Roofing companies in Chattanooga, TN
Quick answer
2 roofing companies have a local office in Chattanooga, TN on 1-800Deals: Baker Roofing Company of Chattanooga and Erie Home of Chattanooga. The National Weather Service in Morristown describes the storms of May 8 and 9, 2024, as a nearly 24-hour severe weather event with numerous reports of damaging winds and large hail, including straight-line winds estimated above 90 mph in some places. The City of Chattanooga covers re-roofing of single-family homes under its Residential Repair Replace/Alteration Permit, the same permit used for windows, siding, exterior doors and porch repairs that do not change the home's footprint.
Last updated September 28, 2026. Sources are linked below.
Roofing companies serving Chattanooga and nearby Hamilton County communities, with the services and service areas each one lists. We list 2 companies with a local office here:
- Baker Roofing Company of Chattanooga, 2000 Amnicola Hwy, Chattanooga. Services include commercial roofing, residential roofing.
- Erie Home of Chattanooga, 4295 Cromwell Rd Suite 409, Building 14, Chattanooga. Services include roofing; serves Cleveland, Dalton, Fort Oglethorpe, East Ridge.
What to know about roofing in Chattanooga
Severe storms reach the Chattanooga area
The National Weather Service in Morristown describes the storms of May 8 and 9, 2024, as a nearly 24-hour severe weather event with numerous reports of damaging winds and large hail, including straight-line winds estimated above 90 mph in some places. Its storm reports include several large trees blown down and multiple power outages near Middle Valley in Hamilton County on the morning of May 9. After a severe storm, have your roof and gutters checked for wind and hail damage even if nothing is visible from the ground. Source: National Weather Service Morristown: May 8-9, 2024 Severe Weather
Re-roofing needs a city permit
The City of Chattanooga covers re-roofing of single-family homes under its Residential Repair Replace/Alteration Permit, the same permit used for windows, siding, exterior doors and porch repairs that do not change the home's footprint. Applications are filed through the city's OpenGov portal, and the Building Plans Review office can be reached at (423) 643-5894. Ask your roofer to confirm they will obtain the permit before work begins. Source: City of Chattanooga: Residential Modification Permit
Storm claims and deposits
The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance advises filing an insurance claim as soon as possible, photographing or videotaping the damage, and keeping notes on every conversation with your insurer. It also notes that state law limits deposits on home improvement projects to no more than one-third of the contract price. Check a roofer's license at verify.tn.gov and ask for proof of permits, insurance and bonding before you sign. Source: Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance: Storm Consumer Tips
Check the license
Hamilton County is one of the Tennessee counties where a Home Improvement license from the Board for Licensing Contractors is required for residential remodeling projects of $3,000 to $24,999, including roofing, as of 2026. Larger projects of $25,000 or more require a state contractor license. Verify a roofer's license through the Department of Commerce and Insurance license search. Source: official licensing page
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a permit to replace my roof in Chattanooga?
Yes. The City of Chattanooga includes re-roofing under its Residential Repair Replace/Alteration Permit, which is applied for through the city's OpenGov portal.
Does a roofer need a license in Hamilton County?
As of 2026, Hamilton County is one of the counties where a Home Improvement license is required for residential projects of $3,000 to $24,999, including roofing. Projects of $25,000 or more require a state contractor license.
How much can a roofer ask for up front in Tennessee?
The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance says state law limits deposits on home improvement projects to no more than one-third of the contract price.
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