How Much Does Roof Replacement Cost in Cary?
Asphalt-shingle replacement in Cary, North Carolina runs $6,370 to $14,105 (2,000 sq ft, tear-off and underlayment included). That is the national base range scaled by Cary's labor-and-materials index of 0.91× — 9% below what the same job costs nationally, in a county NOAA credits with 117 hail events over the last 10 years.
Cary's 174,721 residents (2020 Census) make it North Carolina's seventh most populous municipality, with a median home value above $400,000 that supports strong re-roofing budgets. SAS Institute employs 4,024 workers, MetLife 3,100, and Verizon Business 2,000, anchoring a high-income professional base. Homeownership stands near 67 percent, keeping the residential roofing market robust in one of the fastest-growing corridors of the Southeast.
Cost by Roofing Material in Cary
| Material | Avg Installed Cost (2,000 sq ft) | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $6,370–$10,465 | 15–20 years |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $8,190–$14,105 | 25–30 years |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $15,470–$27,300 | 40–70 years |
| Standing Seam Metal | $21,840–$36,400 | 50–70 years |
| Concrete Tile | $13,650–$24,570 | 40–50 years |
| TPO / EPDM Flat Roof (per 1,000 sq ft) | $3,640–$7,280 | 15–25 years |
Cary vs the North Carolina Average
Cary's cost index is 0.91× national base rates, against a median of 0.91× across the North Carolina markets PickARoofer tracks. A typical asphalt-shingle replacement in Cary therefore runs about right at the state median. Contractor supply matters too: PickARoofer lists 26 active roofing contractors in Cary, versus a median of 26 per covered North Carolina city — right at the state norm.
How Cary Compares to Nearby North Carolina Cities
| City | Distance | Asphalt replacement (2,000 sq ft) | Contractors (verified) | Hail events, 10 yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cary (this page) | — | $6,370–$14,105 | 26 (8) | 117 |
| Burlington | ≈42 mi | $6,370–$14,105 | 21 (6) | 12 |
| Fayetteville | ≈51 mi | $6,090–$13,485 | 26 (5) | 15 |
| Rocky Mount | ≈56 mi | $6,370–$14,105 | 28 (6) | 10 |
| High Point | ≈69 mi | $6,370–$14,105 | 24 (6) | 29 |
| Winston-Salem | ≈85 mi | $6,370–$14,105 | 28 (7) | 18 |
| Concord | ≈104 mi | $6,370–$14,105 | 28 (8) | 22 |
Among nearby markets, starting estimates run from about $6,090 in Fayetteville up to $14,105 at the top of Burlington's range. If a Cary quote lands far outside 0.91×-adjusted figures, ask the contractor what local factor explains it.
Roof Repair Costs in Cary
Minor repairs — leak patches, flashing work, emergency tarps — are priced per job and vary far less between metros than full replacement. See the national roof repair cost table for typical U.S. benchmarks, then get a free local quote above for a Cary-specific number.
Hail History in Cary — and What It Means for Your Roof Budget
NOAA Storm Events data shows 117 hail events in Cary's county over the last 10 years, with hail up to 2.75″ (most recent on record: 2023-09-08). Stones that size punch through shingles rather than bruise them. At 117 events in a decade, Cary roofs live on an insurance cycle: quotes here should price impact-resistant Class 4 shingles (10–20% more upfront, often offset by an insurer premium discount) and you should know your wind/hail deductible before the next storm, not after. Check your own address on the hail risk lookup.
Hail Events by Year in Cary's County (NOAA)
| Year | Recorded hail events | Largest hail that year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 12 | 1.75″ |
| 2022 | 10 | 1.25″ |
| 2021 | 5 | 1.00″ |
| 2020 | 34 | 2.25″ |
| 2019 | 28 | 2.75″ |
| 2017 | 4 | 2.75″ |
| 2016 | 24 | 1.75″ |
Put in North Carolina context: Cary's county logged 6.9× the hail-event count of the median North Carolina county we track (17 events over the same 10 years) — one of the more hail-exposed roofing markets in the state, which shows up in insurer wind/hail deductibles and in how often local roofs are replaced before end-of-life.
Roofing Contractor Availability in Cary
PickARoofer currently lists 26 active roofing contractors working Cary, NC: 8 with a license independently verified against the official state registry, 9 with a license number on record, and 0 with an insurance certificate on file. All of them handle full replacement; repair, inspection, and storm-damage requests route through the same local directory.
Cary Neighborhoods Served
Local roofing contractors on PickARoofer cover Cary's key neighborhoods including Cary Towne Center District, The Village at Creedmoor, Harmony Crossing, Brier Creek, Cary Mills, across ZIP codes 27513, 27518, 27519, 27520, 27521. Roof pricing can vary within a city based on home age, roof pitch, and whether storm or hail damage is involved — getting a quote specific to your address is the only reliable estimate.
If Your Roof Damage Is Covered by Insurance
The calculation below applies only if your claim is approved and covers full replacement — check your policy. Results are estimates, not quotes. How insurance claims work →
| Your deductible | Replacement range | Typical out-of-pocket |
|---|---|---|
| $500 | $6,370–$14,105 | $500–$500 |
| $1,000 | $6,370–$14,105 | $1,000–$1,000 |
| $2,500 | $6,370–$14,105 | $2,500–$2,500 |
More on Roofing Costs
Roof size, pitch, tear-off layers and material grade set the rest of the price — covered once, in depth, in the national roof replacement cost guide.