Roof Replacement in Hickory, NC
Veteran-owned, CertainTeed & Owens Corning certified, serving Hickory and 9 NC counties since 1995.
High-Quality Roof Replacement Backed by 30 Years of Experience
A roof is the one part of your home that is working every single day, and the only one you notice when it fails. Across Hickory, Catawba County, and the NC Foothills, seasonal storms, heavy summer rainfall, hail, and hard freeze-thaw swings put roofs under real stress — and when a roof reaches the end of its service life, timely replacement stops being maintenance and becomes damage control.
S&S Roofing has been replacing roofs in this region since 1995. We are veteran-owned, locally operated, and certified with CertainTeed, Owens Corning, TAMKO, and Atlas. That certification is not a logo on a truck — it is what allows us to offer extended manufacturer warranties that non-certified contractors legally cannot.
Every full re-roof and full roof replacement we perform carries a 5-year workmanship warranty, layered on top of the manufacturer's material coverage. Most residential replacements are completed in a single day; larger or multi-gable homes may run two to three. You get a clear timeline in writing with your free estimate — before anything is torn off.
Our Roof Replacement Services
Residential Roof Replacement
We work quickly and cleanly, completing most homes in a single day with minimal disruption to your routine. Materials are matched to your home's style and the local climate — architectural asphalt, metal, or premium designer shingles. Whether you are in an older Hickory neighborhood or a newer subdivision, the replacement is specified for your structure, not a template.
Commercial Roof Replacement
We handle commercial systems including TPO, EPDM, and modified bitumen. We sequence the work to keep your facility operating and code-compliant, minimizing downtime for office buildings, retail, and light industrial properties across the Foothills.
Emergency Roof Replacement
Storms, high wind, and fallen trees can compromise a roof in minutes. We start with an urgent on-site assessment, stabilize and dry-in the structure, then move to a permanent system to stop interior damage from spreading. Call (828) 495-1805 and we respond the same day.
Roof Inspection & Assessment
Before you commit to a replacement, we inspect. We look for hidden leaks, failed flashing, ventilation problems, and decking rot — and we will tell you honestly if a repair will get you several more years. Most leaks turn out to be minor repairs, and we would rather say so than sell you a roof you do not need yet.
Complete Tear-Off & Disposal
We strip the old system down to the deck, inspect and replace any compromised sheathing, and haul everything away. Landscaping is protected, magnets are run over the site, and the job is left cleaner than we found it. Disposal is included — there is no surprise dump fee on your invoice.
Custom Roofing Solutions
Steep slopes, complex multi-gable rooflines, dormers, and mixed-material roofs all get a specified approach rather than a default one. With four manufacturer certifications we can pull from a wide range of profiles and colors to match your home and your budget.
Benefits of a Professional Roof Replacement
Real Protection Against Foothills Weather
A correctly installed system — proper underlayment, sealed valleys, correct flashing, balanced ventilation — is what stands between your framing and the next hailstorm. Installation quality matters more than shingle brand, and it is where most failures actually originate.
Lower Energy Bills
A new roof with correct ridge-and-soffit ventilation stops the attic from turning into an oven in July and holds heat in January. Proper airflow also protects the shingles themselves from cooking from underneath, which is a leading cause of premature failure.
Increased Property Value
A new roof is one of the highest-return improvements at resale. Buyers and inspectors look at roof age first, and a documented recent replacement with a transferable manufacturer warranty removes the single biggest negotiating lever a buyer has.
Long-Term Cost Savings
Chasing leaks on a failing roof costs more over five years than replacing it once. A proper replacement ends the repair cycle and eliminates the compounding costs — drywall, insulation, mold remediation — that follow water into a house.
Improved Safety
Aging roofs shed debris, hide rotted decking, and can develop structural soft spots. Replacement removes those hazards and restores the load path your roof is supposed to have.
Warranty Coverage That Actually Applies
Manufacturer warranties are commonly voided by improper installation. As a certified installer we register your system correctly, so the coverage you paid for is coverage you can actually claim — plus our own 5-year workmanship warranty.
Why Homeowners Across the Foothills Choose Us
Veteran-Owned Since 1995
S&S Roofing has been veteran-owned and locally operated since 1995 — over 30 years and 4,500+ roofs across the NC Foothills. You are hiring the same company that shows up on your roof.
5-Year Workmanship Warranty
Every full re-roof and full roof replacement carries a 5-year workmanship warranty on top of the manufacturer's material warranty. If our installation is the problem, we come back and fix it.
Four Manufacturer Certifications
We are certified with CertainTeed, Owens Corning, TAMKO, and Atlas — including CertainTeed SELECT ShingleMaster and Owens Corning Platinum Preferred, a tier held by roughly the top 1% of contractors nationwide.
