Fortress Exteriors, LLC
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- License # L.99381
- Status Active
- Last checked Oct 08, 2026
- Roofing Contractor serving Concord, North Carolina — based at 2001 Baltimore Ln, Kannapolis, NC 28081.
- Services: roof inspection, roof repair, emergency repair, roof replacement, storm damage repair.
- State license #L.99381 (Active).
- Independently verified by PickARoofer since October 2026.
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Looking up Fortress Exteriors, LLC in North Carolina
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Hail record for Concord, Cabarrus County
In Cabarrus County, the NOAA record since 2017 carries 20 hail entries. On 9 of those days, hail measured 1 inch (a quarter) or more. The worst part: 2 days with stones of 1.75 inches or more, capped by a 2.75-inch stone close to a baseball. The most recent golf-ball day on file is in 2021.
If a storm does come through, take dated photos of the roof first. Whoever you hire, Fortress Exteriors, LLC included, should put the inspection findings in writing.
3 tornadoes show up in the file too, strongest rated EF2.
Among 20 North Carolina counties with enough reports to compare, Cabarrus County places 6 by density: 87.9 reports per 1,000 square miles, top-third territory.
1 hail report fell within 25 miles of Concord over the past 90 days.
Thunderstorm wind peaked at 69 mph in the record.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Highest gust, mph | 69 |
| Reports, all years | 32 |
| Hail density rank in state | 6 of 20 |
| Days at 1.75 inches or more | 2 |
| Tornadoes on file | 3 |
| Days at 1 inch or more | 9 |
The single largest day was March 21, 2017: a 2.75-inch stone, about the size of a baseball, reported near Rocky River.
| Calendar year | Entries | Top size, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 2022 | 4 | 1 |
| 2023 | 3 | 1.5 |
The housing stock in Concord
Half the homes in Concord were built before 1997, which is an age of 29 years or more. Against a median home value of $327,600, a $10,237 mid-range asphalt roof is 3 percent of the house. Pre-1980 construction makes up 28.8 percent of homes in Concord.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Homes counted | 42,493 |
| Median build year | 1997 |
| Detached and attached houses | 75.1% |
| Homes older than 1980 | 28.8% |
| Median home value | $327,600 |
Budgeting a roof in Concord
Prices in Concord run about 9 percent below our national basis, so asphalt shingles land at $6,370 to $14,105. BLS puts the median annual roofer wage for the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC Metro Area at $48,410. Divide price by years of life and the ranking changes: see the last column.
| Material | Installed cost | Service life | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Shake | $12,740 to $23,660 | 20 to 30 years | $18,200 |
| Standing Seam Metal | $21,840 to $36,400 | 50 to 70 years | $29,120 |
| Concrete Tile | $13,650 to $24,570 | 40 to 50 years | $19,110 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $7,280 to $14,560 | 15 to 25 years | $10,920 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $6,370 to $10,465 | 15 to 20 years | $8,418 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $8,190 to $14,105 | 25 to 30 years | $11,148 |
This listing in numbers
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| License number on file | L.99381 |
| License status on file | Active |
Questions about roofing in Concord
- Which months bring hail to Cabarrus County?
- Spring and early summer carry the bulk of it: 78 percent of entries come between April and July, June first at 31 percent.
- How soon should a roof be inspected after hail?
- Do not wait for a leak. A short inspection after the storm documents the damage while the date is fresh.
- What does a new roof cost in Concord?
- Plan on $6,370 to $14,105 for asphalt shingles on a 2,000 square foot roof here, about $10,237 in the middle. Other materials are in the cost table.
- How often does hail hit Concord?
- NOAA lists 20 hail entries for Cabarrus County since 2017, on 9 days with stones of 1 inch or more. June is the peak month.
- How big does hail get near Concord?
- The largest stone since 2017 measured 2.75 inches, near a baseball. 2 days reached golf-ball size or larger.
- How do I check Fortress Exteriors, LLC's license?
- Look up the North Carolina record by license number, check the name and status, and note the expiry before you sign anything.
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