Roofers in Morganton, NC
Veteran-owned · Certified · Serving Morganton and Burke County since 1995.
Your Trusted Roofing Contractor in Morganton, NC
S&S Roofing is a veteran-owned roofing company serving Morganton, NC and the surrounding Burke County area. We have been installing, repairing, and replacing roofs across the Foothills since 1995 — more than 4,500 roofs — and Morganton is 20 miles west of Hickory, comfortably inside the area we cover every week.
Whether you need a full replacement, a fast repair after a storm, or an honest inspection before you buy or sell, you get certified installation, our own crews rather than subcontractors, and a 5-year workmanship warranty on every full re-roof on top of the manufacturer’s material coverage.
There is no shortage of roofers in Morganton. What we would tell you to check: are the crews employees or subcontractors, is there a written workmanship warranty, and can the company register an extended manufacturer warranty on your shingles?
Roofing in Morganton: What We Actually See Here
Roofing in the Burke County Seat
Morganton is the seat of Burke County, a foothills town of about 17,800 on the Catawba River where Interstate 40 meets US 64 and NC 181. Its downtown historic district holds more than sixty contributing buildings around the square, anchored by the Classical Revival Old Burke County Courthouse of the 1830s, and the town has long been home to the North Carolina School for the Deaf and the sprawling Broughton Hospital campus. That history shows up on the rooflines: steep-gabled Victorian and early-twentieth-century houses near the center, deep mid-century neighborhoods, and newer construction spreading toward the interstate. We roof all of it — architectural shingle on most homes, standing-seam metal where owners want a longer service life, and low-slope systems on the older commercial and institutional buildings downtown.
Foothills Weather on a Morganton Roof
The Appalachian foothills effectively begin at Morganton, and with Lake James and the South Mountains just west, roofs here take the full foothills range. Summer brings hail and thunderstorm downbursts that bruise shingles and lift ridges; the remnants of tropical systems push wind-driven rain under flashing; and winter cycles through ice, snow, and repeated freeze-thaw that works sealant loose and opens seams and valleys. An elevation near 1,180 feet and open, wind-exposed lots only sharpen those loads. None of it is exotic — it just rewards correct underlayment, sealed valleys, tightly detailed flashing at every penetration, and balanced ridge-and-soffit ventilation. We install every roof to the manufacturer's published specification, which is also the condition that keeps your material warranty valid.
Free On-Site Inspections in Morganton
Morganton sits about 20 miles west of Hickory on I-40, well inside the Burke County area we cover every week, so reaching a roof off East Union Street, Sterling Street, or out toward Glen Alpine is routine for us. Our inspectors are S&S Roofing employees, not subcontractors — the same crews who have installed and repaired more than 4,500 roofs across the Foothills since 1995. We climb the roof, document what we find with photos, and hand you a written, itemized estimate with no obligation. Every full re-roof carries our 5-year workmanship warranty on top of the manufacturer's material coverage. Call (828) 495-1805 to schedule your free Morganton inspection.
Roofing & Gutter Services in Morganton
From a single leak to a full tear-off, we handle residential and commercial roofs in Morganton and across Burke County — premium materials and workmanship we stand behind.
The same crews handle all of it — our roofers in Morganton are employees, not day labor brought in per job.
Roof Replacement in Morganton
Complete tear-off to bare decking, soft sheathing replaced, then a full new system. Most Morganton roofs are done in a single day.
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Roof Repair in Morganton
A Morganton leak rarely means a new roof. We locate the cause and give you a straight answer on repair versus replace.
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Metal Roofing in Morganton
Standing seam and metal systems rated 40 to 70 years — a strong fit for Morganton homes with real wind exposure.
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Shingle Roofing in Morganton
Architectural asphalt shingles suit most Morganton homes: wide color range, strong wind ratings, best cost-per-year.
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Storm Damage & Claims in Morganton
Storm and hail damage in Morganton gets same-day tarping plus the written and photographic record your insurer needs.
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Seamless Gutters in Morganton
Gutters are part of the roof system. We roll seamless aluminum on site for Morganton homes, in your color.
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What sets Morganton apart is how much of it is old. The downtown historic district alone counts more than sixty contributing buildings, and the streets around the courthouse square are full of Victorian and early-twentieth-century homes with steep pitches, complex valleys, and trim details a production crew tends to flatten. Re-roofing one of these houses is a different job from a new build out near the interstate.
