Roofing Contractor in Cosby, TN
Cosby anchors the quieter eastern side of the Smokies, between Newport and the park's Cosby entrance. A fast-growing cabin market alongside long-time mountain homes set deep down hollows, and a crew built for both.
The quiet side of the park, with the same mountain roofs.
Cosby is what the Smokies looked like before the Parkway: rural mountain homes set back along Cosby Creek and down the hollows, and a cabin rental market that's growing fast as owners and managers pick up properties on the less-trafficked side of the park. Both kinds of property need a roofer who can get there with everything and do the job once.
For us that means long material hauls down gravel roads, rigging for the high-pitch roofs these elevations call for, and metal and shingle systems that handle mountain weather. Standing seam metal is the common choice; Owens Corning Duration architectural shingles are the alternative, installed to the same Platinum Preferred standard as a house in town.
Cocke County also gets hit hard by spring hail. After a storm we run inspections out here quickly, document everything with photos, and give you an honest answer on repair versus replacement.
- 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
5 jobs finished in Cosby since May 2024.
Every pin is a real job from our records, May 2024 through April 2025. Pins are placed near the house, not on it, and the map stops short of house-level zoom. No names, no prices.
- Metal roof2
- Skylights, trim & other1
- Gutters & guards1
- Shingle roof1
See every town on the full map of where we've worked.
Everything a Cosby roof needs, from one local crew.
Shingle roofing
Owens Corning Duration architectural shingles, installed to Platinum Preferred standards on Cosby homes.
Metal roofing
24-gauge standing seam and 29-gauge screw-down metal, the roof most cabin owners ask for by name.
Cabin and rental roofing
Booking-aware scheduling and daily photo updates for short-term rentals and second homes.
Roof repairs
Leaks, flashing, pipe boots, wind-lifted shingles. We diagnose the actual problem and fix that, not the whole roof.
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 Cosby 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 Cosby roofs actually deal with.
Cosby's roofs are mountain roofs: wind off the ridges, heavy rain through long valleys, winter ice at the eaves, and tree cover that never lets a slope dry out. The hollows add damp air and moss. Metal sheds all of it; shingles need ice and water shield well up the valleys and gutter guards to keep up.
Mountain weather adds two things to the usual East Tennessee list. Wind funnels down the valleys off the Smokies and finds any shingle that was nailed short or high, which is why we install to the manufacturer's six-nail pattern and replace flashing rather than reusing it. And rain comes fast: steep cabin roofs shed it quickly, but every valley, chimney cricket, and roof-to-wall joint carries a lot of water in a short time, so those get ice and water shield and a first look on every repair call.
Humid summers cook an attic without ventilation, spring hail dents and bruises shingles, and winter ice lifts shingle edges over a clogged gutter. On a cabin nobody climbs on between guests, a small problem turns into a ceiling stain before anyone notices. 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.
Cosby and the eastern edge of the Smokies.
- Cosby Creek and the hollows toward the park
- Highway 321 toward Newport
- Toward Pittman Center and Gatlinburg
- Toward Hartford
Nearby: Newport, Pittman Center, Hartford, Gatlinburg, Del Rio.
We work for you, not for a sales quota.
Brian King Roofing is a retail roofer. A homeowner in Cosby 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.
- Cabin and rental roofingWorking a roof around stays, decks, and hot tubs.
- Metal roof vs. shingles in East TennesseeCost, lifespan, and the upkeep each one needs here.
- Roof repairsLeaks, flashing, and pipe boots, diagnosed before anything is replaced.
- Roofing financingFixed monthly payments through our financing partners.
- How to find the right rooferWhat to compare between quotes: scope first, then price.
Our place is way back in a hollow. Will you come out?
- Yes. Remote access is normal for Cosby. We visit the site first, plan how materials get in, and bring what's needed to finish in one trip.
Metal or shingles for a Cosby cabin?
- Most owners here choose standing seam metal because it sheds snow and debris and lasts 40 years or more. Architectural shingles cost less up front and hold up well when installed with ice and water shield in the valleys. We'll quote both.
Can you work around a rental calendar?
- Yes. We coordinate with you or your property manager to find an open window between stays, protect decks and hot tubs during tear-off, send photo updates while you're away, and clean up before the next check-in. Lead time from a signed proposal is typically two to four weeks, weather permitting, so the earlier we can plan the window the better.
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 Cosby. 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.
Shingles or metal for a Cosby home?
- Both work well here and we install both every week. Architectural shingles are the lower up-front cost and look right on most homes. Standing seam metal costs more, lasts longer, and has no exposed fasteners. Exposed-fastener (screw-down) metal sits between the two on price; in East Tennessee its screws typically need attention around the 10 to 15 year mark. We'll give you a straight recommendation for your house and a quote for either one.
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.
One shop, one family, one phone number since 1991.
Our office and sheet metal shop are in Seymour, and Cosby 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
Get a free roof estimate in Cosby.
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