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The average cost to replace a roof in North Charleston, South Carolina is $20,687.

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$20,687 Average roof replacement cost for Asphalt Shingle roofs in North Charleston, SC

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The average cost to replace a roof in North Charleston is about $20,687. This is based on the average roof size (with pitch) in North Charleston of 3,813 sqft (38.00 squares) and the area’s most common material, Asphalt Shingle, which run about $5.43 per sqft ($543/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 3,813 sqft roof (38.00 squares) in North Charleston.

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 North Charleston.

Asphalt Shingle
$5.43/sqft ($543/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$2,713
1,00010$5,425
1,50015$8,138
2,00020$10,851
2,50025$13,563
3,00030$16,276
3,50035$18,989
4,00040$21,702
4,50045$24,414
5,00050$27,127
Metal
$17.73/sqft ($1,773/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$8,864
1,00010$17,727
1,50015$26,591
2,00020$35,455
2,50025$44,318
3,00030$53,182
3,50035$62,046
4,00040$70,909
4,50045$79,773
5,00050$88,637
Designer Shingle
$8.86/sqft ($886/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$4,431
1,00010$8,862
1,50015$13,293
2,00020$17,724
2,50025$22,156
3,00030$26,587
3,50035$31,018
4,00040$35,449
4,50045$39,880
5,00050$44,311

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 North Charleston home.

Asphalt Shingle
$5.43/sqft ($543/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$1,628
1,000$3,255
1,500$4,883
2,000$6,510
2,500$8,138
3,000$9,766
3,500$11,393
4,000$13,021
4,500$14,649
5,000$16,276
Metal
$17.73/sqft ($1,773/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$5,495
1,000$10,991
1,500$16,486
2,000$21,982
2,500$27,477
3,000$32,973
3,500$38,468
4,000$43,964
4,500$49,459
5,000$54,955
Designer Shingle
$8.86/sqft ($886/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$2,703
1,000$5,406
1,500$8,109
2,000$10,812
2,500$13,515
3,000$16,218
3,500$18,921
4,000$21,624
4,500$24,327
5,000$27,030

North Charleston Roof Statistics

The number of roofs our tech has scanned24,215
Average roof size (with pitch)3,813 Square Feet
Average roof slope6/12 Pitch or 26.57 Degrees
Most common roof typeAsphalt Shingle

Frequently Asked Roofing Questions In North Charleston, South Carolina

Labor Costs

How much does roofing labor cost in North Charleston, South Carolina compared to nearby areas?

In North Charleston roofing labor typically falls in the $150‑$275 range per 100 sq ft, a shade cheaper than the $175‑$325 per square you often see in Charleston and Mount Pleasant yet a bit higher than the $125‑$225 per common inland, in Summerville or Goose Creek. The final price still depends on the roof’s complexity and any required permits.

Weather & Climate Considerations

How does North Charleston, South Carolina's weather affect roof lifespan?

North Charleston’s weather, 50 inches of rain a year virtually no snow, intense summer sun and persistently high humidity, plus occasional hurricane and tropical‑storm winds that carry salty spray, from the Port of Charleston accelerates the breakdown of shingle and metal roofs feeds algae and rot and typically shortens roof life by several years compared with the drier inland areas.

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

In North Charleston the chief cause of roof damage is the onslaught of storm and wind tropical storms and hurricanes that hurl gale‑force gusts drive rain sideways and saturate the air with salty brine that strips away shingles and loosens flashings. When those tempests snap oaks and pines the falling limbs strike like blunt instruments while the omnipresent coastal humidity quietly corrodes shingle integrity.

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

North Charleston’s sweet spot comes in spring, March, through May, . Again in early fall around October, when the weather stays mild humidity eases and the harbor’s salty air and sea breezes lose their bite. Summer brings the hurricane season July heat and a run of storms so those months are best skipped. Schedule any installation for days when daytime temperatures reliably sit between 50 °F and 85 °F and long‑range forecasts show storm‑free skies.

Insurance & Storms

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

Roof claims born of storms seem a staple in North Charleston, a pattern that sits comfortably above the statewide average owing to the city’s intimate brush with the water, nestled against Charleston Harbor and the meandering Cooper River. Come hurricane season the tally of these claims rockets upward, with gusts, hailstones and surging tides laying waste to roofs in the low‑lying districts.

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

In North Charleston it’s the winds of hurricanes and tropical storms that account for the bulk of roof replacements, most notably the devastation from Hurricane Irma in 2017 and earlier Hurricane Hugo. Tornadoes that break off from those systems and trees knocked down by the gale add their layer of damage. Hail sporadically forces a new roof whereas flooding and storm surge tend to ravage interior spaces far more, than the roof itself.

Top Roofing Contractors in North Charleston, South Carolina

Silvio Roofing and Repair

5

1 review

8086 Old London Road
North Charleston, SC 29406

(843) 817-6192

Titan Roofing

5

1 review

3363 North American Street
North Charleston, SC 29418

(843) 640-1500

Reno services contractors llc

5

1 review

6981 Whitcomb Drive
North Charleston, SC 29406

(321) 272-5612

Bone Dry Roofing Company

4.5

33 reviews

7271 Spa Rd
North Charleston, SC 29418

(843) 883-2372

Charleston Roofs and Windows LLC

4.9

376 reviews

5900 Core Rd Ste 402
North Charleston, SC 29406

(843) 720-9977

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Feltmann Inc

5

9 reviews

2424 Air Park Rd
North Charleston, SC 29406

(843) 723-1555

Orange Elephant Roofing & Solar

4.8

288 reviews

1505 King Street Extension
North Charleston, SC 29405

(843) 647-6343

Baker Roofing Company

4.7

61 reviews

7620 Southrail Road
North Charleston, SC 29420

(843) 300-4833

Williford Roofing & Construction

3.7

93 reviews

7187 Bryhawke Circle
North Charleston, SC 29418

(843) 760-9500

Wando Roofing

4.3

30 reviews

4721 Lysa Avenue
North Charleston, SC 29405

(843) 896-3996

Armour Roofing – Charleston & Low Country

5

22 reviews

8887 Old University Boulevard
North Charleston, SC 29406

(843) 977-1671

Southern Industries Home Improvements

4.5

210 reviews

7110 Rivers Avenue
North Charleston, SC 29406

(843) 868-5757

Mighty Dog Roofing

5

10 reviews

4900 O’Hear Avenue
North Charleston, SC 29405

(843) 473-3080

RCB Roofing

4.8

9 reviews

1544 Remount Road
North Charleston, SC 29406

(843) 892-6514

Howe Roofs

4.6

11 reviews

7325 Cross County Road
North Charleston, SC 29418

(770) 424-5540

Map of Roofing Contractors in North Charleston, South Carolina

North Charleston Roof Costs Compared to Other South Carolina Cities

Columbia, SC

  • $4,412 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $16,275

Greenville, SC

  • $10,841 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $9,846

Charleston, SC

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $20,687

Myrtle Beach, SC

  • $11,652 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $9,035

Summerville, SC

  • $2,038 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $18,649