North Carolina roofers
Best Roofers Near Me in North Carolina
Searching for the best roofer near me in North Carolina starts with who is actually there: 2,583 roofing companies across 331 North Carolina cities and towns, listed on the National Roofing Directory. Below are the highest-rated of them by Google reviews, the cities with the most roofers, what North Carolina requires of a roofer and when storm season hits.
Highest-rated roofers in North Carolina
140 North Carolina roofing companies on the National Roofing Directory have a Google rating of 4.5 or higher from at least 20 Google reviews. These are the 10 with the most reviews, since a high rating from many customers says more than a perfect score from a few.
| # | Roofing company | City | Google rating | Google reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | On Tops Roofing | Angier | 5.0 | 776 |
| 2 | Charlotte Ace Roofing | Charlotte | 5.0 | 544 |
| 3 | Roof Methods | Leland | 5.0 | 523 |
| 4 | Best Choice Roofing | Wilmington | 4.9 | 389 |
| 5 | TruGuard | Matthews | 4.8 | 327 |
| 6 | K&D Roofing | Raleigh | 4.9 | 310 |
| 7 | Weatherguard Roofing & Restoration | Charlotte | 4.7 | 303 |
| 8 | Tidd's Roofing Group, Inc. | Huntersville | 5.0 | 261 |
| 9 | Chief Roofing Inc | Hillsborough | 4.8 | 239 |
| 10 | Big Anchor Roofing & Gutters, Inc. | Winston Salem | 4.9 | 225 |
Ratings and review counts are the figures on each company's National Roofing Directory listing and can trail Google's live numbers. A rating says how past customers felt; it is not a license or insurance check, so run the North Carolina checks below as well.
Roofers near you: North Carolina's busiest roofing cities
The directory's North Carolina listings are spread across 331 cities and towns, and 189 of them have enough roofers for a page of their own. The nearest roofer is usually the easiest to get on a roof quickly, so start with your own city. These 10 have the most roofing companies:
| City | Roofing companies listed |
|---|---|
| Charlotte | 459 |
| Raleigh | 282 |
| Greensboro | 171 |
| Wilmington | 121 |
| Winston Salem | 110 |
| Durham | 102 |
| Fayetteville | 99 |
| High Point | 49 |
| Cary | 44 |
| Garner | 33 |
All 2,583 are on the National Roofing Directory's roofing contractors in North Carolina page.
Does a roofer need a license in North Carolina?
Only on bigger jobs. North Carolina requires a state contractor license once a project reaches $40,000; below that, local permit rules apply instead. A full roof replacement can pass $40,000, so ask whether the job needs the state license and get the number in writing. The National Roofing Directory's North Carolina roofing license rules page has the details. You can check a credential with the state authority before anyone starts work.
North Carolina storm season and your roof
North Carolina's peak severe-weather season is March–May and August–October. The roof damage it brings mostly comes from straight-line wind, hail, tropical systems and ice storms.
NOAA's Storm Events Database records 8,625 county-level severe-weather events in North Carolina from 2016 to 2026, including 339 tornadoes and 1,136 hail reports of an inch or larger. Wake County has the most on record, with 457.
After a big storm, roofing offers at the door pick up. The FTC's advice after a weather emergency is to confirm a contractor's license and insurance before any work starts. The directory's North Carolina storm center shows any National Weather Service alert active there now.
What a new roof costs in North Carolina
The National Roofing Directory's cost model has regional figures for 5 North Carolina metros shown here. They are modeled bands for a full replacement, not quotes; a written estimate from a roofer who has been on your roof is the number to plan around.
| Metro | Full roof replacement (modeled) |
|---|---|
| Raleigh | $5,700–$27,500 |
| Charlotte | $5,700–$27,500 |
| Durham | $5,700–$27,500 |
| Greensboro | $5,400–$26,000 |
| Winston-Salem | $5,400–$26,000 |
Near the North Carolina line?
If you live near the border, the closest roofer may be based next door. See the best roofers near you in Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia.
Google weighs distance, relevance and prominence when it orders near-me results, so the top of the map is not always the best fit. How a roofer near me search ranks roofers explains what that order can and can't tell you.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the best roofer near me in North Carolina?
By Google rating and review count on the National Roofing Directory, On Tops Roofing (5.0 from 776 reviews), Charlotte Ace Roofing (5.0 from 544 reviews) and Roof Methods (5.0 from 523 reviews) lead in North Carolina. The best choice for your roof also depends on how close the company is, whether it meets the North Carolina license rule, and a written estimate.
How many roofing companies are there in North Carolina?
The National Roofing Directory lists 2,583 roofing companies across 331 North Carolina cities and towns. Charlotte (459), Raleigh (282) and Greensboro (171) have the most.
Does North Carolina require a roofing license?
Only on bigger jobs. North Carolina requires a state contractor license once a project reaches $40,000; below that, local permit rules apply instead.
When is storm season in North Carolina?
March–May and August–October. Roof damage in North Carolina mostly comes from straight-line wind, hail, tropical systems and ice storms.
Sources
- check a credential with the state authority — portal.nclbgc.org
- NOAA's Storm Events Database — ncei.noaa.gov
- advice after a weather emergency — consumer.ftc.gov