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Birmingham sits in tornado country, so the best Birmingham roofers are wind-rated pros who move fast after a storm and know insurance claims - licensed, insured, and warranty-backed. In 2026, a roof replacement here runs about $7,500-$18,000, and a repair $400-$2,700. HomeMatchup checks every roofer first, then matches you with a few trusted local pros.

The best roofers in Birmingham, AL.

Birmingham homeowners fight tornado & wind - and after a big storm, out-of-town crews flood in. This list ranks the top roofing contractors and roofing companies in Birmingham on ratings, reviews, licensing, and manufacturer credentials, so you start with roofers who’ve earned it. Not paid placements.

The top 10 roofing companies in Birmingham, ranked by rating, review volume, licensing, manufacturer credentials, and years in business - scored on our 100-point methodology. Independent: no company paid to be listed.Data as of July 2026
10Companies ranked
91Top score /100
4.9Avg rating
2,132Verified reviews
235+Combined years
3Elite-tier certified
  1. 1
    Best overall

    Cardinal Roofing

    Elite
    4.9 (620 reviews)15+ yrsLicensed & insured
    Atlas PlatinumResidential & commercial24/7 emergency

    An Atlas Platinum-certified contractor with 15+ years of residential and commercial work and 24/7 emergency roof service.

    Strengths
    • 15+ years in business
    • Atlas Platinum
    • 4.9★ across 620 reviews
    • Licensed & insured
    Consider
    • Quote required - pricing not published online
    91Score /100
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  2. 2

    Hinkle Roofing

    Elite
    4.7 (220 reviews)118+ yrsLicensed & insured
    GAF Master EliteResidential & commercialSlate

    Founded in 1908, Hinkle is a GAF Master Elite contractor and 2026 GAF President’s Club Award winner with an A+ BBB rating.

    Strengths
    • 118+ years in business
    • GAF Master Elite
    • Licensed & insured
    Consider
    • Quote required - pricing not published online
    87Score /100
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  3. 3

    Best Choice Roofing

    Elite
    4.8 (600 reviews)17+ yrsLicensed & insured
    Owens Corning PlatinumReplacementResidential & commercial

    An Owens Corning Platinum Preferred Contractor since 2011 with over 600 five-star Google reviews across the Birmingham market.

    Strengths
    • 17+ years in business
    • Owens Corning Platinum
    • 4.8★ across 600 reviews
    • Licensed & insured
    Consider
    • Quote required - pricing not published online
    87Score /100
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  4. 4

    American Roofing & Construction

    Top Rated
    5 (31 reviews)15+ yrsLicensed & insured
    GAF certifiedStorm damageGutters

    A GAF-certified, licensed contractor specializing in hail-damage restoration and FORTIFIED roof services.

    Strengths
    • 15+ years in business
    • 5★ across 31 reviews
    • Licensed & insured
    Consider
    • Quote required - pricing not published online
    78Score /100
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  5. 5

    Blue Angels Roofing

    Top Rated
    4.9 (393 reviews)
    GAF certifiedInsurance claimsMetal & synthetic

    A GAF-certified dealer handling shingle, metal, and synthetic roofing with insurance-claims assistance and a 4.9-star Google rating.

    Strengths
    • 4.9★ across 393 reviews
    • Insurance-claim help
    Consider
    • Quote required - pricing not published online
    70Score /100
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  6. 6

    Alabama Reliable Roofing and Construction

    Top Rated
    5 (52 reviews)22+ yrs
    Atlas Pro PlusMetal & slateRepairs

    An Atlas Pro Plus Gold Certified contractor with 22+ years of experience and a 5.0 Google rating installing composite, metal, and slate roofs.

    Strengths
    • 22+ years in business
    • Atlas Pro Plus
    • 5★ across 52 reviews
    Consider
    • Quote required - pricing not published online
    70Score /100
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  7. 7

    Elevated Roofing LLC

    Top Rated
    5 (22 reviews)10+ yrsLicensed & insured
    Residential & commercialSlate & shake

    A licensed contractor with a 5.0 rating handling asphalt, cedar shake, slate, and commercial flat-roof systems.

