Sappelt Roofing & Repair
- Roofing Contractor serving Burlington, North Carolina — based at 6579 NC-87, Graham, NC 27253.
- Work covered: storm damage repair, roof inspection, emergency repair, roof repair, roof replacement.
Services Offered
Checking Sappelt Roofing & Repair 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.
- An expiry before your finish date is a reason to ask questions.
- Match the name, the city and the status. The record should read active or in good standing.
- Open the registry and search by license number first, business name second.
- Have the insurer or agent send the certificate of insurance to you, since a license says nothing about coverage.
Storm history for Burlington and Alamance County
In Alamance County, the NOAA record since 2017 lists 10 hail reports. 4 distinct days produced hail of at least 1 inch. No day hit golf-ball size (1.75 inches). The largest stone was 1.25 inches, near a half dollar. 2016 is the last year with a 1.75-inch report.
The bulk of the hail here arrives in spring and summer: 84 percent from April to July, 37 percent in May. 7 calendar months each hold under 2 percent of reports.
In the last 90 days NOAA logged 0 hail reports within 25 miles of Burlington.
The same record has 5 tornadoes, with EF1 the highest rating.
North Carolina ranks only counties with 30 or more reports, and Alamance County is not among them, so no density rank is shown.
If a storm does come through, take dated photos of the roof first. Whoever you hire, Sappelt Roofing & Repair included, should put the inspection findings in writing.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Reports, all years | 19 |
| Top gust, mph | 60 |
| Hail reports since 2017 | 10 |
| Days with hail at 1 inch or more | 4 |
| Reports in April to July | 84% |
| Days with hail at 1.75 inches or more | 0 |
The record's top day is April 28, 2016: a 2-inch stone, about the size of a hen egg, reported near Alamance.
| Calendar year | Entries | Largest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 5 | 2 |
| 2019 | 4 | 1.25 |
| 2022 | 2 | 1.25 |
The homes under these roofs
Half the homes in Burlington predate 1977; the typical house is about 49 years old. Asphalt roofs last roughly 25 years, so a home from 1977 is on roof number 2 or later if each was replaced on schedule. Against a median home value of $188,700, a $10,237 mid-range asphalt roof is 5 percent of the house. 54.2 percent of homes in Burlington were built before 1980.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Typical year built | 1977 |
| Total housing units | 27,169 |
| Homes lived in by owners | 54.9% |
| Median household income | $54,941 |
| Detached and attached houses | 63.8% |
Replacement costs in Burlington
Prices in Burlington run about 9 percent below our national basis, so asphalt shingles land at $6,370 to $14,105. Divide price by years of life and the ranking changes: see the last column. Census County Business Patterns counts 14 roofing firms with payroll in the county. 78.6 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees.
| Material | Price range | Yearly cost | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete Tile | $13,650-$24,570 | $420 | $19,110 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $6,370-$10,465 | $480 | $8,418 |
| Clay Tile | $21,840-$36,400 | $390 | $29,120 |
| Metal Shingles | $12,740-$21,840 | $410 | $17,290 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $15,470-$27,300 | $390 | $21,385 |
| Standing Seam Metal | $21,840-$36,400 | $490 | $29,120 |
Common questions, Burlington
- How big does hail get near Burlington?
- The largest stone since 2017 measured 1.25 inches, near a half dollar. 0 days reached golf-ball size or more.
- How much is a roof replacement in Burlington?
- 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.
- Is the license for Sappelt Roofing & Repair on a state list?
- The North Carolina lookup shows status and expiry. Set both beside the contract and ask the roofer for proof of insurance.
- Which months bring hail to Alamance County?
- Hail concentrates in May (37 percent), and April through July add up to 84 percent of the record.
- 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.
- How old are the roofs in Burlington?
- Census data puts the typical build year at 1977. Asphalt roofs wear out in 15 to 30 years, so many roofs here have been replaced at least once.
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