Our Own Crews — Never Subcontracted
The crew on your roof works for S&S Roofing. We do not sell your job to a subcontractor, which is how quality and accountability get lost on most roofing projects.
Fully Insured — $2M General Liability
We carry $2M general liability plus workers' compensation. Certificates are available on request before we set foot on your property.
We Own Our Work
If we make a mistake, we make it right. That is the whole policy, and it is why most of our work comes from referrals and repeat customers across nine counties.
The Finishing Touch Your Home Deserves
A roof replacement is a significant investment, and we treat it that way. From the first inspection through tear-off, installation, and final cleanup, you deal with the same veteran-owned team — not a salesperson who disappears after the contract is signed. We serve Hickory, Newton, Conover, Taylorsville, Statesville, Morganton, Lenoir, Lincolnton, and the surrounding Foothills and Lake Norman communities. Every job is completed in full compliance with North Carolina building code and backed by warranties we stand behind. If something is not right, we come back. That is what we mean when we say we own our work.
What a Shingle Roof Replacement Costs in the Hickory Area
Most roofing companies will not put a number in front of you until they are standing in your driveway. Here is where our asphalt shingle tear-off and replacement pricing starts, so you can budget before you ever call us.
| Roof Size | Approx. Home Footprint | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|
| 15 squares1,500 sq ft of roof | Smaller ranch or starter home | $4,950 |
| 25 squares2,500 sq ft of roof | Typical three-bedroom home | $8,250 |
| 35 squares3,500 sq ft of roof | Larger or multi-gable home | $11,550 |
Pricing current as of February 2026. These are starting prices for a straightforward tear-off and replacement over one existing layer, and they cover the majority of the homes we work on. Material costs move, so we confirm the number in writing at your free inspection.
What a Roofing Square Means
Roofers price by the square — one square is 100 square feet of roof surface. It is not the same as your home’s floor area, because roof pitch adds surface. A 2,000 sq ft single-story home with a moderate pitch usually works out to somewhere around 22 to 26 squares once the overhangs and pitch are measured.
We measure the actual roof rather than estimating from the footprint, so the square count on your quote is the real number.
What Moves the Price Up
Some roofs cost more than the starting price, and we would rather tell you why up front than surprise you:
- Steep pitch. Anything our crews cannot walk safely needs staging and more labor hours.
- Two or more existing layers. More tear-off, more disposal.
- Rotted decking. We do not shingle over bad plywood. Replacement is priced per sheet and shown to you before we install it.
- Complex rooflines. Valleys, dormers, skylights and multiple gables all add cut-in and flashing work.
- Upgraded shingles. Designer and premium lines cost more than standard architectural.
What Is Included in Every Shingle Roof We Install
The gap between a cheap quote and a fair one is usually what got left out. Everything below is part of a standard S&S Roofing replacement, not an upsell.
Full Tear-Off to the Deck
We remove the old shingles down to the wood rather than laying new over old. Shingling over an existing layer traps heat, hides rotted decking, shortens the life of the new roof, and voids most manufacturer warranties. It is cheaper on the quote and more expensive over time.
Decking Inspection and Repair
Once the old roof is off we walk the entire deck. Soft or rotted sheathing gets replaced before anything goes back down. We show you what we found and price it per sheet — you will never get a vague “wood repair” line on the invoice.
Ice and Water Shield Where It Matters
Valleys, eaves, and penetrations get a self-adhering waterproof membrane. These are the places roofs actually leak, and skipping the membrane here is one of the most common corners cut.
New Flashing, Not Reused
Step flashing, pipe boots, and vent flashing are replaced rather than re-bedded in sealant. Reused flashing is the single most common source of the leaks we get called out to repair on roofs installed by someone else.
Proper Ventilation
Ridge vent and adequate intake keep the attic temperature and moisture down. Poor ventilation cooks shingles from underneath and is a warranty exclusion with every manufacturer we install.
Manufacturer-Spec Installation
Nail count, nail placement, starter course, and ridge cap all follow the manufacturer’s published specification. That is what makes the extended warranty registrable — a roof installed off-spec is not covered no matter whose shingles are on it.
The Roof Replacement Process, Step by Step
A full replacement is a big project, but a well-run one is smooth and surprisingly fast. Here is exactly what happens from your first call to the final walk-through, so there are no surprises.
1. Free On-Site Inspection & Written Estimate
We come out, get on the roof, and assess the actual condition — not a windshield guess. You get a written, itemized estimate with the real square count, your shingle options, and a firm starting price. No obligation, no pressure.
2. Scheduling & Materials
Once you approve, we lock in a date and order your materials. Most replacements are scheduled within days to a couple of weeks depending on season and weather. We watch the forecast and will move a day rather than roof into a storm.
3. Protect & Tear Off
On install day we tarp landscaping, cover the AC and decks, and stage the dumpster to protect your driveway. Then we strip the old roof to the bare deck — every layer — so nothing gets hidden underneath.
