Roofing Contractor in Sweetwater, TN
Sweetwater sits on the I-75 corridor with one foot in farm country and the other in Monroe County's small commercial base. Residential replacements on County Road properties, EPDM and TPO installs along Highway 11, and the warehouse work that's grown with the distribution centers.
Farm country roofs, highway commercial, and the warehouses between.
Sweetwater does the full mix. Residential replacements on the County Road properties and in-town neighborhoods, with barns and outbuildings alongside. EPDM and TPO installs on the commercial buildings along Highway 11. And the warehouse and distribution-center work that's grown along the I-75 corridor, where standing seam metal and single-ply membrane are the systems of choice.
We're set up for all three. Owens Corning Duration shingles installed to Platinum Preferred standards and 29-gauge screw-down metal for the farms, Versico Certified TPO and EPDM for the flat roofs, and standing seam with trim from our own shop for the metal buildings. Same crews, same supervisor on site, same warranty terms as Knoxville.
Sweetwater is a regular stop on our I-75 runs south, along with Athens and the Tellico Lake communities, and we plan each job to finish in one trip.
- 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 Sweetwater roof needs, from one local crew.
Shingle roofing
Owens Corning Duration architectural shingles, installed to Platinum Preferred standards on Sweetwater 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 Sweetwater 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 Sweetwater 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 Sweetwater roofs actually deal with.
Sweetwater's farm-country roofs see open-ground wind and full sun, which age south and west slopes first. The commercial and warehouse roofs along the highway deal with ponding water on flat sections and, on screw-down metal, fastener washers that age out every 10 to 15 years. Both benefit from a yearly look.
Sweetwater 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.
Sweetwater and northern Monroe County.
- Downtown Sweetwater and Highway 11
- The I-75 corridor and the distribution centers
- The County Road farm properties
- Toward Vonore, Madisonville, and Athens
Nearby: Vonore, Athens, Loudon, Tellico Village, Lenoir City.
We work for you, not for a sales quota.
Brian King Roofing is a retail roofer. A homeowner in Sweetwater 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 roof warehouses and metal buildings in Sweetwater?
- Yes. Standing seam metal and Versico TPO and EPDM membrane are our systems for warehouses and shop buildings, and we handle the screw-down fastener replacement that older metal roofs need every 10 to 15 years.
Will you quote the house and the barn together?
- Yes. We'll look at both on the same visit and quote them together, with 29-gauge screw-down metal the usual choice for barns and outbuildings.
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 Sweetwater. 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 Sweetwater 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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