The 9 best commercial roofing contractors serving Atlanta, GA — independently researched and ranked. No paid placements.
Commercial and industrial roofing in Atlanta covers offices, retail centres, warehouses, and multi-unit buildings — most using low-slope membrane systems such as TPO, EPDM, and modified bitumen. The 9 contractors below were selected from our full Atlanta top 10 as the strongest for commercial work, ranked by experience, manufacturer certifications, BBB standing, and verified reputation.
Atlanta's commercial roofing market combines the pressures of a rapidly expanding metropolitan economy with the demands of Georgia's humid subtropical climate — intense summer UV exposure, periodic severe convective storms with large hail, and late-summer tropical remnants that test membrane drainage over multi-day rain events. The Perimeter, Buckhead, and Cumberland commercial districts anchor a significant inventory of mid-rise and high-rise office buildings with complex low-slope rooflines, while suburban growth corridors in Gwinnett, Cherokee, and Fayette Counties are generating large volumes of new commercial construction with conventional flat-roof specifications.
Georgia does not have a statewide roofing contractor licence — commercial roofing falls under Georgia's general contractor licensing framework administered through the Secretary of State's office. Building owners in Atlanta should verify that a commercial roofer holds the appropriate Georgia general contractor licence class for the project's contract size and that the company carries current commercial general liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage, as enforcement of these requirements varies across the metro's different county jurisdictions.
Family-owned and operating out of Marietta since 1993, Atlanta Roofing Specialists is a GAF Master Elite residential contractor and a GAF Master Select commercial contractor, and also holds CertainTeed Select Shingle Applicator status. The firm is a member of the Georgia Roofing Contractors Association (GARCA) and is BBB accredited with an A+ rating dating to 1998. It offers up to 25-year workmanship warranties and handles asphalt, metal, flat, TPO and EPDM systems plus custom metalwork and carpentry.
Headquartered in Roswell and serving metropolitan Atlanta since 1988, Dr. Roof is one of the longest-running roofers in the region. It is a GAF Master Elite contractor and a CertainTeed SELECT ShingleMaster, and is a member of the NRCA. Dr. Roof is BBB accredited with an A+ rating (accredited since 1993) and handles residential and commercial roofing, storm damage restoration, siding, windows, gutters and chimney repair.
Founded in 1998, Bell Roofing is a locally owned Atlanta roofer that states it has installed and repaired more than 8,000 roofs in the area. It is a GAF Master Elite contractor and a GAF Commercial Master Select contractor, with GAF President's Club recognition, and is BBB accredited with an A+ rating. The company is known for high-end residential work and also handles commercial systems, skylights, gutters, framing and storm recovery.
Locally owned and operating since 2006 out of Smyrna, Adamson Roofing Company specializes in storm and hail damage restoration and insurance-claim work. It is GAF Master Elite certified and an Owens Corning Preferred Contractor, and is BBB accredited with an A+ rating (accredited since 2006). Adamson also holds the GuildMaster Award for Service Excellence and offers roofing, siding, gutters and remodeling.
Founded by former roof consultant Grant Whitney, Whitco Roofing is an Atlanta-based commercial roofer that works on large-scale facilities across North America and describes itself as the largest Atlanta-based commercial roofing company. It is a GAF Master Select commercial contractor and a GAF Commercial Chairman's Circle recipient, and offers its proprietary Whitcommand cloud-based asset-management portal. Whitco installs and services TPO, PVC, EPDM, modified bitumen, built-up, metal and coating systems, plus solar and sustainable roof solutions.
Founded in Atlanta around 2016, Colony Roofers is a fast-growing local roofer named to the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies (2023 and 2024). It is a GAF contractor offering the Golden Pledge warranty and also works with Johns Manville and Firestone systems. Colony is BBB accredited with an A+ rating (accredited since 2018), is TrustDALE certified, and handles residential, commercial, metal and storm/insurance-claim roofing.
Based in Alpharetta and BBB accredited with an A+ rating since 2011, Atlanta Metro Roofing is a woman-owned roofer covering the north metro. It is a GAF residential contractor and installs asphalt shingle, metal (including standing seam), slate and wood-shake systems, plus commercial TPO and EPDM. The company offers fast project turnaround and full exterior services including siding, gutters, skylights and chimney repair.
