falling limb can crack the wood under the shingles too. Insurance companies want proof of what happened and when, so it’s smart to have your roof checked soon after a storm. Our inspections are free.
We can usually be there the same day or the next morning. Our Irondale office is about thirty minutes from downtown Bessemer, and we cover the 35020, 35022 and 35023 zip codes. If a tree is on your roof or water is coming in, tell us when you call so we can get a tarp on it first.
The City of Bessemer’s Building Inspections office on the first floor of City Hall at 1700 3rd Avenue North. The city moved permits to an online portal in October 2025, and it won’t issue a permit until the contractor has a current Bessemer business license. We pull the permit and schedule the inspections for you. SWAT also holds a current City of Bessemer business license.
A new roof isn’t always the answer. Older Bessemer homes often have two layers of shingles, and once there are two, the next roof should start with a full tear-off down to the wood so we can see what’s under there. If the damage is limited to one area and there’s only one layer, a repair may be enough. We’ll show you photos and give you an honest recommendation either way.
A roof that came through a big storm sometimes has shingles that lifted and laid back down, nails that worked loose or flashing that bent, and those problems show up years later as leaks. A free inspection takes about an hour and gives you dated photos of the roof as it is today.
If wind, hail or a falling tree caused the damage, your policy often covers it, minus your deductible. You file the claim with your insurance company. We photograph every bit of damage, write up a report, and we’re on the roof when your adjuster inspects it. We send the insurance company our estimate, and if we find more damage once the old roof is off, we send them an updated estimate with photos.
We price every roof in person, because the number depends on the size and pitch of the roof, how many layers have to come off and how much of the wood underneath needs replacing. On an older home with two layers, the tear-off is a bigger part of the job. Our roof replacement cost guide shows typical ranges by material, and your free inspection comes with a written price.
Yes, through our lending partners GreenSky and GoodLeap, subject to credit approval, with $0-down options, fixed rates and no penalty for paying early. It helps when insurance doesn’t cover the whole job or an older roof simply needs replacing. See our financing page for details.
SWAT Roofing is licensed by the Alabama Home Builders Licensure Board (license #41811) and insured for residential roofing in Alabama, and we hold a Jefferson County license number. Our Atlas Pro+ Diamond status puts us among the top 2 percent of roofers in the country, and every roof we install comes with our 10-year workmanship warranty.
No pressure, no obligation and on-site within 24 hours. Storm damage doesn't wait, and neither do we.
