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Best Roofers in Clayton, NC (2026)

526 roofers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Clayton: Gator Metal Roofing, CR Score 92/100; 4.8★ from 408 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): On Tops Roofing, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 526.

  3. 43

    Most-reviewed: Gonzalez Painters & Contractors Inc., 1,719 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 526 ranked; ranked #43.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

526 Clayton roofers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 115 are open 24/7, 322 open Saturdays and 169 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 526 rated businesses.

Top 10 roofers in Clayton at a glance

Top 10 roofers in Clayton at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Gator Metal Roofing924.8★ (408)Garner, 6 mi away24/7Overall
2On Tops Roofing925.0★ (538)Cary, 19 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Roman Roofing & Gutters915.0★ (186)Knightdale, 10 mi away24/7—
4Barkley-Jensen Roofing and Restoration915.0★ (364)Cary, 20 mi away24/7—
5Roof Dawgs915.0★ (206)Raleigh, 14 mi away24/7—
6Generations Roofing & Restoration915.0★ (120)Garner, 8 mi away24/7—
7Ready Roofing914.7★ (182)Clayton24/7—
8AKC Roofing905.0★ (52)Clayton24/7—
9TLC Roofing & Construction905.0★ (52)Clayton24/7—
10Roof Central905.0★ (118)Smithfield, 12 mi away24/7—

The 526 best roofers in Clayton, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Scores below: based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  2. #2 On Tops Roofing

    Based in Cary, 19 mi away

    92/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 538 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 5.0★ from 538 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    590 New Waverly Pl Suite 210, Cary, NC 27518
    View profile for On Tops Roofing(919) 639-4981

  5. #5 Roof Dawgs

    Based in Raleigh, 14 mi away

    91/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 206 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 5.0★ from 206 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    Dillon Building, 223 S West St Suite 10008, Raleigh, NC 27603
    View profile for Roof Dawgs(910) 978-9431

  7. #7 Ready Roofing

    Based in Clayton

    91/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 182 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.7★ from 182 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    228 Airport Industrial Dr, Clayton, NC 27520
    View profile for Ready Roofing(919) 807-1361

  8. #8 AKC Roofing

    Based in Clayton

    90/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 52 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 5.0★ from 52 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    36 Yellow Ribbons Ct, Clayton, NC 27520
    View profile for AKC Roofing(919) 763-6767

  10. #10 Roof Central

    Based in Smithfield, 12 mi away

    90/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 118 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 5.0★ from 118 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    36 Edgerton St B, Smithfield, NC 27577
    View profile for Roof Central(919) 808-5111

  11. #11 Skybird Roofing

    Based in Wake Forest, 23 mi away

    89/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 202 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 5.0★ from 202 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    525 S White St, Wake Forest, NC 27587
    View profile for Skybird Roofing(919) 343-5120

  13. #13 Big Bear Roofing

    Based in Raleigh, 23 mi away

    89/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 282 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.9★ from 282 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    8528 Silsbee Dr, Raleigh, NC 27613
    View profile for Big Bear Roofing(919) 607-6898

  16. #16 On Tops Roofing

    Based in Fuquay-Varina, 20 mi away

    89/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 195 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.9★ from 195 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    11 Comm Park Ln, Angier, NC 27501
    View profile for On Tops Roofing(919) 639-4981

  21. #21 Modern Roofing

    Based in Raleigh, 17 mi away

    88/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 106 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.9★ from 106 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1701 Jones Franklin Rd, Raleigh, NC 27606
    View profile for Modern Roofing(984) 370-5424

  22. #22 Roofstruction

    Based in Wake Forest, 27 mi away

    88/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 252 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.9★ from 252 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    5240 NC-96 #101, Youngsville, NC 27596
    View profile for Roofstruction(919) 268-8928

  23. #23 Feazel Roofing

    Based in Durham, 27 mi away

    88/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 597 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.7★ from 597 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    5417 S Miami Blvd, Durham, NC 27703
    View profile for Feazel Roofing(984) 377-7663

Roofers ranked #26 to #50

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 526 ranked roofers here; the rest are on their profiles.

roofers in Clayton, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
261st Stop Roofing and Restoration884.9★ (169)24 mi
27Big Bear Roofing884.7★ (97)10 mi
28Storm Guard Roofing and Construction Durham Chapel Hill885.0★ (335)38 mi
29Summit Roofing of NC, LLC885.0★ (96)22 mi
30HRP Construction, Inc884.8★ (53)9 mi
31Trident Roofing Pro’s885.0★ (47)14 mi
32Commercial Solutions, Inc.884.8★ (79)15 mi
33Emerald Roofing885.0★ (96)24 mi
34Suretop Roofing884.9★ (109)22 mi
35Assurance Roofing Company885.0★ (42)14 mi
361st National Roofing884.9★ (80)20 mi
37Metal Roof NC874.8★ (84)18 mi
38Erie Home874.7★ (357)28 mi
39Recon Roofing & Construction874.9★ (36)13 mi
40RoofStone Roofing875.0★ (51)In Clayton
41Five Oaks Roofing Plus875.0★ (29)13 mi
42Bluefin Roofing874.9★ (70)In Clayton
43Gonzalez Painters & Contractors Inc.874.9★ (1,719)39 mi
44Saltbox Construction875.0★ (84)30 mi
45Old Timers Roofing, Inc.865.0★ (24)14 mi
46Regal Roofing864.9★ (70)24 mi
47Simple Construction Roofing865.0★ (137)17 mi
48AMDS Remodeling Company865.0★ (31)20 mi
49Valley Pro Roofing865.0★ (52)26 mi
50Brady Contracting NC865.0★ (5)In Clayton

