Commercial Roofing in Athens, TN
Commercial Roofing for Athens Automotive, Dairy, Medical, Campus and Retail Buildings
Commercial Roofing for Athens and McMinn County
McGuire Roofing serves Athens from our Knoxville office, about fifty minutes southwest on I-75, halfway to Chattanooga. Athens, the McMinn County seat, had 14,084 residents in the 2020 Census.
Athens has a strong manufacturing base for its size, led by a large automotive components plant beside I-75, along with dairy processing, seating and trailer manufacturing. The city also has a regional medical center, a college campus, a courthouse square, and retail along the roads leading to the interstate.
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What I-75 Valley Weather Does to Athens Roofs
Athens sits in the valley between Knoxville and Chattanooga, with hot, humid summers, a strong spring storm season with hail and damaging winds, and a few ice events in winter. Hail can bruise insulation under single-ply membranes without obvious surface marks, and wind lifts edge metal and rooftop units first on wide, open plant sites along the interstate.
Athens at a Glance for Commercial Building Owners
Athens is in McMinn County and had 14,084 residents in the 2020 Census. A few things that shape its commercial roofs:
- McMinn County economic development lists DENSO in Athens (about 1,360 employees), Starr Regional Medical Center (about 737), Adient, Mayfield Dairy Farms, E&E Manufacturing, Heil Trailer International and ABB among the county’s top employers.
- The state announced in 2024 that DENSO is adding 54,560 square feet of production space in Athens, bringing the site to 879,000 square feet.
- Innovation Park, a 350-acre industrial park beside I-75 at Highway 30 in Athens, is home to DENSO, Creative Foam, Midlab and others, and Mt. Verd Industrial Park sits at I-75 Exit 52.
- Athens Utilities Board serves the city’s industrial parks with electric, gas, water and sewer.
In Athens the fit is usually TPO on automotive and warehouse roofs, PVC on food and dairy processing plants, and metal restoration or standing seam on older steel buildings.
Automotive Plants, Dairy Processing and Campus Buildings
Large automotive plants and new additions are usually built with single-ply, and Johns Manville TPO is our usual recommendation for those roofs, phased around production. Dairy and food processing plants need sanitation-friendly work and roofs that handle steam, condensate and residue, where PVC is often the best fit. Hospital and campus buildings need careful work around rooftop equipment and occupied space. Many older steel buildings around town can be restored with new fasteners, seam treatment and coatings.
Commercial Roofing Systems We Install in Athens
Johns Manville is our main commercial manufacturer, including JM PVC, EPDM, TPO and modified bitumen. We are Duro-Last certified, mainly for prefabricated PVC, and GAF commercial certified as a third option. We recommend the system that fits the building, its use and its budget.
TPO
Heat-welded, reflective single-ply membrane for offices, retail and warehouses with large flat roofs.
PVC
PVC membranes, including Duro-Last prefabricated systems, for restaurants and roofs with grease exhaust or heavy rooftop equipment.
EPDM
Durable rubber membrane, installed new or repaired on the many existing EPDM roofs across the region.
Modified Bitumen
Multi-ply asphalt-based roofing for older downtown buildings and roofs with regular foot traffic.
Commercial Metal
R-panel and standing seam metal roofs for warehouses, shops, churches and mixed-use buildings.
Roof Coatings
Restoration coatings that can extend the life of a qualifying roof without a full tear-off.
Commercial Roof Repair, Replacement and Restoration
- Inspections and leak repair – We find the source, repair membrane, flashing, curbs and penetrations, and send photos of the work.
- Replacement – Full tear-off or, where the existing roof and local codes allow, a recover system. We pull the permits the local jurisdiction requires.
- Restoration – Coatings for roofs that are still sound underneath, after an inspection confirms they are good candidates.
- Drainage and gutters – Drains, scuppers and commercial gutters sized for heavy rain.
- Maintenance programs – Scheduled inspections, drain and debris clearing, minor repairs and photo reports. See our commercial roof maintenance programs.
- Safety – Work is planned around occupants and customers, following our roofing safety practices.
Storm Response and 24/7 Phone Answering
Our phone, (865) 338-7663, is answered 24/7. If a storm damages your roof in Athens, call and we will schedule an inspection, help arrange temporary repairs or emergency tarping when it is safe, document the damage with photos for your records and insurance, and plan the permanent repair. Because our crews travel from Knoxville, we will give you a realistic timeline when you call.
Property managers and multi-site owners can run every building through one contractor, and existing clients can use our Client Portal. Learn more about multi-site and portfolio roofing.
Why Athens Businesses Choose McGuire Roofing
- Manufacturer certifications – Johns Manville (our main commercial brand), Duro-Last and GAF commercial.
- BBB A+ Accredited.
- Phone answered 24/7 – (865) 338-7663.
- Financing available – Learn about financing.
- Serving 7 States – Commercial projects managed from our office at 623 Simmons Road, Suite 1, Knoxville, TN 37932.
Athens Commercial Roofing FAQ
Do you take commercial roofing projects in Athens?
Yes. Athens is about fifty minutes southwest of our Knoxville office on I-75, so it fits well into our commercial schedule.
Can you roof a food or dairy plant without stopping production?
Yes. We plan around sanitation rules and production schedules, work in sections and keep the plant watertight throughout.
Do you also do residential roofing in Athens?
Yes. See our residential Athens page for homes; this page covers commercial buildings.
Do you serve Etowah, Englewood and the rest of McMinn County?
Yes. We take on commercial projects across McMinn County.
Can my existing commercial roof be coated instead of replaced?
Sometimes. A coating can work when the roof is still sound and dry underneath. We inspect the roof first and tell you whether restoration or replacement makes more sense.
Is your phone answered after hours?
Yes. Our phone is answered 24/7 at (865) 338-7663. After a storm we help secure the roof with temporary repairs or tarping when it is safe, then plan the permanent repair.
Can you manage several buildings for one owner or property manager?
Yes. Multi-site clients can run every building through one office, with one phone number, one set of records and photo reports for each site. Existing clients can use our Client Portal.
Is financing available for a commercial roof?
Yes, financing is available for qualifying projects. Ask about it when you request a quote.
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Repair, replacement, restoration or a maintenance plan for your building in Athens. Call (865) 338-7663, answered 24/7, or request a quote online. Financing is available.
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