Storm-ready roof repair, replacement, and insurance-claim help, trusted by Gardendale homeowners, with free inspections usually on-site same day.
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We work on homes all over Gardendale, from the older houses along Main Street and US-31 to the newer neighborhoods off Fieldstown Road and Moncrief Road. Our Alabama office is on Alton Road in Irondale, about thirty minutes away by US-31 depending on traffic, so we can usually look at your roof the same day you call. Gardendale’s Inspection Services department handles building permits and inspections for the city, and we take care of the permit on every job.
Gardendale was farm country in the 1820s and was later known as “Jugtown” for a jug and churn factory that operated there. A schoolteacher named Hettie Thomason Cargo led the push to rename it, and Gardendale became the name in 1906 and a city in 1955. Today the city has a real mix of homes, with older houses near Main Street and plenty of newer subdivisions, so roofs here range from ones on their second or third set of shingles to first roofs that are starting to show their age.
On Gardendale roofs we check for lifted and worn shingles, look at the flashing, the metal that seals around chimneys and walls, and check the rubber boots around the plumbing vents, which crack in the sun. On older homes we also look for extra layers of shingles and soft spots in 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 Gardendale and every surrounding community
On April 8, 2006, an F1 tornado touched down near US-31 and Main Street in the middle of Gardendale. The National Weather Service found roof damage along US-31, a church roof damaged, and heavy air conditioning units pushed off a business roof and thrown across the parking lot. Golf ball sized hail was reported just south of Gardendale on March 25, 2021, and on May 2, 2025 storms with winds near 60 mph brought trees down in the area, including one that fell on a car in Gardendale.
Hail that size can crack shingles and knock off their gritty coating, and strong wind can lift shingles and break the seal that holds them in place. You often can’t see that kind of damage from the ground. 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, and we’ll tell you honestly if we don’t find anything.
We can usually be there the same day you call. Our Irondale office is about thirty minutes from Gardendale City Hall, depending on traffic on US-31, and we cover all of the 35071 zip code. If water is coming in, tell us when you call and we’ll get a tarp on the roof first.
The City of Gardendale’s Inspection Services department handles plan review, building permits and inspections. The city’s own permitting page also explains that a roofing contractor in Alabama needs either an unlimited home builders license or a separate roofers license, and SWAT is licensed by the Alabama Home Builders Licensure Board. We pull the permit and schedule the inspections for you. SWAT also holds a current City of Gardendale business license.
That depends on what’s on the roof now. Older Gardendale homes have often been re-roofed before, sometimes with a second layer of shingles over the first, and once there are two layers, the next roof should start with a full tear-off so we can check the wood underneath. If there’s only one layer and the damage is limited, a repair may be all you need. We’ll show you photos and prices for both.
Hail damage doesn’t always leak right away, so it’s possible. A shingle that lost its gritty coating or cracked underneath wears out faster and may start leaking a few years later. A free inspection takes about an hour and gives you dated photos of the roof’s condition today.
If wind or hail caused 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 after the old roof comes off, we send them an updated estimate with photos.
We don’t quote prices over the phone, because the size and pitch of the roof, how many layers have to come off and the condition of the wood underneath all change the cost. Our inspector measures and checks everything in person, which keeps surprise change orders off the job. Our roof replacement cost guide shows typical prices by material.
Yes, through our lending partners GreenSky and GoodLeap, subject to credit approval. You can choose from $0-down plans and fixed rates, with 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.
No pressure, no obligation and on-site within 24 hours. Storm damage doesn't wait, and neither do we.
