Modern Roofing
- Roofing Contractor serving Myrtle Beach, South Carolina — based at 809 Wright Blvd, Conway, SC 29527.
- Jobs on the listing: roof inspection, storm damage repair, roof repair, emergency repair, roof replacement.
Services Offered
How to check Modern Roofing on the South Carolina record
South Carolina roofing-license requirements are not yet covered by our verification program — confirm licensing and insurance with your city or county building department
- Look at the expiration date and compare it with the dates in your contract.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance sent straight from the insurer. A registry listing does not prove coverage.
- Go to the registry and search by license number first, business name second.
- Compare the registry name with the name on the contract, and read the status line.
Hail and wind history for Myrtle Beach, Horry County
Since 2017, NOAA has logged 44 hail entries in Horry County. 14 separate days saw hail of at least 1 inch. Golf ball hail or bigger came on 4 days. The top size logged was 2.75 inches, close to a baseball. 2026 is the last year that has a 1.75-inch report.
NOAA also lists 20 tornadoes here, the strongest rated EF1.
92 percent of reports fall between April and July, and May alone has 42 percent. 6 months of the year are close to hail-free on file.
Per square mile, Horry County lands at 9 of 17 South Carolina counties we compare, in the middle band. That is 70.9 reports per 1,000 square miles.
Within 25 miles of Myrtle Beach, the last 90 days brought 0 NOAA hail reports.
Thunderstorm wind peaked at 75 mph in the record.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Biggest stone, inches | 2.75 |
| Reports in April to July | 92% |
| Hail reports since 2017 | 44 |
| Top month | May |
| Tornado reports on file | 20 |
| Hail density rank in state | 9 of 17 |
The biggest day on file is April 7, 2022: a 2.75-inch stone, about the size of a baseball, reported near Cool Spg.
| Calendar year | Reports | Top size, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 37 | 1.75 |
| 2019 | 8 | 1 |
| 2024 | 5 | 1.5 |
Housing around Myrtle Beach
Half the homes in Myrtle Beach were built before 1992, which is an age of 34 years or more. That span covers about 1 asphalt roof cycles at 25 years each, so most roofs are a first or second replacement. Before 1980, 27.9 percent of the housing stock went up. Set a typical $10,575 asphalt job beside the $347,700 median home value and the roof comes to 3 percent.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Homes lived in by owners | 61.3% |
| Typical home value | $347,700 |
| Median household income | $53,679 |
| Median year built | 1992 |
| Pre-1980 homes | 27.9% |
Budgeting a roof in Myrtle Beach
Local pricing in Myrtle Beach sits roughly 6 percent under the national basis; asphalt shingles on 2,000 square feet cost $6,580 to $14,570. The last column divides the middle of each range by the middle of its lifespan, which is how a metal roof can beat asphalt over time. For the Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC Metro Area, the BLS median roofer wage is $46,590 a year.
| Material | Price range | Lifespan | Yearly cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Shake | $13,160 - $24,440 | 20-30 yrs | $750 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $8,460 - $14,570 | 25-30 yrs | $420 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $7,520 - $15,040 | 15-25 yrs | $560 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $15,980 - $28,200 | 40-70 yrs | $400 |
| Metal Shingles | $13,160 - $22,560 | 35-50 yrs | $420 |
| Clay Tile | $22,560 - $37,600 | 50-100 yrs | $400 |
Myrtle Beach roofing questions
- Can I confirm Modern Roofing is licensed?
- The South Carolina lookup shows status and expiry. Set both beside the contract and ask the roofer for proof of insurance.
- What does a new roof cost in Myrtle Beach?
- Count on $6,580 to $14,570 for a standard asphalt job in Myrtle Beach; the middle is $10,575.
- What is the biggest hail on record for Horry County?
- NOAA's biggest since 2017 entry for the county is 2.75 inches, close to a baseball, with 4 golf-ball days.
- What time of year does Myrtle Beach get hail?
- Spring and early summer carry most of it: 92 percent of entries come between April and July, May leading at 42 percent.
- What is the typical house age in Myrtle Beach?
- Census data puts the typical build year at 1992. Asphalt roofs wear out in 15 to 30 years, so many roofs here have been replaced at least once.
- What should I do after a hailstorm?
- Photograph the roof, note the date, and schedule a written inspection soon. Many policies have a claim window.
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