Roofers in Winston-Salem, North Carolina

28 roofing companies are listed for Winston-Salem, and 8 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 Winston-Salem, NC, start with the 8 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 Winston-Salem 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 1.75 in., so get an inspection after a big storm before you accept a quote.

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A new asphalt roof in Winston-Salem runs $6,370 to $14,105

Asphalt-shingle re-roof, 2,000 sq ft home, at Winston-Salem prices. Source and share of home value below.

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Roofers in Winston-Salem, NC

28 listed. Roofers we verified against a public registry come first.

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Who you can hire in Winston-Salem

A phone number and a star rating say little about a roofer. These counts show what is on file.

The Winston-Salem roster, checked

  • Listed28
  • Licence number on file8
  • Matched in the state registry8

8 of 28 listed firms have a licence number on file (28.6%). 8 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 2026-10-01

Roofers at work around Winston-Salem

190 roofers

The Bureau of Labor Statistics counts about 190 people working as roofers in the Winston-Salem, NC Metro Area, 6.2% 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 2025

Where the roofers for Winston-Salem are based

Every listed firm is based in Winston-Salem; the ring is the 25-mile radius we use to match hail reports to the city.

Map © OpenStreetMap contributors. Hail: NOAA Storm Prediction Center local storm reports. Towns: our roster, Winston-Salem ring = 25 miles.

Listed roofers by home town

Roofers listed for Winston-Salem by the town they are based in
Based inMiles awayListedChecked
Winston-Salem, NCin town288

Nearby city pages

The Storm Prediction Center logged no hail reports within 25 miles in the last 90 days.

Winston-Salem in numbers

Source under each figure.

  • #23of 209Damaging thunderstorm-wind days: Winston-Salem ranks #23 of 209.
  • #169of 209Largest hailstone on record (low end): Winston-Salem ranks #169 of 209.

Costliest storm day on record

Jul 23, 2020

3 reports that day (3 wind); reported property damage $80,000; county FIPS 37067, 2014–June 2026

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

Roofing trade around Winston-Salem

  • 40 county firms with payroll, about 358 workers; 65% under 5 employees.
  • A roofer's median pay here is $49,280 a year (Winston-Salem, NC Metro Area).
Source: Census CBP · data as of 2023 Source: BLS OEWS, roofers · data as of May 2025

When hail hits Winston-Salem

Forsyth County, 2014 to 2023: NOAA hail reports.

Reports by month

Jan: 0 reports Jan Feb: 0 reports Feb Mar: 0 reports Mar Apr: 5 reports 5 Apr May: 7 reports 7 May Jun: 9 reports 9 Jun Jul: 1 reports 1 Jul Aug: 0 reports Aug Sep: 1 reports 1 Sep Oct: 0 reports Oct Nov: 0 reports Nov Dec: 0 reports Dec

June is the heaviest month in Forsyth County: 9 of 23 hail reports (39%). April to June holds 91%; the other nine months split 9%.

Worst full year: 2023, with 5 reports and a top stone of 1.25 in; 96% over the 3-report mean.

2 days of 1.75-inch hail or larger, across 1 of 9 full years; last one 2016.

Days with 1.75 in hail or larger, by year

Days per year with hail of 1.75 inches or larger in Forsyth County 0 2014 0 2015 2 2016 0 2017 0 2018 0 2019 0 2021 0 2022 0 2023
Days per year with hail of 1.75 inches or larger in Forsyth County
20140
20150
20162
20170
20180
20190
20210
20220
20230

Year by year

Hail in Forsyth County by year: reports, days with hail of 1 inch or more, days with 1.75 inch or more, largest stone
YearReportsDays 1″+Days 1.75″+Largest
20143201″
20152201.25″
20164321.75″
20172201″
20181101.25″
20192101″
20211101″
20223101″
2023 (worst full year)5101.25″

Shaded: worst full year.

Source: NOAA Storm Events · data as of 2014 to 2023

Winston-Salem storm record: Forsyth County

NWS reports for Forsyth County, 2014–2026.

