Roof Repair
Targeted fixes for lifted shingles, nail pops and worn valleys on older houses in Lawndale and the county.
Storm damage, leaks, worn flashing and full replacement on mill houses, farmhouses and outbuildings across Lawndale and the foothills. Phones are answered 24/7, and a visit the same day happens only when a technician is free.
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Local weather drives activity here: heat, humidity and rain change what shows up week to week.
Lawndale Roofing takes roofing calls for Lawndale, NC and nearby parts of Cleveland County. Phones are answered 24/7. Describe the roof and what happened, and a technician is sent out; a visit the same day happens only when a technician is free. Call (833) 751-2102.
Lawndale sits on the First Broad River in Cleveland County, in the North Carolina foothills. It is a small town. The 2020 census counted 570 people, and it is smaller now than it was in 1940. The town grew up in the late 1800s around the Cleveland Mills plant, and the houses were named for the green lawns where the mill workers lived. Many of those mill-village roofs are still on the streets, along with older farmhouses, brick ranches and metal-roofed barns out on the county roads.
Whole streets here were built by one company in one short period, so their roofs are the same age and tend to come due together. The weather does most of the damage. Severe thunderstorms bring hail and straight-line wind, tornadoes are rare but have touched rural Cleveland County north of Shelby, and inland remnants of tropical systems have brought hurricane-force gusts into the foothills. Winter brings more ice than snow. Sun ages asphalt shingles, and south- and west-facing slopes usually fail first.
Pick a service for symptoms, process and typical cost, or call and describe what you hear and see.
Targeted fixes for lifted shingles, nail pops and worn valleys on older houses in Lawndale and the county.
A complete new roof covering for houses in Lawndale and across the county, when repair no longer holds.
Asphalt shingle repair and replacement for brick ranches, post-war houses and farmhouses across the county.
Metal roof installation and repair for houses, barns, sheds and poultry houses across Cleveland County.
Finding and sealing the entry point of a roof leak, from worn flashing and valleys to nail holes, in Lawndale and the county.
Roof repair after thunderstorm wind, hail, tropical remnants or falling limbs, with a written check and clear steps for insurance.
Checking and repairing hail-bruised shingles, dented metal and cracked flashing after a storm in Lawndale and across the county.
Repair for shingles, ridge caps and flashing that straight-line wind lifts, creases or tears away in Lawndale and across Cleveland County.
Temporary cover for holes and open roof sections after wind, hail, tree or ice damage in Lawndale and Cleveland County, until a permanent repair.
Repair for roofs punctured or crushed by fallen limbs and trees after tropical storms and severe thunderstorms in Lawndale and Cleveland County.
Repair for roof edges, gutters and shingles damaged by freezing rain, ice-loaded limbs and meltwater backing up at the eaves in Lawndale.
Repair of valley, wall, vent and step flashing, where leaks usually start on older houses with porches and additions in Lawndale and Cleveland County.
Repair of the flashing, counterflashing and cap around a chimney, where leaks usually start on mill houses and farmhouses in Lawndale and Cleveland County.
Gutter installation, repair and drainage work for rural and mill-village houses in Lawndale and Cleveland County, where leaves and winter ice build up.
How attic airflow is set up on Cleveland County roofs, and what a technician checks before any vent goes in.
A written look at a roof's condition after a hail or wind warning, or before buying an older house or farm building.
Repair of flat and low-slope roofs on porches, additions and small commercial buildings, starting with drainage and seams.
Skylight leak repair, reseal and replacement, and what a new roof opening involves, explained plainly.
Metal and shingle roof repair for barns, sheds and poultry houses on farm property, with the work set out in writing first.
Roof repair for manufactured and mobile homes, focused on seams, edge trim and the vent and pipe penetrations.
Phones are answered 24/7, including storm nights when the calls come in. A visit the same day happens only when a technician is free, and no arrival time is promised over the phone.
Warnings for this county have cited 60 mph gusts and hail up to golf-ball size, with expected damage to roofs, siding and windows. Crews look first for lifted shingles, dented metal and flashing pulled loose.
Many houses here were built in the same years with the same shape, so one repair often points to the next. We check the decking and flashing before anyone talks about replacement.
Whether a re-roof needs a permit depends on the address and the scope of the work. We point you to the county or town inspections office for a clear answer rather than guess.
Call at any hour. Give the address or ZIP, what you can see, and whether water is coming into the house.
