Roofing contractor
Gowan Roofing
305 E Main St, Clayton, NC 27520
Listed under Garner, NC
- Google average
- 4.9
- Ratings counted
- 49
- One and two star
- 1 of 49(2.0%)
- North Carolina median
- 1.4%
The first three are Google’s own figures for Gowan Roofing, read on 24 September 2026; the share is of every rating Google has counted, not of the review texts on this page. The median is ours — the middle figure among the North Carolina roofers we list with enough ratings to compare.
Rating breakdown
| 5 | 48 | 98% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 0 | 0% | |
| 3 | 0 | 0% | |
| 2 | 0 | 0% | |
| 1 | 1 | 2% |
About typical — the typical roofer in North Carolina sits at 1.4%. A higher share is a reason to read the critical reviews below, not a verdict.
The critical reviews
The one and two-star reviews, first. These are what a star average hides, and they are the reason this page exists.
The only one or two-star review we hold for Gowan Roofing.
- 1 out of 5waffle BrosEdited 2 years ago
📢CHANGING MY REVIEW📢 This company was contracted and paid in full on 2/14/ 2023 to replace our residential roof due to leaks from storm damage. Roof continued to leak and it was a nightmare trying to get the owner to respond. I had to use a neighbor's cell phone to contact him because he was ignoring calls. Coincidentally, he answered on the first ring using somebody else's cell phone because the caller ID came up with someone else's name. He sent somebody out to fix the leak for a second time and here we are August of 2024 and the same spot is still leaking. We aren't expecting anyone to go above and beyond but we are expecting to receive the quality of work we paid for. At this point the owner is ignoring all phone messages and not returning phone calls. Understanding that his business may be extremely busy ,(due to the storms) I've given John the owner weeks to respond to me and he has failed to do so. So I'm doing what any consumer would and expressing how we've been treated so others didn't run into the same. I'm going to add that his company damaged interior ceilings of my home when his workers dropped a roofing shovel through my bedroom ceiling. They did fix the damage the same day and within a week we were able to retrieve their lost equipment in our attic and tried for months to return equipment. It was only when we had an additional leak that the owner came to retrieve their roofing shovel. In closing, because the owner refuses to uphold their 10-year workmanship warranty (that we have in writing) I'm going to have to escalate this to the NCDOJ and the BBB. We've been advised to have the work repaired and we will submit the bill to Gowan for reimbursement one way or the other. 📢10/10 DO NOT RECOMMEND 📢
What reviewers keep mentioning
Topics Google extracted from this business’s reviews, with how many mention each. These are words that appeared in reviews, which is not the same as a service the business sells.
- professional crew7
- kind staff5
- ceiling repair4
- responsiveness4
- shingle repair3
- quick repair3
- competitive pricing3
- answering questions2
- wind damage repair2
- quick return call2
- thoroughness2
Other reviews we hold
14 more of the 45 reviews we hold text for, most recent first. We do not hold every review Google has.
- 5 out of 5Joseph Wolf2 years ago
Gowan Roofing definitely earns five stars. I chose this company due to the positive feedback here and they lived up to the great reviews. The owner is very professional and treats you like a family member. This is the type of company that …
Google cut this review short. The full text is on their Google profile.
- 5 out of 5Lisa Jones2 years ago
I can’t say enough how impressed I am with Gowan Roofing. Dwan Hanshaw is truly awesome. We had severe roof damage it was leaking badly until the ceiling collapsed. The adjustor from the insurance company had a third party come out and tarp …
Google cut this review short. The full text is on their Google profile.
- 5 out of 5David Jones2 years ago
Gowan Roofing did an exceptional job replacing the shingles on my home, storage building and gazebo. The crew worked hard and cleaned as they removed and installed. Dwan Hanshaw did an excellent job managing the crew and keeping me informed …
Google cut this review short. The full text is on their Google profile.
