Emergency Roof Repair in Cary, North Carolina

Active leak or storm damage? Send one request and a local roofer is notified by email. 26 local roofers listed, 8 verified.

Short answer: For an active leak in Cary, call a listed roofer directly and ask about emergency tarping; confirm its availability and price, since this directory does not guarantee arrival times. In Cary: 159 days with 58+ mph thunderstorm wind. 8 of the roofers below have a license we checked; for any other, ask for a license number and a certificate of insurance.

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The first half hour of a roof emergency

Do these in order. The first two protect people, the last two protect your claim and get a crew moving.

  1. Minutes 0 to 5

    Make the room safe

    Move people and valuables out from under the leak. If water is near an outlet, light fixture or ceiling fan, switch that circuit off at the breaker, but only if the panel is dry and you do not have to stand in water. A ceiling that bulges with water can drop without warning, so keep out from under it.

  2. Minutes 5 to 15

    Catch the water, do not chase it

    Put a bucket under the drip with a towel around it to stop the splash. Water often runs along a rafter before it shows, so the stain is rarely under the hole. Stay off the roof: a wet roof is a fall risk at any hour.

  3. Minutes 15 to 25

    Photograph it and write down the time

    Take dated photos and video of the ceiling, the floor and anything damaged, before you clean up. Write down when you first saw water. Insurers ask for both. In North Carolina, the insurer has to acknowledge a claim within 30 days (NC Dept. of Insurance, Homeowners FAQ), so the clock starts when you report it.

  4. Minutes 25 to 30

    Call, and ask four things

    Ask: is a crew free today, will you tarp first and quote the permanent repair after, what is the dispatch or tarp fee before you drive out, and can you send your license number? For North Carolina: NC Licensing Board for General Contractors license required for projects of $40,000 or more. 26 of the 26 roofers listed for Cary are based in town; 26 are within 25 miles.

Where the roofers who cover Cary are based

26 roofers are listed for Cary. The map shows the town each one is based in, sized by how many, from the public records we compiled. We hold no response times and no roofer has told us it runs a 24-hour crew, so this shows reach, not arrival time: ask for the dispatch time when you call.

By distance from Cary

Base town isRoofers
Within 10 miles26
10 to 25 miles0
25 to 50 miles0
Farther than 50 miles0

Closest base towns

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Cary, NCin town26

Miles are straight-line from the town centre to Cary's centre. Source: PickARoofer roster, public records.

When a tropical storm strips sections of a Cary roof, emergency tarping within hours stops the wind-driven rain that does most of the interior damage — waiting until morning multiplies water intrusion into walls and insulation. Emergency tarping stops active loss and preserves your insurance claim — documenting damage with photos before any work begins keeps the adjuster scope clean. Availability varies by crew, so ask each contractor how soon they can get on site.

Cary in numbers

Public records for Cary and its county, not estimates. Each figure shows its source.

  • #1of 209Cary ranks #1 of the 209 cities we cover for damaging thunderstorm-wind days.
  • #206of 209Cary ranks #206 of the 209 cities we cover for share of homes built before 1980 (low end).
  • #7of 209Cary ranks #7 of the 209 cities we cover for median home value.

Hail reports per year in the county

Hail events per year in the county, 2017 to 2025 4 2017 28 2019 34 2020 5 2021 10 2022 12 2023 8 2025
Hail events per year in the county, 2017 to 2025
20174
201928
202034
20215
202210
202312
20258

101 recorded events across 7 years represented in the data. 2020 had the most events among represented full years: 34.

Years without a data row: 2018, 2024. Missing rows are not treated as zero; no annual average is shown.

Source: NOAA hail events, county level · data as of 2017–2025

Costliest storm day on record

May 13, 2019

12 reports that day (11 hail, 1 tornado); reported property damage $101,000,000; county FIPS 37183, 2014–June 2026

Source: NOAA Storm Events · data as of 2014–June 2026

When storms hit Cary

Hail reports by month in the county, all years combined 0 Jan 4 Feb 5 Mar 18 Apr 56 May 8 Jun 4 Jul 4 Aug 32 Sep 0 Oct 0 Nov 0 Dec
Hail reports by month in the county, all years combined
Jan0
Feb4
Mar5
Apr18
May56
Jun8
Jul4
Aug4
Sep32
Oct0
Nov0
Dec0

Most hail reports come in May; the season runs April to September. Book inspections and repairs before that window, not after.

Source: NOAA Storm Events · data as of 2014–June 2026

Roofing trade around Cary

  • 118 roofing companies with payroll in the county, employing about 1,336 people; 67% have fewer than 5 employees.
  • A roofer's median pay here is $50,720 a year (Raleigh-Cary, NC Metro Area).
Source: Census CBP · data as of 2023 Source: BLS OEWS, roofers · data as of May 2025

Cary storm record: Wake County

What the National Weather Service logged in Wake County in 2014–2026. County level, because storm reports are filed by county, not by city limits.

  • 1750Founded
  • Samuel Fenton CaryNamed after

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  • 761 to 1.74 in
  • 201.75 to 2.74 in, golf ball to tennis ball
  • 22.75 in and up, baseball

Largest plotted stone: 2.75 in. Bigger dots are bigger stones.

98 reports of 1 inch or larger have coordinates. Each dot is a reported location, not a storm path.

Sources: NOAA, Census county outline

Biggest hail days

DateLargest hailReports that dayWhere it was reported
May 13, 2019 2.75 in, about the size of a baseball 11 Williams Xrds · $100 million damage
September 1, 2017 2.75 in, about the size of a baseball 3 Fuquay Spgs · $10 million damage
September 25, 2020 2.25 in, about the size of a hen egg 24 Newhill
“The thunderstorm produced hail ranging from golf ball size to baseball size hail. The hail caused extensive damage to homes, cars, buildings and businesses in its path.”
National Weather Service report, May 13, 2019
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database · data as of 2014–2026

Last big hail on record

April 14, 2023

Hail of 1.75 inches (golf ball) or larger fell on 7 days in 2014–2026. Our records end where NOAA's do, so a newer storm may not be listed yet.

