What a free inspection looks like on Goose Creek roofs.
An inspection in Goose Creek starts with which shingle cycle the roof is on. Crowfield Plantation and St. James homes from the 1970s to 1990s may have two layers, and a second layer changes both the replacement price and whether a repair is worth doing. We photograph every slope, check the valleys for pine-debris rot and hand you a written report within 24 hours.
If you are buying in Brickhope, Liberty Hall Plantation or Montague Plantation, a 2000s builder-grade roof can look fine from the driveway and be a year from failure at the ridge vent. Our report tells you what you are buying and what a replacement costs on our published ladder, from $12,950 on Lowcountry Classic.
Layers are the Goose Creek question. A Crowfield Plantation or St. James roof from the 1980s that was re-covered rather than torn off may carry two layers of shingle, which changes the tear-off cost, the permit and whether a repair is worth doing. We check the layer count at the eave and the ridge and put it in the report, along with the shingle name and color so a future HOA submission is exact.
The report is written for the HOA as much as for you. It records the shingle color and profile on the house today, which is what Crowfield, Brickhope and Liberty Hall will ask for when a replacement or a visible repair is submitted, and it notes whether a Foxbank or Carnes Crossroads roof is still inside its builder warranty so a defect goes to the builder rather than to your wallet.
1970s to 1990s ranches and two-stories in Crowfield Plantation, St. James and Pimlico, mostly on a second or third architectural shingle cycle with original ridge vents; 2000s to 2010s two-stories in Brickhope, Liberty Hall Plantation and Montague Plantation approaching a first replacement of builder-grade shingle; newer builds at Foxbank Plantation and Carnes Crossroads still inside their builder warranty.
Based in Mount Pleasant, about thirty minutes out I-526 and I-26 to Goose Creek, and dispatched on the same crew day as Hanahan and North Charleston.
(843) 284-6333
Jeff Ramsden, founder. 5+ years as a VP at Reimagine Roofing, 1,000+ roofs overseen.
Call (843) 284-6333We walk the roof, photograph every slope, re-seal exposed fasteners, and hand you a written report. It is free.
What is included in every Goose Creek job.
Asked in Goose Creek.
How much does a roof inspection cost in Goose Creek?
Goose Creek inspections are free. We walk the roof, photograph every slope and penetration, re-seal exposed fasteners, clear pine debris from the valleys, and send a written condition report within 24 hours that recommends repair or replacement. The report is yours to keep or share. The layer count matters most here, since a 1980s Crowfield or St. James roof re-covered rather than torn off changes the tear-off cost, and the report records the shingle name and color for a future HOA submission.
What wind rating does a new roof need in Goose Creek?
The City of Goose Creek's design criteria place the city in the 140 to 145 mph ultimate wind speed zone on the SC Building Codes Council maps. Asphalt shingles must meet ASTM D7158 Class G or H or ASTM D3161 Class F, nailed to the manufacturer's high-wind instructions with at least four fasteners per shingle. City ordinance requires a permit for any roofing work, by a homeowner or a contractor, and the City uses an asphalt shingle re-roofing affidavit. We spec the shingle to those ratings, sign the affidavit and post the permit where it is visible from the street.
How long does it take?
About 45 minutes on site. The report arrives within 24 hours.
Do I need to be home?
No, as long as we have permission to access the property. We walk the results with you by phone or in person.
Can I use the report for insurance?
Yes. The report is yours, with dated photos of every slope, to share with your insurer, your agent or a buyer.
How often should a roof be inspected?
Once a year in the Lowcountry, and after any named storm.