Older Morganton roofs often sit on board sheathing rather than plywood, so the decking has to be checked plank by plank and any soft or split boards swapped out before anything is covered. Original flashing at chimneys, dormers, and stepped rooflines usually needs to be rebuilt rather than reused, and the shingle or standing-seam choice carries more weight where the roof reads against a historic streetscape. We take the extra time those roofs need, because on a house that has stood a century the goal is a roof that settles into the architecture and stops leaking for good — not one that only looks new for a season.
Veteran-Owned, Employee Crews, 4,500+ Roofs Since 1995
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Morganton, NC Service Area Map
Morganton is 20 miles west of Hickory, well inside our regular service area.
Roofing Considerations Specific to Morganton
Morganton carries a heavier concentration of large institutional roofs than most foothills towns its size. The North Carolina School for the Deaf, open since 1894, the Broughton Hospital campus off South Sterling Street, Western Piedmont Community College, and the county and municipal buildings downtown together add up to acres of low-slope and steep-slope roofing that ages on its own schedule and rarely gets replaced all at once.
Commercial and institutional work is not just a scaled-up version of a house. Long low-slope runs need proper drainage and membrane detailing; big HVAC curbs, parapets, and roof penetrations are where these roofs actually fail; and phased replacement has to keep buildings dry and in use while the work goes on. After more than 4,500 roofs across the region since 1995, we handle the commercial and multi-building side of Morganton with our own crews, and we put the full scope and price in writing before anyone climbs a ladder.
Clear, Honest Roof Pricing
Every roof is quoted on-site from the actual condition of your deck, not a phone estimate. We put the full scope and price in writing, and financing is available. Get your free on-site estimate →
Every Roof We Install
Full tear-off and inspection, premium underlayment, new flashing and boots, ridge ventilation, and a thorough clean-up with a magnetic nail sweep — on every job. See what a full replacement includes →
Backed in Writing
Manufacturer material warranties plus our own workmanship warranty, and a job site left cleaner than we found it. More on our guarantees →
What Our Customers Say
"Quick to respond after a storm and walked us through the whole insurance process. Couldn't ask for better service."
"Finished my house, barn and shed roofs in three days. Nice workers and a great job on the cleanup. Would absolutely use them again."
"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."
Certified — and You Can Verify It
We list our real credentials so you can confirm them directly with the manufacturers and the BBB.
Morganton Roofing FAQs
Who are the best roofers in Morganton, NC?
S&S Roofing has installed 4,500+ roofs across Burke County and the surrounding Foothills 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 Morganton, NC?
Compare roofing companies in Morganton, NC on four things you can verify. Longevity: we have operated since 1995 — 30+ years and 4,500+ roofs across Burke County and the surrounding Foothills. 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.
Do you serve Morganton, NC?
Yes. Morganton is 20 miles west of Hickory, comfortably inside the area we cover every week. We have worked across Burke County since 1995.
How fast can you get to Morganton?
Same day for leaks and storm damage. Morganton is 20 miles west of Hickory, so we are not far.
Is the estimate really free in Morganton?
Completely free, with no obligation. You get a written, itemized estimate and an honest answer about whether work is needed.
Are you licensed and insured?
We carry $2M in general liability and workers’ compensation, and hold certifications with all four major shingle manufacturers.
What warranty do you offer?
A 5-year workmanship warranty on all full re-roofs, separate from and additional to the material warranty.
What does a new roof cost in Morganton?
It ranges from about $4 to $40 per square foot. Pitch, existing layers, and decking condition all move the number. Every estimate is itemized.
How long does the job take in Morganton?
Most homes are finished in one day. Larger, steeper, or multi-gabled roofs may run two to three.
Do I need a full replacement or just a repair?
Depends on the cause and the roof’s age — but most leaks we see are repairs, not replacements.
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 Morganton.
Where We Roof: Morganton & the Surrounding Area
Morganton is 20 miles west of Hickory, well inside our service area. Free on-site estimates with no travel surcharges. Town names in bold have their own local page.
We have been the roofing contractor Morganton homeowners call back — most of our work still arrives by referral after thirty years.
Get an Honest Estimate on Your Roof
Veteran-owned since 1995 and trusted across the Foothills, Lake Norman & Charlotte suburbs. Call or request your free on-site estimate today.