RCS Roofing Company LLC
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+1 803-331-5173- Roofing Contractor serving Columbia, South Carolina — based at 408 Buckner Rd, Columbia, SC 29203.
- Typical jobs: storm damage repair, roof inspection, emergency repair, roof replacement, roof repair.
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Looking up RCS Roofing Company LLC in South Carolina
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Hail and wind history for Columbia and Richland County
Count the hail entries NOAA recorded for Richland County since 2017 and you land on 38. On 6 days at least one stone measured 1 inch or more. 1 of those days had golf-ball hail or bigger. The biggest stone was 1.75 inches, near the size of a golf ball. 2017 is the last year with a 1.75-inch report.
June is the peak month with 23 percent of reports, and April to July together hold 65 percent. 5 months of the year are nearly hail-free on file.
The same record has 8 tornadoes, with EF1 the highest rating.
On density, Richland County is mid-pack: 8 of 17 South Carolina counties, at 73.8 reports per 1,000 square miles.
In the last 90 days NOAA logged 3 hail reports within 25 miles of Columbia.
The fastest thunderstorm gust on file is 100 mph.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Density rank in state | 8 of 17 |
| Highest gust, mph | 100 |
| Largest stone, inches | 1.75 |
| Days with hail at 1.75 inches or more | 1 |
| Tornadoes on file | 8 |
| Hail events since 2017 | 38 |
The single largest day was May 23, 2014: a 2.75-inch stone, about the size of a baseball, reported near Langfords Xrds.
| Year | Hail reports | Top size, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 8 | 1.75 |
| 2018 | 4 | 1 |
| 2022 | 6 | 1 |
The homes under these roofs
The median home in Columbia was built in 1978, so the typical house is 48 years old. 51.9 percent of homes in Columbia were built before 1980. That is long enough for roughly 2 asphalt roof cycles, so replacement, not first install, is the usual job. A mid-range asphalt replacement at $9,787 equals 4 percent of the median home value of $243,500.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median build year | 1978 |
| Detached and attached houses | 57.4% |
| Median household income | $55,653 |
| Housing units | 60,568 |
| Typical home value | $243,500 |
Replacement costs in Columbia
The Columbia multiplier is below 1, about 13 percent lower than the national basis, giving $6,090 to $13,485 for asphalt shingles. For the Columbia, SC Metro Area, the BLS median roofer wage is $44,660 a year. Per year of service, metal often costs less than shingles even at a higher price; the last column of the table shows it.
| Material | Installed range | Typical life | Middle of range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standing Seam Metal | $20,880 to $34,800 | 50-70 yrs | $27,840 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $7,830 to $13,485 | 25-30 yrs | $10,658 |
| Metal Shingles | $12,180 to $20,880 | 35-50 yrs | $16,530 |
| Concrete Tile | $13,050 to $23,490 | 40-50 yrs | $18,270 |
| Clay Tile | $20,880 to $34,800 | 50-100 yrs | $27,840 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $6,960 to $13,920 | 15-25 yrs | $10,440 |
Common questions, Columbia
- 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.
- What is the biggest hail on record for Richland County?
- The largest stone since 2017 measured 1.75 inches, near a golf ball. 1 days reached golf-ball size or more.
- How much hail does Richland County see?
- The county file counts 38 hail reports since 2017. 6 of them reached 1 inch, and June tops the calendar.
- How old are the roofs in Columbia?
- Median year built is 1978, which gives 48 years. A roof is younger than the house if it was replaced.
- Is the license for RCS Roofing Company LLC on a state list?
- The South Carolina lookup shows status and expiry. Set both beside the contract and ask the roofer for proof of insurance.
- How soon should a roof be inspected after hail?
- Take dated photos first, then book an inspection. Hail bruises can look minor from the ground, and insurers often set a filing deadline.
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