Roofing Guides

A roof you did not budget for gets paid for in a set order, whether the house is in Charleston or Raleigh. If a covered storm caused the damage, your homeowners insurance pays for the covered damage, less your deductible. The deductible and any upgrade the policy...

How much does a roof replacement cost in Charleston, SC? Third-party guides publish their own averages: Angi's Charleston-metro average is about $9,600 (range $5,900–$46,000), and Modernize's South Carolina guide averages $14,800 for an 1,800–2,200 sq ft home (range...

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. Installed...

After a storm hits your Charleston-area roof: (1) stay safe and document the damage from the ground, never from a wet, storm-damaged roof; (2) check the attic for leaks and daylight; (3) have the water stopped with a professionally installed emergency tarp-over, since...

If a storm has damaged your roof in the Charleston area, this guide covers what to do first and in what order, how a South Carolina roof insurance claim pays out, where financing fits, and how to choose a roofer who helps with the claim without crossing the lines...