MI Homesiding & Roofing
Missing or lifted shingles are not always a weather problem. In most cases, the shingles were nailed too high, the sealing strip never bonded, or the flashing around them was never installed correctly. The storm just finished the job.
We repair shingles by fixing the real cause — not just replacing what blew off. Licensed Home Improvement Contractor · BBB Accredited · GAF Certified Residential Roofing Contractor · Serving Knoxville.
As a GAF Certified Residential Roofing Contractor, we can offer GAF’s System Plus Limited Warranty on qualifying roofing systems, subject to GAF eligibility, terms, and conditions. See our GAF Class 4 impact-resistant shingles to find the right fit for your home.
Verified credentials
Who you are actually hiring, and who stands behind the work.
GAF Certified™ Residential Roofing Contractor
GAF ID 1158190 · Verify on GAF
Authorized to offer the GAF System Plus Limited Warranty on qualifying GAF roofing systems
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Metal roofing and siding supplier
BBB Accredited Business — A+ Rating
- TN #13334Licensed & Insured
Licensed Home Improvement Contractor
Tennessee license #13334 · General Liability and Workers’ Compensation insured
Knoxville Chamber Investor
Investor member of the Knoxville Chamber
Why Shingles Fail in Knoxville
East Tennessee heat causes sealing strips to bond and re-bond through every season. Shingles installed in cold weather often never seal properly — leaving them vulnerable to the first strong wind.
High nailing — nails placed above the nailing line — reduces holding strength by more than half. Three nails instead of four. Wrong nail length. These are the real reasons shingles blow off, not just the storm. See bad roof installation repair in Knoxville.
Signs You Need Shingle Repair
Missing sections visible from the ground or shingles found in the yard. Lifted edges that curl up at corners after wind. Cracked or brittle shingles on older sections. Granules collecting heavily in gutters — sign of surface breakdown. Ceiling stains that appeared after a storm. Recurring leaks in the same area after previous repairs.
Common Shingle Problems We Fix
Missing shingles — blown off due to incorrect nailing or failed sealing strip. We replace with matching material and correct fastener pattern.
Lifted or loose shingles — edges that curl up expose the decking to water. We re-seal and refasten correctly.
Cracked or broken shingles — UV exposure and age cause brittleness. We replace affected sections before they become active leak points. If shingles are already gone and the decking is exposed, that calls for emergency roof repair.
High-nailed shingles — nails placed above the nailing line hold nothing in wind. We identify and correct the full affected section. See improper roof installation repair.
Storm-damaged sections — combined wind and hail damage assessed and repaired. See storm damage roof repair and wind damage roof repair.
Shingle Repair vs Full Roof Replacement
Repair is the right call when damage is isolated to one or two sections, the rest of the roof is solid, and the decking shows no moisture damage.
Replacement makes more sense when shingle failure is widespread, the roof is over 20 years old, or repeated repairs have failed to stop leaks. We give you an honest answer based on what the inspection shows. See roof repair vs replacement in Knoxville.
Our Shingle Repair Process
Step 1 — Full inspection of the damaged area and surrounding shingles, including nailing pattern and flashing condition.
Step 2 — Identification of the real cause — installation error, storm damage, or age failure.
Step 3 — Careful removal of damaged shingles without disturbing surrounding material.
Step 4 — Installation of new shingles with correct nail placement, spacing, and sealing.
Step 5 — Flashing check and correction at any nearby transition points.
Step 6 — Final inspection to confirm the repaired section is fully weathertight.
If we find rotted decking or moisture damage — we stop, photograph it, and issue a written Change Order before continuing. New shingles go on after the damage underneath has been documented and addressed in writing.
Why Homeowners Choose Us
We fix the cause — not just the surface. GAF Certified Residential Roofing Contractor — Account 1158190. We install shingles with correct fastener patterns, proper sealing, and flashing integration built for East Tennessee weather.
Tennessee Home Improvement Contractor License #13334. BBB Accredited Business. Google Reviews. Family Owned & Operated.
Free inspection for standard cases. Complex situations covered under our $350 Technical Assessment — credited back if you move forward.
Serving Knoxville and East Tennessee
We repair shingles across Knoxville and the full surrounding East Tennessee.
Farragut, Powell, Halls Crossroads, Corryton, Oak Ridge, Maryville, Alcoa, Sevierville, Gatlinburg, Lenoir City, Clinton, Newport, Morristown, Dandridge, Jefferson City, Rockford, Louisville, Walland, Norris, Maynardville, Luttrell, and Blaine.
Schedule, Proposal and Warranty on a Shingle Repair
The question behind most shingle repairs is whether the surrounding field has enough life left to be worth matching into.
What the written proposal spells out. Not a single square-foot number. We name the components being replaced, the area being opened, the materials by name, what happens if the cause turns out to sit somewhere other than where the symptom appeared, and the schedule. Photographs of what we found go with it, so the scope and the evidence arrive together.
How long it takes. Most of our roofing projects run approximately one to two working days, and a focused repair normally sits at the shorter end of that. It is a typical range, not a promise about your roof: size and pitch, access, how many layers are involved, the material, what the decking looks like once it is open, the weather window and anything hidden we find can all move it. The schedule goes in the written proposal.
What the warranty covers on work like this. Our workmanship warranty runs one year on a repair and five years on a replacement. A repair also cannot carry a manufacturer system warranty: those cover a complete installed system, not a section of one. Anyone offering decades of warranty on a single repair is describing something the manufacturer documents do not support.
Licensed Home Improvement Contractor (TN #13334) · BBB Accredited with an A+ rating · GAF Certified Residential Roofing Contractor · Workers’ Compensation and General Liability carried · Family owned and operated, bilingual English and Spanish · 20+ years of hands-on construction and exterior remodeling experience · Google Reviews.
Frequently Asked Questions – 🔻. FAQs
Can missing shingles cause roof leaks?
Yes — immediately. Once shingles are missing, the decking is exposed directly to rain. Even a few hours of exposure can allow water into insulation and framing.
How soon should damaged shingles be repaired?
As soon as possible. Every rain event on exposed decking increases the damage and the repair cost.
Can shingles be repaired without replacing the entire roof?
Yes — when damage is isolated and the decking is solid. We inspect first and tell you honestly which applies to your roof.
Why do shingles blow off during storms?
Usually because of incorrect nailing, cold-weather installation where sealing strips never bonded, or too few fasteners per shingle. A correctly installed roof survives most East Tennessee storms.
Is the inspection free?
Yes for standard cases. Complex inspections are covered under our $350 Technical Assessment — credited back if you move forward.
Are you GAF Certified?
Yes. GAF Certified Residential Roofing Contractor — Account 1158190. We install shingles to GAF manufacturer standards including correct nail patterns and sealing requirements.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. Licensed Home Improvement Contractor · Workers' Comp Insured · General Liability · BBB Accredited.
Ready to Get Started?
If shingles are missing or damaged — act before the next rain. Early repair prevents water from reaching decking, insulation, and framing.
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Licensed Home Improvement Contractor · BBB Accredited · GAF Certified · Google Reviews · Serving Knoxville and Surrounding East Tennessee