Max Roofing NC Gastonia
- Roofing Contractor serving Gastonia, North Carolina — based at 2020 Remount Rd Suite W-118, Gastonia, NC 28054.
- Typical jobs: roof inspection, emergency repair, roof repair, roof replacement, storm damage repair.
Services Offered
How to check Max Roofing NC Gastonia on the North Carolina record
North Carolina licenses general contractors, not roofers specifically, and only for jobs over $40,000 — the Licensing Board for General Contractors (LBGC) publishes a public search, but many legitimate smaller roofing jobs fall under the threshold and involve no license at all Official lookup: NC Licensing Board for General Contractors (LBGC) search.
- Write down the expiry and make sure it outlasts the job.
- Search the registry by number, then by name, because spellings differ between sources.
- Match the name, the city and the status. The record should read active or in good standing.
- Request a current certificate of insurance from the insurer; licenses and insurance are checked separately.
Hail and wind history for Gastonia and Gaston County
For Gaston County, the NOAA record since 2017 carries 18 hail entries. On 10 of those days, stones measured 1 inch (a quarter) or larger. The worst of it: 1 days with stones of 1.75 inches or larger, capped by a 2-inch stone near a hen egg. The latest golf-ball day on file is in 2018.
Date your photos after each hail day and keep them. A written inspection from Max Roofing NC Gastonia or any other roofer is worth asking for before work starts.
The bulk of the hail here arrives in spring and summer: 88 percent from April to July, 34 percent in May. 5 calendar months each hold under 2 percent of reports.
On density, Gaston County is in the middle: 7 of 20 North Carolina counties, at 87.9 reports per 1,000 square miles.
The strongest recorded thunderstorm gust is 86 mph.
The same record has 6 tornadoes, with EF1 the highest rating.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Days with hail at 1 inch or more | 10 |
| Share of reports in April to July | 88% |
| Top month | May |
| Days at 1.75 inches or more | 1 |
| Top gust, mph | 86 |
| Biggest stone, inches | 2 |
The record's top day is April 15, 2018: a 2-inch stone, about the size of a hen egg, reported near Belmont South.
| Year | Hail reports | Top size, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 8 | 1.5 |
| 2016 | 3 | 1.75 |
| 2023 | 3 | 1 |
The homes under these roofs
Gastonia's median year built is 1979, which makes the typical home 47 years old. Pre-1980 construction makes up 51.6 percent of homes in Gastonia. Asphalt roofs last roughly 25 years, so a home from 1979 is on roof number 2 or later if each was replaced on schedule.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Built before 1980 | 51.6% |
| Typical year built | 1979 |
| Typical household income | $60,554 |
| Typical home value | $250,000 |
| Owner-occupied | 54.2% |
What a new roof costs in Gastonia
The Gastonia multiplier is below 1, about 9 percent lower than the national basis, giving $6,370 to $14,105 for asphalt shingles. 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 | Typical life | Yearly cost | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | 15 to 25 years | $550 | $10,920 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | 25 to 30 years | $410 | $11,148 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | 15 to 20 years | $480 | $8,418 |
| Standing Seam Metal | 50 to 70 years | $490 | $29,120 |
| Metal Shingles | 35 to 50 years | $410 | $17,290 |
| Cedar Shake | 20 to 30 years | $730 | $18,200 |
Common questions, Gastonia
- What is the biggest hail on record for Gaston County?
- NOAA's biggest since 2017 entry for the county is 2 inches, comparable to a hen egg, with 1 golf-ball days.
- Should I call a roofer right 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.
- Is hail common around Gastonia?
- 18 reports since 2017, 10 days at 1 inch or larger, and the peak month is May.
- How do I check Max Roofing NC Gastonia's license?
- Search the North Carolina record by license number, check the name and status, and note the expiry before you sign anything.
- What should I budget for a new roof near Gastonia?
- 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 old are homes in Gastonia?
- Census data puts the typical build year at 1979. Asphalt roofs wear out in 15 to 30 years, so many roofs there have been replaced at least once.
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