A 1 Roofing

Company Overview

Experienced and knowledgeable roofing contractor serving South Georgia for more than 40 years! Exceptional craftsmanship, available 24/7! We protect your home during any storm!

We offer installation of new roofs, shingles, seamless metal, tile, slate, and built-up roofs. We also provide metal roofing, solar panel installation, and designer shingles.

We can supply literature and color swatches upon your request.

Founded by my great-grandfather Willie Darrow and his brother, who were skilled slaters, they transitioned to wood shingles. After my grandfather Mitchel Lay and my father Jeffrey Lay, the business is now in my hands, along with my three siblings, each with sons in the roofing field.

I am a fifth-generation roofer who has dedicated my life to public service since my father encouraged me to leave school in the eighth grade. I managed crews for the company before I could even drive; I learned to run a speed sheet and install roofs early on. With a strong drive and a commitment to customer satisfaction, I earned my GED in 2000. Not long after, I attended Brunswick Community College for business economics and enrolled in the AAA Construction School for roofing and waterproofing. I aspired to excel beyond my predecessors, achieving a master's in business and accumulating over 100 certifications. I have also had the privilege of working on some of the most iconic structures across the nation. I’ve performed work in Iowa, Indiana, Tennessee, Florida, Michigan, North Carolina, and South Carolina, yet Georgia is where my heart lies, and roofing is my true calling.