Short answer: As of September 2026, the five highest-scoring roofing contractors in the Asheville, NC metro on The Roofing Brief Contractor Score are Balken Roofing (Balken Construction Inc) (88.3), Secure Roofing LLC (84.7), Pisgah Roofing & Restoration LLC (80.8), Benton Roofing Inc (74.1), Paramount Roofing Services Inc (70.7). All of them carry a verifiable manufacturer certification, every rating here was cross-checked against an independent record, and no money changed hands for any placement.
The Roofing Brief scored 7 certified roofing contractors serving the Asheville metro on a published, reproducible formula, then researched each of the top five individually to confirm its record. Hurricane Helene is the fact that reorganised this market. The storm’s rainfall and flooding destroyed hundreds of structures across Buncombe County in September 2024, and the recovery pulled contractors into the mountains from everywhere. That makes the ordinary checks unusually important here: North Carolina requires a general contractor licence only at $40,000 and above, so on a typical Asheville replacement there may be no state licence to verify at all, and the BBB record plus the manufacturer certification are doing the work. One firm below carries a President’s Club tier on a review base of five, which the score reflects and the note explains.
What an Asheville roof is up against
The mountains make Asheville’s storm record look milder than it is. NOAA holds 58 hail reports for Buncombe, Henderson and Madison counties over the decade, topped by 2.5-inch stones at Barnardsville on 8 May 2024, alongside 117 severe wind reports and two weak tornadoes. July is the peak month. A survey after 22 July 2024 found downburst damage around Graham Road near the Buncombe county line, with numerous trees and large limbs down.
Then came Helene. On 28 September 2024 the storm’s rain and flooding tore through western North Carolina, cutting road and rail links, wrecking the water system and destroying hundreds of buildings in the county. Most of that damage was water rather than wind, but the roofing consequence was real: a flood of insurance work, a surge of out-of-area crews, and a backlog that pushed honest timelines out by months.
Terrain shapes the everyday job here more than storms do. Steep sites, tall trees and long shaded north slopes mean falling limbs, algae streaking and persistent damp, and the practical answers are branch clearance, an algae-resistant shingle and ventilation that actually moves air through a complicated roof. On the older houses around Montford and West Asheville, multiple layers and soft decking are common enough that a tear-off is usually the honest quote.
Check the permit and the licence threshold. Buncombe County and the City of Asheville both require a permit for a roof replacement, and the permit brings an inspection. North Carolina requires a general contractor licence with the roofing classification only for work of $40,000 or more, a threshold that rose from $30,000 in October 2023, so ask whether your job crosses it and, if it does, ask to see the licence rather than assuming it exists.
The 5 best roofers in Asheville, NC
Scored 2026-09-27. The metro mean rating used as the Bayesian prior for Asheville is 4.743, across a pool of 7 certified contractors.
| Rank | Company | TRB Score | Certification | Rating (reviews) | Adjusted | In business since | Based in |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Balken Roofing (Balken Construction Inc) | 88.3 | President’s Club | 4.8 (406) | 4.794 | 1995 | Swannanoa, NC |
| 2 | Secure Roofing LLC | 84.7 | Master Elite | 5.0 (223) | 4.953 | 2022 | Asheville, NC |
| 3 | Pisgah Roofing & Restoration LLC | 80.8 | Master Elite | 4.8 (642) | 4.796 | 2015 | Asheville, NC |
| 4 | Benton Roofing Inc | 74.1 | Master Elite | 4.9 (129) | 4.856 | 1978 | Flat Rock, NC |
| 5 | Paramount Roofing Services Inc | 70.7 | President’s Club | 4.0 (5) | 4.675 | 2009 | Flat Rock, NC |
1. Balken Roofing (Balken Construction Inc) — TRB Score 88.3
Balken Roofing (Balken Construction Inc) is based in Swannanoa, NC, in business since 1995, led by Robert “Bob” Balken (owner), BBB accredited since 4 March 1999, A+ rating; 1 complaint closed in the last three years, and holds President’s Club standing on the GAF certification registry.
