Storm-ready roof repair, replacement, and insurance-claim help, trusted by Chelsea homeowners, with free inspections usually on-site same day.
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Chelsea has grown fast along U.S. 280, and we work on homes all over it, from Chelsea Park to the streets off Chelsea Road and County Road 51. Our Alabama office is in Irondale, about thirty minutes away, and our project managers and crews work in Shelby County every day, so we can usually look at your roof the same day you call. The City of Chelsea recently set up its own building department after years of relying on Shelby County for permits, and we check which office handles your address and take care of the permit on every job.
Chelsea is one of the youngest cities in the Birmingham area. Residents voted to incorporate in May 1995, the city was dissolved over procedural errors, and a second vote made it official on March 1, 1996. Census figures put the typical home in the 35043 zip code at about 18 years old. That means many Chelsea roofs are first roofs from the building boom of the 2000s, and builder-grade shingles from that era are now at the age when they start to wear thin.
On Chelsea roofs we check for builder-grade details that wear out early, like thin flashing, the metal that seals around walls and vents, and rubber vent boots that crack in the sun. We look at the shingles for worn spots and wind damage, and on wooded lots we check the decking, the wood under the shingles, for limb damage. You’ll get photos of every side of the roof and an honest answer about what it needs, if anything. Call (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 Chelsea and every surrounding community
Just before midnight on March 30, 2022, an EF-1 tornado with winds of 110 mph touched down in the Chelsea Farms community south of town and stayed on the ground for 4.52 miles. The Shelby County EMA reported damage on Chelsea Road, on County Road 51 near Country Hill Lane and along Ivy Way, and several homes were damaged. Years earlier, the F1 tornado of April 30, 2005 that crossed Helena, Alabaster and Pelham also affected the Chelsea area. More recently, quarter-size hail was reported in Chelsea on August 9, 2023, and storms on May 27, 2024 brought down trees and power lines in town.
Hail can knock the gritty coating off shingles and leave soft bruises, and strong wind can lift shingles and break the seal that holds them down. Neither is easy to see from the driveway. Insurance companies want proof of what happened and when, so it makes sense to have the roof checked soon after a storm. Our inspections are free, and we’ll tell you honestly if we don’t find anything.
Most days we can be there the same day you call. Our crews work along the U.S. 280 corridor every day, and we cover the whole 35043 zip code. If water is coming in, tell us when you call and we’ll get a tarp on the roof first.
For years Shelby County handled permits and inspections for Chelsea, and the city is now building its own department with its own building official. Because that’s changing, we check with the city and the county about your address before every job and pull whatever permit applies.
It may be. Many homes in Chelsea went up with builder-grade shingles that last roughly 15 to 25 years in Alabama heat, so a roof from the mid-2000s is right in that window. Some still have life left. We’ll show you photos of the shingles, the vents and the flashing, tell you roughly how many years it has left and give you prices for a repair and a replacement.
Many Chelsea neighborhoods have an HOA that wants to approve the shingle color and style before work starts. We can give you the brand, product line and color name of the shingle you pick for your application, help with the paperwork and wait for the approval before we schedule the job.
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 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 shingles come off, we send them an updated estimate with photos.
We price every roof in person, because the size, pitch and shape of the roof and the condition of the wood underneath all change the cost. Larger two-story homes with several roof lines take more material and labor than simpler roofs. Our inspector measures and checks everything first, 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. Options include $0-down plans, fixed rates and no penalty for paying early. It can help when an original roof is simply worn out and insurance won’t cover it. Our financing page has the details.
SWAT Roofing is licensed by the Alabama Home Builders Licensure Board (license #41811) and insured for residential roofing in Alabama. 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. We also install siding and gutter guards, so one crew can handle all of the storm repairs on your house.
No pressure, no obligation and on-site within 24 hours. Storm damage doesn't wait, and neither do we.