    Strengths
    • 5★ across 22 reviews
    • Licensed & insured
    Consider
    • Smaller review count so far
    64Score /100
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  8. 8

    The Roofing Dudes

    Top Rated
    5 (99 reviews)10+ yrs
    Storm damageMulti-brand certified

    Holds a perfect 5.0 rating across 99 Google reviews and works with GAF, Tamko, and Owens Corning products.

    Strengths
    • 5★ across 99 reviews
    Consider
    • Quote required - pricing not published online
    62Score /100
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  9. 9

    Continental Roofing Company

    Verified
    4.4 (73 reviews)20+ yrsLicensed & insured
    Residential & commercialWaterproofingGutters

    Founded in 2006, it offers roof installation, replacement, repair, waterproofing, and gutter work.

    Strengths
    • 20+ years in business
    • Licensed & insured
    Consider
    • Read recent reviews before hiring
    61Score /100
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  10. 10

    Alabama Roofing Professionals

    Verified
    5 (22 reviews)8+ yrs
    Storm damageTile & shingle

    Founded in 2018, it handles concrete tile, asphalt, and clay shingle installs along with insurance and storm-damage jobs.

    Strengths
    • 5★ across 22 reviews
    Consider
    • Smaller review count so far
    59Score /100
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Quick comparison

#CompanyScoreRatingReviewsExperienceBest for
1Cardinal Roofing914.962015+ yrsAtlas Platinum
2Hinkle Roofing874.7220118+ yrsGAF Master Elite
3Best Choice Roofing874.860017+ yrsOwens Corning Platinum
4American Roofing & Construction7853115+ yrsGAF certified
5Blue Angels Roofing704.9393 - GAF certified
6Alabama Reliable Roofing and Construction7055222+ yrsAtlas Pro Plus
7Elevated Roofing LLC6452210+ yrsResidential & commercial
8The Roofing Dudes6259910+ yrsStorm damage
9Continental Roofing Company614.47320+ yrsResidential & commercial
10Alabama Roofing Professionals595228+ yrsStorm damage

Rankings are editorial, based on public data as of July 2026, and can change as reviews and credentials do. Own one of these businesses, or see something to fix? Claim or correct a listing →

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Birmingham roof cost

What a roof costs in Birmingham.

A fair, real range for Birmingham, AL in 2026. Your size, pitch, material, and storm damage set your true price.

$400-$2,700
$7,500-$18,000
$13,000-$33,000
Roofing in Birmingham

What's local about a Birmingham roof.

Birmingham sits in the heart of Dixie Alley, where tornadoes and straight-line winds tear at roofs each spring. Wind-rated shingles and a fast storm crew keep your family safe and dry.

Main threat Tornado & wind
Busiest window Storm season, spring & early summer
Areas covered Hoover, Vestavia Hills, Homewood, Trussville, Bessemer, and the Birmingham metro area

High wind lifts and peels shingles and drives rain under the edges, so Birmingham roofs need tight fastening, sealed flashing, and code-level wind ratings.

Hire with confidence

How to hire a great roofer in Birmingham.

Six steps that keep Birmingham, AL homeowners out of trouble - especially after a storm, when out-of-town crews flood in.

  1. 01

    Verify the license and insurance

    Check the state license board and ask for a certificate of insurance - general liability and workers’ comp. In Birmingham, this is the single biggest thing that separates a real roofer from a storm-chaser.

  2. 02

    Read the reviews - and the BBB

    Look past the star rating: read recent reviews, check how they respond to complaints, and confirm the Better Business Bureau record. Volume and recency matter as much as the number.

  3. 03

    Ask for local references and recent jobs

    A great Birmingham roofer can point to nearby homes they’ve done in the last year. Local track record beats a slick pitch.

  4. 04

    Get it in writing

    Get a written, itemized quote - materials, tear-off, decking, cleanup - before any work starts. No verbal deals, no surprise bills.

  5. 05

    Confirm the warranty

    Ask for a written workmanship warranty (10+ years is strong) on top of the manufacturer’s material warranty - and make sure the manufacturer certification is real.