| Score component | Points | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Certification tier | 35 | 35 |
| Adjusted rating | 31.7 | 40 |
| Review corpus depth | 13.9 | 15 |
| Metro proximity | 7.6 | 10 |
| Total | 88.3 | 100 |
Independently corroborated:
- BBB lists Balken Roofing as accredited since 4 March 1999 with an A+ rating, a business start date of 1 October 1995, and Robert Balken as owner alongside Heather Balken and Lauren Balken (manager).. BBB Asheville
- A chamber news item dated 13 January 2015 covered Balken Roofing’s “No Roof Left Behind” free-roof giveaway for homeowners in Buncombe, Henderson, Haywood, Madison, Transylvania and McDowell counties, and described the firm’s approach as having brought it success for more than 20 years.. Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce
- GAF lists Balken Construction Inc of Swannanoa, NC as a President’s Club contractor with a 4.8 rating from 406 reviews.. GAF contractor directory
What they actually do. Family-run residential and commercial roofing contractor covering Asheville and the wider Western North Carolina mountains, handling roof replacement, repair, metal roofing, storm-damage restoration and insurance-claim work.
Why it ranks here. President’s Club certification with 406 registry reviews at 4.8, and BBB accreditation running back to March 1999, by far the longest formal record in the metro.
Best fit for: Buncombe County homeowners weighting the longest verifiable local record.
What we would want clarified. BBB files the company at a Fairview address that differs from the Swannanoa address published on its own site, GAF and Yelp, and shows no customer reviews of its own, so the large review count rests entirely on platforms outside the BBB record. No manufacturer or trade certification beyond the GAF programme could be verified from a third-party page. We publish this because a ranking that only prints the flattering findings is an advertisement, not an assessment.
Verify the certification yourself on the GAF registry listing. The number carried on that listing is (828) 590-5380, which is the registry’s contact line and is often a directory tracking number rather than the contractor’s own: take the number from the company’s own website and compare the two.
2. Secure Roofing LLC — TRB Score 84.7
Secure Roofing LLC is based in Asheville, NC, in business since 2022, led by Zach Broch (owner/operator), BBB accredited since 20 March 2026, A+ rating; 0 complaints closed in the last three years, and holds Master Elite standing on the GAF certification registry.
Certifications held: Master Elite (GAF), IICRC certification: claimed on the company’s own site only, not confirmed by a third-party register https://secureroofingwnc.com/service-areas/asheville-nc/roo, GAF Gold Pledge warranty eligibility stated on the company’s own site https://secureroofingwnc.com/. Certification by more than one manufacturer is uncommon and requires meeting each programme’s separate standards for insurance, training and track record.
| Score component | Points | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Certification tier | 24 | 35 |
| Adjusted rating | 38.1 | 40 |
| Review corpus depth | 12.6 | 15 |
| Metro proximity | 10.0 | 10 |
| Total | 84.7 | 100 |
Independently corroborated:
- BBB records Secure Roofing LLC as incorporated 28 November 2022, accredited since 20 March 2026, A+ rated, with Zach Broch as owner/operator, six employees and no complaints closed in the last three years.. BBB Asheville
- GAF lists Secure Roofing of Asheville, NC at Master Elite level with a 5.0 rating from 223 reviews.. GAF contractor directory
What they actually do. Locally owned Asheville contractor installing asphalt shingle and metal roofs plus gutters, siding and Roof Maxx restoration, with 24/7 emergency call-out across Western North Carolina and the South Carolina upstate.
Why it ranks here. A clean 5.0 across 223 registry reviews, the only perfect rating at that volume in the Asheville pool, from a firm based in Asheville itself.
Best fit for: Homeowners inside the city who want a perfect rating at meaningful volume.
What we would want clarified. The LLC was only incorporated in November 2022 and its BBB accreditation dates from March 2026, so the trading history is short and there are no BBB customer reviews at all. Its IICRC certification is self-published and could not be confirmed against an independent register, and the firm’s relationship to the separately branded Secure Restoration operation in Arden is not documented on either site. We publish this because a ranking that only prints the flattering findings is an advertisement, not an assessment.
Verify the certification yourself on the GAF registry listing. The number carried on that listing is (828) 589-4634, which is the registry’s contact line and is often a directory tracking number rather than the contractor’s own: take the number from the company’s own website and compare the two.
