Roof Replacement in Tullahoma, TN
Quick answer: Roof Troops replaces roofs in Tullahoma, about 55 minutes from our Murfreesboro base. A shingle replacement on an average home usually runs $12,000 to $16,000. Many Tullahoma ranches have low pitches, so we measure the slope and pick a product rated for it before we quote in writing.
Book a free inspection or call 615-258-9977.
Replacing low-pitch and historic roofs in Tullahoma
Many of Tullahoma’s homes were built in the postwar boom after Arnold Engineering Development Complex opened at Arnold Air Force Base in 1951. Those ranches and split-levels often have shallow roof pitches, older plywood or board decking, and attics that were never ventilated to today’s standards. All three matter when you replace the roof.
Pitch decides the product. Most shingles are rated for slopes of 4/12 and steeper, and some can go on slopes as low as 2/12 with extra underlayment. Anything flatter, like a porch or a back addition, needs a low-slope system. We measure each section and spell it out in the quote. On older decking, we replace soft or delaminated sheets, and we add intake and exhaust venting so the attic stops cooking the new shingles.
In the North Atlantic Street Historic District, late-Victorian homes from about 1883 to 1920 have steep, cut-up roofs with many valleys and joints. Those take longer and need more flashing work. Newer homes in Tara Estates and around Country Club Drive usually need replacement after storm or tree damage, and the November 29, 2016 tornado showed how much damage falling trees can do here.
Replacing roofs on Tullahoma’s Victorian homes
The North Atlantic Street Historic District has some of Tullahoma’s oldest homes, many late-Victorian, built from about 1883 to 1920 during the railroad era. Their roofs are steep and cut up, with turrets, multiple gables, and valleys running in every direction. Replacing one takes more time, more flashing, and more care than a ranch.
On these homes we check the framing and decking first, because older lumber can be undersized or damaged by decades of small leaks. Then we plan the valleys and wall flashing for each roof plane. We’ll quote shingle and metal options if the house suits both. Tear-off on a steep roof needs extra safety setup, which is in the price.
If you’re replacing the roof on a historic home, ask whether any design rules apply to your address. We’ll check with the city’s Building Codes office and handle the permit if one is needed.
How a Roof Troops roof replacement works
On Tullahoma’s steep historic roofs, we set up roof jacks and fall protection before tear-off, so these jobs can take longer than a ranch, and the schedule in your quote reflects that.
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 shingle roofs take one day, metal two to three, 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 Tullahoma?
In Tullahoma, pitch is the big variable. A low-pitch ranch and a steep Victorian of the same size can be priced very differently, and the quote shows why. 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.
Tullahoma permits and processing time
Inside Tullahoma city limits, the Building Codes office in the Tullahoma Annex Building (321 N. Collins St., 931-455-2282) takes applications through the Citizen Portal, by email, or in person, and processing takes about 3 to 5 business days. If your replacement needs a permit, we’ll apply as soon as you sign, so it’s ready by install day. Outside city limits, Coffee County applies.
For a mid-century ranch, the install plan usually includes new decking where the old plywood has delaminated, intake and exhaust ventilation, and extra underlayment on the low-slope sections. For a newer home in Tara Estates or near the Country Club Drive area, it’s usually a straightforward one-day tear-off with upgraded flashing. You get a detailed written quote before any work starts.
Where we work in and around Tullahoma
We serve the North Atlantic Street Historic District and downtown, Tara Estates, the Country Club Drive area, Lakewood and Lake Tullahoma Estates, the neighborhoods off North Jackson Street, and homes toward Arnold Air Force Base, Estill Springs, and Tims Ford Lake, and the rest of Coffee County. Tullahoma is about 45 miles and 55 minutes from our Murfreesboro base. For everything else we do here, see our Tullahoma roofing page, and for how this service works anywhere we go, see roof replacement.
Why Tullahoma homeowners choose Roof Troops
We serve Tullahoma from downtown to Tara Estates and the lakes, and offer a discount for veterans, military, first responders, and teachers, including the Arnold community. Veteran-owned by Navy Combat Veteran Don Hane, who has been roofing in Middle Tennessee since 2009 (17+ years of experience) and has completed 4,160+ projects. 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.
Tullahoma roof replacement FAQ
Can my low-pitch Tullahoma ranch have architectural shingles? Usually. Most shingles are rated for 4/12 and steeper, and some go down to 2/12 with extra underlayment. Flatter sections need a low-slope system. We measure and recommend the right product.
Do steep Tullahoma roofs cost more to replace? Usually, yes. Steep, cut-up roofs need more safety setup, flashing, and labor. We explain the difference in the written quote.
What shingle brands do you install? We’re certified with GAF, CertainTeed, Owens Corning, Tamko, and Malarkey, and we install metal roofing as well.
Schedule a free roof inspection in Tullahoma
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 24/7.