  • 1766Founded
  • 984 ft (300 m)Elevation
  • Joseph WinstonNamed after

Reported hail locations, Forsyth County

1 in hail1 in hail1 in hail1 in hail1 in hail1 in hail1 in hail1 in hail1 in hail1 in hail1 in hail1 in hail1 in hail1.25 in hail1.25 in hail1.25 in hail1.25 in hail1.75 in hail1.75 in hail Winston-Salem
  • 171 to 1.74 in
  • 21.75 to 2.74 in, golf ball to tennis ball
  • 02.75 in and up, baseball

Largest plotted stone: 1.75 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 outline

Biggest hail days

DateLargest hailReports that dayWhere it was reported
May 2, 2016 1.75 in, about the size of a golf ball 2 Hanes
May 12, 2016 1.75 in, about the size of a golf ball 1 Cityview
June 26, 2023 1.25 in, about the size of a half dollar 3 Clemmons Station
“Hail up the the size of golf balls fell near Winston-Salem State University.”
National Weather Service report, May 12, 2016
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database · data as of 2014–2026

Last hail of 1.75 in or more

May 12, 2016

2 days like it since 2014.

Strongest thunderstorm gust

62 mph · July 12, 2025

The automated weather station at the Winston Salem airport measured a 62 mph wind gust.

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

Winston-Salem, North Carolina: Winston-Salem skyline
Winston-Salem, NC. Photo: Indy beetle, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Forsyth County fact sheet for Winston-Salem 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 Forsyth County by decade built

Share of Forsyth County homes by decade built, percent 6.2% pre-1940 3.5% 1940s 9.9% 1950s 10.2% 1960s 15.2% 1970s 14.8% 1980s 14.7% 1990s 14.4% 2000s 10.0% 2010s 1.1% 2020+
Share of Forsyth County homes by decade built, percent
pre-19406.2%
1940s3.5%
1950s9.9%
1960s10.2%
1970s15.2%
1980s14.8%
1990s14.7%
2000s14.4%
2010s10.0%
2020+1.1%

173,220 homes, median built in 1983. 44.9% date from before 1980 and 11.1% from 2010 on; 62.7% are owner-occupied. The most common decade is the 1970s.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · data as of ACS 5-year

Insurance claim clocks in North Carolina

WhoWhat has to happenTime limitStatute
InsurerAcknowledge receipt of your claim30 daysNC Dept. of Insurance, Homeowners FAQ
InsurerPay the loss under the standard fire policy terms60 daysN.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 Winston-Salem

One page per job, each opening with a Winston-Salem figure.

  • Roof Repair

    Median home built 1980; 66 freeze-thaw days a year, so cracks reopen.

  • Storm Damage Repair

    Top stone 1.75 in, 14 days of 1 in+ hail; bruises shingles unseen.

  • Emergency Roof Repair

    88 days at 58+ mph, top gust 62 mph; ask crews about same-day tarping.

  • Roof Inspection

    49.5% of homes predate 1980; 54.6% are owner-occupied, so check old flashing first.

  • Metal Roofing

    Median home $208,200; golf-ball hail on 2 days, so style and cost lead.

  • Flat Roof

    Ponding risk: 8.2 days a year with 1 in of rain, 47.2 in a year in total.

  • Commercial Roofing

    34% of units are multi-unit; 40 roofing firms with payroll in the county.

What a new roof costs in Winston-Salem

Asphalt-shingle re-roof, 2,000 sq ft home, at Winston-Salem prices.

That typical price is about 4.9% of the median Winston-Salem home value ($208,200).

Source: Census ACS (Winston-Salem city) · data as of 2019–2023

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Roofing in Winston-Salem: local conditions

Winston-Salem has a record high of 104 F and a record low of -10 F (set in January), so roofs here face wide seasonal temperature swings that stress materials over time. Temperatures typically stay between 32 F and 88 F, and the area averages 125.5 precipitation days per year, meaning roofs see frequent wetting and freeze-and-thaw cycles.

