Why We’re the Best Roofers in Birmingham Alabama

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Authentic Restoration – Best roofing company in Birmingham

    When you need a roofing company that you can rely on, remember the name Authentic Restoration. We are the best roofers in the Birmingham, Alabama area. We have a long list of satisfied customer referrals that we will happily provide you. We also don’t want you to become the victim of a poorly installed roof. Sadly enough, there are certainly dishonest, fly-by-night roofers lurking in our beautiful state!

    We’re Licensed, Insured, & More

    When you select Authentic Restoration for the job, you will be happy to know that we are licensed, insured, and maintain General Liability and Workman’s Compensation insurance at levels that meet or exceed all State requirements. This protects all of our customers, and provides peace of mind from the day we start working on your roof.

    Roof Maintenance Package

    With the Winter season nearing, Birmingham homeowners and homeowners within a 50-mile radius, need to confirm their roofs are in good shape. A major leak is the last thing anyone wants to deal with, especially if your roof is covered in snow. Here at Authentic Restoration, we recognize that a simple roof maintenance inspection can help you prevent any future damage to your roof and home. That’s why we offer a $95 Roof Maintenance Package! We will have an expert roofer inspect your homes shingles, tiles, or panels. We work on all kinds of roofs and know what it takes to ensure leaks are prevented before it’s too late!

    Don’t Wait For Leaks! Prevent Them Before They Start.

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    If you have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to contact us. We want to make your home feel like home, not a money pit! Contact us today, we’d be happy to provide our expert roof maintenance services.




    Hail Damage Roof Restoration in Raleigh

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    Roof Insurance Claim Raleigh NC

    William K answered his door on December 1, 2016 when the Authentic Restoration Sales Rep, Lance Mollison, knocked. Lance told William that Authentic Restoration was a top Roofing Contractor in Raleigh, NC. He offered a free roof inspection. William accepted.

    15 minutes later, Lance was showing William hail damage pictures. They discussed options, Mr. K decided to call in a claim to his insurance company. Lance stayed with Mr. K through the process in case he needed to answer any questions. Here are a couple of the hail damage pictures Lance shared with Mr. K. Obviously, a close up inspection on the roof is required to detect this type of damage.

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    Lance returned 2 days later to meet the Adjuster from Liberty Mutual. Lance showed the Adjuster all the hail damage on the roof. After the Adjuster agreed that a full roof replacement was in order, Lance reviewed the Xactimate estimate that had been prepared. Authentic Restoration is a roofing contractor in Raleigh that has great expertise in working with Liberty Mutual and other Insurance Companies such as State Farm, Metlife, Erie, Allstate and Nationwide.

    Mr. K chose to wait until after the holidays to start the roof build. Lance found a time convenient for Mr. K to view shingle samples. These were brought to Mr. K’s home to review. Tamko Heritage Rustic Black was the shingle chosen. Authentic Restoration is a Raleigh roofing contractor that works with all the major shingle manufacturers including GAF, Certainteed, Owens Corning and Atlas.

    Materials were ordered. The roof crew which has all the required General Liability and Workman’s Compensation Insurance was scheduled for the roof replacement. Lance met the crew at Mr. K’s home the morning the roof was to be replaced. The materials arrived the morning of the roof construction to minimize the inconvenience to our Customer. This was a fairly large roof, 43 squares.

    Roof Replacement Process

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    The existing materials were removed down to the bare decking. Synthetic underlayment was installed instead of the traditional cheap paper felt. Ice & water shield was installed in the valleys to meet North Carolina State building code requirements. All shingles were installed using 6 nails instead of the required 4. This increases the wind rating by 20 mph. The job was completed in 2 days. Magnetic rakes were used to clean up all the nails and metal debris.

    Finished Roof Restoration

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    Mr. K was delighted with Lance and Authentic Restoration. He is recommending Authentic Restoration as the best Raleigh Roofing Contractor to all his neighbors, friends and family. He was kind enough to make a video testimonial to describe his experience with Authentic Restoration.

