Red Fox Roofing and Exteriors
- Roofing Contractor serving Columbia, South Carolina — based at 638 Byron Rd, Columbia, SC 29209.
- Jobs on the listing: roof replacement, storm damage repair, emergency repair, roof inspection, roof repair.
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Checking Red Fox Roofing and Exteriors against the South Carolina record
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Storm history for Columbia, Richland County
NOAA's storm database holds 38 hail entries for Richland County since 2017. Across 6 of those days, hail reached 1 inch (a quarter) or more. 1 of those days had golf-ball hail or larger. The largest stone was 1.75 inches, roughly a golf ball. The newest golf-ball day on file falls in 2017.
After any hail day, photograph the roof before anyone tarps it and write down the date. Ask Red Fox Roofing and Exteriors, or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.
65 percent of reports fall between April and July, and June alone has 23 percent. 5 calendar months each hold under 2 percent of reports.
Thunderstorm wind peaked at 100 mph in the record.
8 tornadoes appear in the file too, strongest rated EF1.
Richland County ranks 8 of 17 counties in South Carolina by reports per area, a middle position with 73.8 per 1,000 square miles.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Days at 1 inch or more | 6 |
| Tornado reports on file | 8 |
| Hail density rank in state | 8 of 17 |
| Biggest stone, inches | 1.75 |
| Days at 1.75 inches or more | 1 |
| Hail reports since 2017 | 38 |
The record's top day 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 |
| 2018 | 4 | 1 |
| 2022 | 6 | 1 |
The homes under these roofs
Columbia's median year built is 1978, which makes the typical home 48 years old. Before 1980, 51.9 percent of the housing stock went up. Against a median home value of $243,500, a $9,787 mid-range asphalt roof is 4 percent of the house. That is long enough for roughly 2 asphalt roof cycles, so replacement, not first install, is the usual job.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Typical home value | $243,500 |
| Owner-occupied share | 47.3% |
| Housing units | 60,568 |
| Single-family homes | 57.4% |
| Median build year | 1978 |
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. Census County Business Patterns counts 22 roofing firms with payroll in the county. 63.6 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees. BLS puts the median annual roofer wage for the Columbia, SC Metro Area at $44,660.
| Material | Installed range | Per year of life | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standing Seam Metal | $20,880 to $34,800 | $460 | $27,840 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $6,090 to $10,005 | $460 | $8,048 |
| Clay Tile | $20,880 to $34,800 | $370 | $27,840 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $6,960 to $13,920 | $520 | $10,440 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $7,830 to $13,485 | $390 | $10,658 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $14,790 to $26,100 | $370 | $20,445 |
Asked about roofing in Columbia
- How big does hail get near Columbia?
- NOAA's biggest since 2017 entry for the county is 1.75 inches, close to a golf ball, with 1 golf-ball days.
- How much hail does Richland County see?
- NOAA lists 38 hail entries for Richland County since 2017, on 6 days with stones of 1 inch or more. June is the peak month.
- 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.
- Which months bring hail to Richland County?
- Spring and early summer carry most of it: 65 percent of reports come between April and July, June first at 23 percent.
- 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. Metal, tile and flat roofs are in the cost table.
- 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.
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