Veteran-owned and serving Greater Atlanta and Georgia, Roof Authority is a specialty roofer focused on metal and premium roofing systems rather than high-volume sales. The company offers in-house metal fabrication and installs standing seam, exposed-fastener and metal shingle roofs, as well as slate, cedar, composite and low-slope systems. It also handles asphalt shingle, commercial flat roofs and targeted repairs for homes, businesses and churches.
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Headquartered in Decatur, Roofit Restoration focuses on storm-driven roof replacement and insurance-claim support across metro Atlanta, Augusta and North Georgia. It is BBB accredited with an A+ rating (accredited 2025) and works with asphalt, metal and flat roofing. The team provides free inspections, emergency repairs and guidance through the insurance process for residential and commercial customers.
Commercial Roofing in Atlanta's Storm-Ready, High-Growth Market
For office and mixed-use buildings undergoing ground-floor tenant turnover
Atlanta's competitive commercial real estate market drives frequent tenant turnover in retail and office spaces, and interior buildouts during roof re-tenanting can reveal deferred roof maintenance through ceiling stains or active leaks. Addressing the roof proactively before a new tenant moves in — rather than as an emergency after a lease complaint — preserves the landlord's relationship with the incoming tenant and avoids costly interior remediation costs that follow undetected water intrusion.
When hail damage to a commercial property's roof coincides with mechanical equipment damage
Atlanta's hail events frequently damage both the membrane and rooftop HVAC equipment simultaneously. A commercial roofer who understands the insurance documentation requirements can help coordinate the property damage claim to capture membrane, HVAC, and guttering damage in a single adjuster review rather than allowing the scope to be split across separate claim filings that may each face their own deductible application.
For institutional and healthcare facilities requiring uninterrupted operations during roofing
Atlanta's dense healthcare and university campus building stock requires commercial roofing executed in phases that maintain interior occupancy, infection control compliance, and sensitive equipment protection throughout the project duration. A commercial roofer with documented institutional project experience in the Atlanta market will price containment protocols, phasing sequences, and after-hours work requirements into the bid rather than discovering these constraints as unexpected costs mid-project.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many commercial roofing contractors are in Atlanta?
Our directory lists 9 independently verified commercial roofing contractors serving Atlanta, Georgia, ranked by experience, certifications and reputation. Atlanta Roofing Specialists is ranked #1. There are no paid placements.
How do I choose a commercial roofer in Atlanta?
Confirm licensing and insurance for Georgia, ask for commercial project references in Atlanta, get multiple written quotes, and check each contractor's BBB standing. Every company listed here has been independently researched.
What commercial membrane systems dominate Atlanta's flat-roof market?
TPO is the most prevalent single-ply system on new commercial construction in Atlanta due to its heat-weldable seams and documented reflectance properties that satisfy Georgia's energy code requirements. EPDM retains a strong market share on re-roofing projects where the existing system is EPDM and a like-for-like replacement preserves the substrate compatibility. Modified bitumen in multi-ply assemblies is common on older Atlanta commercial buildings that have not yet been transitioned to single-ply systems.
How does Atlanta's severe storm season affect commercial roofing insurance considerations?
Commercial property insurance policies in the Atlanta metro commonly carry separate wind and hail deductibles that reset per storm event. After a significant hail event, building owners who delay inspection risk having a subsequent storm's damage merged with the prior event's, complicating the claims process. Scheduling a documented inspection within days of a confirmed hail event — and requesting an infrared scan if membrane puncture is suspected — creates a clean record for each loss date.
Does Fulton County or the City of Atlanta issue separate building permits for commercial roofing?
Commercial properties within the City of Atlanta's boundaries obtain permits from Atlanta's Department of City Planning. Properties in unincorporated Fulton County permit through the county's Department of Infrastructure. Several surrounding jurisdictions — including DeKalb, Gwinnett, and Cobb Counties — have their own separate permit offices. A commercial roofer working regularly across metro Atlanta will specify which jurisdiction's permit applies to a given property address and manage the submission accordingly.