Asphalt Shingle Roofing
Looking for asphalt shingle roofing? We can help. Architectural shingles from CertainTeed, Owens Corning, Atlas, and GAF, installed to hold their wind rating by a family-led company that has roofed the Carolinas for 111 years.
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- 25,000+Roofs in last 10 yrs
- 4.9on 2,000+ Google reviews
- 111Years in the Carolinas
- LifetimeWarranty Available
- NC & SCLicensed · Bonded · Insured
BBB A+Accredited Business
Employee-Owned100% employee-owned company
CertainTeed ShingleMaster PremierTop-tier roofing credential
James Hardie Alliance EliteSiding contractor
Pella Platinum CertifiedWindow contractor
EPA Lead-SafeCertified renovator firm
HAAG Certified InspectorResidential roof inspection
Asphalt shingle roofing services we offer.
Architectural asphalt shingles are what most Carolina homes wear: affordable, HOA-friendly, and strong in wind when they are installed right. The roof lasts or leaks based on the details under the shingle.
Architectural Shingle Installation
Dimensional shingles from CertainTeed and GAF, set over new underlayment with starter, drip edge, and ridge venting.
High-Wind Nailing
Nailed to the manufacturer's high-wind pattern, so the roof keeps the wind rating the shingle is sold with.
Shingle Repair & Replacement
Wind-lifted, cracked, and missing shingles matched and replaced, plus the flashing and pipe boots that actually leak.
Underlayment & Flashing
The waterproofing layer most roofers rush, done right, because a shingle roof fails at the details first.
Color & Brand Selection
Real shingle samples in HOA-friendly colors, so you can see the roof on your home before you commit.
Google review"After getting nowhere with six other roofing companies (no-shows, ghosting), I tried Baker. Everyone was professional and always on time with great communication. Joey and his crew did excellent work and thoroughly cleaned up."
A shingle roof is a system, not just shingles.
Most Carolina homes wear asphalt shingles, and most shingle roofs that fail early do not fail because of the shingles. They fail at the layers you never see: underlayment that let water through, valleys and eaves without ice and water protection, flashing that was reused, or an attic that bakes the roof from below.
So every Baker shingle roof goes down as a full system: new underlayment, ice and water protection at the valleys and eaves, starter strips and drip edge, new flashing and pipe boots, and ventilation sized to the attic. Then the shingles go on to the manufacturer's high-wind nailing pattern, so the roof keeps the wind rating it is sold with.
Shingle roof repair or replacement?
Most companies sell you a roof. We will tell you if you need one. These are the things we look at on every shingle roof.
Missing or lifted shingles
Usually a repair after a windstorm. We replace and reseal them and check that the rest of the roof is holding.
Leaks around pipes and chimneys
Most often a cracked pipe boot or failed flashing, not the shingles. That is a repair.
Granules in the gutters
Some loss is normal. Bare, shiny patches across the roof mean the shingles are wearing out.
Curling, cupping, or cracking
Shingles that have lost their shape will not seal down again. Widespread, it points to replacement.
Hail bruising
Soft spots and dented granules after a hailstorm. We document it with photos for your insurance claim.
A roof past 20 years
Even without leaks, an aging roof is borrowed time. We tell you honestly how many years it has left.
If a repair can buy your roof more years, we will tell you. If the roof is done, we will show you why with photos from your own roof.
See real shingle roofs by brand and color.
A two-inch sample does not show you what a color looks like on a house. These galleries do: real Baker roofs, sorted by shingle line and color.
CertainTeed Landmark
Dimensional shingles in deep, blended colors. Baker is a CertainTeed ShingleMaster Premier contractor, so a lifetime warranty is available on qualifying systems.
CertainTeed projects →Owens Corning Duration
A wide color range, from Driftwood and Estate Gray to Onyx Black, with a strong nailing zone for wind.
Owens Corning projects →Atlas Pinnacle
Architectural shingles in colors like Weathered Wood, Pewter, and Coastal Granite.
Atlas projects →
Built for Carolina wind, heat, and storms.