    Who is the best Roofing Contractor in Raleigh, NC? What Raleigh Roofing Contractor would you call for a free roof inspection? Which Raleigh Roofer would you want to meet with your Insurance Adjuster? Contact Authentic Restoration today for your free roof inspection in Raleigh, North Carolina.

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    Free Roof Inspections for State Farm Insurance Customers

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    Authentic Restoration will provide free roof inspections for State Farm Insurance Customers in Birmingham, AL. Approximately 40% of the Birmingham, Alabama roof replacements Authentic provides are for State Farm Customers. Without question, State Farm is the largest Property and Casualty Insurance Provider in the Birmingham area.

    Prior to filing any insurance claim, Authentic’s Birmingham roofing contractors provide a thorough free roof inspection to determine if there is roof damage sufficient to warrant a claim. We meet State Farm Adjusters over 100 times per year and know what their standards are for approving a complete roof replacement. Following this process is why Authentic Customers enjoy over a 90% success rate with roof insurance claims.

    Exterior Home Repairs

    Authentic Restoration is a licensed Homebuilder in the State of Alabama. In addition to roof repairs and complete roof replacements, we replace other storm damaged exterior items such as gutter, siding, fascia and soffit. We repair decks and fencing as well as build new.

    Interior Home Repairs

    Authentic Restoration has an excellent reputation for top quality interior repairs. Our interior crews will repair drywall and provide complete painting services. We also handle all floor repair and replacement types including carpet, wood and tile.

    If you are a State Farm Customer and are looking for the best Insurance Contractor in Birmingham, AL, you should contact Authentic Restoration.

    Two Beautiful Roof Replacements in Charlotte

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    Do you know what roofing contractor in Charlotte, NC to call if you have storm damage? Here are some photos from 2 jobs recently completed by Authentic Restoration. Both of these roofs had storm damage. Authentic Restoration was contacted and promptly came to each property to provide a free roof inspection. Storm damage photos were shown to the Customer. One house was damaged by hail, the other by wind. Here is a small sampling of the storm damage photos that were taken. Over 100 photos overall were taken to prepare for and show the insurance adjusters.

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    Each Homeowner filed a roof insurance claim, one with Allstate, one with Nationwide. The local Authentic Restoration Manager, Lester Luna, met with the Adjusters from Nationwide and Allstate Insurance Companies. The Adjusters were shown the roof damage and the Xactimate estimate prepared by Authentic Restoration. The claims were approved for full roof replacements!

    Lester brought shingle samples to each Customer’s home at a time convenient to them. As it turns out, both Customers chose Tamko Heritage 30 Year Laminated Shingles in Rustic Black as the color. Excellent choice as you’ll soon see.

    The Authentic Restoration roof crew was scheduled. All Authentic Restoration crews have Certified General Liability and Workman’s Compensation Insurance to protect our Customers. Materials were delivered the morning of the job to minimize the inconvenience to our Customer. Here are a couple of before pictures of each.

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    All existing roof materials on each house were removed down to the bare decking. New high-quality synthetic underlayment was installed. Ice & water shield was installed in the valleys to meet North Carolina Building Code requirements. Ice & water shield was also installed around sidewalls and roof penetrations. All shingles were installed using a 6 nail pattern. This effectively increased the wind rating by 20 mph. All new vents and plumbing boots were installed. Rain caps were installed on top of the plumbing boots to provide an additional layer of protection. These extras are part of what makes Authentic Restoration the best roofer in Charlotte.

    Let’s take a look at the finished product.

    After Roof Replacement

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    These Charlotte Customers were looking for a top roofing contractor and are happy they chose Authentic Restoration. One of the Customers, Charlie F, had the following to say about Authentic Restoration in the video following:

    How do you know if your home in Charlotte, NC has roof damage? Where can you find a Charlotte Roofer to provide you with a thorough, free roof inspection? What Roofing Contractor can work with Nationwide and Allstate if you file a roof damage claim? Who is the best roofing contractor in Charlotte, North Carolina? The answer to all these questions is the same, Authentic Restoration. Contact us now for a free roof inspection or consultation.