If it is safe to do so, cover holes with a tarp and photograph or video the damage before anything is moved. Keep people away from sagging ceilings and wet wiring.
Some insurers need an adjuster to approve work before it begins, so contact your company early. Your policy and your adjuster decide what is covered.
A visit the same day happens only when a technician is free. You receive a written estimate before any work is committed.
Pay nothing without a written contract. Ask for the contractor's license number and check it with the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors.
Not always. A storm can leave a roof that needs a few repairs, or one that has lost too much to patch. A technician looks at the shingles, flashing, decking and gutters before recommending either.
Lifted or missing shingles, cracked flashing and gutters pulled off the eaves are common after hail and wind. Granule loss, curling and cracking show how much life the existing roof has left. The state of the nails and the decking underneath matters just as much.
Remaining life is judged on the roof itself, not on its age alone. Ask for the findings in writing so you can compare them with your insurer's adjuster and with any other estimate you collect.
It depends on the address and the scope of the work. Cleveland County Building Inspections handles unincorporated county addresses, and Shelby has its own inspections office inside city limits.
Confirm the jurisdiction before you apply, because the county and the towns have separate offices. Work started without a permit can be charged at double the normal fee under the county schedule, so ask before any work begins.
The permit guide explains the questions to ask the inspections office. You can find it here: Do I need a permit to replace a roof in Cleveland County.
Hail and straight-line wind do most of the damage. Trees coming down during tropical storms do much of the rest, and ice in the winter can bring limbs onto roofs.
Warnings for this county have cited 60 mph gusts with nickel- and golf-ball-size hail, and damage to roofs, siding, windows and vehicles. Those are forecast warnings, but they show the pattern the roofs here have to stand up to, especially from March through June.
Inland tropical systems are a different hazard. Hurricane Hugo in 1989 produced hurricane-force gusts across the western Piedmont and foothills, and in 2024 Hurricane Helene brought trees down on homes in the county. For a fuller picture, read Hail and wind damage on foothills roofs.
North Carolina issues no roofing license of its own. General contractors are licensed through a state board, and work above a threshold set in state law must be done by one.
The state's dollar threshold and the rules for specialty work are set out in the license guide. Owners may build or alter a building on land they own without the license in some cases, but they should confirm the exception with the county before acting.
Ask any contractor for their license number and check it with the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors. The state also advises asking for a certificate of insurance and confirming it with the company that issued it. See North Carolina roofing license rules.
ZIP 28042
ZIP 28136
ZIP 28168
ZIP 28020
ZIP 28169
ZIP 28089
ZIP 28150, 28152
ZIP 28021
ZIP 28033
ZIP 28017
ZIP 28040
ZIP 28018
ZIP 28086
ZIP 28038
ZIP 28016
ZIP 28073
ZIP 28019
ZIP 28077
ZIP 28114
ZIP 28043
ZIP 28024
ZIP 28076
ZIP 28092
Lawndale, NC · 35 km service radiusCall (833) 751-2102
We also cover many smaller communities across Cleveland County. Check your ZIP.
Call any hour and explain what is going on. You get a clear price before any work starts.
This guide gives no price, on purpose.
No single answer covers every re-roof in Cleveland County.
North Carolina issues no roofing license of its own.
Phones are answered 24/7, so a storm at night can be reported as it happens. A visit the same day happens only when a technician is free. If water is coming through a ceiling, move what you can out of the way and call.
Emergency tarping is offered, and a tarp is worth putting over a hole when it is safe to get on the roof. Whether a technician can get out the same day depends on how many calls are coming in. Say what is leaking when you call so the right crew is sent.
That depends on your policy and on what the adjuster finds, and no one here can promise an outcome. Some insurers need an adjuster to approve the work before it begins. Photograph the damage first and keep copies of everything you sign.
Nearby towns in Cleveland County and the area around it are covered, including Shelby, Fallston, Polkville and Lattimore. The service area list shows each town. Towns across the South Carolina line are not covered, because that state runs its own licensing and permits.
Both are used on houses and outbuildings in this county. Metal is common on barns and sheds, and more homeowners are choosing it for houses. The right choice depends on the roof's pitch, the existing structure and budget, which a technician will walk through on site.
Someone with access to the roof and the attic should be there, and the technician will ask about past leaks and stains. Tell the crew which rooms have shown water. Plan for the visit to take as long as the roof needs.