Storm Guard Roofing & Construction of the Piedmont Triad
- Roofing Contractor serving Winston-Salem, North Carolina — based at 511 Shepherd St Ste 203, Winston-Salem, NC 27103.
- Services: roof inspection, storm damage repair, roof repair, roof replacement, emergency repair.
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How to check Storm Guard Roofing & Construction of the Piedmont Triad on the North Carolina record
licensing in North Carolina applies to general contractors on jobs above $40,000, through the Licensing Board for General Contractors (LBGC); smaller roofing jobs are not required to carry one, so an unlicensed contractor is not automatically a red flag Official lookup: NC Licensing Board for General Contractors (LBGC) search.
- Look at the expiration date and compare it with the dates in your contract.
- Compare the registry name with the name on the contract, and read the status line.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance sent straight from the insurer. A registry listing does not prove coverage.
- Open the registry and search by license number first, business name second.
Storm history for Winston-Salem and Forsyth County
Count the hail reports NOAA logged for Forsyth County since 2017 and you get 14. Hail of coin size or larger was reported on 7 different days. No day reached golf-ball size (1.75 inches). The largest stone was 1.25 inches, about the size of a half dollar. Golf-ball hail shows up last in the record in 2016.
Most hail here arrives in spring and summer: 96 percent from April to July, 39 percent in June. In 7 months of the year, hail is rare in the record.
The fastest thunderstorm gust on file is 62 mph.
In the last 90 days NOAA logged 0 hail reports within 25 miles of Winston-Salem.
North Carolina ranks only counties with 30 or more reports, and Forsyth County is not among them, so no density rank is shown.
After any hail day, photograph the roof before anyone tarps it and write down the date. Ask Storm Guard Roofing & Construction of the Piedmont Triad, or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Hail reports, all years | 23 |
| Peak gust, mph | 62 |
| Reports in April to July | 96% |
| Top month | June |
| Days at 1.75 inches or more | 0 |
| Tornado reports on file | 0 |
The record's top day is May 2, 2016: a 1.75-inch stone, about the size of a golf ball, reported near Hanes.
| Calendar year | Entries | Largest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 3 | 1 |
| 2015 | 2 | 1.25 |
| 2019 | 2 | 1 |
Housing around Winston-Salem
Median year built in Winston-Salem is 1980, a typical house age of 46 years. Homes of that age usually carry a first or second replacement roof, about 2 cycles at 25 years apiece. Pre-1980 construction makes up 49.5 percent of homes in Winston-Salem.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median build year | 1980 |
| Homes older than 1980 | 49.5% |
| Owner-occupied | 54.6% |
| Typical home value | $208,200 |
| Total housing units | 113,441 |
Budgeting a roof in Winston-Salem
Local pricing in Winston-Salem sits roughly 9 percent under the national basis; asphalt shingles on 2,000 square feet cost $6,370 to $14,105. The last column divides the middle of each range by the middle of its lifespan, which is how a metal roof can beat asphalt over time. BLS puts the median annual roofer wage for the Winston-Salem, NC Metro Area at $49,280.
| Material | Price range | Cost per year | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $15,470-$27,300 | $390 | $21,385 |
| Metal Shingles | $12,740-$21,840 | $410 | $17,290 |
| Clay Tile | $21,840-$36,400 | $390 | $29,120 |
| Concrete Tile | $13,650-$24,570 | $420 | $19,110 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $6,370-$10,465 | $480 | $8,418 |
| Standing Seam Metal | $21,840-$36,400 | $490 | $29,120 |
Questions about roofing in Winston-Salem
- How much hail does Forsyth County see?
- From 2017 the county has 14 entries; hail of 1 inch or more came on 7 of those days, mostly in June.
- How do I check Storm Guard Roofing & Construction of the Piedmont Triad's license?
- Search the North Carolina record by license number, check the name and status, and note the expiry before you sign anything.
- How old are the roofs in Winston-Salem?
- Median year built is 1980, which gives 46 years. A roof is younger than the house whenever it was replaced.
- What should I budget for a new roof near Winston-Salem?
- Asphalt shingles on 2,000 square feet run $6,370 to $14,105 in Winston-Salem, and the middle of that range is $10,237. Metal and tile cost more up front; the table above shows each material.
- Has Forsyth County had large hail?
- The largest stone since 2017 measured 1.25 inches, close to a half dollar. 0 days reached golf-ball size or more.
- How soon should a roof be inspected after hail?
- Take dated photos first, then book an inspection. Hail bruises can look minor from the ground, and insurers often set a filing deadline.
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