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Commercial Roofing Contractors in Knoxville, Tennessee

Wind gusts of 58 mph or more were recorded on 109 days near Knoxville, higher than 94% of the cities we cover. 25 local roofers are listed, 4 license-checked.

  • 42.6%Housing units outside single-family houses
  • 109Days with wind gusts of 58 mph or more
  • 22Days with hail of 1 inch or more
  • 25Roofers listed here
All roofers in Knoxville

What commercial roofing is, and what to ask about it

Commercial roofing covers retail, office, warehouse, church and multi-family buildings. Most of these roofs are flat or low-slope and use single-ply membranes, modified bitumen, built-up roofing or standing seam metal.

Crews, materials and warranties differ from house roofing. A company that is good on shingles may not be the right one for a membrane roof.

Signs you need it

  • Ponding water after rain on a flat roof
  • Open seams or failed flashing at rooftop units and parapets
  • Ceiling stains below drains, units or roof edges
  • A roof near the end of its warranty, with a lease or sale coming up

Ask each roofer

  • How many buildings like mine have you roofed in the last two years?
  • Do you scope the whole drainage path or only the wet spot?
  • Can you scan or core the roof to see whether the insulation is wet?
  • Who holds the membrane warranty, you or the manufacturer?

What Knoxville changes about commercial roofing

Wind gusts of 58 mph or more are recorded near Knoxville on more days than in most cities we cover. On a membrane roof, ask how edges and parapets are anchored, because wind starts at the perimeter.

A large share of Knoxville's housing sits outside single-family houses, so flat and low-slope roofs are common. Ask every company about its experience with your type of building, not only with houses.

Local facts that shape commercial roofing in Knoxville
FactKnoxvilleMedian cityRank (1 is highest)
Housing units outside single-family houses42.6%33.2%40 of 213
Days with wind gusts of 58 mph or more1095011 of 212
Days with hail of 1 inch or more2216.580 of 212
Roofing companies with payroll in the county341854 of 210
Sources: NOAA Storm Events (county, 2014 to June 2026), NASA POWER (2014 to 2023), U.S. Census Bureau. How we collect data

When hail is reported in Knox County

April has the most reports, 11 of 48. 96% of reports fall from March to September; the other 2 come in February (1), October (1).

The county's biggest hail days

The largest stone in NOAA's record for Knox County fell on September 4, 2025: 1.75 inches, about the size of a golf ball.

That day brought 9 reports, with the largest from Beaver Ridge.

A commercial roof laid before September 2025 was in place for the largest stone in the record, so ask for a roof survey and keep it with the warranty papers.

The strongest tornado in the record was rated EF2 on August 7, 2023 and stayed on the ground for 3.7 miles.

The strongest thunderstorm gust was 72 mph, on May 20, 2025.

Biggest hail days in Knox County
DateLargest hailReportsWhere
September 4, 20251.75 in, a golf ball9Beaver Ridge
April 10, 20251.75 in, a golf ball6Solway
May 2, 20161.75 in, a golf ball3Farragut
NOAA Storm Events, 2014 to 2026. A county report is not proof of damage at your address.

Why this page prints no city price for commercial roofs

A commercial roof is priced by the building: its area, membrane, insulation, drainage and rooftop equipment. One range per city would mislead.

Ask each company for a written scope and a price per square foot of roof, so bids can be compared line by line.

Estimates for a 2,000 square foot roof, not quotes. How we build them

Roofers to start with in Knoxville

6 of 25 listed, license-checked first. They are based in Knoxville (6). We do not tag companies by service, so ask each one about commercial roofing.

See all 25 roofers in Knoxville

PickARoofer lists roofing companies serving Knoxville, TN. This is a general roofing directory; confirm commercial roofing experience and availability with each company. A license-checked badge describes a separate registry check, not a confirmed service specialty or insurance check. Confirm scope, insurance and availability directly. Requests go to one contractor at a time, with up to three attempts; we cannot promise a response or a start date. Free for homeowners.

Permits and state rules

Do I need a permit for commercial roofing in Tennessee?

Permit requirements depend on the property, scope of work and local jurisdiction. Check with the city or county building department and confirm who will obtain any required permit before work starts.

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