Roof Replacement FAQ for Sandy Springs, GA
Homeowners in Sandy Springs, GA tend to ask the same few things before a new roof goes on: who they will hear from, whether the city wants a permit, what Georgia law says about insurance jobs, and what this service costs them. The answers below are short and plain.
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Think of this site as a go-between rather than a contractor. You send one request, and it goes to a single independent roofer who works in north Fulton. That roofer inspects, measures and prices the job. We stay out of the contract, the price and any insurance talk, which is why several answers here point you to the roofer or the city.
Who actually looks at my roof?
The independent roofer your request was passed to. That company sets a time with you, goes up on the roof, takes photos and writes the estimate. Nobody from this site comes to your home, because the site has no crew and never touches a roof itself.
Does the service cost me anything?
No, there is nothing to pay us, now or later. The roofer who gets your details may pay us a fee for the referral. You won't receive a gift, credit or rebate for asking either, and the Referral Marketing Disclosure explains the arrangement in full.
Does a new roof in Sandy Springs need a city permit?
It depends on the roof. The city lists a replacement involving shingles only among projects that don't need a permit. A flat roof replacement calls for a Residential – Roofing permit, and repairs to rafters, framing or decking fall under the general building-permit rule. Switching to metal isn't on that list, so ask Community Development at 770-730-5600. These rules cover homes inside city limits.
How can I check out a roofer before I sign?
Roofing carries no state license in Georgia, so ask for other proof. The city expects any business operating within its limits to hold an Occupational Tax Certificate, its name for a business license, and a roofer based elsewhere should have its home city's version. Ask for general liability and workers' comp certificates, an itemized written contract, written manufacturer and labor warranties, a local address and a few references.
Will the roofer deal with my insurance company?
A roofer can inspect storm damage, photograph it and write an estimate you can pass to your insurer. The claim itself stays between you and your insurance company. Georgia law keeps roofing contractors from negotiating a homeowner's claim, and this site plays no part in claims at all.
What if a roofer offers to cover my deductible?
Be wary of that offer. The Georgia Attorney General names offers to pay or absorb a deductible among the red flags of home-repair fraud, and the deductible is yours to pay. The same office also warns about cash-only deals and demands for the whole price before work begins.
Can I back out if my insurer turns down the claim?
For a roofing contract paid through insurance, yes. If your insurer sends written word that some or all of the claim won't be paid, Georgia gives you until the close of the fifth business day after that letter arrives to cancel. During that period the roofer can't insist on payment, except for emergency work you signed off on. Our Georgia rules page has the details.
A big tree hangs over my roof. Who handles it?
Not this site; we never arrange tree work. Sandy Springs requires a tree-removal permit for trees 18 inches in diameter at breast height or larger, or 10 inches for a dogwood or redbud. A dead or hazardous tree skips that permit, but the City Arborist has to sign off on an arborist report before it is cut.
Someone knocked on my door selling a new roof. Is that allowed?
For-profit door-to-door selling in Sandy Springs needs a city solicitation permit, so ask the seller to show it. Give any doorstep offer time, get it on paper, and compare it with an estimate from a roofer you reached out to yourself.
Didn't See Your Question?
Call (770) 555-0152, or describe your roof on the estimate form and raise the question with the roofer during the visit. Requests come from Sandy Springs and the nearby cities on the service areas page. For a rough number first, try the cost calculator.