- 5 out of 5Tom L2 years ago
John recently replaced the 20 year old roof on my home and did a splendid job, all in a day. I highly recommend this company for the competitive pricing, excellent service, and timely communication during the whole project. He helped to …
Google cut this review short. The full text is on their Google profile.
- 5 out of 5Paige Johnston2 years ago
Cannot say enough good things about John at Gowan Roofing. From start to finish, he offered great communication and professional/prompt service. Will definitely be recommending this company in the future.
- 5 out of 5Julia Alexander2 years ago
I called John one morning to get an estimate for a very small repair, and he returned my call within a few hours, and the job was complete by close of business that day. Very responsive and reasonable, quality work, good price, no complaints!
- 5 out of 5Alyssa Portes2 years ago
John Gowan is AMAZING guy. A very friendly, family- oriented individual. His connection to his customers and dedication to great work done is unmatched.
- 5 out of 5Deborah Hernández2 years ago
The very best in Roofing ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ treating you like family, the most amazing they’re compromised and they do a really good job/service
- 5 out of 5Patrick Reynolds2 years ago
As a Realtor, John is my go to for all roofing. He is one of the most trustworthy guys in the indusrty, and works harder than anyone I know. Definetly reach out if you have any roofing concerns.
- 5 out of 5Stephen Renken2 years ago
We are in the process of moving and the inspector said some shingles were an issue. Called John Gowan on Thursday afternoon and told him my issue. He said no problem, see you Saturday morning around 10:30. The guys were here a few mins before 10:30. John even came…on a Saturday morning The guys took care of our roof very quickly. Very professional and courteous!!! Highly recommend this company!
Google cut this review short. The full text is on their Google profile.
- 5 out of 5Brian Smith2 years ago
I would highly recommend Gowan for anyone's roofing needs! John's team went above and beyond by replacing our roof in one day and the final product exceeded our expectations. Fantastic pricing, customer service and communication.
- 5 out of 5james comitino2 years ago
Really really really great guy to work with his men are so polite and courteous I would Recommend John and his company To anyone who wants the job done right? His company is the best.
- 5 out of 5Kristen Weaver2 years ago
John does outstanding work and is very conscientious and honest.We are happy we worked with an outstanding business and person
- 5 out of 5Joe Nelson2 years ago
I had some wind damage on my roof. I called John Gowan roofing. I found him honest and punctual. He fixed my roofing and I am well pleased. He will be the one I call when I need a new roof.
Other roofers in Garner
Ranked by how many ratings Google has counted.
| Roofing contractor | Google average | Ratings counted | One and two star | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erie Home Roofingproduct quality, warranty, installation crew4.7391 ratings4.9% one and two star(919) 351-8028 | 4.7 | 391 | 4.9%19 of 391 | (919) 351-8028 |
| Roof Repair Specialistsinsurance claim assistance, inspection process, quick process4.9216 ratings2.3% one and two star(252) 477-4618 | 4.9 | 216 | 2.3%5 of 216 | (252) 477-4618 |
| 1st Defense Roofinginsurance claim assistance, thoroughness, leak repair5.0151 ratings0% one and two star(919) 480-2155 | 5.0 | 151 | 0%0 of 151 | (919) 480-2155 |
| Generations Roofing & Restorationinsurance recommendations, courteous staff, leak repair5.0122 ratings0% one and two star(919) 935-9368 | 5.0 | 122 | 0%0 of 122 | (919) 935-9368 |
| Dockrey Home Solutions LLCsiding, personable crew, roof repair5.0119 ratings0.8% one and two star(919) 756-9178 | 5.0 | 119 | 0.8%1 of 119 | (919) 756-9178 |
| Roof Centralinsurance claim, roof replacement, seamless process5.0117 ratings0% one and two star(919) 808-5111 | 5.0 | 117 | 0%0 of 117 | (919) 808-5111 |
Where this page comes from
Every figure above is Google’s, captured on 24 September 2026. The star average and the 49 ratings behind it are counted by Google across all of its reviews. The review text on this page is a sample — we hold 49, of which 45 have any text — and it is not everything Google shows.
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