Athens sits just west of Huntsville where the cotton fields start rolling and the historic courthouse square still anchors the old downtown. The housing stock tells the story: 1800s farmhouses and barns on the edges of town, mid-century brick ranches closer in, and newer subdivisions off Highway 72. If you live in 35613, you know the weather here is hard on roofs, from summer UV to spring hail.
We are Huntsville Metal Roofing, and we have been putting metal on Athens homes and outbuildings for years. Whether you are near the Athens State University campus or out on a farm off Elkton Road, we know the local building department, the historic district rules, and what it takes to make a metal roof last in north Alabama.
Metal Roofing in Athens (35613)
Athens is where the Tennessee Valley meets the farm belt. The ground is red clay and limestone, and drainage matters. On older properties near downtown, lots are narrow with mature oaks and hickories, so we plan for tight access and careful staging. On the farm edges, barns and shops often need corrugated or R-panel roofing that can handle equipment traffic and animal housing. The historic district around the courthouse square has design review for roof profile and color, and we handle that paperwork. Newer subdivisions off Lindsay Lane and Highway 72 often have HOA rules, and we coordinate with those boards. The biggest local issue we see is wind-lifted panels and failed fasteners after spring storms, plus ice damming on the few steep pitches we get during occasional winter ice.
Our team has worked on everything from 1800s farmhouses to modern commercial buildings in Athens. We know the local inspectors and the permit thresholds, and we can tell you what will pass and what will not.
Our services in Athens
- Metal Roof Installation in Athens · Complete metal roof installation for homes across Huntsville and Madison…
- Standing Seam Metal Roofing in Athens · Concealed-fastener standing seam systems…
- Metal Roof Replacement in Athens · Full tear-off and replacement of hail-beaten shingle…
- Metal Roof Over Shingles (Retrofit) in Athens · A new metal roof installed directly over your existing asphalt shingles…
- Metal Roof Repair in Athens · Repair of damaged, loose or storm-hit metal roofing…
- Metal Roof Leak Repair in Athens · Priority leak response for metal roofs…
- Screw Replacement & Re-Fastening in Athens · Huntsville's hot, humid summers and cool winters expand and contract…
- Corrugated & Ribbed Panel Roofing in Athens · Exposed-fastener metal roofing (corrugated, R-panel and 5V)…
- Metal Shingle Roofing in Athens · Metal shingles that give the look of architectural shingles…
- Stone-Coated Steel Roofing in Athens · Stone-coated steel systems combining steel strength with a textured traditional…
- Copper & Specialty Metal Roofing in Athens · Copper, zinc and aluminum roofing for porches, bay windows…
- Metal Roof Coating & Painting in Athens · Restoration of sun-faded, chalking or surface-rusted metal roofs: surface prep…
- Flashing, Chimney & Skylight Repair in Athens · Repair and custom fabrication of flashing around chimneys, skylights, valleys…
- Snow Guards & Ice Protection in Athens · Cold-weather roof protection is rarely the issue in Huntsville's mild winters.
- Storm & Wind Damage Repair in Athens · Repair of hail, wind and tornado-season storm damage to metal roofing…
- Metal Roof Inspection in Athens · Complete metal roof inspections for homeowners…
- Gutters for Metal Roofs in Athens · Seamless gutter systems sized and mounted correctly for metal roofing…
- Commercial & Agricultural Metal Roofing in Athens · Metal roofing for barns, workshops, churches…
How a Job Works in Athens
Step 1: You call us at (256) 858-7133 or request a free estimate online. We schedule a time to come out and inspect your roof, attic, and flashing. We will give you a written scope and price before any work starts. For storm damage, we do free inspections and can document everything for your insurance claim.
Step 2: Once you approve, we pull the permit from the Athens Building Department if required. On historic homes near the square, we submit for design review. On tight lots, we stage materials carefully to avoid blocking neighbors. Our crew removes the old roof, inspects the decking, and installs the new metal roof with underlayment and flashing. We protect your landscaping and clean up daily.
Step 3: After installation, we do a final walkthrough with you. We magnet-sweep for nails, haul away all debris, and make sure you know how to care for your new roof. We do not leave until you are satisfied.
Metal roofing in Athens is priced by the square foot, and the final number depends on roof size, pitch, access, and whether we are going over existing shingles or doing a full tear-off. For a typical ranch home in 35613, metal roof installation starts around $8 per square foot, standing seam starts at $10, and corrugated panel starts at $5.50. A full replacement with tear-off starts around $9 per square foot. If you are retrofitting over shingles, that starts at $7 per square foot. Repairs start at $450, and screw replacement or re-fastening starts at $750. We also offer free estimates for commercial and agricultural buildings. Call (256) 858-7133 to get a real number for your property.