Modern Roofing
- Roofing Contractor serving Columbia, South Carolina — based at 6291 St Andrews Rd, Columbia, SC 29212.
- Work covered: emergency repair, storm damage repair, roof inspection, roof repair, roof replacement.
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Looking up Modern Roofing in South Carolina
South Carolina roofing-license requirements are not yet covered by our verification program — confirm licensing and insurance with your city or county building department
- The registry name, the contract name and the truck lettering should all agree; the status should be active.
- Search the registry by number, then by name, because spellings differ between sources.
- Write down the expiry and make sure it outlasts the job.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance sent straight from the insurer. A registry listing does not prove coverage.
Hail and wind history for Columbia, Richland County
Add up the hail reports NOAA filed for Richland County since 2017 and you get 38. Quarter-size stones or bigger appear on 6 days. The worst part: 1 days with stones of 1.75 inches or more, topped by a 1.75-inch stone about the size of a golf ball. The latest golf-ball day on file dates to 2017.
8 tornadoes appear in the file too, strongest rated EF1.
The bulk of the hail here arrives in spring and summer: 65 percent from April to July, 23 percent in June. In 5 months of the year, hail is close to absent in the record.
Date your photos after each hail day and keep them. A written inspection from Modern Roofing or any other roofer is worth asking for before work starts.
On density, Richland County is mid-pack: 8 of 17 South Carolina counties, at 73.8 reports per 1,000 square miles.
The fastest thunderstorm gust on file is 100 mph.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Top gust, mph | 100 |
| Largest stone, inches | 1.75 |
| Density rank in state | 8 of 17 |
| Peak month | June |
| Reports in April to July | 65% |
| Hail reports since 2017 | 38 |
The record's top day is May 23, 2014: a 2.75-inch stone, about the size of a baseball, reported near Langfords Xrds.
| Calendar year | Hail reports | Biggest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 8 | 2.75 |
| 2020 | 4 | 1 |
| 2022 | 6 | 1 |
The housing stock in Columbia
The median home in Columbia was built in 1978, so the typical house is 48 years old. Against a median home value of $243,500, a $9,787 mid-range asphalt roof is 4 percent of the house. 51.9 percent of homes in Columbia were built before 1980.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Total housing units | 60,568 |
| Median build year | 1978 |
| Typical household income | $55,653 |
| Built before 1980 | 51.9% |
| Owner-occupied | 47.3% |
Budgeting a roof in Columbia
Prices in Columbia run about 13 percent below our national basis, so asphalt shingles land at $6,090 to $13,485. 22 payroll roofing businesses are registered in the county, by Census count. 63.6 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees. Per year of service, metal often costs less than shingles even at a higher price; the last column of the table shows it.
| Material | Service life | Yearly cost | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | 15 to 20 years | $460 | $8,048 |
| Metal Shingles | 35 to 50 years | $390 | $16,530 |
| Concrete Tile | 40 to 50 years | $410 | $18,270 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | 40 to 70 years | $370 | $20,445 |
| Standing Seam Metal | 50 to 70 years | $460 | $27,840 |
| Clay Tile | 50 to 100 years | $370 | $27,840 |
Asked about roofing in Columbia
- How old are homes in Columbia?
- The median home was built in 1978, so it is 48 years old. Roof age tracks the house unless a replacement happened, and 25 years is a common asphalt life.
- How often does hail hit Columbia?
- From 2017 the county has 38 reports; hail of 1 inch or more came on 6 of those days, most often in June.
- How big does hail get near Columbia?
- Hail since 2017 topped out at 1.75 inches, about a golf ball; golf-ball hail or bigger came on 1 days.
- Can I confirm Modern Roofing is licensed?
- The South Carolina lookup shows status and expiry. Compare both with the contract and ask the roofer for proof of insurance.
- What should I budget for a new roof near Columbia?
- Count on $6,090 to $13,485 for a standard asphalt job in Columbia; the midpoint is $9,787.
- How soon should a roof be inspected after hail?
- Photograph the roof, note the date, and schedule a written inspection quickly. Many policies have a claim window.
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