Bros. Roofing & Repairs LLC
- Roofing Contractor serving Columbia, South Carolina — based at 325 Veterans Rd Suite A, Columbia, SC 29209.
- Jobs on the listing: roof inspection, roof repair, roof replacement, storm damage repair, emergency repair.
Services Offered
Looking up Bros. Roofing & Repairs LLC in South Carolina
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Storm history for Columbia, Richland County
Richland County, the county around Columbia, has 38 NOAA hail reports on file since 2017. Reports of 1 inch or more span 6 days. The worst part: 1 days with stones of 1.75 inches or more, capped by a 1.75-inch stone close to a golf ball. 2017 is the last year that has a 1.75-inch report.
After any hail day, photograph the roof before anyone tarps it and write down the date. Ask Bros. Roofing & Repairs LLC, or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.
The strongest logged thunderstorm gust is 100 mph.
Per square mile, Richland County ranks 8 of 17 South Carolina counties we compare, in the middle band. That is 73.8 reports per 1,000 square miles.
Within 25 miles of Columbia, the last 90 days brought 3 NOAA hail reports.
NOAA also lists 8 tornadoes here, the strongest rated EF1.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Highest gust, mph | 100 |
| Hail reports since 2017 | 38 |
| Hail reports, all years | 57 |
| Reports in April to July | 65% |
| Density rank in state | 8 of 17 |
| Days at 1 inch or more | 6 |
The biggest day on file 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 8 | 2.75 |
| 2020 | 4 | 1 |
| 2022 | 6 | 1 |
Who lives under these roofs
Half the homes in Columbia predate 1978; the typical house is about 48 years old. That is long enough for roughly 2 asphalt roof cycles, so replacement, not first install, is the usual job. Set a typical $9,787 asphalt job beside the $243,500 median home value and the roof comes to 4 percent.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Built before 1980 | 51.9% |
| Median home value | $243,500 |
| Median household income | $55,653 |
| Median build year | 1978 |
| Homes counted | 60,568 |
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. The county holds 22 roofing establishments with employees, per the Census. 63.6 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees. 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 | Service life | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $6,090-$10,005 | 15 to 20 years | $8,048 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $14,790-$26,100 | 40 to 70 years | $20,445 |
| Cedar Shake | $12,180-$22,620 | 20 to 30 years | $17,400 |
| Standing Seam Metal | $20,880-$34,800 | 50 to 70 years | $27,840 |
| Metal Shingles | $12,180-$20,880 | 35 to 50 years | $16,530 |
| Clay Tile | $20,880-$34,800 | 50 to 100 years | $27,840 |
Common questions, Columbia
- How old are the roofs in Columbia?
- The median home was built in 1978, so it is 48 years old. Roof age follows the house unless a replacement happened, and 25 years is a common asphalt life.
- Does Columbia get a lot of hail?
- From 2017 the county has 38 entries; hail of 1 inch or more came on 6 of those days, most often in June.
- What time of year does Columbia get hail?
- Hail concentrates in June (23 percent), and April through July add up to 65 percent of the record.
- What does a new roof cost in Columbia?
- Budget $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.
- How soon should a roof be inspected after hail?
- Photograph the roof, note the date, and schedule a written inspection soon. Many policies have a claim window.
- Where can I look up the license for Bros. Roofing & Repairs LLC?
- The South Carolina lookup shows status and expiry. Set both beside the contract and ask the roofer for proof of insurance.
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