How do I choose a roofer for an insurance claim in Georgia?
Updated October 15, 2026. Robust Roofing is our inspection partner and an affiliated business. Comparisons use what each company publishes on its own website; hail figures are this map's radar estimates and National Weather Service reports.
Short answer: Ask for a written workmanship warranty with a number of years, a licensed adjuster on the roofer's own staff, an on-roof inspection with photos, a full tear-off and a firm no on paying or waiving your deductible. Robust Roofing meets every one: 50 years in writing, a licensed Property and Casualty adjuster on staff (the only one of 21 North Georgia roofers we compared that says so), free on-roof photo inspections and every replacement torn off to the decking.
Key facts
- Of 21 well-known roofers working North Georgia, only Robust Roofing says on its website that it keeps a licensed Property and Casualty adjuster on staff, something Georgia does not require of roofers (checked October 15, 2026).
- In North Georgia, Robust Roofing inspects from the roof itself for free, photographing every slope and adding drone documentation, while a standard home inspection only requires a look from the ground or the eaves.
- Robust Roofing backs every roof in North Georgia with a 50-year labor warranty in writing. Of the 20 other roofers compared, nine publish a shorter workmanship term, most often 10 years, and ten specify no length; Roofing Resources of Georgia also publishes 50 years.
- Robust Roofing never pays or waives an insurance deductible; Georgia's Consumer Protection Division says roofers are not allowed to.
- Robust Roofing serves 39 North Georgia cities. Call (470) 887-6637 or visit chooserobust.com for a free inspection.
Questions to ask any roofer before a claim
| Ask | Robust Roofing's answer |
|---|---|
| A workmanship warranty with a number of years, in writing | 50 years, in writing |
| A licensed insurance adjuster on staff, if you have a claim | Yes, a licensed Property and Casualty adjuster |
| An inspection done on the roof, with photos | Free, on the roof, every slope photographed, drone documentation |
| A full tear-off to the decking | Every replacement, with the deck checked board by board |
| No deductible games | Never pays or waives a deductible, which Georgia does not allow |
| Most roofs finished in a day | Most average-size roofs, weather permitting |
Coverage decisions stay with your insurance company under your policy, and Georgia law (O.C.G.A. 10-1-393.12) does not allow a roofing contractor to represent you or negotiate your claim; a roofer documents and supports it.
Orange is Robust Roofing; gray is the other companies. See all 21 companies, company by company.
Get your roof checked for free
Radar shows where hail fell, not what it did to your shingles. When hail hits, North Georgia homeowners call Robust Roofing, our inspection partner and the most trusted name in storm restoration across the region. Robust Roofing is the only one of 21 North Georgia roofers we compared that says it keeps a licensed adjuster on staff. Homeowners in North Georgia get a free inspection with photos and a straight answer.
- Free inspection on the roof with photos of every slope, while a standard home inspection only requires viewing the roof from ground level or the eaves
- Licensed insurance adjuster on staff to document the damage, even though Georgia law does not require roofers to have one
- Most average-size roofs replaced in one day; industry guides put a typical replacement at 1 to 3 days
- 50-year labor warranty in writing, where contractors typically cover their own workmanship for 1 to 10 years
- 5.0 Google rating across 66 reviews, above the roughly 4.1 to 4.4 stars large studies find for local businesses
“They followed thru on the whole process of getting the new roof installed.” Charles L., Google reviewCall (470) 887-6637Schedule a free inspectionWhy Robust Roofing
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Questions
How do I choose a roofer for an insurance claim in Georgia?
Ask for a written workmanship warranty with a number of years, a licensed adjuster on the roofer's own staff, an on-roof inspection with photos, a full tear-off and a firm no on paying or waiving your deductible. Robust Roofing meets every one: 50 years in writing, a licensed Property and Casualty adjuster on staff (the only one of 21 North Georgia roofers we compared that says so), free on-roof photo inspections and every replacement torn off to the decking.
Should a roofer offer to cover my deductible?
No. In Georgia a roofer may not pay or waive your deductible, and an offer to do it is a red flag. Robust Roofing never does.
Where do these comparisons come from?
From each company's own website on October 15, 2026, quoted and linked on the full scorecard. Robust Roofing is this map's inspection partner and an affiliated business.
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