Southport sits at the mouth of the Cape Fear River, which means every roof here takes a direct hit from coastal storms that inland Wilmington never sees. We deliver code-compliant installations, protect your investment with proper specs and manufacturer warranties, and complete most homes in 1-2 days, so your historic waterfront property is covered fast.
Roof and exterior work on Southport's registered historic homes, where color and material submittals are part of the job, not an afterthought.
Homes and businesses along the Cape Fear River waterfront take the brunt of salt air and wind-driven rain, day in and day out.
Roof replacement and repair for the large gated community just outside town, built to St. James's own architectural standards.
Roofing for homes near the Bald Head Island passenger ferry and the Southport-Fort Fisher vehicle ferry crossing, right at the river mouth.
Southport sits right at the mouth of the Cape Fear River, closer to open water than almost any other town on our service map. That means direct hurricane and nor'easter exposure - stronger sustained winds and heavier wind-driven rain than a roof fifteen miles inland in Wilmington ever sees. DIY patches and short-cut repairs don't hold up to that; a code-compliant install with proper flashing and a manufacturer-backed warranty does.
Southport's downtown historic district also carries real material and color-approval considerations for exterior work, from roof color to trim and siding. We prepare the shingle and color submittals up front so your project doesn't stall waiting on a review committee, whether your home sits in the historic district or in a community like St. James Plantation with its own architectural guidelines.
Our process on every Southport job is the same regardless of location: full inspection, decking repair where needed, synthetic underlayment rated for wind-driven rain, precise shingle or metal installation, new flashing at every valley and chimney, and same-day site cleanup. We're a CertainTeed SELECT ShingleMaster and FORTIFIED-credentialed contractor, specifically trained for coastal wind zones like this one.
Southport Siding Replacement - Full exterior renovation on a 1970s ranch: HardiePlank fiber cement siding chosen for its resistance to the coastal salt air, PVC trim, new soffit and fascia.
Learn more →Base: Rocky Point, NC - roughly a 50-55 minute drive to Southport via US-17 South.
Phone: (910) 540-7726 | Email: info@howardroofingconstruction.com
Veteran-led and family-owned since 2016, fully licensed and insured for roofing and construction work throughout Southport and the greater Cape Fear region. From the first phone call to final cleanup, the same crew that inspects your roof is the crew that installs it - no subcontracted strangers, no surprise line items.
Yes. Howard Roofing & Construction serves Southport and the wider Wilmington, NC area with roof replacement, repair, metal and shingle roofing, siding, and storm damage response.
Most residential roofs are completed in 1-2 days, installed to manufacturer specs so your warranty stays protected against coastal storms.
Yes, fully licensed and insured, veteran-led, and family-owned since 2016. Every job includes honest communication, daily cleanup, and warranty-backed work.
Yes. Sitting right at the mouth of the Cape Fear River, Southport takes direct hurricane and nor'easter exposure that's heavier than an inland roof sees. We install with wind-rated underlayment, full flashing replacement, and materials matched to FORTIFIED and CertainTeed SELECT ShingleMaster standards for that exposure.
Yes. Southport's downtown historic district has color and material review requirements for exterior work - we prepare the shingle and color submittals and manage the approval so your roof replacement doesn't stall.
Yes. We roof homes throughout St. James Plantation and the areas near Deep Point Marina and the ferry landings, in addition to downtown Southport and the waterfront.
Veteran-led, family-owned, and trusted across Southport and Eastern NC.
(910) 540-7726