3. Pisgah Roofing & Restoration LLC — TRB Score 80.8
Pisgah Roofing & Restoration LLC is based in Asheville, NC, in business since 2015, led by Jack Bassett (owner), BBB accredited since 24 October 2019, A+ rating; 3 complaints closed in the last three years, and holds Master Elite standing on the GAF certification registry.
| Score component | Points | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Certification tier | 24 | 35 |
| Adjusted rating | 31.8 | 40 |
| Review corpus depth | 15.0 | 15 |
| Metro proximity | 10.0 | 10 |
| Total | 80.8 | 100 |
Independently corroborated:
- BBB records Pisgah Roofing and Restoration as accredited since 24 October 2019, A+ rated, with a business start date of 15 March 2015, Jack Bassett as principal, and 3 complaints closed in the last three years.. BBB Asheville
- GAF lists Pisgah Roofing & Restoration LLC of Asheville, NC at Master Elite level with a 4.8 rating from 642 reviews.. GAF contractor directory
- The company states “Post Hurricane Helene, we’ve restructured our company to focus exclusively on roofing” and lists offices in Asheville NC, Johnson City TN and Knoxville TN.. Company about page (first-party)
What they actually do. Residential and commercial roofing, metal roofing, storm-damage repair, gutters and skylights, run from Asheville with satellite offices in east Tennessee; the firm says it narrowed its scope to roofing alone after Hurricane Helene.
Why it ranks here. 642 registry reviews, the deepest evidence base in the metro, from the one ranked firm whose own site states it restructured after Hurricane Helene to focus exclusively on roofing.
Best fit for: Homeowners with a Helene-related insurance claim, and anyone weighting review volume.
What we would want clarified. Three BBB complaints closed in the past three years, the most of any Asheville firm in this set. The founding year is inconsistent: BBB records 15 March 2015 while the company’s own about page says 2016: and with offices in Johnson City and Knoxville it is a multi-market operator rather than an Asheville-only business. No manufacturer certification beyond GAF Master Elite could be verified. We publish this because a ranking that only prints the flattering findings is an advertisement, not an assessment.
Verify the certification yourself on the GAF registry listing. The number carried on that listing is (828) 998-4776, which is the registry’s contact line and is often a directory tracking number rather than the contractor’s own: take the number from the company’s own website and compare the two.
4. Benton Roofing Inc — TRB Score 74.1
Benton Roofing Inc is based in Flat Rock, NC, in business since 1978, led by Caleb Benton (owner and president; founded by his father Roger Benton), BBB accredited since 23 August 2024, A+ rating; 0 complaints closed in the last three years, and holds Master Elite standing on the GAF certification registry.
Certifications held: Master Elite (GAF), CertainTeed certified: stated on the company’s about page https://bentonroofing.com/about-us/, TAMKO Edge certified: stated on the company’s about page https://bentonroofing.com/about-us/, Carlisle ESP award winner: stated on the company’s about page https://bentonroofing.com/about-us/, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, certified 2016: stated on the company’s about page https://bentonroofing.com/about-us/. Certification by more than one manufacturer is uncommon and requires meeting each programme’s separate standards for insurance, training and track record.
| Score component | Points | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Certification tier | 24 | 35 |
| Adjusted rating | 34.2 | 40 |
| Review corpus depth | 11.3 | 15 |
| Metro proximity | 4.5 | 10 |
| Total | 74.1 | 100 |
Independently corroborated:
- BBB records Benton Roofing, Inc. as accredited since 23 August 2024, A+ rated, with Caleb Benton as owner, an address of 814 Tracy Grove Rd, Flat Rock NC, and no complaints closed in the last three years. BBB gives the business start year as 1993.. BBB Flat Rock
- The company states it was founded in 1978 by Roger Benton, that Caleb Benton took over as president in 2015 after serving in the Marine Corps, and that it holds GAF Master Elite, CertainTeed and TAMKO Edge certifications plus Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business certification from 2016.. Company about page (first-party)
- GAF lists Benton Roofing Inc of Flat Rock, NC at Master Elite level with a 4.9 rating from 129 reviews.. GAF contractor directory
What they actually do. Second-generation contractor in East Flat Rock doing residential, commercial and industrial roofing, with the emphasis on commercial and industrial work across nine southeastern states.
Why it ranks here. Master Elite certification, 129 reviews at 4.9, and the widest certification stack in this top five, spanning CertainTeed, TAMKO and Carlisle alongside GAF.
