Roofers in Gastonia, North Carolina
26 roofing companies are listed for Gastonia, and 5 of them are verified against a public registry. Your request goes to one roofer, not five.
Short answer: To find a roofer near you in Gastonia, NC, start with the 5 below whose license we matched on NC Licensing Board for General Contractors (LBGC) search; they are listed first. A standard asphalt re-roof on a 2,000 sq ft Gastonia home runs $6,370–$14,105 at the local 0.91× cost index, and a metal roof $15,470–$36,400. NOAA's storm record for the county shows hail up to 2 in., so get an inspection after a big storm before you accept a quote.
A new asphalt roof in Gastonia runs $6,370 to $14,105
$6,370 Typical $10,250 High
$14,105
Asphalt-shingle re-roof, 2,000 sq ft home, at Gastonia prices. Source and share of home value below.
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Compares your price per square foot with the Gastonia installed range (tear-off and underlayment included). Not a judgment of any one roofer.
How much life is left in my Gastonia roof?
Typical lifespans are published ranges for each material; for a Gastonia house, real life also depends on installation, attic ventilation and the weather Gastonia gets.
If insurance covers it, what do I pay in Gastonia?
Only if the claim is approved. The ACV math is a straight-line example over a 25-year life; insurers writing Gastonia policies use their own schedules, so check your policy.
Has hail hit my Gastonia roof since it was installed?
County-level hail reports for Gastonia from the NOAA archive this page uses; a county report is not proof of damage at your Gastonia address.
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Roofers in Gastonia, NC
26 listed. Roofers we verified against a public registry come first.
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Who you can hire in Gastonia
A phone number and a star rating say little about a roofer. These counts show what is on file.
The Gastonia roster, checked
5 of 26 listed firms have a licence number on file (19.2%). 5 were matched in the official state registry, which is what the Verified badge means; 101 of the 206 cities in the directory have at least one firm matched so far. A number on file is not a check: how verification works.
Source: PickARoofer contractor registry · data as of 2026-10-01Roofers at work around Gastonia
1,130 roofers
The Bureau of Labor Statistics counts about 1,130 people working as roofers in the Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC Metro Area, 36.9% of the 3,060 in North Carolina.
That counts workers, not companies, and it includes crews who work for a single firm. It is the size of the local trade, not a list of who to call.
Source: BLS OEWS, roofers · data as of May 2025Where the roofers for Gastonia are based
Every listed firm is based in Gastonia; the ring is the 25-mile radius we use to match hail reports to the city.
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Map © OpenStreetMap contributors. Hail: NOAA Storm Prediction Center local storm reports. Towns: our roster, Gastonia ring = 25 miles.
Listed roofers by home town
| Based in | Miles away | Listed | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gastonia, NC | in town | 26 | 5 |
Nearby city pages
- Concord, NC 36 mi
The Storm Prediction Center logged no hail reports within 25 miles in the last 90 days.
Gastonia in numbers
Source under each figure.
Costliest storm day on record
May 8, 2024
5 reports that day (2 wind, 2 tornado, 1 hail); reported property damage $240,000; county FIPS 37071, 2014–June 2026
Source: NOAA Storm Events · data as of 2014–June 2026Roofing trade around Gastonia
- 11 county firms with payroll, about 113 workers; 73% under 5 employees.
- A roofer's median pay here is $48,410 a year (Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC Metro Area).
When hail hits Gastonia
Gaston County, 2014 to 2025: NOAA hail reports.
Reports by month
May is the heaviest month in Gaston County: 11 of 32 hail reports (34%). April to June holds 84%; the other nine months split 16%.
Worst full year: 2014, with 8 reports and a top stone of 1.5 in; 2.8x the 3-report mean.
3 days of 1.75-inch hail or larger, across 3 of 11 full years; last one 2018.
Days with 1.75 in hail or larger, by year
| 2014 | 0 |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 |
Year by year
| Year | Reports | Days 1″+ | Days 1.75″+ | Largest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 (worst full year) | 8 | 4 | 0 | 1.5″ |
| 2015 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1.75″ |
| 2016 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1.75″ |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1.5″ |
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2″ |
| 2019 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.75″ |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.75″ |
| 2022 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1″ |
| 2023 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1″ |
| 2024 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1″ |
| 2025 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1.25″ |
Shaded: worst full year.
Source: NOAA Storm Events · data as of 2014 to 2025Gastonia storm record: Gaston County
NWS reports for Gaston County, 2014–2026.
- 797 ft (243 m)Elevation
Reported hail locations, Gaston County
- 161 to 1.74 in
- 31.75 to 2.74 in, golf ball to tennis ball
- 02.75 in and up, baseball
Largest plotted stone: 2 in. Bigger dots are bigger stones.
19 reports of 1 inch or larger have coordinates. Each dot is a reported location, not a storm path.
