Your roof is the single most important structural component protecting your home from the Alabama elements.
Our Roofing Services
A properly installed roof performs for 20 to 30 years.
A poorly installed one creates persistent problems long before that, water intrusion, premature wear, insulation failure, and structural damage that compounds quietly until it becomes a major repair.
Recon Reconstruction of Alabama installs, replaces, and repairs residential roofing systems throughout Clanton, Chilton County, and Central Alabama, with the full-service general contractor capability to handle everything from the decking through the final shingle installation.
Every roofing service we provide is backed by the same licensed general contractor standard that governs our restoration and remodeling work.
We do not subcontract roofing to unvetted crews. Our team assesses, installs, and stands behind every roof we put on a home in Chilton County.
Roofing is one of the most contractor-dependent trades in residential construction.
The materials matter. The installation details matter more.
A roof installed with incorrect nailing patterns, insufficient underlayment, improperly sealed flashing, or inadequate ventilation will fail well before its rated lifespan, regardless of the quality of the shingles on top.
Alabama’s climate creates specific demands on roofing systems.
High summer temperatures accelerate shingle degradation in poorly ventilated attic systems.
Significant annual rainfall requires proper water management at every vulnerable penetration point.
Storm season produces hail, high winds, and debris impacts that stress every component of the roofing assembly.
This is not standard practice across all roofing contractors. Installing new shingles over an existing layer is faster and cheaper upfront.
It also voids most manufacturer warranties, adds significant weight to the roof structure, conceals decking damage that should be replaced, and creates a shorter effective lifespan for the new roofing system.
When we remove the existing roofing system, we can see the decking beneath. Any damaged, rotted, or structurally compromised decking sections are replaced before new materials go on.
The roof we install goes on a sound substrate — which is the only way to ensure it performs for the full rated lifespan of the material.
Hailstorm and high-wind events are among the most common homeowner’s insurance claims in Alabama.
A significant percentage of the roof replacements we perform in Clanton and Chilton County are insurance claims, and in most cases, the homeowner did not realize the damage was extensive enough to warrant a full replacement until a professional assessment identified the full scope.
Hail damage to asphalt shingles creates granule displacement and mat bruising that accelerates deterioration.
An adjuster’s surface assessment from the ground or a quick roof walk may not capture the full extent of damage across the entire roof plane. Our assessment process photographs and documents every affected area to the standard your carrier requires.
We have an established working relationship with every major carrier serving the Clanton area including Alfa, Nationwide, Progressive, Farmers, and Liberty Mutual.
We manage the insurance documentation and adjuster communication so you are not navigating that process alone.
Recon Reconstruction of Alabama is owned and operated by Kyle McRae, Braden McRae and Alex Price.
All owners are involved in every project. Kyle manages initial assessments, insurance documentation, and client communication. Alex manages installation execution and quality control in the field. Braden serves as a Project Manager, overseeing construction operations, managing timelines, coordinating subcontractors, and helping ensure projects are completed to the standards clients expect.
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