Roofwerks, Inc.
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- License # L.63053
- Status Active
- Last checked Oct 06, 2026
- Roofing Contractor serving Cary, North Carolina — based at 5413 Hillsborough St, Raleigh, NC 27606.
- Typical jobs: roof inspection, roof repair, roof replacement, storm damage repair, emergency repair.
- State license #L.63053 (Active).
- Independently verified by PickARoofer since October 2026.
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Checking Roofwerks, Inc. against 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.
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Registry last checked October 2026. A badge covers the license match only, not insurance or workmanship.
Storm record for Cary, Wake County
Count the hail reports NOAA logged for Wake County since 2017 and you get 101. 19 separate days produced hail of at least 1 inch. The worst part: 5 days with stones of 1.75 inches or larger, capped by a 2.75-inch stone near a baseball. Golf-ball hail shows up last in the record in 2023.
May is the peak month with 43 percent of reports, and April to July together hold 66 percent. 4 months of the year are nearly hail-free on file.
If a storm does come through, take dated photos of the roof first. Whoever you hire, Roofwerks, Inc. included, should put the inspection findings in writing.
In the last 90 days NOAA logged 4 hail reports within 25 miles of Cary.
NOAA also lists 7 tornadoes here, the strongest rated EF2.
The strongest recorded thunderstorm gust is 86 mph.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| NOAA hail reports since 2017 | 101 |
| Hail reports, all years | 131 |
| Busiest month | May |
| Days with hail at 1.75 inches or more | 5 |
| Biggest stone, inches | 2.75 |
| Tornado reports on file | 7 |
The single largest day was May 13, 2019: a 2.75-inch stone, about the size of a baseball, reported near Williams Xrds.
| Year | Hail reports | Top size, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 28 | 2.75 |
| 2022 | 10 | 1.25 |
| 2023 | 12 | 1.75 |
The housing stock in Cary
Median year built in Cary is 1999, a typical house age of 27 years. Against a median home value of $525,200, a $10,237 mid-range asphalt roof is 2 percent of the house. At roughly 25 years per asphalt roof, 1 cycles fit into that span. Pre-1980 construction makes up 12.6 percent of homes in Cary.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Built before 1980 | 12.6% |
| Typical year built | 1999 |
| Total housing units | 72,634 |
| Detached and attached houses | 72.3% |
| Median household income | $129,399 |
What a new roof costs in Cary
Prices in Cary run about 9 percent below our national basis, so asphalt shingles land at $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 Raleigh-Cary, NC Metro Area at $50,720.
| Material | Price range | Lifespan | Yearly cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $15,470 to $27,300 | 40-70 yrs | $390 |
| Cedar Shake | $12,740 to $23,660 | 20-30 yrs | $730 |
| Concrete Tile | $13,650 to $24,570 | 40-50 yrs | $420 |
| Clay Tile | $21,840 to $36,400 | 50-100 yrs | $390 |
| Metal Shingles | $12,740 to $21,840 | 35-50 yrs | $410 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $8,190 to $14,105 | 25-30 yrs | $410 |
The numbers behind this listing
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| License on file | L.63053 |
| License status on file | Active |
Questions about roofing in Cary
- How big does hail get near Cary?
- Hail since 2017 topped out at 2.75 inches, roughly a baseball; golf-ball hail or larger came on 5 days.
- Which months bring hail to Wake County?
- 66 percent of the county's hail entries fall from April to July, and May holds 43 percent.
- Is hail common around Cary?
- NOAA lists 101 hail entries for Wake County since 2017, on 19 days with stones of 1 inch or more. May is the peak month.
- How do I check Roofwerks, Inc.'s license?
- The North Carolina lookup shows status and expiry. Set both beside the contract and ask the roofer for proof of insurance.
- How much is a roof replacement in Cary?
- Asphalt shingles on 2,000 square feet run $6,370 to $14,105 in Cary, and the middle of that range is $10,237. Metal and tile cost more up front; the table above shows each material.
- How old are homes in Cary?
- The median home was built in 1999, so it is 27 years old. Roof age follows the house unless a replacement happened, and 25 years is a common asphalt life.
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