Carolina roofs take summer heat, hurricane-season wind, and the odd hailstorm. The details below are where a shingle roof either holds up to that or starts to leak.
High-wind nailing
Nails placed in the manufacturer's wind pattern, so the roof keeps its rating.
Ice and water protection
A self-sealing layer at the valleys and eaves, where water runs heaviest.
New flashing and pipe boots
Never reused. Most shingle roof leaks start at a boot or a flashing.
Ridge caps and ventilation
Cap shingles and attic ventilation that keep heat from cooking the roof from below.
Shingle roofs we have installed.
Architectural shingle roofs on Carolina homes, from a white dormered house to mountain homes around Asheville.
A charcoal shingle roof and dormer on a white home. 
Three dormers on a farmhouse near Asheville. 
A craftsman gable in the mountains. 
A stone home with a mountain view. 
Shingle roofs in a mountain neighborhood.
What goes into the cost of a shingle roof.
A typical asphalt shingle replacement in the Carolinas runs $12,000 to $40,000. Where your roof lands in that range comes down to the things below, and you get a written, itemized quote after we have walked the roof.
Roof size and pitch
Square footage, steepness, and how hard the roof is to walk and stage.
Shingle line
Architectural, impact-resistant, or designer shingles, and the brand and color you choose.
Tear-off and decking
How many old layers come off and how much soft decking has to be replaced.
Valleys, chimneys, and skylights
Every penetration and valley adds flashing and labor.
Ventilation
Ridge vents and intake that keep the attic from cooking the shingles.
Warranty tier
Lifetime warranty coverage is available on qualifying CertainTeed systems.
Roofing brands we install
We install the major shingle manufacturers and hold the certifications that unlock their strongest warranties. We will walk you through real samples at the estimate.
CertainTeed
Landmark and Grand Manor shingle systems in deep Carolina-friendly colors. Baker is a CertainTeed ShingleMaster Premier contractor, the top tier of their credential program.
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Owens Corning
Duration shingles with SureNail technology for strong wind ratings. We install and service the full Owens Corning roofing line.
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GAF
Timberline architectural shingles in colors that fit Carolina neighborhoods. We install GAF systems on request.
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Why hire Baker for your asphalt shingle roofing project
4.9★
on 2,000+ Google reviews across the Carolinas.
0% for 24 months
No interest financing. No deposit required.
Lifetime warranty available
Tier-based, backed by CertainTeed on qualifying shingle systems.
111 years
Family-led since 1915. Four generations. Same Carolina crews.
Licensed NC & SC
Bonded, insured, and a CertainTeed ShingleMaster Premier contractor, BBB A+.
Real updates
Photo updates during install, named PM start to finish, magnetic sweep on the way out.
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What our asphalt shingle roofing customers say about us
Real homeowner reviews from Baker asphalt shingle roofing projects across the Carolinas.
The verified Google reviews below come from real Baker customers across the Carolinas, on jobs ranging from full roof replacements to quick repairs and post-storm inspections. We've earned our 4.9★ average over 2,000-plus reviews the slow way: by showing up on time, quoting honestly, and cleaning up like we were never there.
- Laurie Tocash4 months ago
Baker replaced our slate roof and they were absolutely excellent. Steven Bartz was professional and a pleasure to work with the entire process. From start to finish everything was flawless, and the final result is a truly beautiful roof.
- David George3 months ago
Exceptional job on window, siding and gutter replacement. Everything was literally measured twice and arrived the proper size. No surprises once work started, and the job site was kept clean with daily end-of-day sweeps.
- Anthony Gallo7 months ago
We were told by someone else that we needed an entirely new roof. Will gave us the honest news that we only had a few shingles and pipe boots to replace. His honesty and quick scheduling saved us so much stress (and money).
Meet our asphalt shingle roofing crew.
Every Baker project is handled by real, named people who treat your home like their own. We are family-led, 111 years in, and 100% employee-owned. When you call Baker, you reach these folks. Learn more about us.
