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Cary, NC - Wake County
Cary Roofing Contractor
G3 Roofing - Three Friends. Three Generations. Local Roots.
Cary homeowners know what a well-run operation looks like - most of you work in one. You commute to RTP, to SAS, to the tech and pharma corridors that made this one of the most educated and highest-income communities in North Carolina. You're thorough, you check references, and you don't hire the first company that shows up in a Google ad.
G3 Roofing is owned and run by Earl, Lee, and Tommy - three Raleigh-born friends whose roots in this area go back three generations. That's where the G3 comes from. When you hire us, you get one of us overseeing your job directly. Every roof we install, repair, or maintain is a local roof.
Three Raleigh-born friends. Three generations of roots in the Triangle.
There is a reason G3 is named what it is. Earl, Lee, and Tommy didn't meet at a roofing conference or a franchise expo. Earl Johnson III and Lee Gregory have been friends since first grade. Lee spent 12 years in the roofing industry in Dallas before coming home to Raleigh and starting G3 with Earl. Tommy King brings three decades of residential and commercial construction experience in the Triangle. Together they have over 40 years of combined roofing and construction knowledge - and one of them is on every job personally overseeing it.
While a lot of roofing companies in the Triangle spend heavily on ads, they won't tell you that your roof is just one job on a long list being serviced by a rotating crew across the Southeast. G3 doesn't operate that way. Every roof we install, repair, or maintain is a local roof. That's not a slogan - it's how we run the business and why the customers who call us tend to refer us to their neighbors.
Earl Johnson III - Operations & Sales
Former managing partner at Southern Industrial and Southern Crane, serving the Carolinas construction market for over 35 years before starting G3. Earl manages day-to-day operations and oversees both residential and commercial jobs.
Lee Gregory - Commercial Roofing
12 years in the roofing industry in Dallas before coming home to the Triangle. Lee evaluates, estimates, and manages commercial projects drawing on relationships in the market that go back four decades.
Tommy King - Residential Division
Three decades of residential and commercial construction in the Triangle. Tommy works directly with residential clients from first call through completed installation, with a focus on understanding exactly what each homeowner needs - not just what's easy to sell.
Cary Grew Fast. Most of That Growth Is Now Entering Its Roofing Replacement Window.
What a 1985-2010 build year actually means for the roof over your head - and what North Carolina's climate is doing to it in the meantime
Cary grew fast - most of it between the 1980s and 2010s - which means a large portion of the city's housing stock is now 20 to 40 years old. That is the precise window when original roofing systems reach the end of their design life. The subdivisions off Kildaire Farm Road, the established neighborhoods around MacGregor Downs Country Club, the older sections of Preston and Regency, and the streets surrounding Bond Lake and Hemlock Bluffs are all carrying roofs that are at or near replacement age right now.
North Carolina's climate does not go easy on roofs. Cary averages over 45 inches of rain per year. Summer humidity is sustained and high, creating conditions where moss, algae, and mold establish on north-facing roof surfaces faster than most homeowners realize. The mature Loblolly pines throughout western Cary and the established hardwood canopy in older neighborhoods along the Reedy Creek corridor drop debris year-round that holds moisture against shingles and loads gutters heavily each fall.
Wind and hail events run through Wake County on a predictable seasonal pattern - spring and fall are the primary exposure windows. Remnants of Atlantic and Gulf storms push wind and rain through the Triangle corridor regularly. When those events happen, a roof that looked fine on a dry day can develop problems that won't show up on your ceiling for months.
MacGregor, Preston & Regency - HOA Communities
Many of Cary's established neighborhoods are HOA-governed with architectural standards that govern roofing material and color selection. We work with homeowners through the approval documentation process and can provide the product specifications and color samples HOA review boards require.
Western Cary & Kildaire - Aging 1980s and 90s Stock
Homes built in the 1980s and early 90s along the Kildaire Farm Road corridor, around Lake Pine, and throughout the original Cary subdivisions are now 30 to 40 years old. Many still have original 3-tab shingle systems that were never designed to last this long. Inadequate ridge ventilation is common in these builds and quietly degrades decking from the inside before a leak ever appears.
Newer Subdivisions - Builder-Grade Roofing
Homes built in the 2000s through 2015 in areas like Amberly, Highcroft, and western Cary near the Chatham County line were often built with builder-grade shingle packages - 15 to 20 year systems that are now reaching the end of their warranted life. This is not a sign of poor maintenance. It is simply the design life of the material that was installed.
Roofing Services in Cary, NC
Residential and commercial - free estimates - drone-assisted roof assessments
Roof Replacement
Full re-roofs on Cary homes from the established 1980s neighborhoods to the newer subdivisions off Carpenter Fire Station Road and beyond. We use GAF certified materials and provide our customers with the manufacturer's warranty coverage they're entitled to. Replacing your roof is a major expenditure - we educate you on the options and let you make an informed decision. We don't push premium products when standard solutions do the job.
Roof Repair
Active leaks, storm-damaged shingles, failing flashing at chimneys, skylights, and pipe penetrations, deteriorated ridge systems, and moisture intrusion from inadequate ventilation. Not every call requires a full replacement. We tell you honestly which it is - and when a repair is the right answer, we fix the actual source rather than applying a surface patch that fails again six months later.
Storm Damage and Insurance Claims
Wake County sees real hail and wind exposure through the spring and fall storm seasons. When a significant event moves through Cary, damage on asphalt shingles is often not visible from the ground. We use drone technology to document roof conditions accurately - the same documentation your insurance carrier needs to process a claim. We walk you through the insurance process and can advise on whether filing makes sense for your specific situation.
