South Carolina roofers
Best Roofers Near Me in South Carolina
Searching for the best roofer near me in South Carolina starts with who is actually there: 819 roofing companies across 131 South Carolina cities and towns, listed on the National Roofing Directory. Below are the highest-rated of them by Google reviews, the cities with the most roofers, what South Carolina requires of a roofer and when storm season hits.
Highest-rated roofers in South Carolina
Nine South Carolina roofing companies on the National Roofing Directory have a Google rating of 4.5 or higher from at least 20 Google reviews. They are ranked by number of reviews, since a high rating from many customers says more than a perfect score from a few.
| # | Roofing company | City | Google rating | Google reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crosby Roofing and Gutters | Lexington | 4.9 | 1,133 |
| 2 | Linta Roofing | Little River | 5.0 | 964 |
| 3 | Vista Roofing, Inc. | West Columbia | 4.9 | 648 |
| 4 | Gilstrap Roofing | Greenville | 4.9 | 386 |
| 5 | Midlands Roofing & Exteriors | West Columbia | 4.9 | 333 |
| 6 | Oberle Roofing | Hanahan | 5.0 | 222 |
| 7 | Transform Charleston Roofing, Siding & Gutters | Mt Pleasant | 5.0 | 123 |
| 8 | Revive Roofing & Exteriors | Charleston | 5.0 | 93 |
| 9 | Edgewater Roofing & Construction | Fort Mill | 5.0 | 26 |
Ratings and review counts are the figures on each company's National Roofing Directory listing and can trail Google's live numbers. A rating says how past customers felt; it is not a license or insurance check, so run the South Carolina checks below as well.
Roofers near you: South Carolina's busiest roofing cities
The directory's South Carolina listings are spread across 131 cities and towns, and 54 of them have enough roofers for a page of their own. The nearest roofer is usually the easiest to get on a roof quickly, so start with your own city. These 10 have the most roofing companies:
| City | Roofing companies listed |
|---|---|
| Columbia | 101 |
| Charleston | 80 |
| North Charleston | 61 |
| Lexington | 50 |
| West Columbia | 38 |
| Mount Pleasant | 37 |
| Greenville | 28 |
| Summerville | 26 |
| Ladson | 18 |
| Spartanburg | 18 |
All 819 are on the National Roofing Directory's roofing contractors in South Carolina page.
Does a roofer need a license in South Carolina?
Only on bigger jobs. South Carolina requires a state contractor license once a project reaches $500; below that, local permit rules apply instead. A full roof replacement can pass $500, so ask whether the job needs the state license and get the number in writing. The National Roofing Directory's South Carolina roofing license rules page has the details. You can check a credential with the state authority before anyone starts work.
South Carolina storm season and your roof
South Carolina's peak severe-weather season is March–May and August–October. The roof damage it brings mostly comes from tropical systems, straight-line wind and hail.
NOAA's Storm Events Database records 6,626 county-level severe-weather events in South Carolina from 2016 to 2026, including 318 tornadoes and 624 hail reports of an inch or larger. Colleton County has the most on record, with 484.
After a big storm, roofing offers at the door pick up. The FTC's advice after a weather emergency is to confirm a contractor's license and insurance before any work starts. The directory's South Carolina storm center shows any National Weather Service alert active there now.
Near the South Carolina line?
If you live near the border, the closest roofer may be based next door. See the best roofers near you in Georgia and North Carolina.
Google weighs distance, relevance and prominence when it orders near-me results, so the top of the map is not always the best fit. How a roofer near me search ranks roofers explains what that order can and can't tell you.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the best roofer near me in South Carolina?
By Google rating and review count on the National Roofing Directory, Crosby Roofing and Gutters (4.9 from 1,133 reviews), Linta Roofing (5.0 from 964 reviews) and Vista Roofing, Inc. (4.9 from 648 reviews) lead in South Carolina. The best choice for your roof also depends on how close the company is, whether it meets the South Carolina license rule, and a written estimate.
How many roofing companies are there in South Carolina?
The National Roofing Directory lists 819 roofing companies across 131 South Carolina cities and towns. Columbia (101), Charleston (80) and North Charleston (61) have the most.
Does South Carolina require a roofing license?
Only on bigger jobs. South Carolina requires a state contractor license once a project reaches $500; below that, local permit rules apply instead.
When is storm season in South Carolina?
March–May and August–October. Roof damage in South Carolina mostly comes from tropical systems, straight-line wind and hail.
Sources
- check a credential with the state authority — verify.llronline.com
- NOAA's Storm Events Database — ncei.noaa.gov
- advice after a weather emergency — consumer.ftc.gov