Roof Repair & Emergency Roofing in Gainesville, GA
Gainesville is the Hall County seat, on the shores of Lake Lanier. On May 2, 2025, an EF1 tornado with 90 mph winds touched down off Thompson Bridge Road on Gainesville’s north side, and snapped or uprooted large trees around lakeside homes. Emergency Roofing Solutions inspects, tarps, repairs and replaces roofs across Gainesville, and a live person answers 24/7.
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Gainesville roofs at a glance
Background: downtown Gainesville. Photo: ATLJonJon, Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 4.0).
Recent roofing work in Gainesville
Real jobs from our crews, documented in our job files.
Overlook Drive (2026)
A new roof inside the city limits, photographed after our crew finished in January 2026.
Scarlet Oak Lane (2023)
A new roof inside Gainesville’s city limits. We photographed it by drone as our crew finished in January 2023. We’ve also completed work on Otila Drive inside the city, plus roofs on Topsail Ridge and Highland Drive in the Gainesville area.
What we see on Gainesville roofs
Tornado near the lake
The May 2, 2025 tornado was on the ground for about 9 minutes, mostly over the north end of Lake Lanier. Along Cochran Road and Willow Trace, 5 to 7 homes had large trees snapped or uprooted.
Ice and big trees
About 1 inch of ice was reported in Gainesville in the January 2026 ice storm. On January 25, about 10 trees fell into Hall County roads, including Thompson Bridge Road at Fraser Circle.
Older and newer homes
About 1 in 9 Gainesville homes was built before 1960, including along historic Green Street. About 44% were built since 2000, so many roofs are coming up on their first replacement.
Owners and landlords
Only about 39% of Gainesville homes are owner-occupied. We work with homeowners, landlords and property managers and send a photo report of what we found.
Storms that have hit Gainesville
From National Weather Service surveys, NOAA storm records and local news.
- September 5, 2026 · Wind
Trees came down on Candler Road at Lee Land Road, and 5 trees fell along Lee Land Road, southeast of Gainesville toward Candler.
- January 24–26, 2026 · Ice storm
About 1 inch of ice was reported in Gainesville. On January 25, about 10 trees fell into Hall County roads, including Thompson Bridge Road at Fraser Circle.
- June 26, 2025 · Wind
Trees came down in the 800 block of Chattahoochee Street, the 100 block of Spring Street and on Gaines Mill Road.
- May 2, 2025 · Hail and tornado
Half-dollar-size hail fell along Thompson Bridge Road at 6:45 p.m. About 10 minutes later, an EF1 tornado touched down near Lakewood Baptist Church and crossed the north end of Lake Lanier.
How a Gainesville 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.
Areas we serve in Gainesville
- Green Street Historic District
- Downtown Gainesville
- Riverside
- Bradford-Ridgewood
- New Holland Village
- Chicopee Village
- Browns Bridge
- Thompson Bridge / North Hall
- Oakwood (nearby)
- Flowery Branch (nearby)
- Murrayville (nearby)
Nearby, we also work in Buford, Braselton, Hoschton, Cumming and Sugar Hill. See all areas we serve.
Roofing services in Gainesville
Gainesville roofing FAQs
A storm brought big trees down around my Gainesville home. Should I get the roof checked?
Yes. Even when a tree misses the house, limbs can scrape shingles and damage gutters and flashing. Our free inspection covers the whole roof and shows you photos.
A tree or big limb hit my roof. What should I do first?
Get everyone out of the rooms under the damage, then call 404-474-4222, any time. We tarp the opening, photograph everything for your insurance claim and schedule the repair.
I rent out my Gainesville house. Can you work with my tenants?
Yes. We schedule with your tenant, keep you updated and send a photo report, so you don’t have to be there.
Do you serve all of Gainesville?
Yes, from Green Street and downtown to Riverside, Bradford-Ridgewood and the Thompson Bridge area, plus nearby Oakwood, Flowery Branch and Murrayville.
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 Gainesville 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