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Madison County, KY

Richmond KY Roofing & Construction β€” JSR Roofing

JSR Roofing & Construction is Richmond's locally owned roofing contractor β€” not a national franchise, not a traveling storm chaser. We live and work in Madison County, and we've been repairing and replacing roofs throughout Richmond's neighborhoods for over 15 years. From Gibson Bay to Lake Reba, we know how central Kentucky weather hits this community and how to build roofs that hold up against it.

What Richmond's Weather Does to Roofs

Richmond sits in the heart of central Kentucky's storm corridor. The city averages 47 inches of rain annually and sees 3–5 significant hail events per year. Spring supercells tracking northeast along I-75 frequently pass directly over Madison County, producing quarter-to-golf-ball-sized hail that damages roofs across neighborhoods from Gibson Bay to Lake Reba.

Richmond's housing stock ranges from post-WWII ranch homes in older neighborhoods near downtown to 2000s-era subdivisions like Fieldstone and Gibson Bay. The EKU rental corridor has a high concentration of aging 1970s–1980s homes with original roofing systems. New construction along the Eastern Bypass features mixed residential and commercial structures.

Richmond homeowners frequently face ice damming along the eaves during January freeze-thaw cycles β€” a problem amplified by Madison County's hilly terrain that creates cold air pooling in lower neighborhoods. Proper soffit ventilation and ice-and-water shield at the eaves is critical here.

Neighborhoods We Serve in Richmond

Gibson BayDogwood AcresLake RebaEastern Bypass corridorCollege HillCrestwoodFieldstone

Richmond Area Zip Codes

4047540476

Why Richmond Homeowners Choose JSR

Licensed & Insured

Fully licensed Kentucky contractor with comprehensive liability and workers' comp.

Free Inspections

No-obligation roof inspections β€” we come to you and give you a straight answer.

Storm Damage Experts

We work directly with your insurance company to maximize your storm claim.

Lifetime Workmanship Warranty

We stand behind every install with a lifetime workmanship guarantee.

Richmond Roofing FAQs

Yes β€” we cover all of Richmond and Madison County, including Gibson Bay, Lake Reba, Dogwood Acres, College Hill, Crestwood, Fieldstone, and the Eastern Bypass corridor. We also serve properties along the EKU campus perimeter and the broader Richmond metro area.
For most Richmond addresses, we can schedule a free inspection within 24–48 hours. During peak storm season (April–June), high demand may extend scheduling to 3–4 days. Emergency inspections for active leaks are prioritized. Call (859) 312-7663 and we'll get you on the calendar.
Richmond experiences regular January freeze-thaw cycles where daytime temperatures rise above freezing while nights drop well below. This creates ice dam conditions at the eaves β€” where meltwater backs up under shingles before the nighttime refreezing point. Ice-and-water shield at the eave overhang is the correct solution, and we install it on every Richmond roof we build.
After any significant storm in Madison County, call us for a free inspection. The most important hail damage often isn't visible from the ground β€” you need someone on the roof checking for impact craters in the shingle mat, granule displacement around impact points, and soft spots that indicate sub-surface damage. We document everything with timestamped photos.

Serving Richmond and All of Madison County

Richmond's Local Roofing Contractor

Free inspections, lifetime workmanship warranty, and storm claim assistance for Richmond homeowners. We answer the phone.

No-Obligation Inspection Licensed & Insured Lifetime Workmanship Warranty