What a repair looks like on James Island roofs.
On James Island, repair calls come from low-slope porch and carport additions on Riverland Terrace and Clearview brick ranches, where the shingle went on at too shallow a pitch and the seam at the main roof leaks. We convert the low-slope section to a membrane or metal pan and tie it into the existing shingle.
Under the live oak canopy in Woodland Shores and Riverland Terrace, moss and resurrection fern lift shingle tabs on the north slope and rot the valley underlayment. On the marsh side in Lighthouse Point and Seaside Plantation, the call is wind-lifted shingle at an exposed eave after a blow. Either way, we trace the leak to the entry point, fix the cause and hand you a fixed written price first.
Three jurisdictions matter even for a repair. A larger repair on a Riverland Terrace or Harbor View roof may need a permit from the Town of James Island, the City of Charleston or Charleston County depending on the parcel, and neighbors on the same street can differ. We look it up before the visit so the paperwork, when it is needed, is on the right desk.
The marsh-front homes in Lighthouse Point, Fort Johnson Estates and Seaside Plantation get a repair the interior never needs: rake and eave shingles a harbor gust has started to lift, with fasteners salt has weakened underneath. That is a resecure job on the windward slopes with stainless fasteners and the six-nail pattern, and it is the cheapest storm insurance an elevated house can buy.
1950s to 1970s brick ranches with low-pitch hip and gable roofs in Riverland Terrace, Woodland Shores, Clearview and Fort Johnson Estates; 1980s to 1990s two-stories in Harbor View, Stiles Point and Lighthouse Point on a second shingle cycle; 1990s to 2010s elevated marsh-front homes in Seaside Plantation and along the Stono with higher pitches and exposed eaves; low-slope additions and porch roofs common across the island.
Based in Mount Pleasant, about twenty-five minutes across the peninsula and the Wappoo Cut to James Island, dispatched on the same crew day as West Ashley and Folly Beach.
(843) 802-9224Typical replacement range for James Island homes. Brick ranches on Lowcountry Classic set the bottom; marsh-front standing seam on The Pearl Metal sets the top. The full ladder applies here.
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What is included in every James Island job.
Asked in James Island.
How much does roof repair cost in James Island?
Most Lowcountry repairs run $350 to $1,800 depending on access, pitch, and how many areas need work. You get a written number after the free inspection, before any work starts.
Can you repair a roof that is 20 years old?
Often, yes, if the shingles still seal and the decking is sound. We tell you honestly when a repair is buying months rather than years.
How fast can you come out?
Within 48 hours for most repairs, sooner after a storm when water is coming in.
Do repairs come with a warranty?
Yes. One year on the repaired area, in writing.
Will you match my shingles?
We stock and source the common Lowcountry profiles and colors. On discontinued products we find the closest match and show you before installing.