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The average price for a Asphalt Shingle roof in South Carolina is $14,861.

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The average cost to replace a roof in South Carolina is about $14,861. This is based on the average roof size (with pitch) in South Carolina of 2,352 sqft (23.67 squares) and the area’s most common material, Asphalt Shingle, which run about $6.32 per sqft ($632/square).

Average Cost by Material

Roof replacement cost can vary greatly depending on the type of roofing material used. The costs listed below are based on a 2,352 sqft roof (23.67 squares) in South Carolina.

Roof Replacement Costs by Home Size

Home size is one of the biggest factors contributing to replacement costs. This table shows replacement costs for different home sizes for each roofing material in South Carolina.

Asphalt Shingle
$6.32/sqft ($632/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$3,159
1,00010$6,318
1,50015$9,478
2,00020$12,637
2,50025$15,796
3,00030$18,955
3,50035$22,115
4,00040$25,274
4,50045$28,433
5,00050$31,592
Metal
$17.54/sqft ($1,754/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$8,772
1,00010$17,544
1,50015$26,316
2,00020$35,087
2,50025$43,859
3,00030$52,631
3,50035$61,403
4,00040$70,175
4,50045$78,947
5,00050$87,718
Designer Shingle
$8.80/sqft ($880/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$4,401
1,00010$8,801
1,50015$13,202
2,00020$17,603
2,50025$22,004
3,00030$26,404
3,50035$30,805
4,00040$35,206
4,50045$39,606
5,00050$44,007

How Roof Replacement Impacts Home Value

Homeowners frequently want to know how replacing their roof could impact the overall value of their home. This table shows how roof replacement, by material and home size, could impact the value of an South Carolina home.

Asphalt Shingle
$6.32/sqft ($632/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$1,896
1,000$3,791
1,500$5,687
2,000$7,582
2,500$9,478
3,000$11,373
3,500$13,269
4,000$15,164
4,500$17,060
5,000$18,955
Metal
$17.54/sqft ($1,754/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$5,439
1,000$10,877
1,500$16,316
2,000$21,754
2,500$27,193
3,000$32,631
3,500$38,070
4,000$43,508
4,500$48,947
5,000$54,385
Designer Shingle
$8.80/sqft ($880/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$2,684
1,000$5,369
1,500$8,053
2,000$10,738
2,500$13,422
3,000$16,107
3,500$18,791
4,000$21,476
4,500$24,160
5,000$26,844

South Carolina Roof Statistics

The number of roofs our tech has scanned2,134,521
Average roof size (with pitch)2,352 Square Feet
Average roof slope4/12 Pitch or 18.43 Degrees
Most common roof typeAsphalt Shingle

Frequently Asked Roofing Questions In South Carolina

Labor Costs

How much does roofing labor cost in South Carolina compared to nearby states?

Roofing labor in South Carolina generally falls between $1.00 and $2.50 per foot, equating to $100‑$250 per roofing square. Those figures tend to be 5 %‑15 % lower than what you’d see in North Carolina and Florida while staying roughly comparable to rates in Georgia and Tennessee. Still areas such, as Charleston and Greenville often nudge the prices toward the end of the range.

Weather & Climate Considerations

How does South Carolina's weather affect roof lifespan?

South Carolina’s subtropical climate delivers 40 to 70 inches of rain each year while snow barely shows up, usually under two inches. Summer brings thunderstorms and the Atlantic can unleash hurricanes with winds ranging from 60 to over 130 mph. Intense UV radiation, high humidity and salty sea spray team up to wear down shingle granules, foster algae cause rot and corrode metal, shaving years, off a roof’s lifespan unless coastal‑grade materials and diligent maintenance are used.

What is the most common cause of roof damage in South Carolina?

In South Carolina the frequent culprit, behind roof damage is the gale‑force wind that accompanies tropical storms and hurricanes throughout hurricane season, usually coupled with torrential rain, storm‑driven surge and salty sea spray that collectively accelerate the breakdown of shingles and flashing.

What is the best time of year to replace a roof in South Carolina?

South Carolina’s agreeable weather arrives in two distinct slices: the early‑year bloom of March to May and the late‑autumn lull from the latter part of October through November. In those periods the heat eases, humidity. The barrage of storms thins out. By contrast the blistering sticky summer and the height of the hurricane season, along the coastal fringe, are times to sidestep. When planning work aim for a spring kickoff; for seaside projects defer until, after the autumn storm cycle allowing adhesives and roofing shingles to set under the gentlest conditions.

Insurance & Storms

How common are storm-related roof claims in South Carolina?

