A local roofing and storm restoration contractor from Smithfield, North Carolina, has turned to bankruptcy. Court records show a significant gap between the company’s assets and liabilities, prompting its move toward financial reorganization.
The company is expected to continue operating as normal during the Chapter 11 proceedings.
C & J Storm Repair Team, LLC Files for Chapter 11
Known for its residential roofing, home maintenance, roof repair, and other services, the company moved to the bankruptcy court on May 24, 2026.
PACER filings show that attorney J.M. Cook of J.M. Cook, P.A., represents the company. The filings also show that James Patterson, the company’s authorized representative, signed the Chapter 11 petition before submission.
Case Related Details
The latest case records show that limited documents have been filed so far in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina. The filings indicate that funds may be available for distribution to unsecured creditors.
Case filings demonstrate that the company owes more than what it owns. While its estimated liabilities, as given in the petition, range from $1 million to $10 million, its assets are only up to $50,000.
The petition also includes a list of equity security holders. According to it, James Patterson fully owns C & J Storm Repair Team, LLC.
Other details from the Chapter 11 petition are summarized here:
- Filing Date: May 24, 2026
- Court and Jurisdiction: U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina
- Type of Filing: Active, Voluntary Petition
- Chapter: 11
- Case Number: 26-02324-5
- Estimated Assets: $100,000 and $500,000
- Estimated Liabilities: $1,000,001 and $10 million
- Estimated Creditors: 1-49
- Reason for Filing: Restructure business under court supervision
According to its website, C & J Storm Repair Team, LLC is a local, family-owned company.
As an exterior renovation contractor, the company offers a range of services with a focus on storm repair. Its range of offerings includes residential roofing, siding, roof repair, home additions, decks, gutters, commercial coating, sunrooms, remodels, and more.
Previous Filings by Similar Companies
This year has seen a surge in bankruptcy cases involving roofing and restoration companies across the country.
A recent name in this backdrop is Gates Enterprises LLC. The Denver, Colorado-based roofing company made a Chapter 11 filing this May following a large gap between its estimated assets and liabilities. The company has been serving across Denver, Aurora, Boulder, Fort Collins, and other locations for over a decade.
Apex Turnkey Services, LLC, submitted a Chapter 11 petition on February 17, 2026. The property damage restoration and reconstruction company decided to proceed with Subchapter V as it had a financial gap and obligations to 50-plus creditors. Its offerings cover North Dallas and the surrounding communities.
C & J Storm Repair Team, LLC’s filing positions it among other roofing and storm restoration service providers attempting restructuring. As the case moves ahead, upcoming filings could offer clarity related to creditor claims, reorganization plans, and future operations.