Commercial Roofing
G3 has completed commercial roofing projects across the Triangle - TPO membrane systems, metal-to-membrane conversions, and large-scale re-roofs for business owners who need the work done right and on schedule without disrupting operations. Cary's commercial corridor along Cary Parkway, Evans Road, and the RTP-adjacent office parks represents exactly the kind of commercial and institutional work we do across Wake County.
Roof Maintenance
Ongoing maintenance is not a major expense - but putting it off can turn into one. Cary's pine and hardwood canopy deposits debris that retains moisture against roofing surfaces year-round. A maintenance visit catches developing flashing issues, moss and algae growth on north-facing surfaces, and minor shingle damage before any of it becomes a leak. We provide a written assessment each time so you have a record of the roof's condition.
Drone-Assisted Roof Assessments
G3 uses drone technology to assess roof conditions accurately and safely. Drone assessments allow us to document damage, measure complex roof geometries, and provide detailed photo evidence of the roof's current condition - without the homeowner having to take our word for anything we say about what's up there. This is particularly valuable for insurance claim documentation and for large or steeply pitched roofs where a manual measurement is time-consuming and less precise.
One of the things Cary homeowners mention in our reviews is that G3 used drone technology to assess their roof accurately - and came in at a considerably lower cost than a competitor who had estimated without getting up there properly. We use drones to measure complex roof geometries, document storm damage with photo evidence, and give homeowners a transparent, accurate picture of what their roof actually looks like.
You should never have to take a roofer's word for what's on top of your home. Drone assessments give you the documentation to make an informed decision - and the same images become the foundation of an insurance claim if one is warranted.
Certification
GAF Certified - Quality Materials and Manufacturer Warranties
G3 Roofing is a proud GAF Certified partner. GAF certification requires ongoing training, full insurance coverage, verified references, and a documented installation record - not every contractor who uses GAF products can meet those standards. GAF certification means we install to the manufacturer's specifications and our customers receive the warranty coverage they're entitled to, not a voided warranty from an improperly installed system.
We believe in GAF's products and the protection they offer. When you invest in a new roof, the material quality and the installation standard together determine how long it actually lasts.
What Our Customers Are Saying
Verified reviews from Triangle homeowners
"G3 replaced my roof and did an excellent job. They kept me informed as to when they would arrive and finish, and completed the job in two days. I felt their price was very fair and the work was excellent."
Rachel H. Kittrell
"We had an extraordinarily positive experience with G3 Roofing. We sought a second opinion and they used drone technology to assess the roof - their estimate came in at a much lower cost. After accepting their offer, G3 put our new roof on in a very short time. Cordial, engaging, and professional."
Robert Grew
"We had our original roof for 25 years from when we built our home in 1994. We were so pleased by their professionalism, attention to detail, and making the roof replacement so seamless. They are consummate professionals, very fairly priced, and take pride in their work - a winning combination."
My home was built in the 1980s or 90s. How do I know if I need a new roof?
A lot of Cary's established neighborhoods - Kildaire Farm, Lake Pine, the sections of Regency closest to Cary Parkway - are carrying roofs from that exact era. Standard 3-tab composition shingles from the 1980s and early 90s were rated for 20 to 25 years. If your roof hasn't been replaced and is in that age range, it is almost certainly past its design life. Granules accumulating in your gutters, visible cupping or curling at shingle edges, soft spots in the deck, and any recurring leak that has been patched more than once are all clear signals. We provide free estimates and will give you an honest assessment - including telling you to wait if the roof has more life in it.
There was a hail or wind event recently. How do I know if my roof was affected?
Hail damage on asphalt shingles is rarely visible from the ground. What looks like a fine roof from the street can have impact bruising, fractured granule coating, and compromised shingle integrity that only shows up clearly when you are on the roof - or reviewing drone footage. We use drone technology specifically to document storm damage accurately and provide the photo evidence your insurance carrier needs to process a claim. If a significant weather event has moved through Cary and you have not had your roof assessed, call us. The inspection is free, there is no obligation, and you will know exactly what you are dealing with.
Can you help me with an insurance claim?
Yes. Storm damage from wind and hail is covered by most homeowner's insurance policies, and navigating the claim process is something we guide customers through regularly. After inspecting your roof, we can advise on whether damage is present, whether it meets the threshold for a claim under typical NC homeowner's policies, and what documentation your carrier will need. We work with adjusters directly and help make sure the scope of covered work reflects the actual damage - not an abbreviated first assessment from a busy adjuster working a large storm event.
My HOA requires pre-approval for roofing work. Can you handle that?
Yes. Cary has a high concentration of HOA communities - Preston, MacGregor Downs, Regency, and many of the subdivisions throughout western Cary require architectural review approval before exterior work begins. We provide the product specification sheets, color samples, and material documentation that HOA review boards require. Our goal is to take that paperwork off your plate so it does not delay your project.
What does it mean that G3 is "locally owned and operated"? Why does that matter?
It means Earl, Lee, or Tommy is on your job. Not a project manager overseeing a subcontracted crew they hired to handle a spike in demand after a storm. G3 was started by three people who have been part of this community their entire lives and who are directly accountable for every job they take on. There are roofing companies in the Triangle that spend heavily to appear at the top of your search results and then service Cary from a regional hub with rotating crews. We are not that company. When the job is done, you have a direct line to the people who made the decisions about your roof.
Are you licensed and insured to work in Cary, NC?
Yes. G3 Roofing is fully licensed and insured specifically for roofing in North Carolina and holds BBB accreditation. We carry general liability and workers' compensation coverage. If any contractor you are evaluating cannot produce current insurance certificates on request, do not proceed - work performed by an uninsured contractor on your property can create significant personal liability for the homeowner. We are happy to provide documentation before any work begins.
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