FAQs

Often, yes. Catching a small leak, lifted shingle, or failed flashing early prevents water from reaching the decking and structure. That is why we…

Both. Cardinal Roofing installs fixed, tubular and venting skylights from VELUX, Solatube and FAKRO, and repairs leaks, cracks, foggy glass and seals.

Yes. Cardinal Roofing works with HOAs and gated communities every week.

Yes. In our climate an under-ventilated attic can reach 150 degrees or more in summer, cooking shingles from below and shortening their life. Balanced…

Yes. Cardinal Roofing handles both. For homes we replace and repair roofs and handle metal roofing, gutters, skylights, storm damage and emergencies.

Yes. We install seamless gutters, replace old or damaged systems, and make targeted repairs. We also offer guard options, including micro-mesh, screens, and covers,…

Yes. Cardinal Roofing offers financing through lending partners for repairs, full roof replacements and large commercial projects.

Yes. Cardinal Roofing’s roof inspections are free, with no obligation.

Yes. Cardinal Roofing handles phased replacements, repairs and maintenance for multi-building communities, coordinating access to limit disruption.

Yes. Cardinal Roofing roofs Lay Lake homes in Wilsonville and rural properties in Sterrett, Vandiver, Westover and Harpersville, plus barns and shops.

It does. The Birmingham area averages about 50 thunderstorm days a year, several hail events and a real tornado threat, often at night in…

A repair usually fixes isolated problems like a few missing shingles, one leak or failed flashing.

Because we are local to Pelham, we reach most of the metro quickly for both scheduled work and storm response, and we prioritize active-leak…

Asphalt and architectural shingles are rated for roughly 15 to 20 years, but our intense summer UV, heat, and humidity can shorten that. Proper…

Most residential roof replacements by Cardinal Roofing are finished in one to two days, weather permitting.

Cardinal Roofing has been in business since 2005, so it has more than 20 years of roofing experience in the Birmingham–Pelham area.

It depends on your roof’s size, pitch and complexity, the material you choose and the condition of the decking underneath.

We recommend a professional inspection at least once a year and after any major storm. Pre-sale inspections are also increasingly common in the metro’s…

Yes. Cardinal Roofing is a GAF Master Elite® Contractor and a GAF President’s Club Award winner, and is licensed and insured.

Call for a free storm inspection. Hail and wind damage is often hard to see from the ground, so we document it with photos…

Cardinal Roofing serves the greater Birmingham metro within about 20 miles of its Pelham office.

Cardinal Roofing installs TPO, EPDM, modified bitumen and torch-down roofs, plus reflective coatings, for offices, retail, apartments and churches.

Cardinal Roofing offers emergency service: we tarp and stabilize the roof right away to stop water getting in, then return to assess and repair…

A reflective liquid coating over a sound flat roof extends its life, guards against heat and cracking, and lowers cooling costs without a replacement.

A local roofer knows central Alabama’s weather, codes and neighborhoods, and can get to you fast after a storm.

For homes we install asphalt and architectural shingles, plus tile, metal, wood shake, and slate. For commercial buildings we install TPO, EPDM, modified bitumen,…

Your roof is covered by the manufacturer’s material warranty plus Cardinal Roofing’s workmanship guarantee.

Cardinal Roofing covers Pelham, Helena, Alabaster, Hoover, Vestavia Hills, Homewood, Chelsea, Calera and nearby ZIPs within about 20 miles of Pelham.

Those streaks are algae that thrive in Alabama’s humidity, and they are most common on shaded, wooded lots. We install algae-resistant shingles and make…

Modern metal roofing is impact resistant, fire resistant, energy efficient, low maintenance, and long-lasting. Its reflective surface helps cut cooling costs through Alabama summers,…

Yes. Cardinal Roofing documents storm damage with photos and written findings, and can meet your adjuster on site when possible.