Best fit for: Henderson County homeowners, and jobs involving low-slope or commercial-grade assemblies.
What we would want clarified. The 1978 founding date on the company’s own site conflicts with the 1993 business start date BBB records, and the firm is 20.9 miles from Asheville with a commercial/industrial focus spanning nine states, so it is not primarily an Asheville residential roofer. BBB accreditation only dates from August 2024 and the profile carries no customer reviews; its bonding and certification claims are self-published and were not independently confirmed. We publish this because a ranking that only prints the flattering findings is an advertisement, not an assessment.
Verify the certification yourself on the GAF registry listing. The number carried on that listing is (828) 845-9453, which is the registry’s contact line and is often a directory tracking number rather than the contractor’s own: take the number from the company’s own website and compare the two.
5. Paramount Roofing Services Inc — TRB Score 70.7
Paramount Roofing Services Inc is based in Flat Rock, NC, in business since 2009, led by Chandler Ward (president), BBB a+ rated but not BBB accredited; 0 complaints closed in the last three years, and holds President’s Club standing on the GAF certification registry.
| Score component | Points | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Certification tier | 35 | 35 |
| Adjusted rating | 27.0 | 40 |
| Review corpus depth | 4.2 | 15 |
| Metro proximity | 4.5 | 10 |
| Total | 70.7 | 100 |
Independently corroborated:
- BBB lists Paramount Roofing Services, Inc as A+ rated but not BBB accredited, with Chandler Ward as president, an address of 116 S Crossing Way, Flat Rock NC, no complaints closed in the last three years and no customer reviews.. BBB Flat Rock
- The company states it was established in 2009 and has held GAF Master Elite residential contractor designation since 2019, operating from 116 S. Crossing Way, Unit A, Flat Rock NC.. Company about page (first-party)
- GAF lists Paramount Roofing Services Inc of Flat Rock, NC with a 4.0 rating from 5 reviews.. GAF contractor directory
What they actually do. Flat Rock contractor doing roof inspections, re-roofing, new-home development roofing and builder subcontracting, with in-house inspectors and insurance-claim coordination.
Why it ranks here. President’s Club certification on the GAF registry, which is the only reason it ranks fifth: the evidence base behind it is the thinnest on this page at five reviews.
Best fit for: Homeowners who want the top certification tier and will do their own reference checks.
What we would want clarified. By far the thinnest evidence base here: 5 GAF reviews at a 4.0 average, no BBB customer reviews, and no BBB accreditation. Its own site describes GAF Master Elite status while the GAF directory places it in the President’s Club tier, and the owner’s name appears only in the BBB record, not on the company’s own about page. At 24.6 miles out it is the furthest firm from Asheville in this set. We publish this because a ranking that only prints the flattering findings is an advertisement, not an assessment.
Verify the certification yourself on the GAF registry listing. The number carried on that listing is (828) 844-7667, which is the registry’s contact line and is often a directory tracking number rather than the contractor’s own: take the number from the company’s own website and compare the two.
The 117 wind reports that shape an Asheville roof
Aggregate hail counts tell you very little about a specific roof. These are the individual events: every severe-weather report logged by the National Weather Service across the 3 counties of the Asheville, NC statistical area over ten years, with the dates, the stone sizes and the towns they landed on. Over that decade the metro logged 58 hail reports, 117 severe thunderstorm and high wind reports and 2 tornadoes. Reported property damage from hail, severe wind and tornado over that decade totalled $370,000; flood and winter-storm losses are counted separately and are not included.
The biggest hail to fall on Asheville in a decade
| Date | Stone size | Reported near | County |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 May 2024 | 2.5 in | Barnardsville | Buncombe |
| 21 July 2018 | 2.0 in | Ottanola | Henderson |
| 8 July 2016 | 1.75 in | Grovestone | Buncombe |
| 8 July 2017 | 1.75 in | Hendersonville | Henderson |
| 8 May 2024 | 1.75 in | Mars Hill | Madison |
| 8 May 2025 | 1.75 in | Craggy | Buncombe |
The largest stone on record for this metro fell on 8 May 2024 near Barnardsville, measured at 2.5 inches. That is hen-egg sized. Two inches is the threshold at which insurers expect functional damage and full replacement claims.
