The name’s a joke. The work isn’t. Here’s the story behind Second Best Roofing.
Second Best Roofing is a Nashville-based, owner-operated roofing contractor that has replaced over 2,000 roofs across Middle Tennessee since 2011. We are fully licensed, bonded, and insured in Tennessee and do not subcontract structural roofing work.
The name started as a joke—a way to acknowledge the local custom of understated confidence—and it stuck because it gets people talking. What doesn’t get talked about enough is the work itself: over 2,000 roofs replaced across Middle Tennessee, a zero-subcontractor policy on structural work, and an owner who still shows up in person on jobs that matter.
The company was built on a simple premise: Nashville homeowners deserve a roofer who shows up when they say they will, gives a straight price, and doesn’t disappear after the check clears. That’s been the standard since the first job in 2011 and it hasn’t changed.
Second Best Roofing built its reputation in Nashville on storm damage work. Middle Tennessee sits in an active hail corridor—significant hail events have hit Davidson, Williamson, Rutherford, and Sumner counties in recent years, and every event generates homeowners who need a roofer who understands the insurance process, not just the roofing.
We specialize in documenting storm damage in the format insurance adjusters use, attending adjuster meetings with homeowners, and filing supplement claims when the initial settlement is too low. Most of our storm damage clients pay only their deductible. That track record is why we’ve grown entirely on referrals.
This is a hard rule that has been in place since 2011. When you hire Second Best Roofing, the crew that shows up is our team. We don’t hand structural work to outside contractors. We train our own people, carry our own workers’ compensation insurance on every crew member, and take responsibility for every nail.
In a market where storm chasers show up after every major hail event and subcontract everything to the lowest bidder, this policy matters. Your roof is the primary moisture barrier on your home—it deserves a crew whose quality standard isn’t set by a subcontracting margin.
Second Best Roofing is fully licensed, bonded, and insured in the State of Tennessee. We carry general liability insurance and workers’ compensation on all crew members. We install roofing products from GAF, Owens Corning, CertainTeed, and other major manufacturers whose warranties require licensed contractor installation.
Tennessee roofing contractors are required to be licensed for residential work over $25,000 and commercial work. We are licensed for both. Always ask your roofer for their license number before signing anything.
You’ll meet the same owner who started this company 14 years ago—not a project manager passing messages. Second Best Roofing has been owner-operated through every job since day one.
We work directly with insurance adjusters so homeowners don’t have to navigate the claims process alone. From the initial inspection to the final sign-off, we handle the documentation.
We don’t hand structural work to outside crews. Every structural component is installed by our own team—the same crew you met on day one.
Fully licensed, bonded, and insured statewide. Your home and your liability are protected from the first nail to the final cleanup.
Since 2011 we’ve put roofs on over 2,000 homes and commercial buildings across the Nashville metro. That track record is why our clients send their neighbors to us.
We serve 10 communities across the Nashville metro and Middle Tennessee: Nashville, Brentwood, Franklin, Murfreesboro, Smyrna, La Vergne, Hendersonville, Gallatin, Mount Juliet, and Spring Hill. If you’re in Williamson, Davidson, Rutherford, Sumner, or Wilson County, we serve your area.
Operating in Nashville since 2011
Residential and commercial across Middle TN
Davidson, Williamson, Rutherford, Sumner & Wilson Counties
Tennessee State Licensed Roofing Contractor
Mon–Fri 7am–6pm | Sat 8am–2pm
Emergency tarping 24/7
Owner-operated since 2011. Every review here is from a real project in the Nashville metro.
Yes. Second Best Roofing is fully licensed, bonded, and insured in the State of Tennessee. We carry general liability insurance and workers’ compensation on all crew members. Tennessee requires roofing contractors to be licensed for residential work over $25,000 and all commercial work. Always ask your roofer for their license number before signing a contract.
Second Best Roofing was founded in Nashville in 2011 and has been continuously operating for over 14 years. In that time, we’ve replaced more than 2,000 roofs across Middle Tennessee, built an entirely referral-driven business, and never changed our no-subcontractor policy on structural work.
We serve Davidson, Williamson, Rutherford, Sumner, and Wilson counties in Middle Tennessee. Our 10 primary service cities are Nashville, Brentwood, Franklin, Murfreesboro, Smyrna, La Vergne, Hendersonville, Gallatin, Mount Juliet, and Spring Hill.
Not for structural work. This is a hard rule that has been in place since 2011. When you hire Second Best Roofing, the crew that shows up for deck replacement, shingle installation, or any other structural work is our own licensed team. We train our own people and carry workers’ compensation on every crew member.
The name started as a joke—a nod to the local tradition of understated confidence. It stuck because it gets people talking. But the work itself is taken seriously: 2,000+ roofs replaced, an owner who still shows up on jobs, and a reputation built entirely on referrals in the Nashville market since 2011.
Second Best Roofing has been Nashville’s owner-operated roofing contractor since 2011. Get an honest assessment and a straight price—no pressure, no surprises.
