Charleston's historic single houses with side piazzas, Georgian townhouses, and pastel rowhouses near Rainbow Row all sit in salt air, humid heat, and hurricane-season wind. From the peninsula's South of Broad and Harleston Village to West Ashley ranches and raised beach cottages on Folly Beach, your roof takes a beating that most inland roofs never see.
Homeowners in ZIP 29405 call Charleston Metal Roofing because we understand Lowcountry roofs: crimped tin on Ansonborough, standing seam on Daniel Island, and storm repairs after a nor'easter blows through the Ashley and Cooper rivers.
Metal Roofing in Charleston (29405)
Charleston sits on a low-lying peninsula between the Ashley and Cooper rivers, surrounded by tidal marsh and live oaks draped in Spanish moss. That means salt air corrodes fasteners, afternoon thunderstorms dump heavy rain in minutes, and hurricane-season wind peels back panels that were not fastened for 130 mph gusts. On the historic peninsula, tight lots in Ansonborough and Wagener Terrace leave little room for staging materials, and many roofs are visible from the street, so panel profile and color matter. In West Ashley and James Island, 1920s to 1950s brick ranches often have low-slope porch roofs and mature crape myrtles dropping limbs. Out on Folly Beach and the Isle of Palms, raised beach cottages need roofs that handle wind-driven rain and salt spray. We work with 5V-crimp tin, standing seam, metal shingle, and copper, matching the material to the house and the neighborhood.
Our team has installed, repaired, and replaced metal roofs across Charleston and the surrounding areas, from the historic district to Mount Pleasant, Summerville, and Goose Creek. We know how to coordinate with historic design review and HOA boards, and we document storm damage for insurance claims without ever promising coverage.
Our services in Charleston
- Metal Roof Installation in Charleston · Complete metal roof installation for homes across Charleston and the…
- Standing Seam Metal Roofing in Charleston · Concealed-fastener standing seam systems…
- Metal Roof Replacement in Charleston · Full tear-off and replacement of storm-weary shingle…
- Metal Roof Over Shingles (Retrofit) in Charleston · A new metal roof installed directly over your existing asphalt shingles…
- Metal Roof Repair in Charleston · Repair of damaged, loose or storm-hit metal roofing: replacing dented…
- Metal Roof Leak Repair in Charleston · Priority leak response for metal roofs…
- Screw Replacement & Re-Fastening in Charleston · Charleston's humid heat and daily sun cycles expand and contract metal roofs…
- Corrugated & Ribbed Panel Roofing in Charleston · Exposed-fastener metal roofing (5V crimp, corrugated and R-panel)…
- Metal Shingle Roofing in Charleston · Metal shingles that deliver the look of architectural shingles…
- Stone-Coated Steel Roofing in Charleston · Stone-coated steel systems combining steel strength with a textured traditional…
- Copper & Specialty Metal Roofing in Charleston · Copper, zinc and aluminum roofing for accents, porches, piazzas…
- Metal Roof Coating & Painting in Charleston · Restoration of sun-faded, chalking or surface-rusted metal roofs: surface prep…
- Flashing, Chimney & Skylight Repair in Charleston · Repair and custom fabrication of flashing around chimneys, skylights, valleys…
- Snow Guards & Ice Protection in Charleston · Charleston has no real snow, so this service is about wind and edge security…
- Storm & Wind Damage Repair in Charleston · Repair of hurricane-season wind…
- Metal Roof Inspection in Charleston · Complete metal roof inspections for homeowners…
- Gutters for Metal Roofs in Charleston · Seamless gutter systems sized and mounted correctly for metal roofing…
- Commercial & Agricultural Metal Roofing in Charleston · Metal roofing for barns, workshops, churches, carports…
How a Job Works in Charleston
Step 1: Call us at (843) 804-4445 or request a free estimate online. We schedule an on-site assessment, inspect your roof and attic, check flashing and fasteners, and talk through options and realistic pricing. For storm damage, we provide a free inspection and a written report you can share with your insurer.
Step 2: Once you approve the scope, we pull the required roofing permit from the local building department and coordinate any historic district or HOA design review. On tight peninsula lots, we plan material delivery and dumpster placement carefully so we do not block neighbors or damage landscaping. Our crews are fully insured with general liability and workers' compensation.
Step 3: We clean the site daily, magnet-sweep for nails, and do a final walkthrough with you. We leave your property clean and show you exactly what was done, including photos of the finished roof and any repairs.
Pricing in Charleston depends on roof size, pitch, access, existing layers, and material. As a ballpark, corrugated and ribbed panel roofing starts around $5.50 per square foot, metal roof over shingles (retrofit) around $7 per square foot, metal roof installation around $8 per square foot, standing seam around $10 per square foot, and copper or specialty metal around $20 per square foot. Repairs like leak fixes start around $450, screw replacement and re-fastening around $750, and flashing or chimney repair around $600. Storm and wind damage inspections are free. For an accurate number on your Charleston property, call (843) 804-4445 and we will schedule a free estimate.