Wind. The strongest thunderstorm gust logged in the metro was 60 knots, about 69 mph, near Candler Hgts on 3 April 2017. Asphalt shingles begin lifting at roughly 67 mph when they are correctly nailed, and considerably below that when they are not.
Tornadoes. 2 tornadoes touched down in these counties over the decade, the strongest rated EF0 near Dana on 7 May 2023.
What the National Weather Service wrote about it
The NWS logs a written account of each severe-weather episode. This is its description of the 22 July 2024 event near Rollins, reproduced verbatim:
NWS storm survey found downburst damage in the area centered around Graham Rd near the Buncombe County line. Numerous trees and large limbs were blown down in this area.
That is the kind of damage a roof in this metro has to be specified against, described by the agency that recorded it rather than by a contractor selling the repair.
When it happens. Severe weather reports cluster in July (53), May (43), June (36). The worst years on record were 2025 (29), 2024 (24), 2016 (22). If you are scheduling non-urgent work in Asheville, the months outside that window are when crews are least stretched and least likely to be triaging emergency callouts ahead of your job.
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, county-level detail files 2016 to 2025, filtered to the counties of this statistical area by The Roofing Brief. Damage figures are as reported to the NWS and undercount insured losses.
What to do with this. Hail is not the governing risk in Asheville. Weight your decision toward wind rating, ventilation and flashing detail rather than paying extra for impact-rated shingles.
What to verify before an Asheville contractor starts
Licensing is required in NC. North Carolina has no state roofing licence as such. A general contractor licence from the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors, carrying the Building, Residential or S (Roofing) classification, is required for any roofing project costing $40,000 or more.
The $40,000 threshold rose from $30,000 effective 1 October 2023. Contracting without a licence at or above that value is a Class 2 misdemeanour under NCGS 87-13. Exams are administered by PSI.
Check here: NCLBGC licensee search. Below $40,000 no state licence is needed, and most single-family reroofs cost less than that, so many local roofers lawfully hold none. If your job is at or above $40,000, check the licence on the Board’s search; below it, check insurance certificates with the insurer, and note that North Carolina has no statute banning deductible rebates or giving a cancellation right on insurance-funded roof contracts.
Four checks to run before you sign anything, in any state.
- Verify certification at the source. Use the GAF verification tool rather than trusting a badge image on a company website.
- Get the certificate of insurance from the insurer, not the contractor, and confirm general liability and workers compensation are both active on the day work starts.
- Confirm who pulls the permit. If a contractor asks you to pull it as the homeowner, that moves liability onto you. Decline.
- Get warranty terms in writing before any deposit, and check the manufacturer warranty being promised actually requires the certification tier the contractor holds.
How deep the Asheville certified market really is
7 certified roofing contractors serve the principal cities of the Asheville, NC statistical area, of which 2 hold the top President’s Club tier. The pool carries 1,605 customer reviews between them at a mean rating of 4.743. The statistical area had a 2024 population of 422,333, a change of 3.79% against the 2020 census base, per the U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2024 estimates.
How these Asheville rankings were produced
Every contractor in the Asheville, NC pool was scored out of 100 on four published components: certification tier, a Bayesian adjusted rating, review depth and distance from the metro centre. In this metro that meant scoring 7 certified contractors, of whom 2 hold President’s Club standing and 3 Master Elite, against a metro mean rating of 4.743. The top five were then researched individually against Better Business Bureau records, state licence registers and manufacturer directories. Good and bad findings are published together, and no contractor paid for a place here.
The full method, the weightings, what the GAF certification tiers actually mean, who is eligible to be ranked and what we do not claim are all set out on our roofer ranking methodology page. Last updated: September 2026. Scoring run: 2026-09-27. Corrections go to the editor and are actioned on verification.
Asheville roofing questions, answered
Who is the best roofer in Asheville, NC?
Balken Roofing (Balken Construction Inc) of Swannanoa, NC scores highest in the Asheville metro on The Roofing Brief Contractor Score, at 88.3 out of 100 as of September 2026. It holds President’s Club certification with a 4.8 rating across 406 reviews. Highest-scoring is not the same as best fit for your specific job, and the four companies behind it score within 17.6 points.
How many certified roofing contractors serve Asheville?
