Storm Damage Guide — Charleston, SC At what point is a roof beyond repair? When damage crosses a structural line, not a percentage. An isolated fractured mat, a patch of exposed asphalt, or one soft sheet of decking are usually repairs, depending on what the...
Charleston homeowners can finance a new roof several ways in 2026: a contractor-arranged consumer-lending plan (applied for through your roofer; some market plans carry promotional 0% periods, others fixed rates), a home-equity loan or HELOC (usually lower rates than...
Asphalt shingle roofs in the Charleston market typically run $350–$600 per square — $3.50–$6.00 per square foot installed — the real-world market range Big Bear sees across Charleston-area jobs (August 2026). For a typical 1,800–2,200 sq ft home, that works out to...
For a coastal South Carolina home, the three real options are architectural asphalt shingles, standing-seam metal, and solar (integrated shingles or rack-mounted panels). Asphalt is the lowest upfront cost — in the Charleston market it typically runs $350–$600 per...
For a commercial or low-slope roof in the Charleston Lowcountry, the dominant systems are single-ply membranes — TPO and PVC (reflective “cool roofs,” ~15–30 year life) and EPDM — plus modified-bitumen and standing-seam metal (40–60+ years) for longevity....
