Vera's RoofingChoose the right starting point
Find the service that fits your roof.
We work across Brunswick and New Hanover Counties, including Wilmington.
Pick the service closest to your problem. Each one covers what it fixes and when it makes sense, for homes, rentals, businesses and coastal buildings.
Not sure which service fits? Request an inspection and tell us your town, property type and what's going on with the roof or gutters. Photos are optional but help if they show the problem.
Roof replacement
When patching an aging roof no longer makes sense.
If your roof is past repair, we'll walk you through the replacement: tear-off, roofline details, ventilation, and shingle or metal options. We'll also cover CertainTeed roof systems, code questions, and whether hand-nailed shingles belong in your job.
Good fit for: Older homes, rental properties, business properties, homes being prepared for sale, or owners tired of repeated repair calls on the same aging roof.
Why it matters: A planned replacement protects the structure and improves curb appeal. On shingle roofs, nail placement and depth matter: overdriven, angled or misplaced nails can weaken how well shingles hold up in wind and storms.
What this solves: An aging, worn-out roof that keeps leaking and needs a fresh start instead of another patch.
Roof repair
Find the problem and fix it before it spreads.
We fix leaks, including roof vent and pipe boot leaks, plus loose shingles, roof edge problems and small damaged sections, before they turn into bigger damage.
Good fit for: Homeowners, rental owners and business owners with one problem area on a roof that still has life left.
Why it matters: Fixing a small problem early protects your ceilings and walls and keeps it from turning into a bigger bill.
When to call: You see a leak, lifted or missing shingles, stains, or something that doesn't look right after wind or rain.
Hand-nailed shingle work
Shingle fastening is one place where precision still matters.
When hand-nailing is part of your replacement scope, our crew checks nail placement and depth before the next shingle covers it. On the coast, where wind is a constant, that matters.
Good fit for: Homeowners comparing shingle replacements, especially on windy coastal properties, who want to know what to ask about nail placement and depth.
Why it matters: Shingles are designed to be fastened in the correct nailing area and held by nails driven flush, not blown through the shingle. Overdriven, crooked, or misplaced nails can cut into the shingle, reduce anchorage, and make wind-related shingle loss more likely.
What to ask: Ask how the crew checks nail placement and depth, and what they do when a nail misses the right spot. We'll explain when hand-nailing makes sense for your roof.
Why hand-nailing stands out
It's slower, but the installer gets direct feedback on each nail: where it lands, how deep it sets, and whether to fix it before the next shingle covers it.
Nail placement Nail depth Fastener control Slower, deliberate fasteningCertainTeed ShingleMaster credential
Your roof system choice can affect your manufacturer warranty.
Vera's Roofing is a CertainTeed ShingleMaster credentialed roofing company. For shingle roofs, we typically recommend CertainTeed and GAF 30-year shingles. For eligible CertainTeed shingle replacements, we'll help you compare the roof system, manufacturer warranty paperwork, registration, transfer rules and exclusions before we order materials. Installations include a one-year warranty covering labor and materials, in addition to those manufacturer warranties.
Good fit for: Homeowners planning a full shingle replacement who want to compare more than color and price, such as the roof system, manufacturer paperwork, transfer rules and product coverage.
Why it matters: Eligible CertainTeed roof systems may include manufacturer-backed coverage for covered product failures, but coverage levels, labor terms, registration, transfer rules, and exclusions depend on the selected products, system, property type, installation requirements, and CertainTeed's current written terms.
What to confirm: Ask which warranty level applies, what products must be used, what registration is required, what is transferable if the home is sold, and what CertainTeed excludes. We'll go over CertainTeed's current warranty documents and written eligibility requirements with you before you choose the system.
Ask about eligible systems
We talk warranty before we order materials, because coverage can depend on the full roof system, installation requirements, documentation and registration.
ShingleMaster credential Eligible systems Manufacturer terms Transfer rulesFORTIFIED Roofer
Ask about FORTIFIED when planning a new roof.
Gustavo Vera is a FORTIFIED Roofer (provider ID R012048). FORTIFIED standards are designed to help roofs better resist high wind, hail and hurricanes. Bring them up during the inspection and we'll build them into your replacement plan.
Good fit for: Coastal property owners considering the FORTIFIED Home™ standard, working with an evaluator, or reviewing current grant or insurance requirements before a reroof.
Important distinction: Contractor certification does not guarantee that a property will receive a designation, grant award, reimbursement, or insurance benefit. Those outcomes depend on current rules and project-specific verification.
FORTIFIED Roofer R012048
Learn what the FORTIFIED standard involves, or verify Gustavo’s credential in the official provider directory.
