Storm-ready roof repair, replacement, and insurance-claim help, trusted by McCalla homeowners, with free inspections usually on-site same day.
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McCalla doesn’t have a city government, so roofing work on the Jefferson County side is permitted and inspected by Jefferson County’s Development Services department. We hold a Jefferson County license number and pull the county permit on every job, so you don’t have to sort out who to call. Our Alabama office is on Alton Road in Irondale, a little over thirty minutes away by I-459, and we work all over McCalla, from the McAdory school area to the roads around Tannehill.
McCalla is named for Richard Calvin McCalla, a civil engineer who built railroads across the South, and it’s home to Tannehill Ironworks, where a 19th-century blast furnace still stands. In the last several years it has become one of the faster-growing parts of the county, so you’ll find brand-new subdivisions not far from older homes on big wooded lots. The new houses are on their first roof, and many of the older ones are due for a replacement.
On newer McCalla homes we check for builder-grade details that wear out early, like thin flashing (the metal around walls and vents) and rubber vent boots that crack in the sun. On older homes on wooded lots we look for limb damage to the decking, the wood under the shingles. You’ll get photos of every side of the roof and an honest answer about what it needs, if anything. 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 McCalla and every surrounding community
On the evening of March 1, 2016, an EF-2 tornado with winds of 120 to 125 mph touched down just south of McAdory High School and tracked more than five miles toward the Bessemer airport, injuring four people. The same storm dropped golf ball sized hail just northwest of McCalla. More recently, storms on May 27, 2024 knocked down trees across the McCalla area, and on May 2, 2025 trees came down at Pocahontas Road and Lou George Loop. Two weeks later, on May 18, 2025, a tree fell on a house on Dogwood Circle.
Golf ball hail can crack shingles and knock off the gritty coating that protects them, and a falling tree can crack the wood under the shingles even when the roof looks mostly fine from the yard. Insurance companies want proof of what happened and when, so it makes sense to get the roof checked soon after a storm. Our inspections are free, and we’ll tell you honestly if we don’t find anything.
We can usually be there the same day or the next morning, because our Irondale office is a little over thirty minutes away by I-459. We cover the whole 35111 zip code. If a tree is on the roof or water is coming in, tell us when you call so we can tarp it first.
McCalla isn’t a city, so for homes on the Jefferson County side the permit comes from Jefferson County’s Department of Development Services through its ePermitJC system. The county requires a state license and a current Jefferson County business license before a contractor can apply, and SWAT has both. We pull the permit and schedule the county inspections for you. On the Tuscaloosa County side, the county doesn’t run a general building-permit program for homes outside city limits, but addresses near Lake View or Brookwood can fall under those towns’ rules. We check your address and pull whatever permit applies.
Newer roofs usually hold up well, but we sometimes find shingles that were nailed too high, vent boots that are already cracking or flashing that was caulked instead of sealed properly. Those problems lead to leaks long before the shingles wear out. If the roof is still under the builder’s or manufacturer’s warranty, our photos can help you make that claim.
Look for missing or creased shingles, dented gutters, piles of shingle grit near the downspouts and new stains on your ceilings. A limb can crack the decking without leaving much to see from the ground, so a free inspection is the surest way to know. You’ll get dated photos of anything we find.
If wind, hail or a storm brought the damage, your policy often covers it, minus your deductible. You file the claim with your insurance company. We photograph the 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 hidden damage once the old roof is off, we send them an updated estimate with photos.
We price every roof in person, because the size, steepness and shape of the roof and the condition of the wood underneath all change the cost. A big two-story house in a new subdivision and a ranch house on a wooded lot can be very different jobs. Our roof replacement cost guide shows typical prices 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. Our financing page has the details.
SWAT Roofing is licensed by the Alabama Home Builders Licensure Board (license #41811), insured for residential roofing in Alabama and licensed in Jefferson County. 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. If your subdivision has an HOA, we’ll help with the approval paperwork and wait for approval before we schedule the work.
No pressure, no obligation and on-site within 24 hours. Storm damage doesn't wait, and neither do we.
