lookuproofing
- Roofing Contractor serving Cary, North Carolina — based at 4508 Triland Way, Cary, NC 27518.
- Typical jobs: roof inspection, storm damage repair, roof repair, roof replacement, emergency repair.
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Looking up lookuproofing in North Carolina
the $40,000 threshold is what triggers North Carolina's general contractor license, issued by the LBGC and searchable on its public site — roofing itself has no separate license Official lookup: NC Licensing Board for General Contractors (LBGC) search.
- Compare the registry name with the name on the contract, and read the status line.
- Start the lookup with the license number; use the business name only if the number fails.
- Request a current certificate of insurance from the insurer; licenses and insurance are checked separately.
- Write down the expiry and make sure it outlasts the job.
Storm history for Cary, Wake County
From 2017, NOAA has logged 101 hail entries in Wake County. Quarter-size stones or bigger were logged on 19 days. Golf-ball hail or bigger came on 5 days. The top size reported was 2.75 inches, about the size of a baseball. 2023 is the last year that has a 1.75-inch report.
The fastest thunderstorm gust on file is 86 mph.
4 hail reports fell within 25 miles of Cary over the past 90 days.
7 tornadoes show up in the file too, strongest rated EF2.
May is the peak month with 43 percent of reports, and April to July together hold 66 percent. In 4 months of the year, hail is rare in the record.
Measured per square mile, Wake County ranks 1 of 20 North Carolina counties with 30 or more reports, placing it in the top third. Density works out to 152.9 reports per 1,000 square miles.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Hail reports, all years | 131 |
| Tornado reports on file | 7 |
| Top gust, mph | 86 |
| Reports in April to July | 66% |
| Days at 1 inch or more | 19 |
| Days with hail at 1.75 inches or more | 5 |
The biggest day on file is May 13, 2019: a 2.75-inch stone, about the size of a baseball, reported near Williams Xrds.
| Year | Reports | Biggest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 5 | 1.25 |
| 2016 | 24 | 1.75 |
| 2023 | 12 | 1.75 |
Who lives under these roofs
Half the homes in Cary were built before 1999, which is an age of 27 years or more. Before 1980, 12.6 percent of the housing stock went up. A mid-range asphalt replacement at $10,237 equals 2 percent of the median home value of $525,200.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Typical home value | $525,200 |
| Detached and attached houses | 72.3% |
| Median year built | 1999 |
| Pre-1980 homes | 12.6% |
| Median household income | $129,399 |
Roof prices in Cary
Local pricing in Cary sits roughly 9 percent under the national basis; asphalt shingles on 2,000 square feet cost $6,370 to $14,105. Census County Business Patterns counts 118 roofing firms with payroll in the county. 66.9 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees. BLS puts the median annual roofer wage for the Raleigh-Cary, NC Metro Area at $50,720.
| Material | Installed range | Lifespan | Middle of range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $6,370-$10,465 | 15 to 20 years | $8,418 |
| Metal Shingles | $12,740-$21,840 | 35 to 50 years | $17,290 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $8,190-$14,105 | 25 to 30 years | $11,148 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $7,280-$14,560 | 15 to 25 years | $10,920 |
| Cedar Shake | $12,740-$23,660 | 20 to 30 years | $18,200 |
| Clay Tile | $21,840-$36,400 | 50 to 100 years | $29,120 |
Common questions, Cary
- What does a new roof cost 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 start higher; the table above shows each material.
- Has Wake County had large hail?
- The largest stone since 2017 measured 2.75 inches, close to a baseball. 5 days reached golf-ball size or more.
- What time of year does Cary get hail?
- 66 percent of the county's hail reports fall from April to July, and May alone has 43 percent.
- What should I do after a hailstorm?
- Take dated photos first, then book an inspection. Hail bruises can look minor from the ground, and insurers often set a filing deadline.
- How often does hail hit Cary?
- Since 2017 the county has 101 entries; hail of 1 inch or more came on 19 of those days, most often in May.
- Is the license for lookuproofing on a state list?
- Search the North Carolina record by license number, compare the name and status, and note the expiry before you sign anything.
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