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Middle Georgia · Swainsboro hub

Roofing in Middle Georgia: Swainsboro, Macon, Statesboro & Beyond

True North Roofing handles roof replacement, roof repair, metal roofing and storm inspections across middle Georgia from our hub in Swainsboro, the Emanuel County seat. We work Macon, Warner Robins, Milledgeville and Eatonton, Statesboro, Dublin, Vidalia, Sandersville, Waynesboro, Jesup and Tifton. Every job starts with a free, photo-documented inspection and a written Roof Health Report you keep.

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HubSwainsboro, serving middle Georgia

Where we work

Middle Georgia, town by town

Macon-Bibb County

Roofing in Macon

Historic districts, Fall Line heat and spring hail.

Baldwin County

Roofing in Milledgeville

Historic-district approvals, lake homes and Eatonton in Putnam County.

Bulloch County

Roofing in Statesboro

Georgia Southern rentals, pocket hailstorms and open-country wind.

Houston County

Roofing in Warner Robins

Base-town turnover, builder-grade roofs and straight-line wind.

Service

Metal roofing in Georgia

Standing seam and exposed-fastener metal for heat, hail and long service life.

Why Swainsboro

A note from owner Wes Webb

I'm Wes Webb, and I own True North Roofing. I learned this trade's first lesson before I ever climbed a roof, following my grandfather on his jobs. He was a carpenter and a businessman, and he taught me that your name is only as good as your last job. He didn't just build things. He built a reputation, one job at a time.

In college I worked in building-supply sales, which is where I learned which materials last and which ones come back as warranty claims. Later I moved into the field and managed roofing crews, and I saw how often a "standard" install falls short of what the homeowner was promised and what the materials can do. True North is built to close that gap: the right materials, installed the way the manufacturer intended, and photographed so you can see it for yourself.

We set up our Georgia hub in Swainsboro for a simple reason. Every big storm brings a wave of out-of-town storm chasers into middle Georgia, and homeowners deserve a steady local company that is still here when the warranty matters. We aren't passing through Macon or Tifton. We run on two words, craftsmanship and conviction: do the work properly, and do what we said we would, with no hidden fees, no ghosting and no cut corners. I'm building this company to be strong enough to hand to my three boys, with the same grit and honesty my grandfather gave me.

“Every big storm brings a wave of out-of-town storm chasers into middle Georgia, and homeowners deserve a steady local company that is still here when the warranty matters.”

Wes Webb, owner

Georgia conditions

What middle Georgia does to a roof

Heat and UV: shingles cooked from both sides

Summer afternoons across middle Georgia regularly top 90°F, and the U.S. Department of Energy notes that a conventional dark roof in full sun can reach 150°F or more. Without enough intake at the soffits and exhaust at the ridge, that heat builds in the attic and bakes the shingles from underneath as well as from above.

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The results are blistering, early granule loss, brittle shingles and a cooling bill that climbs every July. UV also cracks rubber pipe boots and dries out sealant long before the shingles give up. On every inspection we check the ventilation balance and the boots, not just the shingle surface.

Severe thunderstorms and tornado warnings

The National Weather Service calls a thunderstorm severe when it brings hail an inch across or larger, winds of 58 mph or more, or a tornado, and middle Georgia gets all three. Spring storm lines bring tornado warnings across the region: on April 5, 2022, an EF1 tornado tracked about six miles from near Covena into Swainsboro.

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Wind lifts shingles first at the eaves, rakes and ridge, where the starter course and the nailing do the holding. That is why every shingle roof we install gets the 6-Nail Standard and a sealed starter course, and why those edges are the first thing we photograph after a storm.

Humidity, algae and black streaks

Long, humid summers suit Gloeocapsa magma, the airborne algae behind the black streaks on so many middle Georgia roofs, especially on shaded and north-facing slopes. The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association treats the streaks mainly as discoloration and warns against power washing, which strips the granules that protect the shingle.

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Algae-resistant shingles use copper-bearing granules to slow regrowth, and they are what we recommend for most homes here. Humidity matters inside too: a poorly vented attic holds moist air against the underside of the deck, so we check from the attic for staining, mildew and soft sheathing.

Hail: spring storms, narrow swaths

The National Weather Service office in Peachtree City, which covers most of middle Georgia, finds that nearly all of the region's hailstorms fall between February and August, with April the most active month and most hail arriving between mid-afternoon and early evening. Hail swaths are narrow, so one side of a town can take damage while the other side sees none.

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Bruised shingles lose granules and can crack the mat underneath, and that damage is rarely visible from the driveway. After a hailstorm we photograph the shingles, vents, flashing and gutters, and you get the photos whether or not there is a claim to file.