Storm‑induced roof claims are a staple of South Carolina’s insurance landscape especially, on the coastal strip where Charleston, Horry and Beaufort counties repeatedly wrestle with hurricanes, tropical storms and whipping winds. Because the state averages a handful of landfalls every ten years roof‑damage filings climb sharply each storm season ultimately comprising the majority of catastrophic homeowner losses across the Palmetto State.

What natural disasters in South Carolina cause the most roof replacements?

In South Carolina the lion’s share of roof replacements stems from hurricanes and tropical storms, Hurricane Florence in 2018 for example left a swath of wind‑blown and flood‑soaked damage. Inland severe thunderstorms, hail, straight‑line winds and tornadoes also drive a hefty number of roof swaps especially, around Charleston and Myrtle Beach.

Top Roofing Contractors in South Carolina

Cornerstone Construction

4.8

139 reviews

11 North Irvine Street
Greenville, SC 29601

(864) 362-5326

Home Genius Exteriors

4.8

48 reviews

250 Commonwealth Drive
Greenville, SC 29615

(864) 713-8596

Tabor Homes & Exteriors

3.6

14 reviews

1626 Wachesaw Road
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576

(843) 333-6650

Florence Roofing

5

11 reviews

700 South Parker Drive
Florence, SC 29501

(843) 245-6358

Whipple Roofing

4.6

68 reviews

141 Pine Arbor Road
Hardeeville, SC 29927

(843) 783-7808

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Big Bear Roofing

4.8

784 reviews

1941 Savage Rd Ste 200D
Charleston, SC 29407

(843) 819-7650

Citadel Roofing

4.7

15 reviews

4999 Carolina Forest Boulevard
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579

(843) 439-5367

Forever Young Aesthetics

4.9

148 reviews

1040 Edgewater Corporate Pkwy
Fort Mill, SC 29707

(704) 774-6085

Best choice roofing

4.7

59 reviews

234 Adley Way
Greenville, SC 29607

(864) 243-8550

JW Roofing

5

593 reviews

11 Palmetto Parkway
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926

(843) 295-1054

Total Roofing Solutions of SC

4.9

44 reviews

4939 Highway 17 Bypass South
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577

(239) 330-9252

Lenox Roofing Solutions

4.9

246 reviews

6511 Dick Pond Road
Myrtle Beach, SC 29588

(843) 839-2445

Modern Roofing

4.7

151 reviews

321 East 5th North Street
Summerville, SC 29483

(854) 206-9746

Charleston Roofs and Windows LLC

4.9

376 reviews

5900 Core Rd Ste 402
North Charleston, SC 29406

(843) 720-9977

Charleston Roofing and Exteriors LLC

4.7

220 reviews

1662 Savannah Hwy Ste 340
Charleston, SC 29407

(843) 203-5555

Cannon Roofing LLC

4.3

14 reviews

283 Vintage Dr
Spartanburg, SC 29307

(864) 585-6045

Campbell Roofing LLC

4.3

19 reviews

634 Lamar Hwy
Timmonsville, SC 29161

(843) 669-0041

Aqua Seal Manufacturing & Roofing Inc

4.8

28 reviews

1144 Walter Price Rd
Cayce, SC 29033

(803) 936-0420

Aldridge Roofing & Restoration LLC

5

138 reviews

31 Boland Ct
Greenville, SC 29615

(864) 420-3580

C&B Roofing LLC

4.7

79 reviews

3100 Whiskey Rd
Aiken, SC 29803

(803) 646-5490

Map of Roofing Contractors in South Carolina

Roof Costs in South Carolina Cities

Aiken, SC

  • $3,146 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $11,715

Anderson, SC

  • $611 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $14,250

Charleston, SC

  • $5,826 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $20,687

Columbia, SC

  • $1,414 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $16,275

Conway, SC

  • $562 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $14,299

Easley, SC

  • $1,225 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $16,086

Florence, SC

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $14,861

Fort Mill, SC

  • $156 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $15,017

Greenville, SC

  • $5,015 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $9,846

Greer, SC

  • $3,267 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $11,594

Lancaster, SC

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $14,861

Lexington, SC

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $14,861

Mount Pleasant, SC

  • $5,826 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $20,687

Myrtle Beach, SC

  • $5,826 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $9,035

North Charleston, SC

  • $5,826 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $20,687

Rock Hill, SC

  • $1,183 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $13,678

Simpsonville, SC

  • $1,169 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $13,692

Spartanburg, SC

  • $6,478 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $8,383

Summerville, SC

  • $3,788 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $18,649

Sumter, SC

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $14,861