Slate roofing contractors in Charleston, SC
6 Charleston roofing companies list slate roofs on their website. Each one has a working phone and a live website. Call them direct. Slate roofs in other cities.
- All roofers37 companies
- Roof repair30 companies
- Roof replacement29 companies
- Roof inspection25 companies
- Storm and hail damage repair23 companies
- Insurance claim help17 companies
- Metal roofs15 companies
- Flat and low-slope roofs9 companies
- Commercial roofing18 companies
- Emergency roof repair18 companies
- Asphalt shingle roofs21 companies
- Tile roofs5 companies
- Slate roofs6 companies
Roofers that list slate roofs, A to Z
BCS Roofing
Tile and slate roofs, gutter repair and maintenance, with a workmanship warranty, claim help and emergency repair. Locally owned.
- Free inspection
- Warranty
Capital Roofing Guys
Chimney work, slate roofs, soffit and fascia, plus flat roofs and a workmanship warranty. Serves Georgetown and Socastee.
- Free inspection
- Warranty
Also serves Mount Pleasant, Hanahan, North Charleston +6
DLV Roofing and Exteriors
Founded 1999: ice dam removal, roof venting, skylights and wood shake, tile and slate roofs. Financing in Hanahan and Bluffton.
- Free inspection
- Financing
- Emergency service
Also serves Hanahan, Goose Creek, Isle of Palms +7
Palmetto Roofers
Slate and tile roofs, flat roofs and maintenance, with emergency service. Serves Columbia.
- Free inspection
- Emergency service
Also serves North, Columbia
Storm Guard Roofing and Construction of Charleston
Hurricane shutters, slate roofs and exterior painting, plus vinyl siding and windows. Storm claims in Goose Creek and Summerville.
- Warranty
Also serves Mount Pleasant, Goose Creek, Summerville
Wells Roofing Corporation
Since 1984, a shop for slate and tile roofs.
About slate roofs
Natural slate is stone split into thin tiles. A good slate roof can last 75 years or more, much longer than the nails and flashing that hold it. So most slate work is repair: new slates where some have cracked or slipped, and new flashing around chimneys and valleys. Slate is heavy and breaks under a careless foot, so the crew needs slate skills, not only shingle skills. Synthetic slate looks like it, weighs less, and is a different product.
What to ask a contractor
- How many slate roofs has this crew repaired or installed?
- Can the roof be repaired, or is the whole roof at the end of its life? How can you tell?
- Where will matching slates come from, and will they match in color and size?
- Will you use copper or stainless nails and copper flashing?
Guide: Roof repair or replacement: how to decideGuide: How much does a new roof cost?
Planning roofing work in Charleston
Before choosing a company, read the roofing permit and contractor questions for Charleston and the South Carolina roofing license and insurance reference. Check the source’s jurisdiction and project scope for your address.
The roofing market in Charleston
Competition
5.2 roofers per 10,000 homesAbout 109 roofing businesses serve Charleston County, 34 with employees and about 75 sole proprietors. We list 37 with a working phone.
South Carolina median: 7.4 per 10,000 homes. Fewer roofers per home than most South Carolina metros.
Wages
$23.09 an hour, medianWhat a roofer earns in the Charleston-North Charleston metro. The top ten percent earn over $34.34 an hour.
South Carolina median: $22.00. United States: $26.65.
Material prices
+3.9% asphalt shingles, 12 monthsNational producer price index. Up 50 percent since 2020. The same line on every city.
Building code
2021 IRC with South Carolina modifications statewideFEMA lists Charleston as having adopted a current hazard-resistant building code. Confirm roof permit requirements with the building department responsible for your address and scope of work. Agree with your contractor who will obtain any required permit and arrange inspections before work begins.
South Carolina’s building codes apply in every city and county.