    Roof Replacement for Hail & Wind Damaged Roof

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    Authentic Restoration recently had the privilege of being the roofing contractor for the Owner of this beautiful home in Birmingham, AL. This project started when the Homeowner called Authentic Restoration and asked for a free roof inspection. Our Team promptly responded and found substantial hail and wind damage to the existing shingles. The Homeowner decided to file a roof damage claim with her insurance, State Farm. Authentic Restoration prepared an estimate for a complete roof replacement and met the State Farm Insurance Adjuster. The roof insurance claim was approved!

    Here are a couple of photos taken before work was started.

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    This was a challenging job to say the least. The majority of the roof was a 14:12 pitch, very steep. The house had been painted in the past year, we spent a day prepping and protecting the property for the roof demolition.

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    Once the existing roof materials were removed, installation of the new materials began. A high-quality synthetic felt was installed as the underlayment. The Homeowner made a great choice in Shingles, the GAF Camelot II in Charcoal. This is considered an Ultra-Premium Designer Shingle with a limited lifetime warranty. Here are some more in progress photos.

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    The final product turned out to be stunning! Great color choice by the Homeowner (Click to view larger images).

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    The Homeowner had this to say about her Roofing Contractor in Birmingham, Authentic Restoration:

    “I want to thank Chris & the Team at Authentic Restoration for helping me get my roof replaced through my insurance company, State Farm. I have a large house that is very steep and dangerous. I had to make sure I found the right company that could handle this type of job. I also had interior damage from leaks and Authentic Restoration was able to get that approved as well by State Farm. I thank Authentic for their prompt service and attention to detail. The crew was great and I couldn’t be happier. If you’re ever in need of a roof, you should call Authentic Restoration!”

    Deborah M. 3/1/2017

    Looking for a licensed Alabama Homebuilder for General Contractor Work in Birmingham? Looking for the best Roofing Contractor in the Birmingham, AL area? Looking for a General Contractor that has extensive experience working with State Farm? There’s no job too big or too small for Authentic Restoration. Contact us now for a free roof inspection or consultation.

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    Mountain Brook, Alabama Homeowners Install Stunning Synthetic Cedar Shake Roof

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    Authentic Restoration is a Birmingham Roofing Contractor that specializes in roofing and has expertise in all popular roof materials. Authentic Restoration is the roofer of choice in Mountain Brook where the demands for quality and service are high.

    Authentic Restoration recently replaced the cedar shake on a beautiful home in one of the most prestigious areas of Birmingham, Mountain Brook, AL. We worked with the Homeowner’s insurance after the cedar shake sustained storm damage. The insurance approved a complete roof replacement except for the flat roof dormer on the rear elevation that had newer asphalt shingles installed. The asphalt shingle section was in good condition and was left in place.

    Synthetic Shake – Composite Cedar Shake Shingles

    Cedar shake shingles have been around for centuries. Unfortunately, they’ve improved little aside from the manufacturing process. Roofs covered by Cedar Shake rely on layers of split felt to shed water. For that reason, the Homeowners chose a synthetic composite shingle, the Brava Shake Tile. The Brava Shake Tiles provide the cosmetic beauty of wood shake but are a much more robust roof covering.

    This beautiful Brava Shake roof installed in Mountain Brook by Authentic Restoration required 44 squares of materials. When we removed the existing roof, we found wood slats. The entire roof was redecked with new roofing materials to comply with local building code and provide a high-quality nailable surface. Ice & water shield was installed in the valleys and high-quality synthetic felt was installed on the entire deck surface as to provide the perfect, leak proof roof.

    Shown below are a couple of pictures of the existing roof. It was in pretty rough shape.

