6 roofers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Helena: True Shield Roofing, CR Score 89/100; 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): R & R METAL ROOFING LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 6.
Most-reviewed: DeSoto Roofing, 30 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 6 ranked; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
6 Helena roofers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 4 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 6 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | True Shield Roofing | 89 | 5.0★ (25) | Hernando, 40 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | R & R METAL ROOFING LLC | 81 | 5.0★ (3) | Forrest City, 30 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Ray's Roofing. Johnny Ray Quality is our Style. | 79 | 4.5★ (4) | West Helena, 3 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 4 | DeSoto Roofing | 78 | 4.9★ (30) | Hernando, 40 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 5 | EcoPitch Roofing | 76 | 5.0★ (7) | Hernando, 39 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Swindoll Construction LLC | 76 | 2.6★ (5) | Batesville, 40 mi away | — | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Forrest City, 30 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Helena, 3 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hernando, 40 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 30 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (30).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hernando, 39 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Batesville, 40 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.6★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Typical prices in USD: adjusted for Arkansas where a published index exists, national otherwise. Each row names its basis.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | $6,380 | $8,510 | $11,910 | Per project: asphalt shingles on a 1,700 sq ft home (about 2,000 sq ft of roof). US national range × 0.85 West South Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
| Roof repair | $395 | $1,174 | $1,968 | Per repair: typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national range | October 2026 |
In Arkansas, Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board licenses Roofing under the Contractors Licensing Board (residential and commercial).
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Guide checked October 2026. How we verify licenses
Roofers are busiest from late spring to early fall, so booking in winter usually means shorter waits. After a big storm, get more than one quote and check the license or registration before signing.
We scored 6 Helena roofers on 8 factors, weighted as shown. A business is ranked when its trade is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. Unknown factors are left out of the score, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed October 22, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Helena data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 35% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2 | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximum | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 10% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5 | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | 1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radius | Measured |
| Completeness | 5% | Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each) | Measured |