Roofing Contractors in Kenner

When a storm strips shingles off a house or rainwater starts coming through a ceiling, the first job is to stop the water and the second is to plan the permanent fix. TurnKey Roofers is a New Orleans roofing company that sends our own crews to Kenner for emergency cover, repairs and full replacements. Below, we explain how we work as roofing contractors in Kenner, what the city asks for and what your free inspection includes.

Call 504-732-0336 or book a free roof inspection in Kenner. Our Kenner roofers photograph what we find and give you a written estimate, and you decide what happens next.

Key Facts for Kenner Property Owners

• TurnKey Roofers repairs and replaces roofs in Kenner with our own crews, and the roof inspection is free.
• We hold Louisiana Residential License #890459 and Commercial License #3667.
• Atlantic hurricane season lasts from June 1 to November 30 each year.
• The National Hurricane Center’s report on Hurricane Francine says hurricane-force wind gusts were recorded at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport in Kenner in September 2024.
• The City of Kenner issues building permits through its Department of Inspection and Code Enforcement at 1926 18th Street.
• Our warranties: a 50-year non-prorated roof warranty, a 10-year workmanship warranty and a 15-year unlimited wind warranty, named storms included.

Emergency Roof Repair in Kenner After a Storm

If your roof is letting water in, call 504-732-0336 and say it’s an emergency. We cover the damaged area first so the house stops taking on water, then we inspect the whole roof and write up the permanent repair. Our office hours are Monday to Saturday, 8am to 8pm.

Treat it as urgent when water drips through a ceiling or light fixture, when wind has torn off shingles and left bare wood showing, or when a limb has landed on the roof. A few missing shingles in a dry week can usually wait for a regular appointment, unless rain is in the forecast.

What to do before we arrive

1. Stay off the roof. A wet, damaged roof is slippery and may not carry your weight.
2. Move furniture and electronics out from under the leak, then set out buckets and towels.
3. Keep everyone away from a ceiling that sags or bulges with water.
4. Take photos indoors, and outdoors from the ground only.
5. Call us with your address, what you’re seeing and whether water is still coming in.

How we cover a damaged roof

A tarp weighted with a few bricks can blow off in the next gust, so our crew fastens the cover down. We work through the same routine on each emergency call:

• Clear loose debris and check the damaged section.
• Photograph the damage before anything covers it.
• Run the tarp well past the damaged area so water can’t track in around the edges.
• Fasten it to hold through wind and rain.

A tarp is a temporary cover, and sun and wind wear it down. Once the house is dry, the crew that covered the roof is part of the team that makes the permanent repair, the way our emergency roofing service in New Orleans works.

How Much Wind Do Kenner Roofs Face?

Hurricane-force wind gusts reached Kenner in September 2024. The National Hurricane Center’s report on Hurricane Francine, a Category 2 hurricane that made landfall in southeastern Louisiana, says hurricane-force wind gusts “were recorded at the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport in Kenner.”

The same report says wind, flooding and falling trees damaged or destroyed hundreds of structures in St. Charles and Jefferson parishes. Kenner also has a lakefront on Lake Pontchartrain.

The National Hurricane Center says the Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30.

Wind damages a roof in a few common ways:

Some damage shows up days later, often after the next heavy rain. Watch for new ceiling stains, a musty attic or extra shingle granules washing out of the downspouts, and call for an inspection if you see one of them.

Preparing in spring makes a roof emergency less likely. Our guide to preparing a New Orleans area roof for hurricane season lists what to do before the season starts.

Roof Repair in Kenner: What We Fix

We repair leaks, shingles, flashing, soffit and fascia, ventilation problems and storm damage on Kenner homes. If a small fix will solve the problem, that’s what we quote.

• Leaks. Water often shows up indoors several feet from where it gets in, so we trace it back to the source and repair that spot.
• Shingles. We pull shingles that are cracked, curled or lifted, replace the missing ones and seal the new rows.
• Flashing. The metal around chimneys, vents, skylights and walls is a common starting point for leaks, so we check each run.
• Soffit and fascia. Boards at the roof edge that have rotted or worked loose give water and pests a way in.
• Ventilation. Trapped attic heat and moisture wear out shingles and decking from below, so we check that the roof can breathe.

We price repairs after we’ve been on the roof, because the cost depends on what’s under the damaged area. Your written estimate lists the repair, the materials and the price, and no work starts until you approve it.

The inspection also settles whether a repair is worth the money. One leak with a clear source usually calls for a repair, while leaks in several places or soft decking across the roof point toward a new one. Our New Orleans roof repair service page covers the repair side in more detail.

What Does the Free Roof Inspection Cover?

The free inspection covers the roof and the attic, and it ends with photos and a written estimate. You pay nothing for it, and whether to go ahead is up to you.

1. Free roof assessment. We check the roof and attic for damage, leaks and wear, and photograph what we find.
2. Your plan and quote. We walk you through the work, the materials and the timeline before anything starts.
3. The work itself. Our crew makes the repair or installs the new roof, cleans up and walks the finished job with you.

If the roof has years left in it, you’ll hear that too. You can reach the office Monday to Saturday, 8am to 8pm.

Know what your roof needs before the next storm: call 504-732-0336 or get your free written estimate.