Strongest tornado

EF2 · May 13, 2019

It stayed on the ground for 10.22 miles and was up to 385 yards wide. The tornado initially touched down just west of Rolesville Road |near Tink's Place in eastern Wake County. The tornado initially |produced widespread EF-1 damage with sporadic EF-2 damage noted on |Weathers Road.

Strongest thunderstorm gust

86 mph · January 11, 2014

A woman was killed when she and her husband and son were walking on Abbotts Creek Trail when a large tree limb and fell onto the family. The father son sustained minor injuries.

What it means for emergency roof repair

The storm record for Wake County includes a 86-mph thunderstorm gust and a EF2 tornado. Wind that strong lifts shingles and tears off flashing, which is why emergency tarping crews book out fast after a front.

Storm data: NOAA Storm Events (public domain). City facts: Wikidata (CC0).

What it costs in Cary

Asphalt-shingle re-roof, 2,000 sq ft home, adjusted for Cary labor and material prices. Your quote depends on roof size, pitch and scope.

That typical price is about 2.0% of the median Cary home value ($525,200).

Source: Census ACS (Cary town) · data as of 2019–2023

Full Cary cost guide by material →

What Cary's climate means for emergency roof repair

  • When a Cary storm strips a roof, emergency tarping within hours stops the wind-driven rain that does most of the interior damage.

Roofers in Cary, NC

26 listed, first 20 shown. Roofers we verified against a public registry come first.

This list covers roofing companies generally. Confirm emergency roof repair experience, materials, insurance and current availability with each company. A Verified badge refers to the registry check, not a confirmed specialty.

Emergency Roof Repair in Cary: questions

How do I find a emergency roof repair company in Cary?
PickARoofer lists roofing companies serving Cary, NC. This is a general roofing directory; confirm emergency roof repair experience and availability with each company. A Verified badge describes a separate registry check, not a confirmed service specialty or insurance check. Confirm scope, insurance and availability directly. Requests go to one contractor at a time, with up to three attempts; a response or start date is not guaranteed. Free for homeowners.
Should I repair or fully re-roof in Cary?
Ask a roofer to document the damage and compare a written repair scope with a replacement estimate. Roof condition, remaining life, materials and the extent of damage affect the decision. Confirm any inspection fee before booking.
How fast can a roofer reach Cary?
26 roofers are listed for Cary: 26 based in town and 26 within 25 miles of the city centre. None of them has told us it runs an emergency crew, and our roster holds no response times, so we cannot promise an arrival time. Call first, ask when a crew can be on site and what the tarp fee is, then send the request so a second roofer is lined up.
When is hail season in Cary?
May is the worst month: 43% of the 131 hail reports NOAA holds for the county came then. Reports run from April to September. Book the inspection before April, while crews still have open dates.
How big does hail get near Cary?
The largest hail NOAA logged near Cary measured 2.75 inches, about the size of a baseball. Hail of an inch or more fell on 30 days in the same record. The biggest day was May 13, 2019, with 11 reports. The National Weather Service calls hail of 1 inch or larger severe; the bigger the stone, the more likely it is to crack a shingle.
How many roofing companies work around Cary?
The Census Bureau counts 118 roofing companies with payroll in Wake County, employing about 1,336 people. 66.9% of them have fewer than five employees, so most quotes come from owner-run crews. A roofer's median pay is $50,720 a year (BLS).
How long does a North Carolina insurer have to answer a roof claim?
North Carolina sets time limits in writing. For example, the insurer must acknowledge receipt of your claim within 30 days (NC Dept. of Insurance, Homeowners FAQ). The full list and a date calculator are on our North Carolina claim-deadlines page: pickaroofer.com/claim-deadlines/nc.
How old are the homes in Cary, and does it matter for the roof?
The median home in Cary was built in 1999, and 12.6% of homes date from before 1980 (Census ACS). A roof on a home that old has often been re-covered at least once, so ask the roofer whether there is a second layer underneath: it changes the tear-off cost. The area sees about 59 freeze-thaw days a year, which loosens flashing and sealant.
What should I do immediately after a tropical storm damages my Cary roof?
First: photograph everything before any cleanup or tarping — the damage pattern, any displaced shingles, dented metal, and water intrusion inside. This documentation anchors your insurance claim. Second: contact a contractor for emergency tarping within hours if there is active water entry — do not wait for morning. Wind-driven rain enters horizontally through any opening and can saturate insulation and framing faster than vertical rain. Availability varies by crew, so ask each contractor how soon they can get on site.
What does emergency roof repair cost in Cary?
Emergency tarping to stop active leaks runs $200 to $600 for most Cary properties, depending on roof size and accessibility. Permanent emergency repairs — patching damaged sections, replacing blown-off shingles — cost $500 to $3,000 for typical scopes. After-hours and weekend emergency calls typically add a dispatch fee on top of material and labor. If the damage is storm-related, document it before work begins: most homeowner policies cover emergency storm repairs, and the documentation anchors your claim.
Do I need a permit for emergency roof repair in North Carolina?
Permit requirements depend on the property, scope of work and local jurisdiction. Check with the city or county building department and confirm who will obtain any required permit before work starts.

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Figures above: NOAA Storm Events Database (hail, wind, tornado; county of the city, 2014–2026), U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (housing), NASA POWER (temperature and rain, 2014–2023). Prices: our published price method. How we collect data.