Hurricane and wind damage in Goldsboro, NC
Goldsboro Roof Repair and Replacement
Roofs in Goldsboro, NC face hurricane and tropical wind, plus severe thunderstorms. Tell us what happened and we will connect you with an independent local roofer for an estimate.
- Goldsboro, NC had 33,657 residents in the 2020 census. en.wikipedia.org
- Aug 4, 2020: Hurricane Isaias (tropical) weather.gov
- Sep 14, 2018: Hurricane Florence (tropical) weather.gov
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Storms recorded near Goldsboro
Roof damage in Goldsboro comes mostly from hurricanes and severe wind. These are storms on record near Goldsboro, North Carolina, each with the source it came from. The list is not complete.
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Aug 4, 2020: Hurricane Isaias (tropical)
Peak gust 33 mph at Goldsboro-Wayne AWOS around 4:35 am
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Sep 14, 2018: Hurricane Florence (tropical)
Peak gust 51 mph at 4 NW Goldsboro (RAWS, 5:14 pm). 40 mph at 2 NNE Elroy (CWOP)
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Oct 8, 2016: Hurricane Matthew (tropical) with tornado
Tornado with NWS-estimated winds of 80 mph, about 250 yards wide, on the ground about 1 mile, touched down 1 mile NNE of Walnut Creek near US 70 around 2:50 pm
Snapped and uprooted trees, minor roof damage to several buildings, one billboard destroyed
What to look for on a Goldsboro roof after a storm
Look from the ground or from inside the attic. Do not climb onto a damaged roof.
After a hurricane or tropical storm
- Missing, lifted or creased shingles, most often along edges, hips and ridges
- Torn or missing flashing around chimneys, vents and walls
- Holes or dents from flying debris and fallen limbs
- Water stains on ceilings or wet insulation in the attic after wind-driven rain
Not sure what you are seeing? Ask for a local roofer to take a look.
How old are Goldsboro homes?
Older homes may be on their second or third roof. If you do not know how old your roof is, a local roofer can usually tell you when they look at it.
| Area | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Goldsboro city overall | Median year built: 1974 | city-stats.com |
| Goldsboro city overall | Median year built: 1975 | point2homes.com |
| Goldsboro city overall | Median year built: 1973 (houses and condos) | city-data.com |
Different sources give different figures, so each one is shown with its source.
Roof permits in Goldsboro
The roofer you hire normally pulls any permit. Here is what the local rules say.
- When a permit is needed: City code section 150.18 exempts work costing $5,000 or less in a single-family home, but not work that adds roofing. Replacing roofing is treated differently from adding new roofing. codelibrary.amlegal.com
- When a permit is needed: State law (G.S. 160D-1110(c)) now exempts work costing $40,000 or less in a single-family home from a building permit. The exemption doesn't cover adding roofing. Replacing roofing is excluded from that exception, so a like-for-like reroof under $40,000 likely needs no permit. ncleg.gov
- Who issues permits: City of Goldsboro issues permits inside city limits and its 1-mile ETJ. Wayne County Inspections (919-731-1169, 134 N. John St.) covers unincorporated areas only. waynegov.com
- City permit page: Goldsboro permit information
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Neighborhoods
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