Alabama Roof Detectives, LLC is a licensed, insured, and bonded roofing contractor (Alabama License #31974), and Calera, AL 35040 is where we do more roofing than anywhere else. We do residential and commercial roof replacements and repairs, free roof inspections, storm damage and insurance claim help, emergency tarping, gutters, soffit and fascia, and full tree take-downs. Call (205) 826-4915, available 24/7, or book your free inspection online.

Roofing Services in Calera

• Free Roof Inspections and Drone Roof Inspections: We fly a drone over nearly every Calera roof, then climb up for a close look anywhere we spot damage. If a replacement may be needed, you get a full roof report; if a repair will do, we say so. Inspections run Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:30 PM.

• Roof Repair and Leak Detection: leaks, missing or creased shingles, flashing, and pipe boots.

• Residential Roof Replacement: full tear-off and a complete roof system: underlayment, flashing, ventilation, starter strip, and ridge cap, never skipped. CertainTeed and TAMKO shingle options.

• Commercial Roof Replacement and Commercial Roof Coatings: for businesses along US-31, Highway 25, and the I-65 interchanges.

• Storm Damage Repair and Insurance Claim Help: we document hail and wind damage with photos. We are an Alfa Insurance Preferred Vendor.

• Emergency Roof Tarping: we stop the water first after a storm or a fallen tree.

• Gutter Installation, Gutter Guards, and Soffit & Fascia Repair

• Tree Removal and Stump Grinding: full take-downs and emergency tree-on-house removal. We do not do limb trimming.

Calera Is Growing Fast

Calera is one of the fastest-growing cities in Alabama. It went from about 3,200 people in 2000 to more than 18,500 (2024 Census estimate). The city's name comes from the Spanish word for lime, after the limestone quarries and lime kilns that built the town.

That growth shapes Calera's roofs:

• Older homes near the rail line: these homes often have multiple shingle layers, aging decking, and flashing that needs to be rebuilt.

• 2000s subdivisions: Calera's population more than tripled between 2000 and 2010, and many homes were built in that stretch. Many still have their original builder-grade shingles, now 15–25 years old and showing granule loss and failed pipe boots.

• New construction: homes built in the last few years usually need only warranty-style fixes, like a lifted ridge cap or a missed flashing detail. A free inspection before your builder warranty runs out is worth it.

Severe Weather in Calera

Calera is in southern Shelby County along I-65. National Weather Service records show 52 tornadoes and 196 hail events in the county since the 1950s, and 29 of those hail reports were golf-ball size or larger. Most Calera roof damage comes from:

• Hail that bruises shingles and knocks off granules, often without a visible hole.

• Straight-line wind that lifts shingles and breaks the seal strip, which leads to leaks months later.

• Falling trees on wooded lots at the edge of newer subdivisions.

How a Calera Storm Claim Works With Us

1. Free inspection. Drone and hands-on, with dated photos of the roof, gutters, and vents.

2. Straight answer. If it's not storm damage, we tell you, and quote a repair if one is needed.

3. Claim support. If it is, we give you the photo report, and we can meet your adjuster on site. We are an Alfa Preferred Vendor and work with other carriers too.

4. Install. Tear-off, decking check, and the complete roof system. Most re-roofs take about one day with a full crew; some take 2–3 days, especially in summer heat.

5. Cleanup. Magnetic sweep for nails and a final walk-through with you.

Why Calera Homeowners Call Us First

• Licensed, insured, and bonded, Alabama License #31974

• Owner Chris Grimsley learned the trade, including proper installation, at one of Alabama's largest roofing companies

• Crews with 20+ years of experience on Shelby County roofs

• Alfa Insurance Preferred Vendor

• Proud member of the Shelby County Chamber

• CertainTeed manufacturer warranty plus our own 5-year workmanship guarantee on full replacements

• Financing available, including same-as-cash promotions (subject to credit approval)

• Top-of-the-line materials, and certified by both CertainTeed and TAMKO

• Phones answered 24/7; free inspections Mon–Fri, 9:00–5:30

• Office: 4000 Eagle Point Corporate Dr, Ste 300, Birmingham, AL 35242, straight up I-65 and US-280

Calera Roofing FAQ

Do you serve all of Calera, AL 35040?

Yes, the whole city on both sides of I-65, plus nearby Alabaster, Montevallo, Columbiana, Jemison, and Clanton.

My Calera home was built around 2005. Do I need a new roof?

Not necessarily. Many roofs that age only need repairs to pipe boots, flashing, or a few shingles. A free inspection with photos will tell you which one you need.

How do I know if hail damaged my roof?

Often you can't tell from the ground. We check for bruised shingles, granule loss, and dented vents and gutters, and we give you photos you can send to your insurance.

Can I finance a new roof?

Yes. Options run from 2 to 20 years, with same-as-cash promotions and a soft credit check to see your options. Ask during your free inspection or use our financing page.

Book Your Free Calera Roof Inspection

Call or text (205) 826-4915, 24/7, or book online. Financing is available.

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