Roofers in Newton, NC
Veteran-owned · Certified · Serving Newton and Catawba County since 1995.
Your Trusted Roofing Contractor in Newton, NC
S&S Roofing is a veteran-owned roofing company serving Newton, NC and the surrounding Catawba County area. We have been installing, repairing, and replacing roofs across the Foothills since 1995 — more than 4,500 roofs — and Newton is 8 miles south 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.
If you are comparing roofers in Newton, ask each one whether they subcontract, what their workmanship warranty covers, and which manufacturers have certified them. Those three answers separate most companies quickly.
Roofing in Newton: What We Actually See Here
A County Seat Built in the Furniture Era
Newton has been the seat of Catawba County since January 1845, and the town still centers on its downtown Court Square. The 1924 Renaissance Revival courthouse there — now the History Museum of Catawba County and listed on the National Register of Historic Places — is the landmark most people picture when they think of Newton. The town takes its name from Isaac Newton Wilson, the legislator who proposed forming the county. Factory work in the furniture and textile years pushed Newton’s population from a few hundred in the 1880s to several thousand by 1920, and that boom left block after block of early-1900s homes near the square. For a roofer, that history is practical: the older the house, the more likely we are to find several shingle layers, board decking instead of plywood, and framing that predates today’s heavier shingles.
Foothills Weather on a Newton Roof
Newton sits at roughly 935 feet in the rolling foothills below the Blue Ridge, and its four-season climate is exactly what wears a roof out here. Summer brings hail and the straight-line thunderstorm wind that peels shingles back at the ridges and rakes, and the remnants of tropical systems occasionally push heavy, wind-driven rain across the county. Winter then runs the roof through repeated freeze-thaw cycling that works sealant loose and opens flashing joints at chimneys, valleys, and pipe penetrations. None of that is unusual for the Piedmont edge, but it punishes shortcuts — the roofs that fail early are almost always the ones with skipped underlayment, unsealed valleys, or careless flashing. We install to each manufacturer’s published specification, which is also what keeps your material warranty valid.
Free On-Site Inspections in Newton
Newton is about 8 miles south of Hickory, a short drive well inside the area we cover across Catawba County every week. Whether your house sits near Court Square, out along the NC 16 corridor, or off US 321, we come to you, get on the roof, and give you a straight answer rather than a guess from the driveway. S&S Roofing has been veteran-owned and locally run since 1995, and the employee crew that inspects your roof is the same crew that installs it — we do not hand your job to subcontractors. Every full re-roof carries a 5-year S&S workmanship warranty on top of the manufacturer’s material coverage, and every visit ends with a free written on-site estimate you can hold us to.
Roofing & Gutter Services in Newton
From a single leak to a full tear-off, we handle residential and commercial roofs in Newton and across Catawba County — premium materials and workmanship we stand behind.
Our Newton roofers handle everything below, from a single failed pipe boot to a full tear-off and rebuild.
Roof Replacement in Newton
Full tear-off and re-roof — no layering. Decking inspected, then rebuilt with underlayment, valley membrane and new flashing. Most Newton homes finish in a day.
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Roof Repair in Newton
Leaks in Newton usually trace to a penetration, flashing detail, or drainage. Same-day priority on active leaks.
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Metal Roofing in Newton
Standing seam metal stands up to Foothills wind and heavy rain. We install it across Newton and the surrounding area.
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Shingle Roofing in Newton
Certified CertainTeed, Owens Corning, TAMKO and Atlas shingles — the most common choice on Newton roofs.
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Storm Damage & Claims in Newton
Newton storm response starts with protecting the property, followed by proper claim documentation and permanent repairs.
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Seamless Gutters in Newton
Undersized or clogged gutters rot fascia and decking from the edge in. Seamless aluminum, formed on site in Newton.
Learn more →Roofing Built for Newton Weather
The same four-season swings that batter a Newton roof from the outside also work on it from the inside. Humid summers and hard cold snaps drive a great deal of moisture through the attic, and a roof that is not vented in balance — intake at the soffits, exhaust at the ridge — traps that moisture against the underside of the deck, where it quietly rots sheathing and shortens shingle life long before any single storm does.
Material choice carries just as much weight as the weather. High-wind-rated architectural asphalt shingles suit most homes here, while standing-seam metal is a strong answer on steeper or more exposed roofs that catch the foothills wind. Whatever the covering, we size the ventilation to the actual house and detail the flashing, valleys, and penetrations so the assembly sheds water the way it was engineered to — not only on install day, but through years of expansion, contraction, and driving rain.
Veteran-Owned, Employee Crews, 4,500+ Roofs Since 1995
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Newton, NC Service Area Map
Newton is 8 miles south of Hickory, well inside our regular service area.
Roofing Considerations Specific to Newton
On the older homes around Court Square and the furniture-era neighborhoods, a proper re-roof is not simply new shingles laid over the old ones. We tear off down to the deck so we can see exactly what we are nailing into, and on houses of that age what we find is often 1x board decking rather than modern plywood — sometimes with boards that have gone soft around old leaks, at the chimney, or under a long-clogged valley.
Any decking that will not hold a nail gets replaced before a single shingle goes down, because a first-rate shingle nailed to punky wood will not stay put in a storm. We also watch for framing that was sized for the lighter roofs of its day, additions whose pitch does not match the original roof, and layered-over flashing that needs to be rebuilt rather than reused. After more than 4,500 roofs across the region since 1995, that older Newton housing stock is exactly the kind of work our employee crews handle week in and week out.
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
"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."
"Finished my house, barn and shed roofs in three days. Nice workers and a great job on the cleanup. Would absolutely use them again."
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We list our real credentials so you can confirm them directly with the manufacturers and the BBB.
Newton Roofing FAQs
Who are the best roofers in Newton, NC?
S&S Roofing has installed 4,500+ roofs across Catawba 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 Newton, NC?
Compare roofing companies in Newton, NC on four things you can verify. Longevity: we have operated since 1995 — 30+ years and 4,500+ roofs across Catawba 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 Newton, NC?
Yes — Newton sits 8 miles south of Hickory and is part of our core service area. S&S Roofing has covered Catawba County for three decades.
How fast can you get to Newton?
Same day for leaks and storm damage. Newton is 8 miles south of Hickory, so we are not far.
Is the estimate really free in Newton?
Free, always. If your roof does not need work we will tell you and charge nothing for saying so.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes — $2M general liability plus workers’ compensation, BBB-accredited since 2004, and certified by CertainTeed, Owens Corning, TAMKO and Atlas.
What warranty do you offer?
Full re-roofs carry a 5-year S&S workmanship warranty plus the manufacturer’s material warranty. Our certifications allow extended manufacturer coverage.
What does a new roof cost in Newton?
Between about $4 and $40 per square foot. We itemize the estimate so you can see exactly where the cost sits.
How long does the job take in Newton?
One day for most houses. We give you a specific schedule in writing before starting.
Do I need a full replacement or just a repair?
More often than not, a repair will do. We find the actual source rather than defaulting to a replacement quote.
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 Newton.
Where We Roof: Newton & the Surrounding Area
Newton is 8 miles south 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 Newton 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.