Top-Rated Roofing Contractors in Knoxville, TN
Compare 52 categorized roofing contractors and 53 roofing-eligible listingsin the Knoxville area. Browse all Tennessee markets.
Knoxville, TN
Top-Rated Roofers in Knoxville, 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 Knoxville, TN
Roofer Directory lists 53 roofing-eligible contractors in the Knoxville, TN market, including 52businesses categorized specifically as roofing companies. Together these listings hold 8,692 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 45 hold a 4.7 or higher.
The Knoxville area is one of Tennessee's active roofing markets. The highest-rated roofer currently listed here is Barnett Roofing, with a 5.0-star rating across 2,415 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 Knoxville. 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 Knoxville
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 Knoxville, 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 Knoxville contractors, and read our full roof cost breakdown before you sign anything.
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Knoxville, TN Storm Risk & Roof Damage History
Over the past 74 years, Knoxville, TN has recorded 2,808 severe weather events and $93.7M in property damage. With 9.8 hail events, 48.9 wind events, and 36 tornadoes on record, homeowners in Knoxville should plan for regular roof inspections, especially after January–July.
Based on NOAA data from 1953-2026. 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 Knoxville, TN
Knoxville, TN has recorded 448 hail events since 1953, averaging 9.8 per year. The average hail size is 1.11", with the largest recorded hailstone measuring 3.5" (baseball-sized).
67% of hail events in Knoxville, 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 Knoxville contractor listings.
Knoxville, TN Storm Season: Month-by-Month Breakdown
Peak storm season in Knoxville, TN runs from January 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.
Knoxville, TN Severe Weather Trend (Last 15 Years)
2024 was the most active year with 220 events and $40K in property damage.
Most Damaging Storms in Knoxville, TN
The 5 costliest severe weather events recorded in Knoxville, TN, ranked by property damage. Understanding your area's storm history helps determine when to repair vs. replace your roof.
The tornado started on Yarnell Road, then reached peak intensity and width as it passed the Lovell Crossing apartment complex. Significant roof damage was noted to several of the homes and apartments in Lovell Cove and Crossing, with partial roof loss and uplift of roof decking common to several apartments. In addition to roof damage, a complete collapse of a garage at Lovell Crossing was noted, along with wooden boards driven into the ground and a large gash in the side of apartment complex ...
National Weather Service
Numerous roadways and structures were flooded. East Emory Road near Hallbrook Road near Halls Crossroads was closed. Flooding also reported on Northshore Drive near Ebenezer Road. South Peters Road was closed by flooding late in the evening, but a motorist still became submerged and, after being taken to a hospital, died shortly after midnight. All told, there was about 32.5 million dollars in damages across Knox County from this flooding event.
National Weather Service
Four day rainfall totals of two to eight inches fell across east Tennessee, with the highest amounts occurring across the Cumberland Plateau and adjacent valleys areas. This rainfall combined with a melting snowpack (reports of up to a foot in the higher elevations) to produce widespread flooding of rivers and streams with numerous mudslides also reported (one notable mudslide pushed an apartment complex off its foundation in Knox County). The Powell, Clinch and Holston rivers measured the mo...
National Weather Service
Lightning started a fire at Fayerweather Hall at Maryville College. The fire gutted the entire third floor of the 100 year-old structure. Smoke and water damaged the remainder of the building. Up to 100 firefighters were involved in the two hour effort to extinguish the blaze.
National Weather Service
The tornado started near Oak Ridge, moved through the Bull Run Steam Plant and went through the town of Claxton. Fifty homes were damaged and six mobile homes were destroyed. Two business were destroyed and another 10 were damaged including a weapons plant. Twelve electric transmission towers were knocked down.
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Recent Severe Weather in Knoxville, TN
The Cove Mountain Fire Tower wind instrumentation recorded wind advisory gusts from non-thunderstorm winds between 4 PM LST and 2 AM LST, with high wind criteria gusts between 6 PM and 1 AM. The peak
A flag pole in the front yard of a home in Powell was bent all the way to the ground by severe thunderstorm wind gusts.
Cove Mountain Fire Tower in GSMNP recorded a 59 mph non-thunderstorm wind gust at the 4 AM observation, and a 64 mph gust at the 5 AM observation.
Heavy snow was observed on top of Mount LeConte just below 6400 feet elevation, with 7.5 inches of snow measured. Newfound Gap automated weather station reported an event total 2 inch snow depth at 5,
Cove Mountain weather station in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park recorded two wind gusts, a 58 mph gust at the 10 AM EDT observation, and a 59.5 mph wind gust at the 12 PM EDT observation. The
Data: NOAA Storm Events Database (National Centers for Environmental Information). Last updated 2026-06-12. Covers 1953-2026. Hail, wind, and tornado data from 1953. All event types from 1996. See how Knoxville compares on our U.S. Storm Risk Index.
Protect Your Knoxville Roof After Storm Season
With a storm risk score of 67/100, regular roof inspections are recommended for Knoxville homeowners — especially after the January–July peak season.
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