Roofing Contractor in Athens, TN
Athens is the seat of McMinn County and one of our southernmost regular service areas. Residential roofs in the older neighborhoods around Tennessee Wesleyan and the commercial buildings along Decatur Pike, both within reach of our crews running south on I-75.
McMinn County's seat, residential and commercial, down I-75 from home.
Athens is the southern end of our regular range, and the work splits two ways. The residential side is the older neighborhoods around Tennessee Wesleyan and downtown, where roofs need careful flashing and full tear-offs, plus the newer subdivisions on the edges of town. The commercial side is the buildings strung along Decatur Pike, where flat and low-slope membrane roofs are the job.
Our crews run south on I-75 regularly for Athens, Sweetwater, and the Tellico Lake communities, so we plan each trip to be efficient and each job to finish in one. The materials and standards are the same as closer to home: Owens Corning Duration shingles installed to Platinum Preferred standards, standing seam and screw-down metal with trim from our own shop, and Versico TPO and EPDM on the commercial roofs.
Warranty terms don't change with distance. The manufacturer's warranty, our workmanship warranty, and the Platinum Protection warranty on qualifying systems apply the same in Athens as in Knoxville.
- Family-owned since 1991, based in Seymour, TN
- Owens Corning Platinum Preferred Contractor
- CertainTeed ShingleMaster and Low-Slope Roofing Master
- Versico Certified and VELUX Certified Installer
- Tennessee Contractor License #66940
Everything a Athens roof needs, from one local crew.
Shingle roofing
Owens Corning Duration architectural shingles, installed to Platinum Preferred standards on Athens homes.
Metal roofing
24-gauge standing seam and 29-gauge screw-down metal, with trim and flashings formed in our own shop.
Roof repairs
Leaks, flashing, pipe boots, wind-lifted shingles. We diagnose the actual problem and fix that, not the whole roof.
Commercial roofing
TPO and EPDM single-ply systems from Versico Certified installers for Athens shops, churches, and commercial buildings.
Seamless gutters
5-inch and 6-inch aluminum gutters formed on site at your house, with hidden hangers.
Gutter guards
Mesh and micro-mesh guards for the leaf and needle load on Athens roofs, color-matched to your gutters.
Skylights and sun tunnels
VELUX No Leak skylights and Sun Tunnels installed by a VELUX Certified Installer.
Custom sheet metal
Chimney caps, kick-out flashings, valley pans, and trim bent in our Seymour shop for your exact roof.
Free roof inspection
A no-obligation look at your roof and attic with photos and a written summary of what we found.
What Athens roofs actually deal with.
Athens sits lower and farther south than most of our area, so summers run a little hotter and attic ventilation matters that much more. The older neighborhoods have tree cover and old flashing; the subdivisions have sun and wind. The flat commercial roofs along Decatur Pike have the classic issue of ponding water on tired drains.
Athens summers are long and humid, and that's the quiet killer of shingle roofs in East Tennessee. An attic without real airflow cooks the shingles from underneath and takes years off their life, so we check soffit and ridge ventilation on every estimate. Winter brings freeze-and-thaw cycles rather than deep snow: water gets under a lifted shingle edge, freezes, lifts it further, and the next thaw finds the decking. Ice and water shield in the valleys, where that water concentrates, is cheap insurance against exactly that.
Tree cover does the rest. Leaves and needles pack valleys and gutters, hold moisture against the shingles, and feed algae and moss on shaded slopes. Gutter guards and a fall cleanout do more for a roof's lifespan here than most people expect, and a look at the roof every year or two catches the small problems while they're still small.
Where we work.
Athens and McMinn County.
- Downtown Athens and the Tennessee Wesleyan area
- Decatur Pike and the commercial corridor
- The newer subdivisions on the edges of town
- Toward Etowah and toward Sweetwater
Nearby: Sweetwater, Vonore, Loudon, Tellico Village, Lenoir City.
We work for you, not for a sales quota.
Brian King Roofing is a retail roofer. A homeowner in Athens calls us, we look at the roof, and we tell them the truth about it. Often the honest answer is a repair, and when it is, that's what we recommend.
We're not a storm-chasing company. We don't file insurance claims, meet adjusters, or handle claim paperwork; we inspect, photograph what we find, and give you a written scope and price you can take your time with. We don't door-knock and we don't pressure anyone.
- Honest inspections with photo documentation
- Repair recommended when repair is the right answer
- Written scope of work you can compare to any other quote
- Same family, same shop, same phone number since 1991
Straight answers.
Don't see your question? Call 865-573-6859 and ask.
- Our processFrom the first inspection to the final walkthrough, step by step.
- Roof repairsLeaks, flashing, and pipe boots, diagnosed before anything is replaced.
- Metal roof vs. shingles in East TennesseeCost, lifespan, and the upkeep each one needs here.
- Roofing financingFixed monthly payments through our financing partners.
- Fall roof maintenance checklistWhat to check before winter, and what to leave to a roofer.
Do you do commercial roofs in Athens?
- Yes. We're a Versico Certified Installer for TPO and EPDM single-ply systems, and the commercial buildings along Decatur Pike are regular work for us.
Is Athens really in your service area?
- Yes. It's one of our southernmost regular stops, along with Sweetwater and the Tellico Lake communities, and we plan each job to finish in one trip.
How soon can you start once I sign?
- Typically two to four weeks from a signed proposal to install day, weather permitting. We'll give you a realistic window when you sign and keep you posted if the forecast moves it. Most residential shingle replacements are then finished in a day or two on site.
I have a roof leak in Athens. How soon can you look at it?
- Call 865-573-6859 and tell us water is coming in. Our shop is in Seymour and our crews are out across East Tennessee most days, so we can usually work an active leak in ahead of routine estimates. We'll tell you honestly when we can be there rather than promise a time we can't keep.
A storm damaged my roof. What happens next?
- Call us and we'll inspect it honestly, photograph what we find, and give you a written scope and price for a repair or a replacement. We're a retail roofer: we don't file insurance claims, meet adjusters, or handle claim paperwork, and we don't chase storms. If you choose to involve your insurer, the photos and scope are yours to share.
Do you offer financing?
- Yes. Financing with fixed monthly payments is available through GreenSky. Our financing page explains the current options, and we'll walk you through them when we go over your estimate.
What warranties come with a new roof?
- Three layers on a replacement: the manufacturer's materials warranty, our own workmanship warranty (a two-year minimum on every install and lifetime on standing seam metal), and, on qualifying Owens Corning shingle systems, the Platinum Protection warranty that only Platinum Preferred contractors can register. Repairs are priced as repairs and don't carry a warranty.
One shop, one family, one phone number since 1991.
Our office and sheet metal shop are in Seymour, and Athens is part of our regular service area. Call, or send the form and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.
Brian King Roofing, Inc.2021 E. Union Valley Rd, Seymour, TN 37865
865-573-6859
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