4. Deck, Dry-In & Install
We inspect the decking and replace any soft sheathing (shown to you first), then dry in with underlayment and ice-and-water shield, set new flashing and boots, and install your shingles to manufacturer spec — correct nailing, starter, and ridge cap.
5. Clean-Up & Magnetic Sweep
We clear granules from the gutters, run rolling magnets across the yard and drive more than once, and haul the debris away the same day — not a week later.
6. Final Walk-Through & Warranty
We walk the property with you before we call it done, register your manufacturer warranty, and hand you the paperwork for both that and our five-year workmanship warranty.
How long does it take? Most homes in the Hickory area are a single-day tear-off and replacement. Larger homes, steep or multi-gable roofs, or jobs that turn up significant decking repair can run two to three days. Either way, you are not left with an open roof overnight — we dry in every day before we leave.
What Our In-Depth Roof Assessment Actually Checks
Anyone can glance at a roof from the driveway and quote a number. A real assessment is what tells you whether you even need a replacement yet — and plenty of the roofs we inspect turn out to need a repair, not a re-roof. Here is what we look at when we get up there.
- Shingle condition & age. Granule loss, cupping, curling, blistering, and bald spots tell us how much life is actually left — and whether hail or wind, not age, is the real culprit (which matters for an insurance claim).
- Flashing & penetrations. Chimneys, walls, valleys, pipe boots, and vents are where roofs actually leak. We check every one, because a failed $15 pipe boot causes far more leaks than worn-out shingles do.
- Decking & structure. We look for sagging, soft spots, and signs of long-term moisture that mean the plywood underneath — not just the shingles — needs attention.
- Attic, ventilation & insulation. When we can, we check the underside. Inadequate intake and exhaust ventilation cooks shingles from below and is a warranty exclusion with every manufacturer; we catch it before it shortens your new roof.
- Water intrusion evidence. Stains on decking, rusted nails, mold, and daylight through the sheathing show us where water is already getting in, even if the ceiling below looks fine.
- Gutters, fascia & soffit. The roof edge is part of the system. Rotted fascia and undersized or clogged gutters push water back into the decking, so we assess them alongside the roof.
You get the findings straight — with photos of anything that matters — and an honest recommendation. If a repair buys you five more years, we will tell you that instead of selling you a roof you do not need yet.
A New Roof Doesn’t Have to Wait for the Cash
A roof rarely fails at a convenient time. Financing lets you protect the home now and spread the cost into manageable monthly payments instead of draining savings or living with a leak.
We offer roof financing options for qualified homeowners, so the decision can be about doing the job right rather than doing the cheapest version you can pay for today. Depending on the program and your credit, that can mean low or no money down and a fixed monthly payment you know in advance. Many homeowners also combine financing with an insurance claim — using approved storm-damage funds for the covered work and financing any upgrades, like stepping up to an impact-rated shingle.
At your free inspection we will walk through what a monthly payment on your specific roof would look like, with no obligation. If you would rather pay outright, that is fine too — the estimate and the workmanship are exactly the same either way. Request your free estimate and just ask about financing when we come out.
Material Defects and Workmanship Are Covered Separately
Homeowners are often surprised to learn these are two different things, and that most roof problems fall under the second one.
Manufacturer Warranty — Covers the Shingles
This covers defects in the material itself: shingles that fail prematurely, lose granules abnormally, or do not perform as manufactured. Because we are certified with CertainTeed, Owens Corning, TAMKO, and Atlas, we can register extended coverage that non-certified installers cannot offer. Length and terms depend on the shingle line you choose, and we go through the actual warranty document with you before you sign anything.
Our Workmanship Warranty — Covers the Installation
Every full re-roof we install carries a five-year workmanship warranty. This covers how the roof went on: flashing, fastening, sealing, and the details that a material warranty specifically excludes. It matters because a manufacturer will not pay for a leak caused by bad installation — and installation error, not defective shingles, is what causes most premature roof failures.
If we make a mistake, we make it right. That is the whole policy.
We Leave the Site Cleaner Than We Found It
A tear-off is a genuinely messy process. Thousands of old nails, torn shingle, and debris come off your roof. How a crew handles that is one of the clearest signals of how they handle everything else.
- Magnetic nail sweeps, more than once. We run rolling magnets across the lawn, driveway, and flower beds during the job and again before we leave. Roofing nails in a yard are how people end up with flat tires and injured pets.
- Tarps and plywood protection. Landscaping, AC units, decks, and walkways get covered before the first shingle comes off.
- Dumpster staged thoughtfully. Placed to protect your driveway, and hauled off promptly rather than sitting in front of your house for a week.
- Gutters cleared of debris. Tear-off fills gutters with granules and shingle fragments. We clean them out as part of the job.
