Murphy, NC Roofing Contractor & Builder
Roofing & ConstructionServing Murphy, NC · Cherokee County
Highlander Building Services is a roofing company and licensed builder serving Murphy, NC. When Cherokee County homeowners need a roofer who understands Murphy elevation, weather, and permitting, our crews work out of the Franklin showroom.
Murphy reality: Heavy seasonal humidity and wind-driven rain that require high-quality underlayment and precise flashing details.
- 4.8★ Google · 158 reviews
- Licensed & insured · family-owned since 2017
- Franklin-based crews serving Murphy and Cherokee County
Quick answer
Does Highlander do roofing and construction in Murphy, NC?
Yes. Highlander Building Services, Inc. serves Murphy and the rest of Cherokee County from our Franklin showroom at 1511 Highlands Road, Franklin, NC 28734. We handle roof repair, roof replacement, metal roofing, gutters, and construction work built for Murphy conditions.
- Local crews serving Murphy, NC
- Call 828-524-7773 to reach the team directly
- Cherokee County permitting and inspection experience
- Estimates scoped in person, not over guesswork
Nearest showroom
Franklin Showroom — 1511 Highlands Road, Franklin, NC 28734
Open Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Walk in and see materials in person.
How far are you from the Franklin showroom?
Enter your Murphy street address or ZIP code and we will show the driving time and route from Murphy to 1511 Highlands Road, Franklin, NC 28734.
What roofs face in Murphy
Heavy seasonal humidity and wind-driven rain that require high-quality underlayment and precise flashing details.
Murphy and the far western counties get a real local roofing and construction partner instead of a Friday-only crew. Highlander serves Cherokee County homeowners with dimensional shingle systems, deck repairs, siding replacement, storm-damage mitigation, and exterior work scoped to the long-term value of family homes and vacation properties.
Murphy Site Realities
Construction Context
We focus on whole-home exterior updates and deck expansions that add value to both primary and seasonal residences.
Style Tendency
Functional mountain residential and classic ranch styles built for durability and ease of maintenance.
Local Insight
A friendly, community-oriented hub where local reliability and straight-forward pricing are the top priorities.
Notable Areas
Bear Paw, Hiwassee Dam area, Hanging Dog, Murphy Town Center
Storm or Active Leak in Murphy?
Rapid response tarping & insurance assessments.
Everything your Murphy home needs — under one roof.
Roofing, construction, and design — coordinated by a single local team so Murphy homeowners don't manage three contractors.
Roofing services in Murphy, NC
Every roofing service Highlander offers is available in Murphy — the full list lives on the roofing division page; below is what matters most for Cherokee County homes. Start with roof replacement in Murphy, roof repair in Murphy, metal roofing in Murphy, or storm damage roofing in Murphy.
Roof repair, roof replacement & metal roofing
The three calls we get most often from Murphy.
Gutters, skylights & exterior water management
In Murphy, most roof problems are water problems — we treat gutters, flashing, and skylights as one system.
Construction, design services & outdoor living
The same licensed team handles construction in Murphy — see the construction division page for how additions, renovations, design, and outdoor living work.
Why mountain homes in Murphy need the right roof and exterior system
Murphy sits at roughly 1,604 ft in Cherokee County. Heavy seasonal humidity and wind-driven rain that require high-quality underlayment and precise flashing details.
We focus on whole-home exterior updates and deck expansions that add value to both primary and seasonal residences.
Serving Murphy, NC · Roofing & Construction · NC GC #87668 · 4.8★ Google (as of September 2026)
What makes our work in Murphy different.
Local conditions, project types, and homeowner priorities shift town to town. This is the operating context we plan for in Murphy.
Hiwassee valley residential reroof
Reliable, team-led roof replacement for Murphy families who need a roofer who answers the phone and stands by the warranty.
CertainTeed dimensional systems and local Madison County crew support
Far-west rental property maintenance
Responsive repair and inspection program for a portfolio of Murphy-area vacation rentals, ensuring roofs are guest-ready year-round.
Scheduled inspections, photo-backed reporting, and prioritized repairs
Structural porch and deck rebuild
Rebuilding a weathered deck for a Murphy residence with modern materials and improved structural integrity for long-term safety.
Reinforced post-to-beam connections, premium decking, and code-compliant railing
Yes. We have a dedicated crew presence in Western NC, allowing us to offer the most reliable scheduling and warranties in Cherokee County.
Every Murphy project still includes the same warranty standards, documentation discipline, and mountain-specific install details.
What Murphy-area homeowners say
"After three bad experiences with other contractors, we were skeptical. Highlander changed that completely. James came out personally, gave an honest assessment — no pressure, no upselling. The install crew was clean, fast, and meticulous."
"We've used Highlander for two properties now. Their standing seam metalwork is exceptional — these are the only crews I'd trust at 3,800 feet. They genuinely understand what mountain weather demands."
Answers for Murphy homeowners.
Yes. We have a dedicated crew presence in Western NC, allowing us to offer the most reliable scheduling and warranties in Cherokee County.
RelatedRoofing Services in MurphyCherokee County service hub
In Murphy, the work we're asked for most is dimensional shingle systems, deck repairs, siding replacement, and storm damage mitigation. Traditional family homes, retirement retreats, and high-traffic vacation rentals. That mix shapes how we scope and sequence every Murphy project, from first inspection to final walkthrough.
RelatedRoofing Services in MurphyCherokee County service hub
Heavy seasonal humidity and wind-driven rain that require high-quality underlayment and precise flashing details. At 1,604 ft, that pushes us toward dimensional shingle systems, with attention to drainage capacity and flashing at every transition. We specify against your specific address and exposure rather than a single default product.
RelatedRoof Replacement in MurphyCherokee County service hub
Murphy falls under Cherokee County. Cherokee County permits are handled through the county building inspections office in Murphy, with municipal permitting for work inside Murphy and Andrews town limits. Lead times here are generally shorter than in the eastern counties, which helps on storm-response work.
RelatedConstruction Division in MurphyCherokee County service hub
If the damage is localized and the deck is sound, deck repairs is usually the right call. Once you're seeing widespread granule loss, repeat leaks in multiple areas, or failed flashing across the roof, replacement costs less over the life of the home — especially given heavy seasonal humidity and wind-driven rain that require high-quality underlayment and precise flashing details. We tell you which one you're looking at during the inspection.
Yes. We're a licensed North Carolina general contractor, so Murphy homeowners run roofing and construction through one project team. We focus on whole-home exterior updates and deck expansions that add value to both primary and seasonal residences.
Every Great Project
Starts with a
Conversation.
Share a few details about your Murphy property and what you're looking to accomplish. A Highlander advisor who works Cherokee County every week will review everything and follow up personally to discuss scope, timing, and next steps.
Step 1 of 2 — What you need
About a minuteNo obligation · No sales pressure · Your information stays private
Serving the Cherokee County Corridor.
Crews based in Franklin and Sylva cover Cherokee County and the towns around Murphy at 1,604 ft — if you're nearby, we're likely in your neighborhood this week.
Everything we cover in and around Murphy, NC
Local service pages, neighboring towns, Cherokee County coverage, and field guides written for Murphy conditions.
Get my written estimate in Murphy
Tell us what you’re seeing at your Murphy property. A local Highlander team member responds within one business day with a scheduled on-site visit in Cherokee County and a written, transparent estimate — no obligation.
Also serving the rest of Cherokee County.