Porches Where the Roof Gets the Attention It Needs
A porch is the first thing people see and the last place you want a leak. D Bolton Roofing builds porches across eight Tennessee Valley counties, with free estimates and a roofer's eye on the part that sits overhead.
What a porch adds to your home
A porch gives you somewhere to sit outside, a dry step at the front or back door, and a bit more character on the house. Here's what we go over when you ask us about one:
- Where it goes — front, back, or wrapped along a side — and how big it should be
- The roof over it, shingle or metal, and how it ties in with the roof you already have
- Water control, including gutters and downspouts
- The price, itemized, with no estimate fee and no obligation
A porch roof is a roof, and roofs are our trade
Where a porch roof joins the house, you usually get a valley or a wall joint. Those are the spots where water gets in, and flashing is how we keep it out. We put new flashing in every valley and around chimneys and penetrations on our roofs, and a porch is a good reason to talk about the same care.
- Shingle or metal. We'll price both so you can compare cost and lifespan side by side
- Where the roofs meet. We'll go over how the new roof and the old one come together
- A leak you already have. Porch roofs leak like any other, and roof repair covers flashing failures and storm damage
Wind and hail damage to a roof may be covered by homeowner's insurance. Daniel has experience with insurance claims, and we'll walk you through the process before you file. That conversation costs nothing.
Gutters, siding, and the water at your front door
A porch collects water from its own roof and from the house roof beside it. Gutters that work send it away from the steps and the foundation; gutters that don't can send it behind the siding. We size gutters to your real roof area, so ask us to include them in the estimate.
Porches from the plateau to the river
If your home is in Bledsoe, Rhea, Meigs, Roane, Cumberland, McMinn, Bradley, or Hamilton County, we'll come look at the porch. We're a family-owned, licensed & insured Dayton company, and the number to call or text is (423) 750-5033, any day from 8am until 10pm.
Common Questions
Porches FAQs
What does a free porch estimate cover?
We look at where the porch will go, talk through how you'll use it, and go over the roof and how it will meet your house. You get an itemized price with no estimate fee and no obligation.
Can the porch have a metal roof?
Yes. Shingle and metal are both roofs we install. Metal costs more at the start and lasts 40–70 years, and shingle costs less up front. We'll price your porch both ways.
Can you fix a leaking porch roof?
Yes. Leaks and flashing failures are roof repair work, and porch roofs get them like any other roof. Text a photo and we'll tell you what we think.
Will insurance pay for storm damage to a porch roof?
It may. Wind, hail, and storm damage to a roof are often covered by homeowner's insurance, and we help by documenting the damage and meeting your adjuster. We can't promise coverage, but we'll tell you honestly where you stand.
Can I pay for the roof on my porch over time?
Our financing and monthly payment plans cover roof work, including metal. Tell us about your porch and we'll explain what applies, with no cost and no obligation to check.