Midlands Roofing & Exteriors
- Roofing Contractor serving Columbia, South Carolina — based at 125 Queen Pkwy STE A, West Columbia, SC 29169.
- Typical jobs: roof replacement, storm damage repair, roof inspection, emergency repair, roof repair.
Services Offered
How to check Midlands Roofing & Exteriors 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
- Start the lookup with the license number; use the business name only if the number fails.
- Write down the expiry and make sure it outlasts the job.
- Match the name, the city and the status. The record should read active or in good standing.
- Request a current certificate of insurance from the insurer; licenses and insurance are checked separately.
Hail and wind history for Columbia, Richland County
In Richland County, the NOAA record since 2017 carries 38 hail reports. 6 different days saw hail of at least 1 inch. Golf ball hail or larger came on 1 days. The top size reported was 1.75 inches, comparable to a golf ball. 2017 is the last year with a 1.75-inch report.
The same record has 8 tornadoes, with EF1 the highest rating.
After any hail day, photograph the roof before anyone tarps it and write down the date. Ask Midlands Roofing & Exteriors, or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.
Richland County ranks 8 of 17 counties in South Carolina by reports per area, a middle position with 73.8 per 1,000 square miles.
3 hail reports fell within 25 miles of Columbia over the past 90 days.
June is the peak month with 23 percent of reports, and April to July together hold 65 percent. In 5 months of the year, hail is close to absent in the record.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Days with hail at 1.75 inches or more | 1 |
| Busiest month | June |
| Tornado reports on file | 8 |
| Reports in April to July | 65% |
| Hail reports since 2017 | 38 |
| Hail reports, all years | 57 |
The record's top day is May 23, 2014: a 2.75-inch stone, about the size of a baseball, reported near Langfords Xrds.
| Year | Hail reports | Top size, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 4 | 1 |
| 2020 | 4 | 1 |
| 2022 | 6 | 1 |
The homes under these roofs
Columbia's median year built is 1978, which makes the typical home 48 years old. A mid-range asphalt replacement at $9,787 equals 4 percent of the median home value of $243,500. Pre-1980 construction makes up 51.9 percent of homes in Columbia.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Total housing units | 60,568 |
| Homes older than 1980 | 51.9% |
| Typical year built | 1978 |
| Median household income | $55,653 |
| Median home value | $243,500 |
Replacement costs 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. Divide price by years of life and the ranking changes: see the last column.
| Material | Installed cost | Lifespan | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $7,830 to $13,485 | 25-30 yrs | $10,658 |
| Cedar Shake | $12,180 to $22,620 | 20-30 yrs | $17,400 |
| Concrete Tile | $13,050 to $23,490 | 40-50 yrs | $18,270 |
| Standing Seam Metal | $20,880 to $34,800 | 50-70 yrs | $27,840 |
| Clay Tile | $20,880 to $34,800 | 50-100 yrs | $27,840 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $14,790 to $26,100 | 40-70 yrs | $20,445 |
Common questions, Columbia
- What should I do after a hailstorm?
- Take dated photos first, then book an inspection. Hail bruises can look minor from the ground, and insurers often set a filing deadline.
- What does a new roof cost in Columbia?
- Count on $6,090 to $13,485 for a standard asphalt job in Columbia; the midpoint is $9,787.
- Is the license for Midlands Roofing & Exteriors on a state list?
- The South Carolina lookup shows status and expiry. Compare both with the contract and ask the roofer for proof of insurance.
- How often does hail hit Columbia?
- NOAA lists 38 hail entries for Richland County since 2017, on 6 days with stones of 1 inch or more. June is the peak month.
- What is the biggest hail on record for Richland County?
- The largest stone since 2017 measured 1.75 inches, close to a golf ball. 1 days reached golf-ball size or more.
- Which months bring hail to Richland County?
- Hail clusters in June (23 percent), and April through July add up to 65 percent of the record.
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