Roofing Contractor in Buford, GA
Buford began as a railroad town in 1872 and was once known as “The Leather City” for the Bona Allen tannery. Today it mixes Allen-era homes on Main Street with neighborhoods built in the last 25 years: about 44% of Buford homes went up in 2000 or later. The city also reaches the southern shore of Lake Lanier, which had the area’s highest ice totals in January 2026. We inspect, repair and replace roofs across Buford, and a live person answers 24/7.
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Buford roofs at a glance
Background: the Bona Allen Mansion on Main Street, built 1911–13. Photo: John Phelan, Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Recent roofing work in Buford
Real jobs from our crews, documented in our job files.
South Waterworks Road (May 2025)
We labeled the slopes in chalk and photographed the whole roof, ridge and vents included, so the homeowner could see each section for themselves.
Island Pointe Way (2025)
A new roof in the Buford area, outside the city limits. We photographed it as our crew finished in August 2025. We’ve also inspected roofs on Trailing Ivy Way, Mathias Way, Whisper Cove Drive and Shoreland Drive.
What we see on Buford roofs
Roofs from the 2000s building boom
About 1 in 6 Buford homes was built between 2000 and 2009, so those roofs are now 17 to 26 years old. Standard 3-tab shingles usually last about 20 years.
Old homes on Main Street
The Bona Allen family built homes on and near Main Street between 1891 and 1913, including a Queen Anne with a domed turret. Steep, complex roofs like these need careful flashing and matching materials.
Lake Lanier wind and ice
Storms brought trees down along Lake Lanier’s southern shore in December 2024, and the lake had the highest ice totals in the area in January 2026. Ice-loaded limbs over a roof are a common cause of punctures and torn gutters.
HOA communities
Many Buford subdivisions have HOAs with rules on shingle color and style. We help you choose an approved shingle before work starts.
Storms that have hit Buford
From National Weather Service surveys, NOAA storm records and local news.
- January 24–25, 2026 · Ice storm
Lake Lanier recorded nearly 0.8 inch of ice, the highest totals in the area. In Buford and north Gwinnett, ice-laden branches weighed down power lines and caused brief outages.
- June 27, 2025 · Wind (Sugar Hill)
Next door in Sugar Hill, numerous trees came down on Sugar Crest Drive, hitting at least two homes, and a tree fell on a porch on Hesse Lane.
- April 10, 2025 · Hail
Quarter-size (1-inch) hail fell near Drake Street and Swimming Pool Road and on Morgan Chase Drive.
- December 29, 2024 · Wind
Before dawn, storms brought two trees down across roads along the southern shore of Lake Lanier in Buford.
How a Buford roof job works with us
Free roof inspection
We check every slope, the flashing, vents and gutters, and the attic if you have a leak. You get clear photos of what we found, good or bad.
A straight answer and a written estimate
We tell you whether you need a repair or a replacement, and why, with a line-item estimate. If it is storm damage, we document it for your insurance company and can meet your adjuster on site.
Install, cleanup and walkthrough
Our crew does the work, protects your landscaping, cleans up the nails and debris, and walks the finished roof with you. In HOA communities, we help you choose an approved shingle before work starts.
Areas we serve in Buford
- Downtown Buford
- Historic Main Street
- Lake Lanier
- Lake Lanier Islands
- Buford Dam
- Mall of Georgia area
- Brickton Station
- Hamilton Mill (nearby)
- Rest Haven
- Hog Mountain
- Flowery Branch
- Braselton
Nearby, we also work in Sugar Hill, Suwanee, Dacula, Gainesville and Cumming. See all areas we serve.
Roofing services in Buford
Buford roofing FAQs
My Buford home was built in the early 2000s. Is the roof near the end?
It may be. Builder-grade shingles from that period often last about 20 years. A free inspection shows whether a repair or a replacement makes more sense.
How do I know if hail damaged my roof?
Hail bruises often can’t be seen from the ground. We inspect up close, mark what we find in chalk and photograph each slope, so you and your adjuster can see it.
Can you work with my HOA?
Yes. We help you choose an approved shingle and color and prepare what your HOA asks for before work begins.
Do you serve homes near Lake Lanier?
Yes. We serve Buford and the Lake Lanier area, including Lake Lanier Islands, Buford Dam, Rest Haven and Hog Mountain.
EASY PAY SOLUTIONS
Flexible Financing for Your Roofing Needs
At Emergency Roofing Solutions, we make roof repairs and replacements accessible with flexible financing options. Whether you’re facing storm damage or need a full replacement, we offer:
- Affordable Payment Plans: “Spread the cost over time with low monthly payments.”
- Insurance Assistance: “We document storm damage with photos and can meet your adjuster on site so nothing is missed.”
- No Hidden Fees: “Transparent pricing ensures you know exactly what you’re paying for.”
- Quick Approvals: “Get started on your project fast with our streamlined financing process.”
Schedule Your Free Buford Roof Assessment
Tell us about your roof and we’ll get back to you. Prefer to talk? Call 404-474-4222, 24/7.
What Our Customers Say
Workers were fast and efficient. They did an excellent job in such a short time. I will highly recommend them in the future to anyone who has roofing needs. And Ricky was most helpful as well.
4 months ago
Ricky was an awesome salesman and I will tell all my friends about him
4 months ago
Working with Ricky was an awesome experience. He kept me informed every step of the way. His service hands down was the best. I will recommend him to my family and friends.
5 months ago
Ricky was amazing throughout the process. He answered all my questions. The crew was great and they cleaned before they left. The roof looks great.
5 months ago
Working with Ricky has been amazing. Hands down would recommend
5 months ago
Jabari Bulger came to my door after seeing that my roof was seriously in need of replacement. He walked me through the process with insurance and the roof replacement seamlessly. I'm very happy with my choice to use Emergency Roofing Solutions.
6 months ago
Jabari was knowledgeable, friendly, honest, and very helpful during the entire process.
6 months ago
I highly recommend ERS. Jabari and his crew were professional and were attentive to our needs. I am especially grateful because this was our first roof replacement, and he guided us through the - at times - arduous process. His colleague John was very courteous and reassuring on the build date. Go with ERS!
6 months ago
I hired Emergency Roofing Solutions after learning my roof, which had been updated before I bought the house, was missing proper ventilation. I had been noticing issues early on, especially in the summer, condensation around my HVAC unit, poor airflow, and my system working much harder than it should to keep the house cool. Cas…
7 months ago
Ricky Downs is wonderful and I will recommend him to all my family and friends
7 months ago