Roofers in Raleigh, NC: How to Pick the Right One

Field knowledge

Short answer: the right roofer in Raleigh has a local office you can visit, shows proof of insurance and manufacturer credentials you can verify, inspects before quoting, and gives you photos and a written scope. Roof Revivers has repaired and replaced roofs since 2012 and is an Owens Corning Platinum Preferred Contractor. Our Raleigh roofing office is at 1117 Corporation Pkwy, Suite 106; call (919) 794-5754, Monday to Friday 8 to 4.

What a Raleigh roofer should handle

Most calls fall into a few groups. Make sure the company you pick does the kind of work your roof needs, not just the work it prefers to sell.

• Roof repair: leaks, missing or creased shingles, flashing, pipe boots and vents. See roof repair in Raleigh and roof leak repair.
• Roof replacement: when damage is widespread or the roof keeps leaking in new places. See roof replacement in Raleigh.
• Storm damage: wind, hail and fallen limbs, plus help documenting damage for your insurer. See storm damage roof repair and hail damage.
• Inspections: before you buy or sell, after a storm, or when a ceiling stain shows up. See roof inspection in Raleigh.
• Gutters and siding: seamless gutters, gutter guards and vinyl siding. See gutters and siding.

Six things to check before you hire

1. A local office. A street address and local phone number mean the company will be around for follow-up work. Ours is 1117 Corporation Pkwy, Suite 106, Raleigh.
2. Insurance. Ask for certificates of general liability and workers' compensation coverage, and check that they are current.
3. Licensing. North Carolina requires a licensed general contractor for larger projects. Ask for the license number and look it up with the NC Licensing Board for General Contractors.
4. Manufacturer credentials you can verify. Shingle makers list their certified contractors online. Roof Revivers is an Owens Corning Platinum Preferred Contractor, which lets us offer Owens Corning's Platinum Protection warranty with 25 years of non-prorated coverage on qualifying systems.
5. Recent reviews. Read the newest Google reviews, not just the overall rating, and look at how the company answers complaints.
6. A written scope with photos. You should see what the roofer saw: photos of the problem areas and a written description of the work before you sign.

Questions to ask on the inspection

• What exactly is causing the problem, and can you show me photos?
• Can this be repaired, or does it need replacement? Why?
• Will you check the decking, flashing and ventilation, not just the shingles?
• Which shingle line will you install, and will it match my HOA's requirements?
• Who will be on site, and who do I call if something comes up?
• Is there a manufacturer warranty, and who registers it?

Not sure whether to fix or replace? Our repair or replace guide for Raleigh homes walks through the signs.

Red flags after Triangle storms

After hail or a strong line of thunderstorms, out-of-town crews often knock on doors across Wake and Johnston counties. Be careful with anyone who:

• Has no local office or only a cell number
• Pushes you to sign the same day
• Asks you to sign over insurance benefits before you have seen a written scope
• Promises your insurance will pay for a new roof before an adjuster has looked at it
• Wants full payment before work starts

Your insurer and adjuster decide what is covered. A roofer can document the damage and meet your adjuster; see roof insurance claims in Raleigh.

Raleigh roofs: what is different here

Raleigh's hot, humid summers, spring and summer thunderstorms, occasional hail and tropical-storm remnants are hard on shingles, flashing and gutters. Pine needles and leaves pile up in valleys and gutters every fall, and many newer neighborhoods have HOA rules on shingle color and style. In older areas inside the Beltline, historic-overlay rules can apply. A local roofer should know which applies to your street; see our HOA roofing page and Raleigh neighborhoods.

Where Roof Revivers fits

We are a repair-first roofer: if a repair will do the job, that is what we recommend. Every inspection comes with photos. We work across Raleigh and nearby towns including Cary, Apex, Garner and Wake Forest (all Raleigh-area towns). Flexible financing is available (details), and we have Spanish-language pages too. See finished jobs on our Raleigh project pages, or read the longer guide to choosing a roofer in Raleigh.

Questions we hear

How do I find a good roofer in Raleigh, NC?

Look for a company with a local Raleigh office and phone number, a physical address you can visit, proof of insurance, manufacturer credentials you can verify, recent Google reviews, and a written scope with photos of what they found. Get more than one inspection if the roof needs major work.

Should I repair or replace my roof?

It depends on how widespread the damage is and the overall condition of the roof. A single leak at a pipe boot or flashing is usually a repair. Damage across many slopes, soft decking or repeated leaks in different spots points toward replacement. A good roofer shows you photos and explains both options.

How do I spot a storm chaser in Raleigh?

Be careful with door knockers who arrive right after a storm, have out-of-state plates or no local office, push you to sign the same day, or ask you to sign over insurance benefits before you have a written scope. A local roofer will still be here when you need a follow-up.

Do Raleigh roofers offer free inspections?

Many do. Roof Revivers offers free roof inspections in Raleigh and nearby towns. You get photos and a plain explanation of what we found, whether that turns out to be a repair, a replacement or nothing at all.

What are Roof Revivers' Raleigh office hours?

Our Raleigh office is at 1117 Corporation Pkwy, Suite 106, Raleigh, NC 27610. We are open Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM. Call (919) 794-5754.

Tell us a bit about your home and we'll follow up.