October 21, 2026
How Long Does a Roof Last in East Tennessee?
A plain-spoken guide to roof lifespan in East Tennessee: what shortens it, what extends it, and how to tell when yours is getting close.
Read moreSeymour, Tennessee
Ryan King
VP & Co-Owner, Brian King Roofing, Inc.
Fourth-generation roofer. Second-generation owner. East Tennessee, born and raised.
A little about me
Born the year the company started
I was born in 1991 in the Union Valley community of Seymour, the same year my dad, Brian King, left a mechanic's job to start his own roofing company. I joined him full-time in 2013, became VP and Co-Owner in 2024, and today I run our residential operations alongside my dad and my wife, Brittany, our CFO.
I'm a fourth-generation roofer on my mother's side, a husband, a dad to Kinsley and Kamden, a member at Valley Grove Baptist Church, and a dirt late model racer when the schedule allows. Mostly, I'm a guy who believes the roof over your head should be put on by people who will still be here in twenty years. Read my full story.
35+
Years in business
Brian King Roofing has served East Tennessee since 1991. Family-owned, second-generation, and still run by the family whose name is on the truck.
4th
Generation roofer
From my great-grandfather's roofing company in South Knoxville to my grandfather's business a few miles from our shop, roofing has been in my family for four generations.
East TN
Service area
Knox, Sevier, Blount, and Anderson counties, including Knoxville, Maryville, Seymour, Sevierville, Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, Farragut, Oak Ridge, and the communities around them.
What we stand on
Retail only. Platinum Preferred. Family run.
We work for you
We don't chase storms and we don't file insurance claims. Our customers come to us by referral and stay with us for life.
Top-tier certified
Owens Corning Platinum Preferred Contractor, Versico Certified Installer, and VELUX Certified Installer.
Owners on the job
I schedule every residential job and manage our crews myself. Call the office and you'll likely talk to me, my dad, or Brittany.
Insights
Straight talk about roofs
October 14, 2026
Metal Roof or Shingles? How to Choose in East Tennessee
Metal vs. shingles for an East Tennessee home: cost, lifespan, noise, resale, and the questions that actually decide it.
Read moreOctober 7, 2026
7 Questions to Ask a Roofer Before You Sign
The questions that separate a reliable roofing contractor from a problem: licensing, insurance, who is doing the work, warranty, and what happens if something goes wrong.
Read moreNeed a roof you can trust?
Brian King Roofing has served East Tennessee homeowners and businesses since 1991. I'd be glad to look at yours.