Classic Roofing
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+1 803-590-7870- Roofing Contractor serving Columbia, South Carolina — based at 3326 Two Notch Rd, Columbia, SC 29204.
- Services: storm damage repair, roof inspection, roof replacement, roof repair, emergency repair.
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Checking Classic Roofing against 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
- Request a current certificate of insurance from the insurer; licenses and insurance are checked separately.
- An expiry before your finish date is a reason to ask questions.
- Go to the registry and search by license number first, business name second.
- Match the name, the city and the status. The record should read active or in good standing.
Hail and wind history for Columbia, Richland County
Since 2017, NOAA has filed 38 hail reports in Richland County. On 6 of these days, stones came in at 1 inch (a quarter) or larger. Golf ball hail or larger came on 1 days. The top size logged was 1.75 inches, comparable to a golf ball. Golf-ball hail last appears in the data in 2017.
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 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.
NOAA also lists 8 tornadoes here, the strongest rated EF1.
Date your photos after each hail day and keep them. A written inspection from Classic Roofing or any other roofer is worth asking for before work starts.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Hail reports, all years | 57 |
| Top month | June |
| Hail reports since 2017 | 38 |
| Days at 1.75 inches or more | 1 |
| Peak gust, mph | 100 |
| Tornadoes on file | 8 |
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 | Entries | Top size, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 8 | 1.75 |
| 2022 | 6 | 1 |
| 2024 | 10 | 0.5 |
The homes under these roofs
Columbia's median year built is 1978, which makes the typical home 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. At 25 years per asphalt roof, a house that age has worn through about 2 roofs, and many are on their second or third.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Homes lived in by owners | 47.3% |
| Built before 1980 | 51.9% |
| Median year built | 1978 |
| Typical home value | $243,500 |
| Median household income | $55,653 |
Roof prices 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. 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 | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $6,090 to $10,005 | 15 to 20 yr | $8,048 |
| Cedar Shake | $12,180 to $22,620 | 20 to 30 yr | $17,400 |
| Clay Tile | $20,880 to $34,800 | 50 to 100 yr | $27,840 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $7,830 to $13,485 | 25 to 30 yr | $10,658 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $6,960 to $13,920 | 15 to 25 yr | $10,440 |
| Concrete Tile | $13,050 to $23,490 | 40 to 50 yr | $18,270 |
Common questions, Columbia
- Should I call a roofer right 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.
- When is hail season in Columbia?
- Hail concentrates in June (23 percent), and April through July total 65 percent of the record.
- How much hail does Richland County see?
- From 2017 the county has 38 entries; hail of 1 inch or more came on 6 of those days, mostly in June.
- Is the license for Classic Roofing 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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