Roofers in Cookeville, Tennessee

27 roofing companies are listed for Cookeville, and 2 of them are verified against a public registry. Your request goes to one roofer, not five.

Short answer: To find a roofer near you in Cookeville, TN, start with the 2 below whose license we matched on Tennessee license lookup (verify.tn.gov); they are listed first. A standard asphalt re-roof on a 2,000 sq ft Cookeville home runs $6,090–$13,485 at the local 0.87× cost index, and a metal roof $14,790–$34,800. NOAA's storm record for the county shows hail up to 3 in., so get an inspection after a big storm before you accept a quote.

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A new asphalt roof in Cookeville runs $6,090 to $13,485

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Roofers in Cookeville, TN

27 listed. Roofers we verified against a public registry come first.

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Who you can hire in Cookeville

A phone number and a star rating say little about a roofer. These counts show what is on file.

The Cookeville roster, checked

  • Listed27
  • Licence number on file2
  • Matched in the state registry2

2 of 27 listed firms have a licence number on file (7.4%). 2 were matched in the official state registry, which is what the Verified badge means; 101 of the 206 cities in the directory have at least one firm matched so far. A number on file is not a check: how verification works.

Source: PickARoofer contractor registry · data as of 2026-10-01

Roofers at work around Cookeville

The Bureau of Labor Statistics counts about 2,110 people working as roofers in Tennessee; it publishes no separate figure for the Cookeville area.

That counts workers, not companies, and it includes crews who work for a single firm. It is the size of the local trade, not a list of who to call.

Source: BLS OEWS, roofers · data as of May 2025

Where the roofers for Cookeville are based, and where hail has landed

Every listed firm is based in Cookeville; the ring is the 25-mile radius we use to match hail reports to the city. Each dot is one hail report from the National Weather Service in the last 90 days.

Map © OpenStreetMap contributors. Hail: NOAA Storm Prediction Center local storm reports. Towns: our roster, Cookeville ring = 25 miles.

Listed roofers by home town

Roofers listed for Cookeville by the town they are based in
Based inMiles awayListedChecked
Cookeville, TNin town272

Nearby city pages

6 hail reports within 25 miles in the last 90 days; the largest measured 1.50″. The Cookeville hail log lists them by date.

Cookeville in numbers

Source under each figure.

  • #15of 209Yearly rainfall: Cookeville ranks #15 of 209.
  • #45of 209Largest hailstone on record: Cookeville ranks #45 of 209.
  • #164of 209Share of homes built before 1980 (low end): Cookeville ranks #164 of 209.
  • #158of 209Hail days of 1 inch or more (low end): Cookeville ranks #158 of 209.

Costliest storm day on record

Mar 3, 2020

3 reports that day (3 tornado); reported property damage $100,020,000; county FIPS 47141, 2014–June 2026

Source: NOAA Storm Events · data as of 2014–June 2026

Roofing trade around Cookeville

  • 5 county firms with payroll; 80% under 5 employees.
  • A roofer's median pay here is $45,690 a year (Tennessee).
Source: Census CBP · data as of 2023 Source: BLS OEWS, roofers · data as of May 2025

When hail hits Cookeville

Putnam County, 2014 to 2024: NOAA hail reports.

Reports by month

Jan: 0 reports Jan Feb: 3 reports 3 Feb Mar: 3 reports 3 Mar Apr: 3 reports 3 Apr May: 6 reports 6 May Jun: 3 reports 3 Jun Jul: 17 reports 17 Jul Aug: 0 reports Aug Sep: 0 reports Sep Oct: 0 reports Oct Nov: 0 reports Nov Dec: 0 reports Dec

July is the heaviest month in Putnam County: 17 of 35 hail reports (49%). May to July is the busiest three-month run, at 74%.

Worst full year: 2017, with 9 reports and 1 day of 1.75 in hail or larger; 106% over the 4-report mean.

3 days of 1.75-inch hail or larger, across 3 of 8 full years; last one 2018.

Days with 1.75 in hail or larger, by year

Days per year with hail of 1.75 inches or larger in Putnam County 0 2014 1 2015 0 2016 1 2017 1 2018 0 2022 0 2023 0 2024
Days per year with hail of 1.75 inches or larger in Putnam County
20140
20151
20160
20171
20181
20220
20230
20240

Year by year

Hail in Putnam County by year: reports, days with hail of 1 inch or more, days with 1.75 inch or more, largest stone
YearReportsDays 1″+Days 1.75″+Largest
20142101″
20156113″
20163101″
2017 (worst full year)9411.75″
20189111.75″
20224101.5″
20231000.88″
20241101″

Shaded: worst full year.

Source: NOAA Storm Events · data as of 2014 to 2024

Cookeville storm record: Putnam County

NWS reports for Putnam County, 2014–2026.

