David Lea
- 5+ years on roofs
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Drone + hands-on
roof inspections
- Photos of the entire job
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Honest diagnosis · no false claims
ever
About David
I’ve been roofing in Atlanta since 2020, with Southern Integrity Roofing. I actually started out headed toward insurance, studying for the P&C license. I took the exam three times and missed it by one point the last time. It stung then, but looking back, that insurance study became my biggest weapon. I know exactly how roof insurance claims really work.
My first 6 months, I knocked on doors with nothing to show for it. I worked at Amazon during the day and learned roofing on my own time. Now when I get up on a roof, homeowners ask me, “How did you spot that so fast?” There’s no trick. I’ve just seen enough roofs to know where the problems hide.
I care more about being honest than being smooth. I won’t invent damage that isn’t there, and I show you every real problem in photos.
What I Catch That Others Miss
The spots cheap contractors rush through are exactly where the big bills show up later.
Flashing
This is around chimneys, valleys, and where walls meet the roof. Seal it cheap and it leaks again in the same spot before long. You can’t patch one corner, you have to redo the whole section right.
Pipe Boots
Cheap crews just smear silicone on top. I’ve seen boots sitting on a pipe with no nails at all. One strong wind and the shingles around it rip off with it.
Decking + Underlayment
Swapping shingles over a nail hole and calling it done isn’t enough. You have to check the wood decking and the waterproof underlayment underneath. That’s the only real fix.
Insurance Claims
I studied for an insurance license, so I know exactly how claims work. I know which carriers approve repairs and which ones push back, and I fight for you accordingly.
Services
Residential and commercial roofing, both. Consultations and the job itself can be done fully in Korean.
Roof Repair
Spot repairs · leak fixes
Storm & Hail Damage
Insurance claims, handled together
Insurance Claim Support
Korean-language consults + process guidance
Full Roof Replacement
Aging roofs · structural issues
Gutters
Install · replace · clean
Commercial Roofing
Commercial roofing
How I Work
Drone + Hands-On Inspection
I check first by drone, then climb up myself for a second look if needed.
Photo Documentation
I photograph the job from start to finish and show you all of it.
Honest Diagnosis
If there’s no damage, I tell you there’s no damage. I don’t manufacture a claim.
Clear Options
I’ll tell you whether repair, an insurance claim, or full replacement fits your situation.
Service Area
Based in Suwanee, serving Atlanta's Korean communities.
Suwanee
Duluth
Johns Creek
Alpharetta
Lawrenceville
All of Gwinnett County
Marietta (as needed)
Real Customer Reviews
⭐ Rating Breakdown (out of 5)
“We first called about a clogged gutter, but he checked the whole roof and found real damage. He consulted with us in Korean and even helped with the insurance claim. We’re so grateful.”
“We got quotes from several cheap places, but David showed us in photos why his price was what it was. Doing it right ended up cheaper in the end.”
Honesty Is the Skill
Last year I went to a house and told the owner straight, "You don't have hail damage." Another company came after me and tried to manufacture damage that wasn't there to file an insurance claim. It didn't go through, and that homeowner came back to me. I fixed the roof honestly. I don't manufacture claims.
Content Featuring David
Real field-experience guides written for Korean homeowners.
Why the Cheap Roofer Ends Up Costing More
How a Roof Insurance Claim Actually Works
(Coming Soon)
Atlanta · 2026
State Farm · Allstate Claims: What to Watch For (Coming Soon)
Atlanta · 2026