- A final walk with you. We do not consider the job done until you have walked the property with us and are satisfied with the cleanup.
Most of our work comes from referrals, and homeowners talk about the cleanup as much as the roof.
Certified — and You Can Verify It
We list our real credentials so you can confirm them directly with the manufacturers and the BBB.
Roof Replacement FAQs
Who are the best roofers in Hickory, NC?
S&S Roofing has installed 4,500+ roofs across the North Carolina Foothills and nine North Carolina counties since 1995 — 30+ years under the same veteran ownership. Owner James Sisk has over 30 years in roofing and construction, and our crews are employees rather than subcontractors. We are certified with CertainTeed SELECT ShingleMaster™, Owens Corning Platinum Preferred (roughly the top 1% of contractors nationwide), TAMKO Pro Platinum, and Atlas PRO+, which lets us register extended manufacturer warranties that non-certified roofers cannot offer. Every full re-roof carries a 5-year workmanship warranty on top of the manufacturer’s material coverage. We carry $2M in general liability plus workers’ compensation, and we are BBB-accredited since 2004 with 5-star customer ratings. Most of our work still arrives by referral.
What is the best roofing company in Hickory, NC?
Compare roofing companies in Hickory, NC on four things you can verify. Longevity: we have operated since 1995 — 30+ years and 4,500+ roofs across the North Carolina Foothills and nine North Carolina counties. Certification: we hold CertainTeed SELECT ShingleMaster™, Owens Corning Platinum Preferred (roughly the top 1% of contractors nationwide), TAMKO Pro Platinum, and Atlas PRO+. Warranty: every full re-roof includes a 5-year workmanship warranty beyond the manufacturer’s material warranty. Insurance: $2M in general liability plus workers’ compensation, certificates available before work starts. We are also BBB-accredited since 2004 and veteran-owned. Ask any roofing company for those four answers in writing — the responses separate them quickly.
How do I know if my roof needs to be replaced?
The common signs are frequent leaks, missing or curling shingles, granules collecting in your gutters, sagging areas, or daylight visible through the attic boards. Age matters too — most asphalt roofs are candidates for replacement past 20 years. That said, most leaks end up being minor repairs, so we inspect first and tell you honestly which one you are looking at.
How long does a roof replacement take?
Most residential roof replacements in the Hickory area are completed in a single day. Larger homes, steep or complex multi-gable rooflines, or multi-building projects may take two to three days. You get a specific timeline in writing with your free estimate.
What does a new roof cost?
Roofing runs roughly $4 to $40 per square foot depending on the material and complexity — a standard architectural asphalt shingle sits near the low end, while premium designer, metal, or specialty systems run higher. Roof pitch, layers to tear off, and decking condition all affect the number. Your on-site estimate is free and itemized, and financing is available.
Do you offer a warranty on roof replacement?
Yes. Every full re-roof and full roof replacement carries a 5-year workmanship warranty from S&S Roofing, in addition to the manufacturer's material warranty. Because we are certified with CertainTeed, Owens Corning, TAMKO, and Atlas, we can also offer extended manufacturer coverage that non-certified contractors cannot.
Can I stay in my home during the replacement?
Yes. Most homeowners stay put. It is loud, and you will want to move cars out of the driveway, but we secure the work area, protect landscaping, and keep safe access to your doors throughout the day.
Do you handle the tear-off and haul away the old roof?
Yes. Complete tear-off, disposal, and cleanup are included in every full replacement. We run magnets over the property for nails and leave the site clean. There is no separate disposal charge on your invoice.
How many times can a house be re-roofed?
Code generally permits two layers of roofing, and some jurisdictions allow three. Once you are at the limit, or once the existing layers begin to fail, the roof has to come off to the deck. We check your layer count during the inspection and tell you where you stand.
Will a new roof lower my energy bills?
It usually helps. The gains come mostly from correct attic ventilation and modern reflective shingle technology, which together stop heat from building up under the deck in summer. That protects the shingles and eases the load on your HVAC.
How much does it cost to replace a roof?
Our asphalt shingle tear-off and replacement pricing starts at $4,950 for a 15-square roof, $8,250 for 25 squares, and $11,550 for 35 squares (pricing as of February 2026, over one existing layer). A square is 100 square feet of roof surface, and a typical three-bedroom home runs about 25 squares. Steep pitch, multiple existing layers, rotted decking, and complex rooflines can move the price above these starting figures — we measure the actual roof and confirm the number in writing at your free inspection in Hickory.
What Our Customers Say
"Finished my house, barn and shed roofs in three days. Nice workers and a great job on the cleanup. Would absolutely use them again."
"They are always very professional, show up when they say they will and have very competitive prices. I would highly recommend them for any project."
"The S&S team is the most professional and dedicated crew that has worked on my project. Excellent from the first phone call to the final inspection."
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