Gridiron Roofing & Construction
- Roofing Contractor serving Columbia, South Carolina — based at 1501 Main St, Columbia, SC 29201.
- Work covered: roof repair, roof inspection, roof replacement, storm damage repair, emergency repair.
Services Offered
How to check Gridiron Roofing & Construction 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.
- Have the insurer or agent send the certificate of insurance to you, since a license says nothing about coverage.
- Match the name, the city and the status. The record should read active or in good standing.
- An expiry before your finish date is a reason to ask questions.
Storm history for Columbia and Richland County
Since 2017, NOAA has recorded 38 hail entries in Richland County. Hail of quarter size or bigger fell on 6 different days. 1 of those days had golf-ball hail or bigger. The largest stone was 1.75 inches, near the size of a golf ball. 2017 is the last year that has a 1.75-inch report.
Date your photos after each hail day and keep them. A written inspection from Gridiron Roofing & Construction or any other roofer is worth asking for before work starts.
The strongest recorded thunderstorm gust is 100 mph.
June is the peak month with 23 percent of reports, and April to July together hold 65 percent. 5 calendar months each hold under 2 percent of reports.
Within 25 miles of Columbia, the last 90 days brought 3 NOAA hail reports.
8 tornadoes appear in the file too, strongest rated EF1.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Days at 1.75 inches or more | 1 |
| Top gust, mph | 100 |
| Hail reports, all years | 57 |
| Top month | June |
| Tornado reports on file | 8 |
| Hail events since 2017 | 38 |
The largest single day in the record is May 23, 2014: a 2.75-inch stone, about the size of a baseball, reported near Langfords Xrds.
| Calendar year | Reports | Largest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 8 | 2.75 |
| 2017 | 8 | 1.75 |
| 2022 | 6 | 1 |
Housing around Columbia
The median home in Columbia was built in 1978, so the typical house is 48 years old. Pre-1980 construction makes up 51.9 percent of homes in Columbia. A mid-range asphalt replacement at $9,787 equals 4 percent of the median home value of $243,500. That is long enough for roughly 2 asphalt roof cycles, so replacement, not first install, is the usual job.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Homes lived in by owners | 47.3% |
| Median home value | $243,500 |
| Median build year | 1978 |
| Single-family share | 57.4% |
| Total housing units | 60,568 |
Budgeting a roof 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. BLS puts the median annual roofer wage for the Columbia, SC Metro Area at $44,660. 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 |
| Standing Seam Metal | 50 to 70 years | $460 | $27,840 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | 15 to 25 years | $520 | $10,440 |
| Cedar Shake | 20 to 30 years | $700 | $17,400 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | 40 to 70 years | $370 | $20,445 |
| Concrete Tile | 40 to 50 years | $410 | $18,270 |
Columbia roofing questions
- What should I do after a hailstorm?
- Photograph the roof, note the date, and schedule a written inspection soon. Many policies have a claim window.
- How old are homes in Columbia?
- Census data puts the typical build year at 1978. Asphalt roofs wear out in 15 to 30 years, so many roofs here have been replaced at least once.
- When is hail season in Columbia?
- 65 percent of the county's hail reports fall from April to July, and June holds 23 percent.
- 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.
- Is the license for Gridiron Roofing & Construction on a state list?
- Look up the South Carolina record by license number, check the name and status, and note the expiry before you sign anything.
- What does a new roof cost in Columbia?
- Expect $6,090 to $13,485 for a standard asphalt job in Columbia; the middle is $9,787.
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