Roofing in Sanford, where the walls are brick and the roof still takes the weather
Sanford, the Lee County seat about 40 miles north of Fayetteville, made a tenth of the country's bricks in 1959. Brick walls last; the roofs and the flashing on top of them need regular attention.
With 30,261 people in 2020, Sanford is the largest city we serve outside Fayetteville. It has five historic districts on the National Register: Downtown Sanford, East Sanford, Hawkins Avenue, Lee Avenue and Rosemount-McIver Park. Older brick homes in those neighborhoods share the same weak spots: chimneys and brick walls where flashing has to be cut into the mortar joints, and valleys that have been patched more than once.
Sanford also took one of the worst hits of the April 16, 2011 outbreak. A high-end EF3 tornado with winds near 160 mph destroyed a Lowe's store, killed two people and destroyed 30 homes in Sanford along a path 66.8 miles long. No roof stops a storm like that. What a sound roof does is shed the ordinary wind and rain that come every season, and a proper repair after a storm keeps a small opening from turning into a ceiling.
Brick-and-flashing work we do
- Step flashing along brick walls, with counter-flashing cut into the mortar joint
- Crickets behind wide chimneys so water and leaves don't pool
- New flashing at dormers and porch roofs tied into masonry
- Caulk-only repairs replaced with real metal flashing
Thinking about a different roof color or material on a house in one of those districts? Ask the city whether any review applies before you choose, and we will gather the samples and photos it needs. For a like-for-like reroof, we confirm with the city before the crew starts.
How we help Sanford roofs
Masonry flashing
Counter-flashing ground into mortar joints, not glued to the face of the brick.
Historic neighborhoods
Roofs in the five historic districts get the extra care older framing needs.
Chimney crickets
Built behind wide chimneys where water and debris collect.
Storm checks
After high wind or hail, we photograph each slope and the attic.
Replacement pricing
Tear-off, decking allowance, underlayment, ventilation and cleanup itemized.
Flashing that suits the brick
Flashing finishes chosen to sit quietly against older brick.
Roads and landmarks we know around Sanford
- Downtown Sanford
- East Sanford
- Hawkins Avenue
- Lee Avenue
- Rosemount-McIver Park
Roof work we do for Sanford homes
- Leaks and damage: roof repair, leak tracing, emergency tarping, storm damage, hail damage
- New roofs: full replacement, architectural shingles, metal, flat and TPO
- Paperwork: roof inspections, VA and PCS inspections, insurance claim help
- The edges and the attic: gutters, soffit and fascia, attic ventilation, skylights
What Sanford homeowners ask us
Do you come up to Sanford?
Yes. It is about 40 miles north of Fayetteville and part of our service area.
Water shows up near my chimney only in heavy rain. Why?
Most likely the flashing or the mortar joint above it. Wind-driven rain gets behind loose counter-flashing. We look at it from the roof and from the attic.
Should I caulk around the chimney myself?
Caulk buys a little time but usually fails within a season or two in the sun. Proper step and counter-flashing is the lasting fix.
Do I need approval to reroof in a historic district?
That depends on what changes. We check with the city before work and help you gather whatever a review asks for.
Is metal allowed on an older house here?
That depends on the neighborhood and any review that applies. We price both metal and shingle and check before you commit.
Can you inspect a house I'm buying?
Yes. You get photos and a written condition report, ideally before your inspection deadline runs out.
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