  6. 06

    Never pay in full up front

    A deposit is normal; paying the whole job before it’s done is a red flag. Tie payments to real milestones.

Before you sign

Questions to ask a Birmingham roofer.

  • Are you licensed and insured in this state - can I see proof?
  • How long have you been roofing in the Birmingham area?
  • Are you certified by the shingle manufacturer (GAF, Owens Corning, CertainTeed)?
  • What workmanship warranty do you offer, in writing?
  • Will you handle the insurance claim and meet the adjuster?
  • Who’s the crew - your employees or subcontractors?
  • What happens if you find rotten decking once the old roof is off?
  • Can you share recent Birmingham references I can call?
Built for Birmingham weather

Best roofing for Birmingham.

Your roof fights tornado & wind here. These hold up best - and this is when to do the work.

High-wind architectural shingles

Rated to 130 mph when nailed to code - the baseline for a coastal wind zone.

Metal roofing

Interlocking panels resist uplift and shed wind-driven rain; a favorite in hurricane country.

FORTIFIED-standard installation

A sealed roof deck and ring-shank nails - the upgrade that keeps the roof on in a named storm.

When to replace: In Birmingham, spring and fall are the sweet spot for weather and scheduling. Book a few weeks out - the best-reviewed local crews fill their calendars quickly, especially after any storm.

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Based on ratings, reviews, licensing, and manufacturer credentials, top-ranked Birmingham roofers include Hinkle Roofing, Cardinal Roofing, Best Choice Roofing - see the full ranked list above. HomeMatchup scores local pros on a 100-point methodology - license, insurance, reviews, certifications, warranty, and storm expertise - and matches you with a few that clear the bar, free.
Top-ranked Birmingham roofing contractors include Hinkle Roofing, Cardinal Roofing, Best Choice Roofing - full ranked list above. We rank Birmingham roofing companies on a 100-point methodology (license, insurance, reviews, certifications, warranty, storm expertise), then match you with a few that clear the bar - free.
Yes - residential roofing is the core of what our Birmingham pros do: repairs, full roof replacement, storm and hail damage, metal, and more, on single-family homes across Hoover, Vestavia Hills, Homewood, Trussville, Bessemer, and the Birmingham metro area. Tell us your ZIP and we match you with vetted local roofers near you.
In 2026, most roof replacements in Birmingham run $7,500-$18,000 for asphalt shingle and $13,000-$33,000 for metal. Small repairs usually land at $400-$2,700. Your roof size, pitch, material, and any storm damage set your real range. See the full Birmingham roofing cost guide →
Ask for the contractor’s license number and look it up on the state board, then request a certificate of insurance (COI) showing general liability and workers’ comp. A real Birmingham roofer provides both without hesitation - anyone who dodges the question is a red flag. HomeMatchup verifies this before we match you.
Yes. Birmingham roofs take a lot of tornado & wind, so many of our local pros are storm and insurance specialists. They document the damage the way an adjuster needs, can meet the adjuster on site, and help you get the roof your policy already owes you - no storm-chaser games. See storm damage help →
Most Birmingham homes are a 1-3 day job once materials are on site - a day for tear-off and dry-in, then installation and cleanup. Bad weather, steep or complex roofs, and hidden decking damage can add time. A good pro gives you a written timeline before starting.
It depends on your budget and how long you’ll stay, but Birmingham’s tornado & wind makes durability matter. Impact-resistant or architectural shingles and metal roofing hold up best here; see the material guide above for the trade-offs.
After a big storm, Birmingham gets a wave of out-of-town crews. Avoid anyone who door-knocks with a “free roof,” pressures you to sign today, has no local address or license, or wants full payment up front. Stick with licensed, insured, locally-reviewed roofers - which is exactly who we match you with.
A repair makes sense for isolated damage on a roof with years of life left. Replace when the roof is near the end of its lifespan, has widespread storm damage, or keeps leaking. A free Birmingham inspection with photos is the fastest way to know for sure. Get a roof inspection →
Yes. We match homeowners with vetted local pros across Hoover, Vestavia Hills, Homewood, Trussville, Bessemer, and the Birmingham metro area. Tell us your ZIP and we'll find trusted roofers near you.
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