Roofing has a reputation, and most of it is earned. Here’s what we actually do, what things actually cost, and what we can’t promise you.
Warrior Roofing Inc. is a licensed, insured and bonded roofing and exterior contractor. We are not general contractors, public adjusters, or appraisers. We document property conditions and provide that documentation to you; decisions on coverage rest with your insurance carrier.
No. The inspection and the written estimate are free, and there’s no obligation attached to either. You keep the documentation whether or not you hire us — if you want a second opinion, that report is yours to take to another contractor.
We fly the roof with a drone to capture high-definition imagery of the field, valleys, flashing and penetrations, then walk the attic to check decking condition and ventilation from underneath. Everything we find gets photographed and marked up into a property report.
Same-day response on most inspection requests. During active storm conditions the phone is faster than the form — call (423) 838-5343.
Not for the exterior and drone work. We do need access for the attic portion, and we’d rather walk you through what we found in person, so most people prefer to be there for at least part of it.
Yes, start to finish. We document the damage to the standard carriers expect and meet your adjuster on site with the report already in hand. Having the evidence assembled before the adjuster arrives changes how that conversation goes.
Up to $250 of tarping is free during your initial inspection. If the damage needs more than that to make safe, we’ll tell you the cost before we do it.
That depends on your carrier, your policy, and your claims history — it’s not something any contractor can promise you either way. Your agent can tell you how a claim would affect your specific policy, and it’s worth asking before you file.
Denials often come down to insufficient documentation rather than absence of damage, which is the entire reason we photograph everything. Depending on why it was denied, a re-inspection with proper evidence may be worth pursuing. We’ll tell you honestly if we think you have a case.
Policies vary, and most have a filing deadline measured from the date of loss rather than the date you noticed. If you think a storm did damage, get it inspected sooner rather than later — check your specific policy for the deadline that applies to you.
Anyone who quotes you a number over the phone is guessing. Cost depends on the roof’s square footage, its pitch, how many layers are coming off, the condition of the decking underneath, and the material going back on. That’s why the inspection comes first and it’s free — you get a real number, not a range that moves once work starts.
Usually because they’re not describing the same job. A bid that omits tear-off, ice-and-water shield, new flashing, or decking replacement will always look cheaper on paper. Compare the line items rather than the totals — if a bid doesn’t itemise, that’s worth asking about.
[RIGO — needs your answer. If you work with a financing partner, name it and the typical terms. If not, say so plainly; that’s better than leaving the question unanswered.]
Often, yes. If a repair will genuinely hold, we’ll tell you that — a replacement you don’t need yet is the easiest sale in this trade and we’re not interested in it. When a roof is genuinely at the end, we’ll show you why rather than just asserting it.
Most residential roofs are a one to two day job once we start, weather permitting. Larger or more complex roofs, and jobs that turn up significant decking damage, take longer — we’ll tell you the expected timeline before we begin and let you know if anything changes it.
That’s what the mobile dumpster system is for — it elevates to the roofline so debris is caught at the source rather than raining into your yard. Beds and walkways get covered, and a magnet sweep runs before anyone leaves.
Crews vary by job and season, which is normal in this trade. What doesn’t vary is the procedure — documented scope, OSHA-compliant fall protection, manufacturer-spec installation. And you deal with us throughout, not with whoever happens to be on site.
We flag it, photograph it, and tell you the cost before replacing it. Nobody likes a mid-job change, but covering soft decking with new shingles is how a roof fails early. It’s priced per sheet and quoted before we proceed.
Yes, within limits. Shingles need to seal, so we watch temperature and avoid installing when it’s too cold for adhesion. Emergency repairs and tarping happen year-round regardless.
[RIGO — needs your actual workmanship warranty term. This is likely the single strongest number on the whole site, so it’s worth stating clearly.]
The manufacturer warranty covers defects in the material itself. The workmanship warranty covers the installation — how it was put on. Most leaks in a new roof are installation issues, not material defects, so the workmanship warranty is the one that matters most in practice.
Yes, and it’s more common than people realise. Most manufacturers require balanced intake and exhaust ventilation as a condition of coverage. If your soffit intake is blocked, a denied warranty claim is a bad way to find out. We check ventilation on every job.
Manufacturer warranties are often transferable once, sometimes with a fee and a deadline after the sale. Check the specific terms for the product installed on your roof — we’ll give you the paperwork on completion day.
We’re based out of Chattanooga and cover everything around it — up to about two hours out in any direction. That includes Soddy-Daisy, Cleveland, Dunlap, Ocoee, Monteagle, Ten Mile, Sweetwater, Loudon, and as far as Murfreesboro.
No. If you’re inside that radius, you’re inside our service area and the drive is on us.
Probably. The list isn’t exhaustive — call and ask. If you’re within about two hours of Chattanooga, the answer is almost always yes.
If it isn’t answered here, call and ask. We’d rather spend ten minutes on the phone than have you guess. Based out of Chattanooga, serving all surrounding areas.