Steven Bartz
Exterior Consultant
Bart Klarmann
Exterior Consultant
Scott Dalby
Exterior Consultant
Chad Petit
Exterior Consultant
Robert Holt
Exterior Consultant
Kelly Norris
Exterior Consultant
William Gurney
Exterior Consultant
Justus Coury
Exterior Consultant
Serving North & South Carolina.
Local Baker crews who live in your market. Enter your ZIP to get started, or find your town below.
North Carolina
Service AreasYour asphalt shingle roofing project, first call to final sweep
Six steps, one named project manager on the job start to finish, and zero surprises along the way.
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Free on-site inspection
We walk the roof, open the attic, and bring real shingle samples, not a drive-by tape-measure quote from the curb.
- 02
Honest assessment & written quote
You get an itemized written quote and honest news: a repair if that's all you need, a full replacement only if you do.
- 03
Choose your system & financing
Pick your shingle, color, and warranty tier. 0% for 24 months is available, no deposit required.
- 04
Schedule & material delivery
We lock a date that works for you and stage materials at your home. Your named project manager coordinates every detail.
- 05
Install day
A real Baker crew with a named PM on site, plus photo updates from the roof while we work, so you're never in the dark.
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Magnetic sweep & final walkthrough
Every job ends with a magnetic nail sweep across the driveway and a walkthrough together before we call it done.
Common asphalt shingle roofing questions from Carolina homeowners
How long does an asphalt shingle roof last?+
A quality architectural shingle roof commonly lasts 25 to 30 years in the Carolinas, depending on ventilation, sun exposure, and storms. Basic 3-tab shingles tend to wear out sooner. We build in the underlayment and ventilation that help a roof reach the high end of that range, and we tell you honestly how much life your current roof has left.
Can you repair my shingle roof instead of replacing it?+
Often, yes. Wind-lifted or missing shingles, failed pipe boots, and worn flashing are usually repairs, not a reason to replace. If a repair buys your roof more years, we will tell you, and we only call for a full replacement when you truly need one.
Which shingle brands do you install?+
We install architectural shingles from CertainTeed, Owens Corning, Atlas, and GAF. Baker is a CertainTeed ShingleMaster Premier contractor, which is what makes a lifetime warranty available on qualifying CertainTeed systems. We bring real samples so you can compare brands and colors in your own driveway.
How do I choose a shingle color?+
Start with what does not change: your brick, stone, and siding, and any HOA rules. Light colors reflect more summer heat, darker colors hide wear and suit traditional homes. Our project gallery shows real Baker roofs sorted by brand and color, so you can see a shade on a house instead of a two-inch sample.
Are impact-resistant shingles worth it?+
In hail-prone areas they often are. Class 4 impact-resistant shingles are tested to take a two-inch steel ball twice in the same spot, and many insurers offer a discount for them. Several of the shingle lines we install come in impact-resistant versions, and we will price both so you can decide.
Will my shingle roof hold up to Carolina wind?+
A shingle keeps its wind rating only if it is installed to the manufacturer's pattern. We nail to the high-wind pattern, use starter strips at the eaves and rakes, and seal the details, so the roof keeps the rating the shingle is sold with.
How much does an asphalt shingle roof cost in the Carolinas?+
A typical asphalt shingle replacement runs $12,000 to $40,000 depending on size, pitch, and the shingle system you choose. We give honest ranges before we step on the roof and a written quote after we have walked it. 0% for 24 months is available with no deposit required.
Do you install shingle roofs across both Carolinas?+
Yes, across our North Carolina and South Carolina markets. Share your address and we will confirm coverage and set up a free estimate.
Have a question? Call us at (984) 369-9350.
More about shingle roofs.
Asphalt roofing shingles explained
Pricing, benefits, and maintenance, from 3-tab to architectural.
How long do shingles last?
What decides whether a shingle roof reaches 30 years.
Impact-resistant shingles
What Class 4 means and when it is worth it in the Carolinas.
Picking a shingle color
Six tips for choosing a color that suits your home.
Ready to talk about your asphalt shingle roofing project?
Tell us about your roof. A Baker project manager will come out, walk the roof, open the attic, and tell you honestly whether it needs a repair or a new roof.
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