Also serving Clayton

20 more roofers within 40 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked roofers serving Clayton
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Absolute Water Damage Restoration4.7★ (3)In Clayton
BQuest Homes INC4.9★ (50)In Clayton
Carolina Contractors5.0★ (1)In Clayton
Carolina Dumpster Rentals & Roofing5.0★ (2)In Clayton
Clayton Fire and Water Restoration5.0★ (12)In Clayton
Closer Look General Contracting5.0★ (38)In Clayton
Decks Plus LLC4.9★ (55)In Clayton
Heritage Xteriors1.0★ (1)In Clayton
Highlands Roofing4.9★ (130)19 mi
Innovation Roofing llc5.0★ (1)In Clayton
JV Construction Services LLC4.8★ (5)In Clayton
Lane's Contracting & Roofing, Inc.4.9★ (244)12 mi
Mason Construction4.5★ (8)In Clayton
Mr. Handyman of NE Raleigh to Clayton Area4.9★ (294)In Clayton
Prestige Exterior Maintenance Inc3.8★ (19)In Clayton
Righttouch construction Solutions LLC5.0★ (28)In Clayton
Roof Maxx of Raleigh, NC5.0★ (21)16 mi
Sealed Solution5.0★ (2)In Clayton
TRC Painting5.0★ (42)In Clayton
Truline Roofing5.0★ (1)In Clayton

How much do roofers cost in Clayton?

Typical prices in USD: adjusted for North Carolina where a published index exists, national otherwise. Each row names its basis.

How much do roofers cost in Clayton?
JobLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
Roof replacement$7,590$10,120$14,170Per project: asphalt shingles on a 1,700 sq ft home (about 2,000 sq ft of roof). US national range × 1.01 South Atlantic factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report)October 2026
Roof repair$395$1,174$1,968Per repair: typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national rangeOctober 2026

How to check a roofer's license in North Carolina

In North Carolina, North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors licenses General contractor license with a roofing classification.

  1. Check that the status is active and the name matches the contract or truck.
  2. Ask for proof of insurance before work starts.

No chip usually means we have not matched a state record yet. Check the lookup yourself before you hire.

Guide checked October 2026. How we verify licenses

When to hire a roofer in North Carolina

Roofers are busiest from late spring to early fall, so booking in winter usually means shorter waits. Storm repairs also peak during the Atlantic hurricane season, which runs June 1 to November 30. After a big storm, get more than one quote and check the license or registration before signing.

How we ranked Clayton roofers

We scored 526 Clayton roofers on 8 factors, weighted as shown. A business is ranked when its trade is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. Unknown factors are left out of the score, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed October 22, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Clayton data
Reputation35%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2Not yet collected
Review volume10%log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5Measured
Proximity5%1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radiusMeasured
Completeness5%Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each)Measured

Roofers in Clayton: frequently asked questions

Who is the best roofer in Clayton?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked roofer in Clayton, NC is Gator Metal Roofing with a CR Score of 92/100. It has 4.8★ from 408 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. On Tops Roofing (#2) and Roman Roofing & Gutters (#3) follow. We ranked 526 roofers on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many roofers are there in Clayton?

ContractorsRanked ranks 526 roofers serving Clayton, NC. 7 of them are based in Clayton; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which roofers in Clayton are open 24/7?

115 ranked roofers in Clayton post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Gator Metal Roofing (#1), On Tops Roofing (#2) and Roman Roofing & Gutters (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which roofers in Clayton work on weekends?

322 of 526 ranked roofers post Saturday hours and 169 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Gator Metal Roofing (#1), On Tops Roofing (#2) and Roman Roofing & Gutters (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How do I check a roofer's license in North Carolina?

In North Carolina, North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors handles licensing and covers General contractor license with a roofing classification.

How much does roof replacement cost in Clayton?

Roof replacement typically costs $7,590 to $14,170, with $10,120 typical (Per project: asphalt shingles on a 1,700 sq ft home (about 2,000 sq ft of roof). US national range × 1.01 South Atlantic factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report)). The range is adjusted for North Carolina. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Clayton roofers have?

The median Google rating among 526 rated roofers in Clayton is 4.9★, with a median of 28 reviews. Gonzalez Painters & Contractors Inc. has the most, 1,719 reviews, and ranks #43. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

When is the best time to hire a roofer in Clayton?

Roofers are busiest from late spring to early fall, so booking in winter usually means shorter waits. Storm repairs also peak during the Atlantic hurricane season, which runs June 1 to November 30. After a big storm, get more than one quote and check the license or registration before signing.

Update log for Clayton

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 526 roofers serving Clayton.
  2. October 2026: 11 duplicate listings merged.

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