Roof Replacement in Kenner

We replace a roof when repairs have stopped making sense, and we show you the photos that explain why. Several of these signs together usually mean replacement is the better buy:

• Water getting in at several points, or a leak that returns after a fix
• Curled, cracked or bald shingles over most of a slope
• Spongy spots underfoot, a sign of wet or rotted decking
• A dip or sag in the roofline
• Storm damage on several slopes at once

Your written estimate covers materials, labor, tear-off, disposal and any decking that needs replacing. The amount of decking is the one figure we can only confirm once the old roof is off, and the estimate says how we’ll price it if we find rot.

On the job, our crew removes the old roof, repairs the decking, installs the underlayment, flashing and new roofing, then cleans up. The roof replacement process we use in New Orleans is the same one we bring to Kenner.

A replacement is also the time to switch materials. A metal roof for a New Orleans area home costs more up front than shingles and holds up well to wind.

Do You Need a Permit for Roof Work in Kenner?

Check with the City of Kenner before work starts, because the city has a permit office for properties inside city limits. Kenner’s Department of Inspection and Code Enforcement is responsible for the review and issuance of building permits and the inspections that follow.

The city’s Permits and Licensing page describes a building permit as “necessary on all construction.” After Hurricane Francine, the city waived permit fees for storm damage and said on that page that residents “are still required to obtain a permit for any repair work on their homes.”

The City of Kenner lists the 2021 International Residential Code among the codes it follows, with amendments from the Louisiana State Uniform Construction Code Council. The state council’s construction code summary gives January 1, 2023 as the date the 2021 codes took effect in Louisiana.

Here is what the city publishes about applying:

• Office: Inspection and Code Enforcement Department, 1926 18th Street
• Phone: 504-468-4062, option 1
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
• Forms go in by email or by drop-off at the office, and the city’s forms page says it isn’t accepting online submissions

Permit rules differ from one jurisdiction to the next, so we go over what applies to your address when we quote the job.

Roofing Materials for Kenner Homes and Buildings

Our crews install five roofing systems: asphalt shingle, metal, tile, slate and flat. Which one suits you comes down to the building’s style, your budget and how long you plan to keep the property.

Our page on shingle roofing for New Orleans area homes explains the common types of asphalt shingle.

What the FORTIFIED standard adds

TurnKey Roofers is FORTIFIED certified. FORTIFIED is a voluntary construction and re-roofing program from the Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety, and its FORTIFIED Roof requirements include a sealed roof deck, a wider drip edge with a fully adhered starter strip, and ring-shank nails to help keep the roof deck attached in high winds.

The program works with shingle, metal, tile and low-slope roof covers. Ask about it during your inspection if you want the new roof built to that standard.

Low-slope and commercial roofs

Property managers and business owners with low-slope buildings can start with our page on flat roof systems in New Orleans. We schedule commercial work around your operations.

Warranties on Our Kenner Roofing Work

We back our work with three warranties, and we tell you which ones apply to your job when we quote it:

• 50-year non-prorated roof warranty. Non-prorated means the coverage does not shrink as the years pass.
• 10-year workmanship warranty. This one covers how we install the materials.
• 15-year unlimited wind warranty, named storms included.

Ask us to show you how the named-storm clause reads before you sign. Our page on the unlimited wind warranty explains how that coverage differs from a standard warranty with a wind speed limit.

Why Choose TurnKey Among Roofing Contractors in Kenner

You deal with one team from the first inspection to the final walkthrough. These are the facts behind that, and you can check each of them:

• Our own crews. The people who inspect your roof are part of the team that repairs or replaces it.
• Credentials. TurnKey Roofers is GAF Master Elite and FORTIFIED certified.
• Licensed and insured in Louisiana. Residential License #890459 and Commercial License #3667.
• Kenner is on our service list. It’s one of 13 communities we cover outside New Orleans.
• Written answers. Photos, a written estimate and a plain explanation of what we found.

Kenner Roofing FAQs

Do I need a permit to replace a roof in Kenner?

Confirm it with the City of Kenner before work starts. The city’s Department of Inspection and Code Enforcement issues building permits, and its permits page describes a building permit as necessary on all construction. You can reach the permitting office at 504-468-4062, option 1, and we go over what applies to your address when we quote the job.

Does TurnKey Roofers handle emergency roof repair in Kenner?

Yes. Call 504-732-0336 during office hours, Monday to Saturday, 8am to 8pm, and say the roof is leaking now. We cover the damaged area to keep more water out, then give you a written estimate for the permanent repair.

How much does a roof inspection cost in Kenner?

Nothing. We don’t charge for the inspection, the photos or the written estimate, and booking the work is your choice.

Does your wind warranty cover hurricanes?

Our 15-year unlimited wind warranty includes named storms, and you can ask us to show you how that clause reads before you sign. It sits alongside the 50-year non-prorated roof warranty and the 10-year workmanship warranty, and we tell you which ones apply when we quote your job.

Should I tarp the roof myself?

We don’t recommend it. Walking a wet, storm-damaged roof is dangerous, and a loosely fastened tarp can blow off in the next gust. Move your belongings out of the way and call us to cover it.

What roofing materials do you install in Kenner?

Five systems: asphalt shingle, metal, tile, slate and flat roofing. At the inspection we go through the options that suit your building and what each one does to the price.

How long does a roof repair take?

That depends on the size of the damaged area and what we find under it. We finish many repairs in one visit, and your written estimate gives the expected time for yours.

Book Your Free Kenner Roof Inspection

Find out where your roof stands while the weather is calm. Call 504-732-0336 or schedule your Kenner roof inspection online, and we’ll inspect the roof, show you the photos and put the estimate in writing.