- Rating
- 5.0
- Reviews
- 43
- In business
- 18 yrs
- CertainTeed
Roofing Contractors in Cary, NC
NOAA recorded 182 reports of thunderstorm wind of 58 mph or more in Wake County in the five years through June 2026. The median home in Cary was built in 1999, so a typical original roof there is now about 27 years old.
Compare the 20 roofing contractors ARCO lists in Cary on their public records: half have been in business 8 years or more and 10 hold a roofing manufacturer certification.
A listing isn't an endorsement. ARCO accredited contractors are marked.
- Contractors in the registry
- 20
- Median years in business
- 8
- Average customer rating
- 4.7 / 5
Profiles with contact details on file
Half have been in business at least this long; 17 with recorded dates
Mean of 14 contractor ratings; unrated profiles excluded
All 20 roofing contractors in Cary
Accredited first, then customer rating and years in business.
Page 1 of 1 · 20 contractors
- Rating
- 5.0
- Reviews
- 3
- In business
- 13 yrs
- Rating
- 5.0
- Reviews
- 15
- In business
- 10 yrs
- Rating
- 5.0
- Reviews
- 366
- In business
- 7 yrs
- GAF
- CertainTeed
- Rating
- 5.0
- Reviews
- 44
- In business
- 5 yrs
- GAF
- CertainTeed
- Rating
- 5.0
- Reviews
- 23
- In business
- 4 yrs
- Rating
- 5.0
- Reviews
- 32
- In business
- 1 yrs
- GAF
- Rating
- 4.9
- Reviews
- 405
- In business
- 42 yrs
- Owens Corning
- CertainTeed
- Rating
- 4.9
- Reviews
- 202
- In business
- 35 yrs
- GAF
- CertainTeed
- Rating
- 4.9
- Reviews
- 92
- In business
- 8 yrs
- GAF
- CertainTeed
- Rating
- 4.9
- Reviews
- 132
- In business
- 5 yrs
- CertainTeed
- Rating
- 4.8
- Reviews
- 92
- In business
- 7 yrs
- GAF
- CertainTeed
- Rating
- 4.5
- Reviews
- 58
- In business
- 48 yrs
- Rating
- 2.0
- Reviews
- 4
- In business
- 7 yrs
- Rating
- —
- Reviews
- 0
- In business
- 20 yrs
- Rating
- —
- Reviews
- 0
- In business
- 8 yrs
- Rating
- —
- Reviews
- 0
- In business
- 2 yrs
- Owens Corning
- CertainTeed
- Rating
- —
- Reviews
- 0
- In business
- —
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- —
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- 0
- In business
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Roofing conditions in Cary
Homes in Cary
- Median year built
- 1999
- Built before 1980
- 12%
- Owner-occupied homes
- 66.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year.
Severe weather reported in Wake County
- Hail 1 inch or larger
- 27 reports
- Thunderstorm wind 58 mph or higher
- 182 reports
- Tornadoes
- 2 reports
Most recent large hail: May 5, 2025 (1-inch)
Reported to NOAA, July 2021 through June 2026. Counts are reports, so they also reflect how many people live nearby; most wind speeds are estimated. Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database.
Natural hazard risk in Wake County
- Hail
- Relatively High
- Strong wind
- Relatively Low
- Tornado
- Relatively High
- Hurricane
- Relatively Moderate
- Winter weather
- Relatively Moderate
FEMA National Risk Index ratings compare this county with other U.S. counties. This product uses the Federal Emergency Management Agency's National Risk Index dataset API or downloadable datasets but is not endorsed by FEMA. The Federal Government or FEMA cannot vouch for the data or analyses derived from these data after the data have been retrieved from the Agency's website(s). National Risk Index v1.20.0 (December 2025), retrieved October 15, 2026.
Roof replacement permits in Cary
Depends on the job
When a permit is needed: Structural work, or switching to a different roofing material
The Town of Cary doesn't require a building permit to replace roof coverings with the same materials. Structural roof repairs need a permit, and the town asks homeowners to call its Inspections and Permits Department if unsure.
Town of Cary: Building Permits
Verified October 2026. Rules change, so confirm with the city before work starts.
North Carolina rules that apply
Most like-for-like reroofs under $40,000 need no permit
Under North Carolina law, replacing the roofing on a single-family home generally needs no building permit when the whole job costs $40,000 or less and no structural work is done. Adding new roof area, structural repairs or bigger jobs need one.
NC Office of State Fire Marshal: building permit exceptions guidance
Verified October 2026
State license required for roof jobs of $40,000 or more
North Carolina requires a contractor to hold a state general contractor license when the contract is $40,000 or more; there is a specialty roofing classification. Smaller roofing jobs need no state license. You can search a contractor's license on the board's website.
NC Licensing Board for General Contractors: FAQ for Consumers
Verified October 2026
5 days to cancel if insurance denies the claim
If you sign a roof repair or replacement contract at your home and your insurer denies the claim, you have five business days to cancel. The roofer can't start work or collect payment during that time, except for emergency repairs you approved in writing.
North Carolina General Statutes: right to cancel off-premises sales
Verified October 2026
Hiring a roofer in Cary: common questions
Do I need a permit to replace my roof in Cary?
It depends on the job. A permit is needed in these cases: structural work, or switching to a different roofing material. The Town of Cary doesn't require a building permit to replace roof coverings with the same materials. Structural roof repairs need a permit, and the town asks homeowners to call its Inspections and Permits Department if unsure. Rules change, so confirm with the city before work starts.
Do roofers need a license in North Carolina?
North Carolina requires a contractor to hold a state general contractor license when the contract is $40,000 or more; there is a specialty roofing classification. Smaller roofing jobs need no state license. You can search a contractor's license on the board's website. Source: NC Licensing Board for General Contractors: FAQ for Consumers, verified October 2026.
How often is large hail reported around Cary?
NOAA received 27 reports of hail 1 inch or larger in Wake County from July 2021 through June 2026. The most recent was on May 5, 2025 (1-inch hail). Counts are reports, so they also reflect how many people live in the area.
How old are homes in Cary?
The median home in Cary was built in 1999, and 12% of homes were built before 1980 (U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024 5-year).
How long have Cary roofing companies been in business?
Half of the 17 Cary contractors with a recorded founding date have been in business 8 years or more. 7 have at least 10 years of history and 4 have at least 20. The longest-running is Consolidated Roofing Systems, at 48 years. Founding dates come from state filings or the Better Business Bureau.
Which roofing manufacturer certifications do Cary roofers hold?
10 of the 20 Cary contractors ARCO lists hold at least one: CertainTeed (9), GAF (6), and Owens Corning (2). Manufacturer programs can extend warranty coverage, so ask which program and warranty apply to your roof.
How do Cary roofers rate with customers?
14 of the 20 contractors have public customer ratings, with a median of 5.0 out of 5. 4 have 100 or more reviews. Ratings are combined across review sites and weighted by review count.