Roof replacement in Charleston, SC
Architectural asphalt and standing seam metal roof systems, installed with the underlayment, flashing, and ventilation that decide whether a roof reaches its rated life. We tear off, inspect the deck, and show you what's underneath before anything new goes down.
Working in Charleston
What this house, on this street, actually needs.
Charleston is not one building stock, it's four. Peninsula single houses with century-old framing, 1950s West Ashley ranches, James Island cottages, and new construction on filled ground — each one fails differently. We scope the house in front of us instead of applying one spec to the whole county.
Peninsula roofs mean steep pitches, tight access, and chimney and dormer flashing details that were last touched decades ago. On historic-district addresses, material and profile may need review before we order — we sort that out before quoting a start date.
Peninsula addresses mean narrow streets, shared driveways, and limited dumpster placement. We plan staging and street access up front so your neighbors aren't part of the project.
Local conditions we build for
- 01Harbor salt load plus heavy summer humidity
- 02Wind-driven rain from the southeast during storm season
- 03Flood-zone and elevated-structure detailing on much of the peninsula and islands
Areas we cover here: Downtown peninsula & South of Broad, Wagener Terrace & Hampton Park, West Ashley, James Island, Johns Island.
What's included
A standard roofing scope in Charleston.
- Tear-off, deck inspection, and rotten sheathing replacement
- Synthetic underlayment with ice-and-water at valleys, eaves, and penetrations
- New step, valley, chimney, and wall flashing — never reused
- Balanced ridge and soffit ventilation
- Drip edge, pipe boots, and penetration sealing
- Magnetic nail sweep and full site cleanup
Charleston FAQs
Straight answers before you commit.
Do you need a permit for roofing work in Charleston?
Work inside the City of Charleston is permitted through the city's permit center, and anything in a designated historic district can require Board of Architectural Review approval before materials are ordered. We confirm which track your address falls under before we quote a lead time. We pull the permits in our name and provide inspection records with your closeout documents.
What makes roofing in Charleston different from inland work?
Salt air attacks the metal parts of a roof long before the shingles wear out — flashing, drip edge, and fasteners. We specify corrosion-appropriate metals and wind-rated fastening at eaves and rakes rather than the minimum the manufacturer will warrant.
Which Charleston areas do you serve?
We work throughout Charleston, including Downtown peninsula & South of Broad, Wagener Terrace & Hampton Park, West Ashley, James Island, and the surrounding Lowcountry. Our office is at 668 Marina Dr Unit B7 in Charleston.
Are you licensed and insured to work in Charleston?
Yes. We carry general liability and workers' compensation coverage, pull permits under our own license, and provide certificates on request before work begins.
How long does a roof replacement take?
Most single-family roofs are a one to two day tear-off and install, weather permitting. Complex rooflines, metal systems, or significant deck repair can run three to five days. You get the schedule in writing before we start.
What happens if you find rotten decking?
We stop, photograph it, price it at the per-sheet rate that's already in your proposal, and get your written approval before we cover anything. No surprise line items at the end.
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We look at the actual house, document what we find, and price it in line items.
Free Inspection
Request a Free Lowcountry Inspection.
We walk the whole exterior — roof, walls, openings, drainage — and tell you what's failing, what's fine, and what it costs to fix. No pressure, no guesswork.
- Licensed and insured in South Carolina
- Response within one business day
- (843) 920-6377
- contact@newtrendexterior.com