Gustavo Vera Provider R012048 Wind · Hail · HurricaneStorm documentation
A record of your roof's condition after wind or storms.
Our free inspection includes photos and notes of what we can see on the roof, so you know its condition and have a record for planning repairs.
Good fit for: Owners who need photos and notes after wind, hail, falling limbs, water entry, or a storm season that may have changed the roof condition on a home, rental, or business property.
Why it matters: With that record, you can compare repair needs and make later maintenance decisions with the facts in hand.
When to call: After wind, hail, heavy rain or a fallen limb, or when you notice loose shingles or water getting in.
Metal roofing
Metal roofs with careful edges and transitions.
Metal panels, ridges, transitions, eaves, and roof slopes need alignment, water control, and clean detailing because coastal exposure is hard on roof edges.
Good fit for: Coastal homes, porches, additions, rentals, business properties, and owners who want a crisp finished look with strong attention to exposed roof edges and transitions.
Why it matters: Metal gives a home a sharp coastal look, and careful edges and transitions help it stand up to wind and salt air.
What this solves: Choosing between metal options, repairing metal details, or planning a new metal roof.
Copper flashing
Clean copper details where walls and rooflines meet.
Copper flashing, wall transitions, and roof edge details protect vulnerable areas while giving the roof a cleaner final look.
Good fit for: Brick homes, visible exterior details, metal-to-shingle transitions, chimneys, roof-wall connections, and visible areas where finish quality matters.
Why it matters: Good flashing protects the joints most likely to leak, where the roof meets brick, walls or metal.
When to call: You have a flashing problem, or you want copper at a brick wall, a metal-to-shingle edge or another spot where looks matter.
Flat-roof waterproofing
TPO, EPDM, and Hydro Stop for flat and low-slope roof areas.
We install and repair TPO, EPDM and Hydro Stop on flat and low-slope roofs. Those are the low-slope systems we offer. EPDM is a rubber roofing membrane used where shingles are not the right fit, like flat roofs, low-slope sections, and waterproof deck areas. The photos below are from real EPDM jobs.
Good fit for: Flat or low-slope roof sections, covered decks, porch roofs, and small business roof areas where water needs membrane-style waterproofing instead of normal shingles.
Why it matters: The right membrane detail helps protect rooms, decks, and covered areas below from water intrusion in places where normal roof shingles would not shed water correctly.
When to call: Flat roof leaks, low-slope deck areas, membrane concerns, wall-edge transitions, or waterproofing details where ponding water or slow drainage may be part of the concern.
Preparation and transitions
Underlayment, framing, valleys, ventilation, and roof transitions.
What's under and around the finished roof matters too: framing, decking, synthetic underlayment, ventilation, valleys, metal transitions and roof-wall details.
Good fit for: New construction, roof additions, valleys, dormers, tie-ins, and owners who want the hidden parts of the roof handled carefully before the finish layer goes on.
Why it matters: Good prep supports the roof plan before the finished surface is visible, especially around valleys, transitions, and areas where water needs a clean path off the roof.
What this solves: Leaks that start under the surface, at valleys, tie-ins and transitions.
Specialty roof details
Odd roof areas that don't fit a standard repair.
Some roofs don't fit a simple repair. We'll look at unusual roof areas, material transitions and roof edges, and talk through code questions and material choices.
Good fit for: Mixed-material roofs, unusual rooflines, coastal exterior upgrades, rental turnovers, business property maintenance planning, and owners comparing practical options before committing to a roof plan.
Why it matters: Planning ahead avoids mismatched materials and weak tie-ins that hurt both how the roof works and how it looks.
When to call: You have an unusual roof area, mixed materials or a tricky roof-to-wall detail.
Gutters
Gutter maintenance: cleaning, repairs and replacing damaged gutters.
Gutters carry water away from the roof edge and your home. We clean and repair them, replace damaged gutters as needed, and maintain gutter guards.
Good fit for: Gutters clogged with leaves or debris, water overshooting roof edges, downspouts that need attention, and existing gutter guards that need cleaning or maintenance.
Why it matters: Gutters and downspouts help move roof water away from fascia, walls, landscaping, and foundations. When gutters are clogged, water ends up where it shouldn't.
When to call: You see overflowing gutters, heavy leaf buildup, staining near roof edges, water draining near the foundation, or you want to discuss gutter guards before the next storm season.
Roof water needs a clear path
Gutter cleaning and guard upkeep control the water after it leaves the roof edge.
Cleaning Leaf buildup Guard upkeep DownspoutsRoof options by property need
Pick the roof option that fits your building and your goals.