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    The crew worked very hard and did a great job of keeping this property cleaned up during the construction phase. Cedar Shakes do not compress, take up a lot of space and can be very messy during the roof demolition without a diligent effort. The Homeowners commented several times how much cleaner the crew kept the property compared to the previous roof replacement they had years ago. The tear off and construction was completed in 5 days which included a few work stoppages for rain.

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    The finished product was absolutely gorgeous! Even better, the Homeowners were ecstatic with their new Brava Shake Tile roof from Authentic Restoration, the best roofing contractor in Birmingham and Mountain Brook.

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    A little more about Brava Tile Roofing Products. Brava Tile has partnered with Authentic Restoration in Birmingham. Authentic Restoration is the primary Pro Contractor for Brava Tile Roofing in Alabama. Brava’s products have undergone extensive testing and received 3rd party certifications for the highest levels of wind, fire, and hail and are backed by a 50-year limited warranty.

    Brava’s products are manufactured from recycled plastics that were destined for the landfill. They are very light weight which is good news for the house’s structure. So not only are the Brava Tile Products cosmetically appealing, they are also Green.

    If you live in Alabama and are looking to replace or install a cedar shake, slate or barrel tile roof, contact Authentic Restoration. We’ll promptly deliver Brava Tile samples to your doorstep so you can see how beautiful they will look on your roof. We’ll be happy to provide a free roof inspection while we’re there!

    State Farm Denies Request to Replace Roof in Carmel, Indiana

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    roof repair carmel indianaOur Customer in Carmel, IN filed a claim with State Farm for wind damage to his roof. State Farm denied the request to replace the entire roof, paying to repair the damaged shingles instead. The shingles on our Customer’s roof are no longer in production. Therefore, it was going to be impossible to find a suitable match for his beautiful home.

    We requested assistance from a neutral and competent third party roofing expert to attempt to repair a shingle. It was our belief that any attempts to repair the shingle would result in damage to the adjacent shingles that had to be lifted in the repair process. If this proved to be the case, these findings could very well result in State Farm reversing their decision. We decided to video tape the repair process in order to properly document and validate the results.

    The video below shows how the roofer carefully attempted to replace the damaged shingle. Despite his best efforts, the shingle above the damaged one tore in 2 places during the attempt. These existing shingles are so brittle it would not be possible to replace all the damaged shingles without creating as many or more damaged shingles.

    Authentic Restoration will make the extra effort to assist our Customers. If you’re in Carmel, Cicero, Fishers, Noblesville, Indianapolis, or Zionsville, Indiana and have missing or wind damaged shingles, contact Authentic for a free inspection. We’re the best roofing contractor for the job. One of our expert roof inspectors will get on your roof, inspect the damages, take damage photos and discuss your possibilities with you at no charge.

    Insurance Claim for Roof Replacement in Vestavia, Alabama

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    Authentic recently completed a full roof replacement for this beautiful home in Vestavia. This was an insurance claim, State Farm approved their policy-holder for a complete roof replacement. This came shortly after Authentic provided a free roof inspection.

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    The Homeowner chose GAF Timberline HD 30 year dimensional shingles for the roof covering. Their choice of color for the roof replacement was Weathered Wood.

    This was a complete tear off down to the bare decking. No decking problems were found. Synthetic felt was installed as the underlayment. This is a far superior product to the 15 or 30-pound paper felt most roofers use in Vestavia for complete roof replacements. Ice & water shield was installed in the valleys and around all roof penetrations. All shingles were installed using 6 nails. This results in an effective 130 mph wind rating.

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    Above are some “in process” construction pictures as well as a couple of completed roof install pictures. If you’re from Vestavia Hills or Hoover and are looking for the best roofing contractor in Birmingham, Alabama area, contact Authentic Restoration for a free roof inspection.

    Roof Replacement Review

    The Homeowner also had some very nice things about his Authentic Sales Rep, Alfred Pickett.

    “Alfred Pickett did a wonderful job on my roof replacement and made the entire process easy and fluid for me.”

    Philip K, Vestavia, AL