Campbells Precision Roofing

Checking Campbells Precision Roofing against 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.

1. Match the name, the city and the status. The record should read active or in good standing.
2. Write down the expiry and make sure it outlasts the job.
3. Open the registry and search by license number first, business name second.
4. Request a current certificate of insurance from the insurer; licenses and insurance are checked separately.

Hail and wind history for Gastonia and Gaston County

Since 2017, NOAA has logged 18 hail reports in Gaston County. Across 10 of these days, hail came in at 1 inch (a quarter) or larger. The rough of it: 1 days with stones of 1.75 inches or larger, capped by a 2-inch stone about the size of a hen egg. 2018 is the last year that has a 1.75-inch report.

The fastest thunderstorm gust on file is 86 mph.

Per square mile, Gaston County ranks 7 of 20 North Carolina counties we compare, in the middle band. That is 87.9 reports per 1,000 square miles.

Within 25 miles of Gastonia, the last 90 days brought 0 NOAA hail reports.

If a storm does come through, take dated photos of the roof first. Whoever you hire, Campbells Precision Roofing included, should put the inspection findings in writing.

NOAA also lists 6 tornadoes here, the strongest rated EF1.

The single largest day was April 15, 2018: a 2-inch stone, about the size of a hen egg, reported near Belmont South.

Who lives under these roofs

The median home in Gastonia went up in 1979, so the typical house is 47 years old. At 25 years per asphalt roof, a house that age has worn through about 2 roofs, and many are on their second or third. Pre-1980 construction makes up 51.6 percent of homes in Gastonia. A mid-range asphalt replacement at $10,237 equals 4 percent of the median home value of $250,000.

Replacement 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. 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. Census County Business Patterns counts 11 roofing firms with payroll in the county. 72.7 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees.

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Questions about roofing in Gastonia

What time of year does Gastonia get hail?

Spring and early summer carry most of it: 88 percent of reports come between April and July, May leading at 34 percent.

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.

What is the typical house age in Gastonia?

Census data puts the typical build year at 1979. Asphalt roofs wear out in 15 to 30 years, so many roofs here have been replaced at least once.

Is the license for Campbells Precision Roofing on a state list?

Use the steps above with the North Carolina registry. Read the name, the status and the expiry, then ask for an insurance certificate.

How big does hail get near Gastonia?

NOAA's biggest since 2017 entry for the county is 2 inches, comparable to a hen egg, with 1 golf-ball days.

What does a new roof cost in Gastonia?

Budget $6,370 to $14,105 for asphalt shingles on a 2,000 square foot roof here, about $10,237 in the middle. Metal, tile and flat roofs are in the cost table.