Hornsby LLC
- Roofing Contractor serving Columbia, South Carolina — based at 104 Double Branch Ct, West Columbia, SC 29169.
- Typical jobs: roof repair, storm damage repair, roof replacement, roof inspection, emergency repair.
Services Offered
Checking Hornsby LLC 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
- Match the name, the city and the status. The record should read active or in good standing.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance sent straight from the insurer. A registry listing does not prove coverage.
- Start the lookup with the license number; use the business name only if the number fails.
- An expiry before your finish date is a reason to ask questions.
Hail record for Columbia, Richland County
For Richland County, the NOAA record since 2017 lists 38 hail entries. 6 separate days brought hail of at least 1 inch. Stones of 1.75 inches or larger were reported on 1 days, and the biggest stone came in at 1.75 inches, near 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 Hornsby LLC or any other roofer is worth asking for before work starts.
Within 25 miles of Columbia, the last 90 days produced 3 NOAA hail reports.
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.
Thunderstorm wind peaked at 100 mph in the record.
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 |
|---|---|
| NOAA hail reports since 2017 | 38 |
| Largest stone, inches | 1.75 |
| Days at 1 inch or more | 6 |
| Days at 1.75 inches or more | 1 |
| Reports, all years | 57 |
| Peak month | June |
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.
| Year | Reports | Biggest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 8 | 2.75 |
| 2016 | 8 | 1.25 |
| 2022 | 6 | 1 |
The housing stock in Columbia
The median home in Columbia went up in 1978, so the typical house is 48 years old. Asphalt roofs last roughly 25 years, so a home from 1978 is on roof number 2 or later if each was replaced on schedule. Against a median home value of $243,500, a $9,787 mid-range asphalt roof is 4 percent of the house.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached and attached houses | 57.4% |
| Built before 1980 | 51.9% |
| Median household income | $55,653 |
| Owner-occupied share | 47.3% |
| Typical year built | 1978 |
What a new roof costs 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. The county holds 22 roofing establishments with employees, per the Census. 63.6 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees. Divide price by years of life and the ranking changes: see the last column.
| Material | Installed range | Cost per year | Middle of range |
|---|---|---|---|
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $6,960 to $13,920 | $520 | $10,440 |
| Standing Seam Metal | $20,880 to $34,800 | $460 | $27,840 |
| Cedar Shake | $12,180 to $22,620 | $700 | $17,400 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $7,830 to $13,485 | $390 | $10,658 |
| Clay Tile | $20,880 to $34,800 | $370 | $27,840 |
| Concrete Tile | $13,050 to $23,490 | $410 | $18,270 |
Questions about roofing in Columbia
- How much hail does Richland County see?
- NOAA lists 38 hail reports for Richland County since 2017, on 6 days with stones of 1 inch or more. June is the busiest month.
- What should I budget for a new roof near Columbia?
- Asphalt shingles on 2,000 square feet run $6,090 to $13,485 in Columbia, and the middle of that range is $9,787. Metal and tile start higher; the table above shows each material.
- When is hail season in Columbia?
- Spring and early summer carry most of it: 65 percent of reports come between April and July, June first at 23 percent.
- Has Richland County had large hail?
- The largest stone since 2017 measured 1.75 inches, close to a golf ball. 1 days reached golf-ball size or more.
- 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.
- Can I confirm Hornsby LLC is licensed?
- Use the steps above with the South Carolina registry. Read the name, the status and the expiry, then ask for an insurance certificate.
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