Our Commitment to Your Congregation: More Than Just a Roof
At Smith Roofing Service, we understand that a church is not just a building, it is a pillar of the East Tennessee community. When a sanctuary, family life center, and education building needs a new roof, the decision-makers carry the weight of being good stewards of the congregation’s tithes and offerings.
Because church roofing falls under our Commercial Roofing division, we bring a level of professional oversight, specialized equipment, and high-limit insurances that residential-only roofers simply cannot provide.
Stewardship Through Long-Term Durability
We know that every dollar spent on the roof is a dollar diverted from ministry. That’s why we prioritize roofing solutions that preserve the architectural style for your building while offering the longest solution to its protection.
- Architectural Shingles: We offer high-performance shingles designed to withstand our region’s heavy winds and storms for 50+ years.
- Metal Roofing: Metal is a popular solution for churches in East Tennessee for its distinctive styling and multi-decade lifespan.
Making the Right Roofing Decision Easy
We know working with large numbers of decision makers can be challenging. We work to make the process easy.
- Full Commercial Licensure: As a fully licensed (BC-B #76231), bonded, and insured commercial contractor, we provide the liability protections necessary to safeguard your church that other roofing contractors simply cannot.
- In-depth Assessments: We provide “Board-ready” roof assessments to help your trustees or committee quickly make an informed, confident decision.
- Insurance-supportive: We have former claims adjusters on our team to help advise you during your insurance process.
- Thousands of Satisfied Customers: Having been installing and repairing roofs in East Tennessee since 2016, we have earned a A+ rating with the BBB and received hundreds of strong ratings in Google, GuildQuality, and more.
Roof Installation That Respects Your Congregation
A roofing project should never interfere with the spiritual life of your members. We coordinate our production schedules around your church’s unique needs:
- Zero-Impact Sundays: We ensure the job site is clean, safe, and quiet for Sunday services.
- Flexible Mid-Week Scheduling: We pause work for VBS, weddings, and other mid-week programs to maintain the sanctity of your events.
- Meticulous Cleanup: We utilize advanced debris-catching systems and magnetic sweeping to ensure your parking lots and walkways remain free of nails and other unsafe debris.
- Locally-based: As a local Knoxville-based company, not an out-of-state entity, our team is just a phone call away if a sudden event arises.
Expertise in “Mixed” Roofing Systems
Local churches are mix of styles and architectural hybrids… from historic East Tennessee chapels with steep sections to modern Knoxville worship centers with flat-roofs fellowship hall or office wing.
- Steep-Slope: We have the specialized rigging to handle high-pitched areas of complex gables and steeples.
- Flat Roof: We are experts in state-of-the-art TPO and EPDM membranes for those low-slope, flat areas that are often the source of stubborn leaks.
- Expert Installers: Our team is certified, trained, and having years of experience installing these materials: shingles, metal, & other commercial materials.
A few of our many examples of roofing projects
Church Roofing Repairs & Installation Examples
As certified commercial roofing contractors, we have been protecting churches and other religious structures throughout Knoxville and East Tennessee since 2016.
Why Churches Turn to Smith Roofing for Roof Repairs, Replacements, and Maintenance
Decades of experience as a commercial roofing contractor mean we have the solutions to address the unique challenges your business faces. Smith Roofing is known for delivering top-quality workmanship, starting with transparent pricing, clear communication, and fast, dependable service.
Thorough Inspections & Clear Proposals
Presenting to your board is easy with “Basic-Better-Best” roofing proposal options with in-depth clarity… no bait and switch.
Fast Leak Detection & Repairs
Stop additional building damage. Minimize disruptions to religious services and other events.
Multiple Financing Options
Payment plans to fit within religious and other nonprofit organizations’ budgets.
Certified Warranties
The top-tier shingles and metal roofing products we install (plus our labor guarantees) mean piece of mind for years to come.
Roofing Frequently Asked Questions
Can you work around our worship schedule?
Absolutely. We understand that a church is a 7-day-a-week operation. Our office team along with your dedicated Project Manager will coordinate closely with your staff to ensure no loud work occurs during Sunday services, Wednesday night programs, scheduled funerals, or weddings. We prioritize “quiet days” as part of our service.
Do you offer assistance with insurance claims for storm-damaged churches?
Many East Tennessee churches face wind or hail damage. Knowing you can speak the “language” of an insurance adjuster can save both time and money. We work with with insurance companies frequently. We even have team members who are former adjusters.
How do you ensure the safety of our congregation and children during the project?
Safety is our highest priority, especially with active daycares or elderly ministries on-site. We place our materials in locations that minimize access with people. We utilize tarps and other advanced debris-catching systems (Catch-All). And we perform frequent magnetic sweeps of all parking lots and walkways to ensure no nails are left behind.
Does church roofing require a specific type of insurance or license?
Yes. Because churches are large-scale structures, they fall under commercial roofing. Smith Roofing & Exteriors holds a full Commercial Contractor’s License and carries high-limit liability and workers’ comp insurance specifically rated for commercial heights and steeple work, protecting your church from any liability. And if your building is in an area requiring permits, we will handle this process.
Our church has both a steep sanctuary and a flat fellowship hall. Can you handle both?
This is our specialty. We are experts in “mixed-system” roofing. We can install high-performance architectural shingles or metal on your sanctuary while simultaneously installing a TPO or EPDM membrane system on your flat-roof additions ensuring a seamless, leak-proof transition between the two.
Can you provide project quotes for our Building Committee or Board of Trustees?
We make your job easier by providing “Board-Ready” reports. This includes a detailed roof assessment, clear photo documentation of damage, copies of our licenses, and a transparent, line-item proposal that you can easily present at your next meeting.
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1544 Schaeffer Rd. Suite B, Knoxville, TN 37932
Proudly serving the Knoxville area.
- Knoxville
- Lenoir City
- Oak Ridge
- Maryville
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- Sevierville
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Proudly serving the Knoxville area.
- Knoxville
- Lenoir City
- Oak Ridge
- Maryville
- Powell
- Crossville
- Sevierville
- and the rest of East Tennessee