  • 1854Founded
  • 1,148 ft (350 m)Elevation

Reported hail locations, Putnam County

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  • 171 to 1.74 in
  • 51.75 to 2.74 in, golf ball to tennis ball
  • 12.75 in and up, baseball

Largest plotted stone: 3 in. Bigger dots are bigger stones.

23 reports of 1 inch or larger have coordinates. Each dot is a reported location, not a storm path.

Sources: NOAA, Census county outline

Biggest hail days

DateLargest hailReports that dayWhere it was reported
July 14, 2015 3 in, about the size of a teacup 6 Cookeville
July 20, 2018 1.75 in, about the size of a golf ball 8 Algood
May 27, 2017 1.75 in, about the size of a golf ball 2 Wilhite
“Facebook photos and media reports indicated hail ranging from golf ball size up to apple size fell in parts of Cookeville. Damage from the hail was not reported and is unknown.”
National Weather Service report, July 14, 2015
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database · data as of 2014–2026

Last hail of 1.75 in or more

July 20, 2018

3 days like it since 2014.

Strongest tornado

EF4 · March 3, 2020

It stayed on the ground for 8.39 miles and was up to 900 yards wide. An historic, violent EF-4 tornado began in western Putnam County northwest of Baxter and tracked eastward for over 8 miles before lifting near downtown Cookeville, damaging or destroying dozens of homes and businesses, killing 19 people, and injuring 88 others.

Strongest thunderstorm gust

96 mph · May 27, 2017

A NWS storm survey found a severe 15 mile long by 1 to 2 mile wide downburst caused major damage across Cookeville and surrounding areas of central Putnam County. Damage was first reported east of Bloomington Springs where trees and power lines were blown down.

Storm data: NOAA Storm Events (public domain). City facts: Wikidata (CC0).

Cookeville, Tennessee: Cookeville-tennessee-at-sunset-tn1
Cookeville, TN. Photo: Brian Stansberry, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Putnam County fact sheet for Cookeville homeowners

Housing age, federal disaster declarations and your state's claim deadlines in one place. All three come from public records, county level.

How old are the roofs? Homes in Putnam County by decade built

Share of Putnam County homes by decade built, percent 3.2% pre-1940 2.9% 1940s 4.9% 1950s 7.6% 1960s 14.4% 1970s 16.7% 1980s 18.1% 1990s 17.1% 2000s 14.2% 2010s 0.9% 2020+
Share of Putnam County homes by decade built, percent
pre-19403.2%
1940s2.9%
1950s4.9%
1960s7.6%
1970s14.4%
1980s16.7%
1990s18.1%
2000s17.1%
2010s14.2%
2020+0.9%

35,991 homes, median built in 1990. 33.0% date from before 1980 and 15.0% from 2010 on; 60.7% are owner-occupied. The most common decade is the 1990s.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · data as of ACS 5-year

Insurance claim clocks in Tennessee

WhoWhat has to happenTime limitStatute
InsurerAcknowledge receipt of your claim30 calendar daysTenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0780-01-05-.07(1)
InsurerTell you whether the claim is accepted or denied60 calendar daysTenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0780-01-05-.08(1)
InsurerPay the part of the claim that is agreed and not in dispute30 calendar daysTenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0780-01-05-.08(6)

All Tennessee claim deadlines and what starts each clock →

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Roofing services in Cookeville

One page per job, each opening with a Cookeville figure.

  • Roof Repair

    Median home built 1990; 66 freeze-thaw days a year, so cracks reopen.

  • Storm Damage Repair

    Top stone 3 in, 10 days of 1 in+ hail; dents metal, cracks tile.

  • Emergency Roof Repair

    45 days at 58+ mph, top gust 96 mph; ask crews about same-day tarping.

  • Roof Inspection

    37.3% of homes predate 1980; 41.2% are owner-occupied, so confirm the warranty clock.

  • Metal Roofing

    Median home $263,800; golf-ball hail on 3 days, so style and cost lead.

  • Flat Roof

    Ponding risk: 11.3 days a year with 1 in of rain, 59.3 in a year in total.

  • Commercial Roofing

    47% of units are multi-unit; 5 roofing firms with payroll in the county.

What a new roof costs in Cookeville

Asphalt-shingle re-roof, 2,000 sq ft home, at Cookeville prices.

That typical price is about 3.7% of the median Cookeville home value ($263,800).

Source: Census ACS (Cookeville city) · data as of 2019–2023

Full Cookeville cost guide by material →

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Hail near Cookeville in the last 90 days

SPC reports within 25 miles: Cookeville hail log · hail by city

DateLargest hailReportsDetails
2026-08-221.50″6Details

Near Cookeville: 1 hail day, 6 reports; biggest stone 1.50 in on August 22. Hidden bruising begins near 1 in. How to file a claim.

