Roof Replacement in Lebanon, TN
Quick answer: Roof Troops replaces roofs in Lebanon and across Wilson County, usually in about 1 day on average. A full replacement on an average home usually runs $12,000 to $16,000, and every quote is written after a free inspection of the attic, decking, and roof edges.
Book a free inspection or call 615-258-9977.
What goes into a Lebanon roof replacement
Lebanon has roofs from three eras, and we don’t assume anything before an inspection. Around the historic square and Cumberland University, older homes have steep roofs and some original board decking. On those, we check whether the boards are tight enough for modern shingles or need a plywood layer, and we price chimney flashing as part of the job.
Brick ranches and split-levels from the mid-to-late 1900s often hide a second layer of shingles and soft decking under it. Newer homes in Five Oaks, Hamilton Springs, and Hickory Knoll are usually on their first roof. When those need replacement, it’s normally after a storm.
Wind is the deciding factor in how we build a Lebanon roof. Open land toward Cedars of Lebanon State Park and east of town lets storms build speed, and the March 3, 2020 tornado and the May 8, 2024 winds both hit the area hard. On exposed lots, we use the manufacturer’s starter strips at the eaves and rakes, high-wind nailing where the shingle line calls for it, and matching ridge caps. That’s what qualifies the roof for the manufacturer’s wind rating, and it’s where cheap installs cut corners.
New roofs in Five Oaks, Hamilton Springs, and Hickory Knoll
Lebanon’s newer subdivisions, including Five Oaks, Hamilton Springs, and Hickory Knoll, have grown along I-40 and Highway 109. Most of those homes are still on their first roof. When we replace one, it’s usually after storm damage rather than age, and the job is a straightforward tear-off that takes about 1 day on average.
The value in replacing a newer builder-grade roof is the upgrade. Builder installs commonly skip ice and water shield in valleys, use the minimum ventilation, and reuse cheap pipe boots. We install ice and water shield in valleys and around penetrations, new boots and flashing, and balanced attic ventilation, so the second roof outlasts the first.
Many of these neighborhoods have HOAs with color rules, and we give you the details to get approval. Older homes near the square and Cumberland University are a different job, with chimneys, board decking, and sometimes two layers to remove. We quote those after a careful look at the attic.
How a Roof Troops roof replacement works
For Lebanon replacements, we confirm the permit question with the city’s Building Inspection office through GeoCivix before install day.
Free inspection, then a written quote naming the manufacturer, line, color, and every line item. We pull any permit. On install day our own crew tears off to the deck, replaces soft decking, and installs drip edge, ice and water shield, synthetic underlayment, new flashing and boots, shingles, ridge vent, and caps. Most roofs, shingle or metal, take about 1 day on average, and we follow manufacturer cold-weather rules, including hand-sealing below 40°F. We never leave a roof open overnight.
How much does a roof replacement cost in Lebanon?
In Lebanon, newer homes are usually priced on size and pitch alone. Older homes add tear-off layers, decking, and chimney flashing, all itemized. A full shingle replacement on an average home usually runs $12,000 to $16,000; metal costs more. You get a detailed written quote before any work starts, and financing is available.
Lebanon permits and scheduling
Inside Lebanon city limits, permits go through the Building Inspection and Permitting office (615-443-2839) and its GeoCivix portal. A straight replacement may or may not need one depending on scope, especially decking or framing work, so we confirm before we start and handle any permit. Watertown-area addresses and unincorporated Wilson County go through the county or that town.
Lebanon is about 40 minutes from our Murfreesboro base, which works well because most installs take about 1 day on average. The crew leaves early, starts tear-off in the morning, and finishes by evening on most homes. If the forecast turns, we reschedule rather than risk opening the roof. Before we schedule, we give you the manufacturer, product line, and color so any Five Oaks, Hamilton Springs, or Hickory Knoll HOA approval is in hand. Financing is available if you need it, and we offer a discount for veterans, military, first responders, and teachers.
Where we work in and around Lebanon
We serve the historic square, the neighborhoods around Cumberland University, Five Oaks, Hamilton Springs, Hickory Knoll, homes along Highway 109, Hartmann Drive, and Leeville Pike, and Watertown, and the rest of Wilson County. Lebanon is about 32 miles and 40 minutes from our Murfreesboro base by TN-840 and I-40. For everything else we do here, see our Lebanon roofing page, and for how this service works anywhere we go, see roof replacement.
Map and driving directions: Lebanon, TN
Driving directions
From our Nashville office at 3004 Ambrose Ave, take Ellington Pkwy and I-24 East to I-40 East, then US-231 (South Cumberland St) into Lebanon. That’s about 33 miles, roughly 40 minutes without traffic. We drive to you for every inspection, so you never need to come to us.
Why Lebanon homeowners choose Roof Troops
We build Lebanon roofs for the wind that crosses open land east of town, using the manufacturer’s high-wind installation on every job. Veteran-owned, founded in 2010 by Navy Combat Veteran Don Hane, with 4,160+ projects completed. A-rated with the BBB, TN license #84570, certified with GAF, CertainTeed, Owens Corning, TAMKO, and Malarkey. Own crews only, lifetime workmanship warranty, and a discount for veterans, military, first responders, and teachers.
Lebanon roof replacement FAQ
Can you install a wind-rated roof on an exposed Lebanon lot? Yes. We follow the manufacturer’s high-wind installation, with starter strips at eaves and rakes, the required nailing pattern, and matching ridge caps, so the roof meets that shingle line’s wind rating.
My Lebanon home is 12 years old. Why does it need a new roof? Usually storm damage. When we replace it, we also upgrade builder-grade details like valleys, boots, and ventilation.
What shingle brands do you install? We’re certified with GAF, CertainTeed, Owens Corning, TAMKO, and Malarkey, and we install metal roofing as well.
Also in Lebanon: roof repair in Lebanon, storm damage repair in Lebanon and our Lebanon roofing contractor page.
Schedule a free roof inspection in Lebanon
Call 615-258-9977, email [email protected], or book your free inspection online. We’re based at 582 Sharondale Dr, Murfreesboro, TN 37129, and we answer the phone 24 hours, every day.