Seawright Roofing
- Roofing Contractor serving Columbia, South Carolina — based at 701 Gervais St Ste 150-204, Columbia, SC 29201.
- Work covered: roof repair, emergency repair, roof replacement, roof inspection, storm damage repair.
Services Offered
How to check Seawright Roofing on the South Carolina record
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Storm history for Columbia and Richland County
Richland County, the county around Columbia, has 38 NOAA hail reports on file since 2017. On 6 days at least one stone reached 1 inch or more. Golf-ball hail or bigger came on 1 days. The top size logged was 1.75 inches, about the size of a golf ball. The newest golf-ball day on file dates to 2017.
Thunderstorm wind peaked at 100 mph in the record.
The bulk of the hail here arrives in spring and summer: 65 percent from April to July, 23 percent in June. 5 calendar months each hold under 2 percent of reports.
On density, Richland County is in the middle: 8 of 17 South Carolina counties, at 73.8 reports per 1,000 square miles.
Within 25 miles of Columbia, the last 90 days brought 3 NOAA hail reports.
After any hail day, photograph the roof before anyone tarps it and write down the date. Ask Seawright Roofing, or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Tornado reports on file | 8 |
| NOAA hail reports since 2017 | 38 |
| Peak gust, mph | 100 |
| Reports in April to July | 65% |
| Days with hail at 1.75 inches or more | 1 |
| Hail reports, all years | 57 |
The biggest day on file is May 23, 2014: a 2.75-inch stone, about the size of a baseball, reported near Langfords Xrds.
| Calendar year | Reports | Biggest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 8 | 1.75 |
| 2018 | 4 | 1 |
| 2020 | 4 | 1 |
The housing stock in Columbia
Columbia's median year built is 1978, which makes the typical home 48 years old. 51.9 percent of homes in Columbia were built before 1980. At 25 years per asphalt roof, a house that age has worn through about 2 roofs, and many are on their second or third. Set a typical $9,787 asphalt job beside the $243,500 median home value and the roof comes to 4 percent.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Typical household income | $55,653 |
| Pre-1980 homes | 51.9% |
| Median home value | $243,500 |
| Homes lived in by owners | 47.3% |
| Detached and attached houses | 57.4% |
Budgeting a roof in Columbia
Local pricing in Columbia sits roughly 13 percent under the national basis; asphalt shingles on 2,000 square feet cost $6,090 to $13,485. BLS puts the median annual roofer wage for the Columbia, SC Metro Area at $44,660. The county holds 22 roofing establishments with employees, per the Census. 63.6 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees.
| Material | Price range | Yearly cost | Middle of range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Shake | $12,180 - $22,620 | $700 | $17,400 |
| Clay Tile | $20,880 - $34,800 | $370 | $27,840 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $6,960 - $13,920 | $520 | $10,440 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $6,090 - $10,005 | $460 | $8,048 |
| Concrete Tile | $13,050 - $23,490 | $410 | $18,270 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $14,790 - $26,100 | $370 | $20,445 |
Questions about roofing in Columbia
- How often does hail hit Columbia?
- The county file counts 38 hail entries since 2017. 6 of them reached 1 inch, and June tops the calendar.
- Which months bring hail to Richland County?
- 65 percent of the county's hail reports fall from April to July, and June alone has 23 percent.
- 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.
- Has Richland County had large hail?
- NOAA's biggest since 2017 entry for the county is 1.75 inches, comparable to a golf ball, with 1 golf-ball days.
- How much is a roof replacement in Columbia?
- Plan on $6,090 to $13,485 for asphalt shingles on a 2,000 square foot roof here, about $9,787 in the middle. Other materials are in the cost table.
- Is Columbia an older housing market?
- 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.
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