The 6-Nail Standard

Every shingle roof we install gets six nails per shingle. The residential code Georgia uses sets a minimum of four nails per strip shingle, so six puts 50% more fasteners into every shingle on the roof. Many shingle manufacturers require a six-nail pattern before they will extend their higher wind-speed warranty ratings, and the wrong nail pattern is one of the easiest ways to lose warranty coverage. Placement matters as much as count: each nail goes in the manufacturer's nailing zone, where it also catches the shingle below, and nailing is part of the foreman's 30-point checklist on every install.

How we work

Five steps, no pressure at any of them.

Step 01

Evidence-based assessment

We don't guess and we don't pressure. We get on the roof, inspect the whole system, including ventilation and flashing, and photograph everything. You see exactly what we see, whether that is storm damage, heat blistering or a healthy roof that needs a small repair, and it goes into a written Roof Health Report you keep.

Step 02

Plain-English consultation

We sit down with you and go through the photos. We explain repair versus replacement and give you three line-itemed options. If there is real storm damage, we walk you through the claim paperwork and meet your adjuster on site; if there isn't, we say so and quote the repair, so you don't file a claim for nothing.

Step 03

Tear-off and install

On build day we strip the roof to the deck and check every sheet for rot. Any decking that needs replacing is photographed and approved by you before we replace it. Then we install the system using the 6-Nail Standard, with the foreman working through the 30-point checklist as the roof goes on.

Step 04

Zero-trace cleanup

We tarp your landscaping before tear-off and run magnetic sweeps through the day and again at the end to catch stray nails. When we drive away, the only sign we were there should be a finished, watertight roof.

Step 05

Final walkthrough

We walk the job with you, answer every question and show you the photos of what went under the shingles. The final invoice comes after you are satisfied, along with our Lifetime Craftsmanship Warranty on the workmanship in writing.

Towns we serve

Every town in our middle Georgia service area

  • Swainsboro

    Emanuel County

    The Emanuel County seat and our Georgia hub, at the crossing of US 1 and US 80.

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    Swainsboro is the Emanuel County seat and our Georgia hub, at the crossing of US 1 and US 80 that gave the town its motto, Crossroads of the Great South. Homes run from older frame houses and brick ranches in town to farmhouses and manufactured homes on the county roads. The town knows tornado warnings firsthand: on April 5, 2022, an EF1 tornado tracked about six miles from near Covena into Swainsboro.

  • Dublin

    Laurens County

    The Laurens County seat, about 45 minutes west of Swainsboro on US 80.

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    Dublin is the Laurens County seat, about 45 minutes west of Swainsboro on US 80, with brick ranches and older frame houses in town and farmhouses and manufactured homes across a large rural county. On March 25, 2023, the National Weather Service confirmed an EF0 tornado with 80 mph winds near Cadwell, in the south of the county, that lifted the porch roof off a manufactured home. Porch roofs, carports and other attached roofs are where wind gets hold first, so we check how they are fastened to the house as well as the main roof.

  • Vidalia

    Toombs County

    Home of the sweet onion, about 40 minutes south of Swainsboro in Toombs County.

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    Vidalia, home of the sweet onion, is about 40 minutes south of Swainsboro in Toombs County, with brick ranches and older frame homes in town and farmhouses and farm buildings around it. When Helene crossed the state in September 2024, a University of Georgia weather station at Vidalia recorded a 77 mph gust. Wind like that peels shingles at the edges and drops limbs, so after a big blow we check the eaves, rakes, ridge and any spot where a limb came down.

  • Sandersville

    Washington County

    The Washington County seat, under an hour northwest of Swainsboro.

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    Sandersville, the Washington County seat, calls itself the Kaolin Capital of the World and is under an hour northwest of Swainsboro. Its older in-town houses sit alongside brick ranches and rural homes on wooded lots. Washington County was hit harder than expected by Helene in 2024, with trees blocking the roads into town, and a fallen tree can crack rafters that a shingle patch would hide, so after a strike we check the framing from the attic.

  • Waynesboro

    Burke County

    The Burke County seat, about an hour north of Swainsboro.

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    Waynesboro, the Burke County seat and self-styled Bird Dog Capital of the World, is about an hour north of Swainsboro, with Georgia Power's Plant Vogtle out in the county. Homes range from older houses in town to farmhouses and manufactured homes on large rural lots. The National Weather Service estimated Helene's peak gusts in Burke County at 90 to 100+ mph, with one home destroyed and 47 damaged, many of them hit by falling trees.

  • Jesup

    Wayne County

    The Wayne County seat, a timber town about an hour and 45 minutes southeast of Swainsboro.

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    Jesup, the Wayne County seat, is a timber town about an hour and 45 minutes southeast of Swainsboro, where Rayonier Advanced Materials' cellulose plant is the county's largest employer. Tall pines stand over many homes, and their needles pack valleys and gutters and hold water against the shingles. Helene's winds downed trees and damaged structures across inland southeast Georgia in 2024, so on wooded lots we look closely at valleys, gutters and any limb strikes.

