Protect Your Nest. Cover It With the Best.
When it comes to protecting your home in Birmingham, Alabama, your roof is one of your most important investments. Between severe thunderstorms, damaging winds, hail, and years of exposure to Alabama's heat and humidity, your roofing system takes a beating.
At Southern Exterior Construction (SEC), we help Birmingham-area homeowners protect their properties with quality roof replacements, storm damage inspections, insurance claim documentation, and flexible financing options. Whether your roof has suffered storm damage or you're simply ready to upgrade to a stronger, more attractive roofing system, SEC is ready to help.
Serving Birmingham and Surrounding Alabama Communities
Southern Exterior Construction welcomes residential roofing projects throughout the Greater Birmingham area, including:
- Birmingham, Hoover, Vestavia Hills, Homewood, and Mountain Brook
- Trussville, Leeds, Irondale, and Center Point
- Gardendale, Fultondale, and Morris
- Pelham, Alabaster, Helena, and Chelsea
- Bessemer, McCalla, Hueytown, and Pleasant Grove
- Moody, Springville, and surrounding communities
Our goal is to provide homeowners throughout Jefferson, Shelby, and nearby counties with quality roofing solutions, straightforward estimates, and dependable service. See our Birmingham roofing services.
Malarkey Roofing: Built for Protection and Performance
SEC offers premium roofing options from Malarkey Roofing Products, a manufacturer known for its rubberized asphalt shingles and impact-resistant roofing systems. Malarkey's NEX® rubberized asphalt technology incorporates polymers designed to improve shingle flexibility, durability, and impact resistance.
Malarkey Highlander: Class 3 Impact Resistance
Highlander architectural shingles are an excellent option for homeowners seeking quality roofing materials at a competitive price, with Class 3 impact resistance, attractive dimensional styling, and NEX rubberized asphalt technology.
Malarkey Vista: Class 4 Impact Resistance
For homeowners interested in enhanced hail resistance, Vista shingles offer a Class 4 impact rating, the highest classification under the UL 2218 impact test, with an attractive architectural appearance.
Malarkey Legacy Scotchgard: Premium Roofing Protection
Legacy Scotchgard shingles combine Class 4 impact resistance with premium construction and Scotchgard algae protection. For Birmingham homeowners interested in a high-performance roofing upgrade, Legacy is worth considering.
Impact-resistant roofing products may qualify for homeowners insurance discounts with some insurers. Eligibility depends on the insurance company, policy, and installation requirements.
Storm Damage? SEC Can Help With Your Roofing Insurance Claim
Severe Alabama storms can cause significant roof damage, sometimes without obvious signs from the ground. Common storm-related roofing problems include missing shingles, hail impacts, damaged flashing, lifted shingles, leaks, and damage caused by fallen branches or debris. SEC can assist homeowners through the roofing side of the insurance claim process by:
- Inspecting the roof for visible storm-related damage.
- Photographing and documenting roofing conditions.
- Preparing a detailed roofing repair or replacement estimate.
- Providing relevant documentation for the homeowner and insurance adjuster.
- Reviewing the approved roofing scope with the homeowner.
- Completing the agreed roofing work once the project is authorized.
Important: your insurance company determines whether damage is covered under your policy. SEC does not guarantee claim approval, act as a public adjuster, or waive required insurance deductibles.
If you suspect storm damage, don't wait until a small leak becomes a larger problem. Learn about our storm damage roof inspections.
Paying Out of Pocket? SEC Offers Retail Roof Replacement
Not every roofing project involves an insurance claim. Many Birmingham homeowners replace their roofs because of age, recurring leaks, deteriorating shingles, curb appeal, or plans to sell their property. SEC offers retail roof replacement, allowing homeowners to purchase a new roofing system directly. We can help you compare roofing products, understand your project scope, and choose materials that fit your home and budget.
Roof Replacement Financing Through Acorn Finance and HFS Financial
A new roof is a major home improvement investment, but you don't necessarily have to pay the entire cost upfront. SEC offers homeowners access to financing options through Acorn Finance and HFS Financial, subject to lender approval.
Option 1: Acorn Finance
Acorn Finance helps homeowners explore financing offers from its network of lending partners. Benefits may include:
- Online prequalification
- Multiple potential lender offers
- Financing for eligible roof replacement and home improvement projects
- An initial soft credit check that does not affect your credit score
- Loan terms and payments based on lender offers and borrower qualifications
Check your financing options with Acorn Finance
Option 2: HFS Financial
HFS Financial provides access to financing solutions for roofing and other home improvement projects through lending partners. Potential benefits include:
- Financing options for roof replacement and repairs
- Online rate checks
- Fixed-rate loan options
- Repayment terms based on available offers
- Financing that may not require using home equity
Explore HFS Financial roofing financing
Financing is subject to credit approval, lender terms, and eligibility. SEC does not make lending decisions. Interest rates, repayment terms, fees, and funding availability vary.
Try Our Free Online Roofing Estimate Tool
Wondering how much a new roof might cost in Birmingham? Our Free Roofing Estimate Tool makes it easier to begin planning:
- Visit our free estimate page.
- Enter your Birmingham-area property address.
- Choose your roofing option.
- Submit your information.
- Receive a preliminary estimate when measurements are available, or hear from SEC about the next steps.
Your final roofing price will be confirmed after verifying the roof measurements, materials, and site conditions.
Why Choose Southern Exterior Construction?
At SEC, we believe homeowners deserve clear communication, quality roofing materials, and straightforward options. Our services include:
- Residential roof replacement
- Roof repairs and storm damage inspections
- Roofing insurance claim documentation assistance
- Malarkey and GAF roofing options
- Retail roofing projects
- Financing options through Acorn Finance and HFS Financial
- Free preliminary roofing estimates
Birmingham Homeowners: Let's Protect Your Nest
If you live in Birmingham, Hoover, Trussville, Vestavia Hills, Gardendale, Alabaster, Pelham, or a surrounding Alabama community, call 855-256-BAMA to discuss your roofing project.
Roofing services, inspections, and scheduling are subject to availability in your community.