10 Best Roofers in Middle Tennessee (Top-Rated for 2026)

Choosing a roofer is easier when you can compare the same facts side by side. This shortlist brings together 10 Middle Tennessee roofing companies rated 4.8 or higher in our stored Google review data, ordered by review count. Start with companies that serve your town, ask about your specific roof problem, and compare written estimates before committing.

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Read the numbers correctly: These are Google rating and review-count snapshots stored in MidTen—not live Google totals. We checked the directory records on October 5, 2026; the original collection dates were not recorded. Review counts can change and may include other services or multiple areas served by a company. Open the Google link on each company below to check its latest reviews.

How we chose these roofers

We started with approved, non-sample roofing listings, required a stored rating of 4.8 or higher, and checked that the company offers residential roofing rather than only roof cleaning, gutters or general restoration. Eligible companies are ordered by stored review count, with rating used to break ties. Duplicate businesses are not separate picks. Paid plan status is not part of this ordering.

“Best” here means a review-backed shortlist—not an independent inspection of workmanship or a guarantee. We have not measured Google search prominence, ranked companies by ad position, or tested their response times. A strong Google rating does not verify current licensing, insurance or availability. Check those before hiring.

Before you hire a roofer

A Nashville roof replacement, a Franklin flashing repair and a Clarksville storm-damage job can require very different scopes. Do not choose on stars alone. Use this checklist for every company you contact.

1. 1Confirm the address and job. Give your town, roof material, leak symptoms and whether water is entering now. Ask whether the company takes repairs, replacements or both—and whether it can inspect your home within your needed timeframe.
2. 2Check the applicable license. Tennessee requires a contractor license before bidding or contracting on projects of $25,000 or more, including labor and materials. Lower-cost work can still require licensing: home-improvement requirements apply in specified counties, including Davidson and Rutherford. Verify the business name, classification and monetary limit through the state—not just a badge in an advertisement.
3. 3Request current insurance documentation. Ask for general liability coverage and workers' compensation coverage or applicable exemption information. Confirm who employs the crew and whether subcontractors are involved; do not assume a directory listing verifies coverage.
4. 4Compare the same scope. Obtain multiple written estimates that identify materials, tear-off, underlayment, flashing, ventilation, decking allowances, disposal, cleanup and property protection. A lower total may leave out work another proposal includes.
5. 5Separate the warranties. Ask what the material manufacturer covers versus what the installer covers. Get the workmanship term, exclusions, transfer rules and claim contact in writing.
6. 6Agree on payments and changes. Put the deposit, payment milestones, start expectations and change-order approval process in the contract. Avoid pressure to sign immediately or pay the entire price before work begins.

Check a Tennessee license · State contractor licensing requirements · Home-improvement licensing by county

Repair or replacement: what should you ask for?

A ceiling stain does not automatically mean you need a new roof. Ask a roofer to identify the cause, the condition of the rest of the roof and the consequences of repairing only the affected area. You can describe symptoms from the ground; leave roof access and testing to a properly equipped professional.

For a fuller decision guide, read roof repair versus replacement. If water is coming in now, read what to do after a heavy-rain roof leak. Stay off a wet or damaged roof. If a ceiling is sagging or water is near electrical fixtures, keep people out of the affected area and seek urgent professional help.

Storm damage, insurance and permits

Document before you decide. Photograph visible damage from a safe location and contact your insurer about its claim requirements before authorizing permanent storm repairs. Keep records and receipts for reasonable emergency protection. A roofer can describe damage; your insurer decides coverage under your policy. Never treat a promise of a “free roof” as a coverage guarantee.

The Tennessee Attorney General's storm-repair guidance warns homeowners to check contractors and avoid rushed decisions after severe weather. Ask what you are signing before agreeing to an inspection, claim-related document or repair contract.

Confirm the correct permit office. Metro Nashville distinguishes ordinary reroofing from structural repairs; its single-family renovation guidance explains when permits are needed. Franklin city, unincorporated Williamson County and Murfreesboro are not interchangeable jurisdictions. Have the roofer confirm requirements with the office responsible for your property, and state in writing who obtains any required permit.

How to use Google reviews without being misled

Read the newest reviews as well as the overall rating. Look for details about work like yours: leak repairs, replacement cleanup, unexpected decking charges, scheduling and how the company handled a problem afterward. Review volume can help you find established businesses, but a thousand reviews across different services do not prove a thousand roof replacements in your town.

Ask for recent roofing references and examples of similar projects. Do not assume “top-rated” means fastest, lowest-priced or independently verified. This article does not promise appointments, jobs, prices or workmanship outcomes.

Common homeowner questions

Who are the top-rated roofers in Middle Tennessee?

This review-backed shortlist includes MidSouth Construction, Centennial Roofing, Don Kennedy, Storm Guard Roofing, Windstar Roofing, Tim Leeper Roofing, JL Construction, Three Stone Roofing and Exteriors, Austermiller Roofing and L&L Contractors. Each has a stored Google rating of at least 4.8. The order follows stored review count, not a promise that one company is best for every homeowner.

Which company should I call first?

Start with two or three companies whose supported towns include your address and whose services match your problem. Explain whether you need a leak repair, storm assessment or full replacement. Compare inspection findings, written scope and availability before deciding.

Does a 5-star rating make a roofer better than a 4.8-star company?

Not necessarily. Compare the number, recency and content of reviews, then check the company's license, insurance, proposal and references. A perfect average based on fewer reviews and a slightly lower average based on many more reviews tell different stories; neither guarantees your result.

Do roofers need a license in Tennessee?

A state contractor license is required before bidding or contracting on projects of $25,000 or more. Lower-cost work may still require a home-improvement license depending on the county and scope. Check the Tennessee licensing requirements and verify the specific company's current license before hiring.

How much will a roof replacement cost?

An accurate price requires your roof size, pitch, materials, access, tear-off needs and decking condition. This ranking does not attach a generic price to a company. Ask for itemized written estimates; the Middle Tennessee roof replacement cost guide provides planning context, not a quote for your home.

Do all ten companies serve every Middle Tennessee town?

No. Each entry lists only towns supported by our location or service-coverage records. Those towns are not inferred from Google reviews, and a listed town does not guarantee current availability. Confirm your exact address when calling; an unlisted town means coverage is not confirmed here, not that service is impossible.

Explore more roofers near your home

The shortlist is a starting point, not the whole market. Browse all Middle Tennessee roofing companies, or compare roofers in Nashville, Franklin, Murfreesboro, Clarksville, Mount Juliet and Spring Hill. You contact companies directly; browsing is free.

Sources and editorial notes

Company service links appear within each entry. Ratings and review counts come from MidTen's stored Google Maps import; original rating collection dates are unavailable, so they are not presented as newly verified live totals. Supported town coverage comes from company location, owner-confirmed or source-backed records—not reviewer locations. Services and homeowner guidance were checked for this article on October 5, 2026.

• Tennessee contractor licensing
• Tennessee home-improvement licensing
• Tennessee license verification
• Tennessee storm-repair consumer guidance
• Metro Nashville renovation and permit guidance

Found outdated information? Contact MidTen Home Pros with the company name and a supporting source so we can review it.