  • Tifton

    Tift County

    The Tift County seat on I-75, about two and a half hours southwest of Swainsboro.

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    Tifton, the Tift County seat on I-75 and home to ABAC and the University of Georgia's Tifton campus, is the farthest town on our list at about two and a half hours southwest of Swainsboro. Housing runs from brick ranches and subdivisions near the interstate to farmhouses across the county. Spring storms here produce tornadoes: the National Weather Service in Tallahassee confirmed an EF1 near Omega in March 2019 with 95 mph winds, and an EF1 near Chula in March 2007 damaged 20 homes.

Reviews

What homeowners say

  • “The team was very efficient, professional and responsive. Sales people were never pushy but informative on my choices. All went well!”

    Susanne B. · Swainsboro, GA · Google review

  • “Great job at a great price. Highly recommend them and have passed on their contact info to friends and associates as I run 3 real estate investment groups.”

    Pete Y. · Eatonton, GA · Google review

  • “We had a great experience with True North Roofing. They showed when they said and were very professional. We highly recommend them.”

    Samuel B. · Google review

  • “If your looking for fast, thorough and really good work at a great value then look no further. Wes and his team were great to work with and beat all expectations.”

    Aaron N. · Google review

  • “Very pleased with the work that was done to replace our roof. Very easy to work with, after the crew was done the crew did a great job cleaning up and making sure we were satisfied with everything!”

    Chip H. · Google review

  • “Wes and his crew were easy to work with during the reroofing of my home. They came early and worked 12 hours until roof and cleanup were completed with excellent results. My rating is 5 star for all phases of my roof replacement with True North Roofing. I highly recommend True North Roofing for your next roofing project.”

    John T. · Google review

  • “I am a satisfied customer”

    Carolyn H. · Google review

  • “True North showed up in one day after I called about roof damage from wind and a broken tree limb. The work was done fast and clean. We will have them do our whole roof soon. They did a great job and I would highly recommend!”

    Jacki B. · Google review

  • “I have recommended True North to several friends in Highlands and Cashiers. Top shelf company! Highly recommended.”

    Jeremy P. · Google review

  • “Wes, Jerry and Daniel are absolute gems and we are lucky to have stumbled upon them. It's very hard to find honest business owners that care about the work they do and these guys delivered in spades. They were communicative despite us having to postpone multiple times due to the non-stop rain we had. But they came in, worked for hours, and did an immaculate job. Jerry is a problem solver and can think outside the box and was able to work around a few complications we had. The whole crew is just a group of solid hard working folks that care about the work they do. If you're tired of big companies taking you for a ride and giving you insane quotes to redo your entire roof when instead you need someone to give you an honest opinion and a solid repair. Look no more. These guys will take good care of you. Thanks again for your exceptional workmanship. If I ever need anything roofing related. Y'all are the first people I will call. You can count on that.”

    Andy R. · Google review

  • “Highly recommend! This roofing company did a phenomenal job from start to finish. Fast, professional, and the quality is top-notch. Couldn’t be happier!”

    Brooke M. · Google review

  • “Fantastic work. Got the job done efficiently and now I have a beautiful new roof! Will recommend to anyone with roofing needs.”

    Adonis · Google review

  • “Wes and his team are the people to talk to if you need help with your roof! He was so knowledgeable and very personable. I am recommending this company to some friends!”

    Michelle M. · Google review

  • “Wes has done over 5 roofs for us over the years. His hard work and dedication to making sure the jobs done correctly and in a timely manner is what separates him from others we dealt with in past. His employees are clean and well trained. Highly recommended for all your roofing needs”

    Jeremy J. · Google review

  • “The roofer did an excellent job and was very professional and courteous throughout the process.”

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Georgia roofing questions

We inspect the roof, photograph the damage and write it up so you can decide whether a claim makes sense. If you file, we walk you through the paperwork and meet your adjuster on site to show what we found. Georgia law (Georgia Code section 10-1-393.12) does not allow a roofing contractor to represent a homeowner on a roof claim, and we never waive or absorb a deductible. If what we find is wear rather than storm damage, we tell you and quote the repair instead.

Free inspection

Book a free roof inspection in middle Georgia

About an hour on site. Photos and a written Roof Health Report you keep, whether or not you hire us.

  • Free, with no obligation and no fee
  • Photo-documented report you keep either way
  • Three line-itemed options — never a single lump sum
  • We never waive insurance deductibles

Request your inspection

We will call you back to schedule — usually the same business day.

Free, no obligation, and the photo report is yours to keep. We will not sell your information or add you to a list you cannot get off.

Next step

Find out where your roof stands before the next storm.

The inspection and the written Roof Health Report are free anywhere in our middle Georgia service area.

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