Top-Rated Roofing Contractors in Chattanooga, TN
Compare 47 categorized roofing contractors and 47 roofing-eligible listingsin the Chattanooga area. Browse all Tennessee markets.
Chattanooga, TN
Top-Rated Roofers in Chattanooga, TN (2026)
Ranked by Google star rating, then by number of reviews. Every roofer below holds at least a 4.0-star average from verified Google reviews. Treat this as a starting shortlist, not an endorsement: always confirm license, insurance, and a written estimate before you hire.
Finding a Roofing Contractor in Chattanooga, TN
Roofer Directory lists 47 roofing-eligible contractors in the Chattanooga, TN market, including 47businesses categorized specifically as roofing companies. Together these listings hold 4,833 Google reviews, and the average rating across them is 4.9 stars. Every contractor shown here maintains at least a 4.0-star rating, and 40 hold a 4.7 or higher.
The Chattanooga area is one of Tennessee's active roofing markets. The highest-rated roofer currently listed here is Southern Guardian Roofing, with a 5.0-star rating across 232 Google reviews.
Ratings and review counts come straight from Google and are shown as-is. Before you hire, confirm each contractor's license and insurance: requirements vary by state, so check the appropriate state board and ask for proof of coverage. Our guide on how to verify a roofing license by state walks through where to look, and how to choose a roofing contractor covers the questions worth asking before you sign anything.
Comparing quotes is the fastest way to gauge fair pricing in Chattanooga. You can request a free estimate from a local roofing contractor, or read up on what a new roof costs in 2026 and when to repair versus replace before you start. Browse all Tennessee roofing markets to compare nearby cities.
Roof Replacement Costs in Chattanooga
The national average for a full asphalt shingle roof replacement is about $9,500 in 2026, and most homeowners land between $5,800 and $46,000 depending on roof size, pitch, and material. Because Chattanooga, TN carries a high storm-risk profile, many homeowners here weigh impact-rated (Class 4) shingles, which raise the upfront price but can earn insurance premium discounts. Compare two or three written quotes from Chattanooga contractors, and read our full roof cost breakdown before you sign anything.
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Chattanooga, TN Storm Risk & Roof Damage History
Over the past 71 years, Chattanooga, TN has recorded 1,791 severe weather events and $251.5M in property damage. With 5.7 hail events, 28.8 wind events, and 74 tornadoes on record, homeowners in Chattanooga should plan for regular roof inspections, especially after March–July.
Based on NOAA data from 1955-2025. How storms affect roof lifespan →
After major hail or wind, review our hail damage insurance guide and storm chaser scam checklist before hiring a contractor.
Hail Damage History in Chattanooga, TN
Chattanooga, TN has recorded 356 hail events since 1955, averaging 5.7 per year. The average hail size is 1.1", with the largest recorded hailstone measuring 3" (baseball-sized).
54% of hail events in Chattanooga, TN produce stones 1 inch or larger — the threshold at which asphalt shingles typically begin sustaining granule loss, cracking, and other damage that can shorten roof lifespan.
Hail exposure is one of the biggest factors in roof lifespan. Learn how long your roof should last by material type, then compare local Chattanooga contractor listings.
Chattanooga, TN Storm Season: Month-by-Month Breakdown
Peak storm season in Chattanooga, TN runs from March through July. The best time to schedule a roof inspection is immediately after, in August.
See our seasonal roof maintenance checklist for what to inspect and when.
Chattanooga, TN Severe Weather Trend (Last 15 Years)
2024 was the most active year with 76 events and $0 in property damage.
Most Damaging Storms in Chattanooga, TN
The 5 costliest severe weather events recorded in Chattanooga, TN, ranked by property damage. Understanding your area's storm history helps determine when to repair vs. replace your roof.
Harrison Tornado--Segment #1. This tornado was the strongest of the day in the southeastern U.S.--rated a strong EF3 with 165 MPH maximum winds. The tornado formed on a northward-extending peninsula in Lake Chickamauga, just north of the Booker T. Washington State Park. At this point, the tornado downed a few trees and caused some light structural damage. ||The tornado then moved ENE and crossed Waconga Bay. On the east side of the bay the tornado smashed a very large marina--Island Cove M...
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Ringgold-Apison Tornado. An EF4 tornado touched down in north Georgia and continued into southeast Hamilton county, just south of Apison, Tennessee. It tracked northeast across SE Hamilton County before moving across Bradley County and into Polk County. It had a path length of 4.9 mile path length in Hamilton county and a path width of 800 yards. The 190 mph wind completely leveled several homes and an additional 150 homes were damaged. Eight fatalities were attributed directly to the torn...
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Widespread flooding, road closures, damage, evacuations.
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Record flooding on the South Chickamauga Creek, near record flooding on the Tennessee River. Widespread flooding, road closures, damage, evacuations.
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In Hamilton county...the tornado first touched down in the Tiftonia community just west of downtown Chattanooga around 1:10 am EDT. As the tornado moved due east across the southern part of the county, 50 homes were completely destroyed. Another 600 homes and one business were heavily damaged. Most of the damage was concentrated in the East Brainerd community. There, about half of the 180-unit Hickory Villa apartment complex was destroyed, and 18 of 23 townhomes of the Hickory Trace complex ...
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Recent Severe Weather in Chattanooga, TN
Severe thunderstorm wind gusts blew down large tree branches, bringing powerlines down and causing power outages.
A lightning strike hit a home on Kamin Road in Hixson, leading to a two-alarm fire destroying a large portion of the home.
Photos from social media posts showed street flooding along Ringgold Road in multiple locations.
Broadcast media shared a video that showed a large ditch and culvert overflowing with water, along with water nearly a foot deep running through the parking lot of the Northshore Village apartment com
A few trees at the University of Chattanooga were blown down by powerful thunderstorm wind gusts.
Data: NOAA Storm Events Database (National Centers for Environmental Information). Last updated 2026-06-12. Covers 1955-2025. Hail, wind, and tornado data from 1955. All event types from 1996. See how Chattanooga compares on our U.S. Storm Risk Index.
Protect Your Chattanooga Roof After Storm Season
With a storm risk score of 62/100, regular roof inspections are recommended for Chattanooga homeowners — especially after the March–July peak season.
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