Roofing Contractor in Powell, TN
From older Powell ranches to newer construction up Emory Road, our crews handle every common Powell roofline: 8 completed jobs in Powell since September 2024. Quick estimates, no high-pressure sales.
Ranches, two-stories, and the newer streets up Emory Road.
Powell is north Knox County at its most practical: older brick ranches on big lots, 1990s two-stories in the subdivisions, and the newer construction that's followed Emory Road out toward Clinton. None of it is exotic, which is exactly why installation quality is what separates a 15-year roof from a 30-year one here.
Our Powell work is mostly full Owens Corning Duration replacements installed to Platinum Preferred standards, with the details that matter done every time: six nails per shingle, ice and water shield in every valley, new drip edge and starter strip, new pipe boots and flashing. Repairs and gutter runs fill in between.
We give quick, written estimates with a clear scope you can compare to anyone else's. There's no sales pressure and no follow-up calls designed to wear you down. If the roof only needs a repair, we'll say so.
- 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
8 jobs finished in Powell since September 2024.
Every pin is a real job from our records, September 2024 through June 2026. Pins are placed near the house, not on it, and the map stops short of house-level zoom. No names, no prices.
- Shingle roof4
- Gutters & guards3
- Roof repair1
See every town on the full map of where we've worked.
Everything a Powell roof needs, from one local crew.
Shingle roofing
Owens Corning Duration architectural shingles, installed to Platinum Preferred standards on Powell 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.
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 Powell roofs, color-matched to your gutters.
Skylights and sun tunnels
VELUX No Leak skylights and Sun Tunnels installed by a VELUX Certified Installer.
Commercial roofing
TPO and EPDM single-ply systems from Versico Certified installers for Powell shops, churches, and commercial buildings.
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 Powell roofs actually deal with.
Powell roofs mostly deal with heat and wind. The older ranches often have low-pitch sections and minimal attic ventilation that cook shingles from below, and the newer subdivisions on open ground give wind a clean shot at the eaves. A full tear-off with new underlayment, proper venting, and a careful nailing pattern addresses both.
Powell 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.
Powell and the north Knox County area around it.
- Powell and the Emory Road corridor
- Toward Halls and Maynardville Highway
- Toward Clinton and the Anderson County line
Nearby: Halls, Fountain City, Clinton, Knoxville, Norris.
We work for you, not for a sales quota.
Brian King Roofing is a retail roofer. A homeowner in Powell 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.
How fast can I get an estimate in Powell?
- Usually within a few days of your call. We'll inspect the roof and attic, take photos, and give you a written scope and price. We respond to every request within one business day.
My ranch has a low-pitch section. Can you shingle it?
- It depends on the pitch. Shingles need a minimum slope; below that we'll recommend a low-slope membrane for that section and shingles for the rest, tied together properly at the transition.
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 Powell. 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 Powell 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 Powell.
We'll follow up as soon as we can. Or call 865-573-6859.