Sources: NOAA, Census county outlineBiggest hail days
| Date | Largest hail | Reports that day | Where it was reported |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 15, 2018 | 2 in, about the size of a hen egg | 1 | Belmont South |
| April 20, 2015 | 1.75 in, about the size of a golf ball | 3 | Gastonia |
| July 8, 2016 | 1.75 in, about the size of a golf ball | 1 | Alexis |
“Multiple reports of hail up to around 2 inches in diameter were received from the public.”Source: NOAA Storm Events Database · data as of 2014–2026
National Weather Service report, April 15, 2018
Last hail of 1.75 in or more
April 15, 2018
3 days like it since 2014.
Strongest tornado
EF1 · May 8, 2024
It stayed on the ground for 8.22 miles and was up to 60 yards wide. NWS storm survey found the path of an EF1 tornado that touched down near West Davidson Ave, snapping several trees. The tornado quickly moved east, crossing Highway 321 near I-85, where the tornado reached peak intensity.
Strongest thunderstorm gust
86 mph · May 16, 2023
NWS storm survey determined intense straight-line winds associated with a supercell thunderstorm winds caused a broad swath of damage through the city of Cherryville. The winds progressed southeast through Cherryville proper, and most of the damage was concentrated within the city.
Storm data: NOAA Storm Events (public domain). City facts: Wikidata (CC0).
Gaston County fact sheet for Gastonia homeowners
Housing age, federal disaster declarations and your state's claim deadlines in one place. All three come from public records, county level.
How old are the roofs? Homes in Gaston County by decade built
| pre-1940 | 7.4% |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 5.7% |
| 1950s | 9.6% |
| 1960s | 11.8% |
| 1970s | 13.1% |
| 1980s | 12.9% |
| 1990s | 12.9% |
| 2000s | 14.6% |
| 2010s | 10.6% |
| 2020+ | 1.5% |
100,109 homes, median built in 1982. 47.6% date from before 1980 and 12.0% from 2010 on; 65.8% are owner-occupied. The most common decade is the 2000s.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · data as of ACS 5-yearInsurance claim clocks in North Carolina
| Who | What has to happen | Time limit | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insurer | Acknowledge receipt of your claim | 30 days | NC Dept. of Insurance, Homeowners FAQ |
| Insurer | Pay the loss under the standard fire policy terms | 60 days | N.C.G.S. 58-44-16(f)(17) |
All North Carolina claim deadlines and what starts each clock →
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Roofing services in Gastonia
One page per job, each opening with a Gastonia figure.
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Roof Repair
Median home built 1979; 63 freeze-thaw days a year, so cracks reopen.
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Storm Damage Repair
Top stone 2 in, 16 days of 1 in+ hail; bruises shingles unseen.
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Emergency Roof Repair
55 days at 58+ mph, top gust 86 mph; ask crews about same-day tarping.
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Roof Inspection
51.6% of homes predate 1980; 54.2% are owner-occupied, so check old flashing first.
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Metal Roofing
Median home $250,000; golf-ball hail on 3 days, so style and cost lead.
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Flat Roof
Ponding risk: 10.1 days a year with 1 in of rain, 46.7 in a year in total.
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Commercial Roofing
29% of units are multi-unit; 11 roofing firms with payroll in the county.
What a new roof costs in Gastonia
Asphalt-shingle re-roof, 2,000 sq ft home, at Gastonia prices.
That typical price is about 4.1% of the median Gastonia home value ($250,000).
Source: Census ACS (Gastonia city) · data as of 2019–2023Full Gastonia cost guide by material →
Not sure the whole roof has to go? Repair or replace calculator.
North Carolina: General contractor license required for jobs over $40,000. Licence check for NC roofers
Roofing in Gastonia: local conditions
Gastonia, North Carolina sits in the Carolina Piedmont with a climate that blends mild winters and hot, humid summers -- a combination that stresses roofs through moisture infiltration and UV exposure rather than heavy snow. Average annual snowfall is only 1.2 inches, so freeze-thaw damage is limited, but the region's 43.95 inches of annual precipitation keeps roof penetrations, valleys, and flashing under constant moisture stress. Proximity to the Atlantic coast means Gastonia occasionally receives remnant tropical systems delivering high winds and saturating rain that exposes any existing vulnerabilities. Summer heat and humidity accelerate organic growth -- algae and moss -- on north-facing shingles, shortening effective roof service life.
Gastonia had 80,411 residents at the 2020 census. The economy is rooted in manufacturing, anchored by Parkdale Mills, the world's largest manufacturer of spun yarn, alongside Wix Filtration Corp and Freightliner Trucks. CaroMont Regional Medical Center and Gaston County Schools round out the major employers. The city's aging textile-era housing stock -- much of it built mid-20th century -- represents a substantial inventory of roofs due for replacement, and ongoing economic diversification into healthcare is gradually stabilizing the local contractor market.
Roofing in Gastonia: questions
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