Tennessee: State contractor license. Licence check for TN roofers

Roofing in Cookeville: local conditions

Cookeville sits atop the Cumberland Plateau at roughly 1,100 feet, which amplifies severe-weather exposure beyond what the Tennessee average suggests. On March 3, 2020, an EF4 tornado tore a nearly nine-mile path through Putnam County at 175 mph, killing 19 people, injuring 87, and causing roughly $100 million in damages -- the most destructive single weather event in the county's recorded history. Annual precipitation averages 60.02 inches, and the record high of 105 F on June 29, 2012 combined with a record low of -22 F on January 21, 1985 puts shingles through a wide temperature range. Average annual snowfall is only 6.1 inches, but ice storms from plateau elevation are a real winter threat.

Cookeville's 2020 census population of 34,842 has grown toward a 2025 estimate of 38,212, signaling a tight housing market with active new construction. Tennessee Tech University (1,500 employees) and Cookeville Regional Medical Center (1,600 employees) anchor the economy alongside Putnam County schools (1,200 employees). University-driven rental housing and the post-2020 tornado rebuilding pipeline have kept local roofing contractors busier than the raw city-size figure suggests.

Roofing in Cookeville: questions

How much does roof replacement cost in Cookeville, TN?
$6,090 to $13,485 for asphalt shingles on a 2,000 sq ft house in Cookeville, typically $9,800, after a 0.87× local index. That is 3.7% of a $263,800 median home.
How do I find a reliable roofer in Cookeville?
27 roofers are listed for Cookeville, 2 checked against the state registry. The Census counts 5 roofing firms with payroll in the county. A roofer's median pay is $45,690 a year.
How long does a roof replacement take in Cookeville?
A Cookeville asphalt re-roof takes 1 to 3 days. Storm weeks in Cookeville can affect scheduling; confirm timing with the contractor.
When is the best time to replace a roof in Cookeville?
July is the busiest hail month in Cookeville, 49% of the county's 35 hail reports. Reports run February to July. Booking before it gives Cookeville homeowners open crew dates.
Do I need a permit to replace my roof in Cookeville, TN?
Tennessee jurisdictions require one for a re-roof. In Cookeville, ask the city building office; your Cookeville contractor pulls it.
Will homeowners insurance cover roof damage in Cookeville?
Insurance in Cookeville covers sudden damage from hail, wind or a fallen tree, not age or wear. NOAA lists 24 county hail reports in 5 years. File within a year of the storm.
How do I spot hail damage on a Cookeville roof?
Cookeville's county logged 10 days with hail of 1 inch or larger, the largest 3 inches. After one, check gutters for granules, dented vents and lifted shingles; a Cookeville roofer can document it for a claim.
What are the main weather stressors for roofs in Cookeville, TN?
Cookeville sits atop the Cumberland Plateau at roughly 1,100 feet, which amplifies severe-weather exposure beyond what the Tennessee average suggests.
Does TN require roofing contractors to be licensed?
Tennessee contractor license required for jobs of $25,000 or more; some counties require a home improvement license from $3,000. This means you can verify a contractor's license before signing any contract — ask for their license number and check it with the relevant state board. Beyond state licensing, always confirm the contractor carries general liability insurance and workers' compensation coverage specifically for roofing work. An uninsured crew working on your roof creates personal liability exposure that homeowners often overlook. Written contracts specifying materials, labor warranty terms, and cleanup responsibilities are standard practice for reputable Cookeville contractors.
What roofing upgrades make the most sense for tornado risk in Cookeville?
Standard roofing products cannot withstand a direct tornado hit, but there are meaningful upgrades that reduce damage from near-miss events and the severe straight-line winds that accompany tornado outbreaks. Enhanced nailing patterns (6 nails per shingle instead of 4), reinforced ridge caps, and synthetic underlayment that serves as a secondary water barrier all improve performance in high-wind events. Some homeowners in Tornado Alley regions choose metal standing-seam roofing for maximum wind and impact resistance. Regardless of material, ensuring proper decking attachment and flashing integrity is the most cost-effective upgrade against severe-wind damage in Cookeville.
How do I handle insurance for roof damage from severe storms or tornadoes in Cookeville?
After any significant storm event in Cookeville, photograph all visible damage before any temporary repairs or cleanup. File your claim promptly and request a scheduled adjuster visit. You are entitled to have an independent roofing contractor assess the damage alongside the adjuster or separately — their estimate often captures items the initial adjuster misses, particularly hidden decking damage or compromised underlayment. Most TN policies apply a separate wind-and-hail deductible; confirm this amount before the adjuster visits. Legitimate local contractors will not request an Assignment of Benefits before damage assessment is complete — treat any contractor who does as a red flag.

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