Roofing for cabins, by people who know the mountains.
Built for short-term rental owners, second-home investors, and property managers across the Smokies.
The cabin market is different — and we treat it that way.
Roofing a cabin in the Smokies is not the same job as roofing a primary residence in the valley. The roof lines are steeper, the valleys are deeper, and the weather changes the rules — ice load in January, 60-mph ridge gusts in March, hail in May, and a UV exposure at elevation that ages a shingle a year for every eight months on the calendar. Trees fall. Branches scrape. Snow slides off a metal pitch with enough force to take a gutter with it.
And the cabin itself is rarely just a home. It's an income-producing asset that someone is counting on to be bookable — often while the owner is hundreds or thousands of miles away. That changes what good service looks like: scheduling that respects the calendar, documentation that stands in for an in-person walkthrough, and a level of accountability you don't need on a roof down the street. We've built our cabin practice around all of it.
Your cabin is an investment. We treat it like one.
Built around how cabin owners actually work.
Booking-aware scheduling
We coordinate around your rental calendar to minimize lost nights — most full replacements wrap in a single day.
Property manager partnerships
Direct communication with the management companies that already trust us across the Smokies.
Out-of-town owner support
Lockbox access, photo and video documentation, and written progress reports sent daily.
Mountain-specific expertise
High-pitch metal, complex valleys, snow and ice management — what flatland roofers don't know.
Premium materials, premium warranties
Owens Corning Platinum Preferred and Versico Certified Installer status — the strongest warranties our manufacturers offer.
Family-owned since 1991
Thirty-five years protecting East Tennessee homes. Local, accountable, here when you need us.
How we work with out-of-town owners.
The same five-step rhythm whether you're in Knoxville or in Chicago. Designed so you always know what's happening on your roof.
Free virtual or on-site assessment
We send detailed photos, drone footage when possible, and a written report covering current condition, life expectancy, and any urgent items.
Transparent quote with itemized scope
Emailed for review and signature — no in-person pressure, no surprise change orders. You see exactly what you're paying for.
Scheduling around your bookings
We work directly with your property manager (or your booking calendar) to find a clean window between turnovers.
Daily progress photos and written updates
Tear-off shots, deck inspection findings, in-progress photos, and a running summary so you always know where things stand.
Final inspection report and warranty paperwork
A complete walkthrough video, final photo set, and warranty documentation — all sent to your inbox once the job is closed.
Trusted by property managers across the Smokies.
Brian King Roofing partners with property management companies to maintain and replace roofs across their cabin portfolios. Volume pricing, predictable scheduling, a single point of contact, and the kind of detailed documentation that makes owner reporting easy. If you're running fifteen properties or fifteen hundred, we'll fit the way you already work.
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Roof systems we install on Smoky Mountain cabins.
Cabin and rental work across Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, Wears Valley, Townsend, Pittman Center, Cosby, and the broader Smokies.
Common questions from cabin owners.
If you don't see yours here, call us at 865-573-6859 — most cabin questions come up often enough that we have a straight answer ready.
How do you handle scheduling around active bookings?
We coordinate directly with you or your property manager to find the cleanest window in your booking calendar — usually a 2–3 day stretch between turnovers. Most full shingle replacements wrap in a single day; metal installs may take two. We never start a job without confirming the calendar is clear.
Can you work with my property management company directly?
Yes — and we already do, with several of the larger management groups in the Smokies. We handle access, on-site coordination, change orders, and final walkthroughs through whichever contact your manager designates, and we send the same documentation to you so nothing gets lost in translation.
I live out of state — how do I see what's happening on my cabin?
You'll get a daily progress packet by email: tear-off photos, deck inspection findings, in-progress shots, and a final walkthrough video. If something unexpected comes up — bad decking, a hidden leak — we stop, photograph it, and call before we proceed. No surprises on the invoice.
What kind of roof is best for a cabin in the Smokies?
It depends on the cabin, but for steep mountain pitches we usually recommend standing-seam metal — it sheds snow, won't blow off in 60-mph ridge gusts, and lasts 50+ years with no babysitting. Architectural shingles are still the right answer on lower-pitch cabins or where the look matters more than longevity. We'll tell you which we'd put on if it were ours.
How do you handle access if I'm not there?
Lockbox codes, garage codes, hide-a-key, gate codes, or your property manager — whatever access method you already use, we'll work with it. We also document the locked state of the property when we arrive and leave each day, so you have a record.
Do you offer warranties that transfer to new owners?
Yes. Owens Corning Platinum Protection labor warranties are transferable once at no charge, and the underlying material warranties transfer as well. For metal installs, the manufacturer paint and weathertight warranties travel with the building — a meaningful number on a listing.
Your cabin deserves a roof built for the mountains.
Get a free estimate, partner with us as a property manager, or just talk to our team about your property. We'll respond within one business day.