The right choice depends on slope, age, drainage, exposure, budget, looks, materials and how you use the property. Here's a quick starting point.
Shingle Repair or Replacement
Metal Roofing
Flat / Low-slope
Copper and Flashing
Storm Documentation
Gutter Cleaning and Maintenance
Hand-nailed Shingles
CertainTeed System Questions
Repair or replace
Works well for: Residential homes, rental properties, business buildings, and older roofs that need a practical repair-or-replace decision.
Property benefit: Protects the inside of the building, improves curb appeal and cuts down on repeat leaks when the old roof is worn.
A strong coastal look
Works well for: Coastal homes, porches, additions, business storefronts, visible rooflines, and owners who want a sharper finished look.
Property benefit: Puts extra attention on roof edges, transitions, and exposed areas that deal with wind, rain, salt air, and sun.
Low-slope systems where shingles do not fit
Works well for: Flat roofs, low-slope sections, covered decks, porch roofs, and business roof areas.
Property benefit: Helps protect the space below when water drains more slowly and membrane-style waterproofing is the better fit.
Water-control details at vulnerable joints
Works well for: Brick-wall transitions, chimneys, roof-to-wall connections, metal-to-shingle transitions, and visible exterior details.
Property benefit: Improves water control where roof planes meet finished exterior surfaces and gives the roof a more refined look.
Documented records after wind or rain
Good fit for: Property owners who need documented photos and notes showing visible roof condition after wind, hail, falling limbs, or water entry.
Property benefit: Gives owners a clearer record for repair planning, maintenance files, and future roof decisions.
Keeping water off the roof edges
Good fit for: Clogged gutters, leaf buildup, overflowing roof edges, downspout concerns, and existing guards that need cleaning or maintenance.
Property benefit: Clean gutters carry roof water away from the edges, walls, landscaping and foundation.
Fastening quality for coastal wind exposure
Good fit for: Shingle replacement planning where nail placement, nail depth, and coastal wind exposure matter.
Property benefit: Each nail is placed and checked by hand, when hand-nailing is in the agreed scope.
What to ask first
Good fit for: Replacement planning, code-related questions, and owners comparing long-term material choices.
Property benefit: Product, system and code questions depend on the material, manufacturer and project. We'll tell you what to ask before you choose a roof plan.
Common roofing questions
Questions we hear a lot.
Whether it's your home, a rental or a business property, here's what to send and what to expect.
What should I include when I request an inspection?
Your town, property type and what's going on with the roof or gutters. Photos help but aren't required.
Can photos help decide between repair and replacement?
Photos help us know what to talk about first, but the repair-or-replace decision depends on roof age, condition, slope, access and what we find at the inspection.
Does every job include hand-nailing?
No. We hand-nail only when it's part of the agreed scope.
Can every roof receive CertainTeed manufacturer warranty coverage?
No. CertainTeed manufacturer warranty availability depends on the selected materials, full roof system, installation requirements, registration, property type, transfer rules, and CertainTeed's written terms. We'll talk through current manufacturer warranty options before we order materials.
Do you offer a warranty on installations?
Yes. Installations include a one-year warranty covering labor and materials, in addition to the standard manufacturer warranties.
What shingles and metal roofs do you recommend?
For shingle roofs, we typically recommend CertainTeed and GAF 30-year shingles. Metal options include 5-V, Multi-Rib, and standing seam. For painted metal panels, we recommend 26-gauge minimum for wind and corrosion resistance.
Do you carry insurance?
Yes. We carry workers' compensation and general liability insurance.
Do you work on rental and business properties?
Yes. We work with homeowners, rental owners and business owners across Brunswick and New Hanover counties, including Wilmington.
Do you handle metal, copper, and flat-roof systems?
Yes. We work on metal roofs, copper flashing, roof-wall transitions and flat or low-slope roofs, where we install and repair TPO, EPDM and Hydro Stop.
Do you offer gutter cleaning and repairs?
Yes. We clean and repair gutters, replace damaged ones and maintain gutter guards for homes, rentals and businesses throughout Brunswick and New Hanover counties.
Where we work
Roofing services throughout Brunswick and New Hanover counties.
We do roof repair, replacement, inspections and metal roofing, plus gutter work, in the cities and towns of both counties, including properties outside town limits.
Check your town and nearby communities in our Brunswick County Service-area List or New Hanover County Service-area List. Then send us the address, the work you need and any access details, and we'll plan the next step.
Explore Gutter MaintenanceNot sure what service you need?
Request an inspection and describe what you are seeing.
Tell us what you're seeing and where. We'll take it from there.