Winston-Salem had a 2020 city population of 249,545 within a metropolitan area of 705,187, ranking 5th in North Carolina and 90th in the United States. The largest employer is Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist with 11,750 employees, followed by Novant Health with 8,145 employees, and the city also hosts headquarters for HanesBrands Inc. and Reynolds American Inc. Wake Forest University and Winston-Salem State University are located in the city, adding institutional roofing demand.

Roofing in Winston-Salem: questions

How much does roof replacement cost in Winston-Salem, NC?
$6,370 to $14,105 for asphalt shingles on a 2,000 sq ft house in Winston-Salem, typically $10,250, after a 0.91× local index. That is 4.9% of a $208,200 median home.
How do I find a reliable roofer in Winston-Salem?
28 roofers are listed for Winston-Salem, 8 checked against the state registry. The Census counts 40 roofing firms with payroll in the county. A roofer's median pay is $49,280 a year.
How long does a roof replacement take in Winston-Salem?
A Winston-Salem asphalt re-roof takes 1 to 3 days. Storm weeks in Winston-Salem can affect scheduling; confirm timing with the contractor.
When is the best time to replace a roof in Winston-Salem?
June is the busiest hail month in Winston-Salem, 39% of the county's 23 hail reports. Reports run April to September. Booking before it gives Winston-Salem homeowners open crew dates.
Do I need a permit to replace my roof in Winston-Salem, NC?
North Carolina jurisdictions require one for a re-roof. In Winston-Salem, ask the city building office; your Winston-Salem contractor pulls it.
Will homeowners insurance cover roof damage in Winston-Salem?
Insurance in Winston-Salem covers sudden damage from hail, wind or a fallen tree, not age or wear. NOAA lists 14 county hail reports in 6 years. File within a year of the storm.
How do I spot hail damage on a Winston-Salem roof?
Winston-Salem's county logged 14 days with hail of 1 inch or larger, the largest 1.75 inches. After one, check gutters for granules, dented vents and lifted shingles; a Winston-Salem roofer can document it for a claim.
Winston-Salem recorded a low of -10 F in January -- does that kind of cold damage roofs?
Yes. When temperatures drop that far below freezing, any water that has seeped under shingles or into small cracks expands as it freezes, widening those gaps over time. Winston-Salem averages 125.5 precipitation days per year, so roofs cycle through wetting and freezing repeatedly each winter. After a stretch of severe cold, inspect your attic for daylight, moisture stains, or frost on the sheathing.
How does Winston-Salem's heat affect roof lifespan?
The city's record high of 104 F puts sustained thermal stress on roofing materials, causing asphalt shingles to soften, blister, and lose granules faster than in milder climates. Combined with temperatures that regularly swing from near freezing to the upper 80s F within a single season, that repeated expansion and contraction accelerates cracking. Choosing shingles rated for high-temperature performance and ensuring proper attic ventilation both help offset this wear.
With only 3 hail days per year on average, is impact-resistant roofing worth the cost in Winston-Salem?
Three hail days per year is a modest but real number, and Winston-Salem's medium storm-risk rating reflects broader severe-weather exposure beyond hail alone. Class 4 impact-resistant shingles can qualify homeowners for insurance discounts in many states, which offsets some of the higher upfront cost. Given that roof replacement estimates here run between $6,370 and $14,105, reducing the chance of a full replacement after a single damaging storm is worth discussing with a local contractor.
Does it matter that Winston-Salem has major hospital systems like Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist and Novant Health when I am hiring a roofing contractor?
Indirectly, yes. A city where large institutional employers anchor the economy tends to have a more stable local contractor market, meaning established roofing companies are less likely to be fly-by-night operators who appear after a storm and disappear before warranty claims arise. All 28 contractors listed in this directory serve the Winston-Salem area, so you can compare reviews, verify licenses, and confirm they have a local address before signing anything.

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