Roofing Contractor in Gatlinburg, TN
Gatlinburg's cabin roofs are some of the most demanding in East Tennessee: steep pitches, deep valleys, complicated dormers, and access roads that don't always cooperate. 132 completed jobs in Gatlinburg so far in 2026. We bring the rigging, the crew, and the insurance to finish the job.
The steepest roofs in the Smokies, done by a crew built for them.
Gatlinburg is where a flatland roofing plan falls apart. The cabins on the ridges above the Parkway, up Ski Mountain, and across Cobbly Nob sit on lots that are mostly slope, with roofs to match: pitches a crew can't walk, valleys that run three stories, and dormers stacked on dormers. Then there's the road in, which is often a gravel switchback that a dump trailer can't make.
We've been doing this work long enough to have the right answer for each of those problems. Rigging and fall protection for the pitch, a material plan that gets shingles or metal panels to the roof without crossing a deck, and crews sized so a job finishes in one trip instead of three. Our insurance covers this kind of work, which not every roofer in the Smokies can say.
Owners and managers also care about what happens between tear-off and the next guest. We protect decks and hot tubs, send daily photo updates, and clean the site before check-in. If a roof needs a repair rather than a replacement, that's what we'll recommend.
- Family-owned since 1991, based in Seymour, TN
- Owens Corning Platinum Preferred Contractor
- Versico Certified and VELUX Certified Installer
- Tennessee Contractor License #66940
132 jobs finished in Gatlinburg in 2026.
Every pin is a real job from our records, January 2024 through today. Pins are placed near the house, not on it, and the map stops short of house-level zoom. No names, no prices.
- Roof repair55
- Shingle roof39
- Gutters & guards18
- Metal roof11
- Skylights, trim & other9
See every town on the full map of where we've worked.
Everything a Gatlinburg roof needs, from one local crew.
Shingle roofing
Owens Corning Duration architectural shingles, installed to Platinum Preferred standards on Gatlinburg homes.
Metal roofing
24-gauge standing seam and 29-gauge screw-down metal, the roof most cabin owners ask for by name.
Cabin and rental roofing
Booking-aware scheduling and daily photo updates for short-term rentals and second homes.
Roof repairs
Leaks, flashing, pipe boots, wind-lifted shingles. We diagnose the actual problem and fix that, not the whole roof.
Seamless gutters
5-inch and 6-inch aluminum gutters formed on site at your house, with hidden hangers.
Gutter guards
Mesh and micro-mesh guards for the leaf and needle load on Gatlinburg roofs, color-matched to your gutters.
Skylights and sun tunnels
VELUX No Leak skylights and Sun Tunnels installed by a VELUX Certified Installer.
Custom sheet metal
Chimney caps, kick-out flashings, valley pans, and trim bent in our Seymour shop for your exact roof.
Free roof inspection
A no-obligation look at your roof and attic with photos and a written summary of what we found.
What Gatlinburg roofs actually deal with.
Elevation changes everything in Gatlinburg. Wind is stronger on the ridges, rain is heavier, and winter brings ice and snow loads the valley towns don't see. Standing seam metal earns its price here because it sheds snow and debris and has no exposed fasteners to work loose. On shingle roofs, six nails per shingle and ice and water shield well up every valley are not optional.
Mountain weather adds two things to the usual East Tennessee list. Wind funnels down the valleys off the Smokies and finds any shingle that was nailed short or high, which is why we install to the manufacturer's six-nail pattern and replace flashing rather than reusing it. And rain comes fast: steep cabin roofs shed it quickly, but every valley, chimney cricket, and roof-to-wall joint carries a lot of water in a short time, so those get ice and water shield and a first look on every repair call.
Humid summers cook an attic without ventilation, spring hail dents and bruises shingles, and winter ice lifts shingle edges over a clogged gutter. On a cabin nobody climbs on between guests, a small problem turns into a ceiling stain before anyone notices. Tree cover does the rest. Leaves and needles pack valleys and gutters, hold moisture against the shingles, and feed algae and moss on shaded slopes. Gutter guards and a fall cleanout do more for a roof's lifespan here than most people expect, and a look at the roof every year or two catches the small problems while they're still small.
Where we work every week.
Gatlinburg and the cabin communities on the ridges around it.
- The ridges above the Parkway
- Ski Mountain
- Cobbly Nob
- Toward Pittman Center and the Greenbrier side
Nearby: Pigeon Forge, Pittman Center, Sevierville, Wears Valley, Cosby.
We work for you, not for a sales quota.
Brian King Roofing is a retail roofer. A homeowner in Gatlinburg calls us, we look at the roof, and we tell them the truth about it. Often the honest answer is a repair, and when it is, that's what we recommend.
If a storm did damage your roof, we'll meet your adjuster for the inspection, give you photo documentation, and answer your questions about the process. You stay in control of your claim. We don't chase storms, we don't door-knock, and we don't pressure anyone.
- Honest inspections with photo documentation
- Repair recommended when repair is the right answer
- Written scope of work you can compare to any other quote
- Same family, same shop, same phone number since 1991
Straight answers.
Don't see your question? Call 865-573-6859 and ask.
My cabin road is steep and narrow. Can you get materials up there?
- Yes. Difficult access is normal for us in Gatlinburg. We plan the material drop and staging before the job, use smaller trucks or hand-carry where a trailer can't go, and size the crew so the work is done in a single trip.
Is standing seam metal worth it on a Gatlinburg cabin?
- Usually, yes. It sheds snow, leaves, and needles, holds up to ridge-top wind, has no exposed screws to back out, and lasts 40 years or more. Shingles cost less up front and we install plenty of them too; we'll quote both so you can decide.
Can you work around a rental calendar?
- Yes. Cabin and rental roofing is a specialty for us. We schedule around bookings, protect decks and hot tubs during tear-off, send daily photo updates, and clean up before the next check-in.
How fast can you get to a roof leak in Gatlinburg?
- We respond to every request within one business day, and for an active leak we can usually be on site within 24 hours of your call. Our shop is in Seymour and our crews work across East Tennessee every day. Call 865-573-6859 and tell us water is coming in so we can prioritize it.
Shingles or metal for a Gatlinburg home?
- Both work well here and we install both every week. Architectural shingles are the lower up-front cost and look right on most homes. Standing seam metal costs more, lasts longer, and holds up better under heavy tree cover and wind. We'll give you a straight recommendation for your house and a quote for either one.
Do you offer financing?
- Yes. We partner with GreenSky for roofing financing with fixed monthly payments, and zero-interest promotional plans are available for qualified buyers. We'll walk you through the options when we go over your estimate.
One shop, one family, one phone number since 1991.
Our office and sheet metal shop are in Seymour, and Gatlinburg is part of our regular service area. Call, or send the form and we'll respond within one business day.
Brian King Roofing, Inc.2021 E. Union Valley Rd, Seymour, TN 37865
865-573-6859
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