7 contractors on the GAF certification registry serve the principal cities of the Asheville, NC statistical area as of September 2026, of which 2 hold President’s Club status.
How much damaging hail does Asheville get?
The Asheville, NC statistical area recorded 33 hail reports of 1 inch or larger and 2 of 2 inches or larger between 2016 and 2025 in the NOAA Storm Events Database. The largest hailstone reported measured 2.5 inches.
Did any contractor pay to appear on this list?
No. The Roofing Brief takes no placement fees, no lead fees and no affiliate commission from any roofing contractor. Ranking comes entirely from the published formula applied to public registry data, followed by an individual research pass on the top five.
What was the worst hailstorm in Asheville in the last ten years?
The largest hailstone logged by the National Weather Service in the Asheville, NC statistical area between 2016 and 2025 measured 2.5 inches, reported near Barnardsville on 8 May 2024. That is hen-egg sized. Two inches is the threshold at which insurers expect functional damage and full replacement claims. Across the decade the metro recorded 58 hail reports. Reported property damage from hail, severe wind and tornado over that decade totalled $370,000; flood and winter-storm losses are counted separately and are not included.
When is the worst time of year for roof damage in Asheville?
Severe-weather reports in the Asheville, NC statistical area cluster in July, May, June, on the NOAA record for 2016 to 2025. Scheduling discretionary work away from that window tends to get you a better crew and a faster start, because nobody is juggling emergency callouts.
Do roofers need a licence in NC?
North Carolina has no state roofing licence as such. A general contractor licence from the North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors, carrying the Building, Residential or S (Roofing) classification, is required for any roofing project costing $40,000 or more. The $40,000 threshold rose from $30,000 effective 1 October 2023. Contracting without a licence at or above that value is a Class 2 misdemeanour under NCGS 87-13. Exams are administered by PSI.
What should I check before hiring a roofer in Asheville?
Below $40,000 no state licence is needed, and most single-family reroofs cost less than that, so many local roofers lawfully hold none. If your job is at or above $40,000, check the licence on the Board’s search; below it, check insurance certificates with the insurer, and note that North Carolina has no statute banning deductible rebates or giving a cancellation right on insurance-funded roof contracts.
Is Asheville a hard market to find a good roofer in?
Hurricane Helene is the fact that reorganised this market. The storm’s rainfall and flooding destroyed hundreds of structures across Buncombe County in September 2024, and the recovery pulled contractors into the mountains from everywhere. That makes the ordinary checks unusually important here: North Carolina requires a general contractor licence only at $40,000 and above, so on a typical Asheville replacement there may be no state licence to verify at all, and the BBB record plus the manufacturer certification are doing the work. One firm below carries a President’s Club tier on a review base of five, which the score reflects and the note explains.
Is wind or hail the bigger risk to a roof in Asheville?
Wind, by a wide margin. The Asheville, NC statistical area logged 117 severe thunderstorm and high wind reports against 33 hail reports of an inch or more between 2016 and 2025. Wind damage shows up at the rake, ridge and edge rather than across the field of the roof, so the fastening schedule and edge detail matter more here than the impact rating of the shingle.
Roofer rankings for other metros
The Roofing Brief scores certified roofing contractors in the 400 largest U.S. metropolitan and micropolitan areas on the same formula.
- Best roofers in Greenville, SC, about 52 miles from Asheville
- Best roofers in Johnson City, TN, about 54 miles from Asheville
- Best roofers in Spartanburg, SC, about 56 miles from Asheville
- Best roofers in Hickory, NC, another NC metro on the same formula
- Best roofers in Charlotte, NC, another NC metro on the same formula
- Best roofers in Youngstown, OH, a metro of comparable size
- Best roofers in Lafayette, LA, a metro of comparable size
- Best roofers in Kingsport, TN, also scored, about 66 miles away
See the full index of all 400 metro roofer rankings, or read how to find and vet a roofing contractor anywhere in the country.
Cite this analysis
The Roofing Brief. “Best Roofers in Asheville, NC: The Roofing Brief Contractor Score.” Published September 2026. Inputs: GAF certification registry; NOAA Storm Events Database 2016-2025; U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2024 population estimates; Better Business Bureau and independent review-platform records for each ranked contractor.