How Much Does Roof Replacement Cost in Myrtle Beach?
Asphalt-shingle replacement in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina runs $6,580 to $14,570 (2,000 sq ft, tear-off and underlayment included). That is the national base range scaled by Myrtle Beach's labor-and-materials index of 0.94× — 6% below what the same job costs nationally, in a county NOAA credits with 44 hail events over the last 10 years.
The Grand Strand's massive short-term vacation rental economy creates a commercial-scale roofing market for hotel and resort properties alongside residential work. South Carolina's ongoing insurance market stress — particularly for coastal properties — has made roof age documentation and recent replacement records critical for securing and renewing homeowners policies.
Cost by Roofing Material in Myrtle Beach
| Material | Avg Installed Cost (2,000 sq ft) | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $6,580–$10,810 | 15–20 years |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $8,460–$14,570 | 25–30 years |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $15,980–$28,200 | 40–70 years |
| Standing Seam Metal | $22,560–$37,600 | 50–70 years |
| Concrete Tile | $14,100–$25,380 | 40–50 years |
| TPO / EPDM Flat Roof (per 1,000 sq ft) | $3,760–$7,520 | 15–25 years |
Myrtle Beach vs the South Carolina Average
Myrtle Beach's cost index is 0.94× national base rates, against a median of 0.88× across the South Carolina markets PickARoofer tracks. A typical asphalt-shingle replacement in Myrtle Beach therefore runs about 7% above the state median. Contractor supply matters too: PickARoofer lists 26 active roofing contractors in Myrtle Beach, versus a median of 26 per covered South Carolina city — right at the state norm.
How Myrtle Beach Compares to Nearby South Carolina Cities
| City | Distance | Asphalt replacement (2,000 sq ft) | Contractors (verified) | Hail events, 10 yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Myrtle Beach (this page) | — | $6,580–$14,570 | 26 (0) | 44 |
| Florence | ≈63 mi | $5,810–$12,865 | 24 (0) | 9 |
| Columbia | ≈125 mi | $6,090–$13,485 | 26 (0) | 46 |
| Rock Hill | ≈149 mi | $6,230–$13,795 | 27 (0) | 27 |
| Spartanburg | ≈195 mi | $6,090–$13,485 | 28 (0) | 45 |
| Greenville | ≈217 mi | $6,300–$13,950 | 28 (0) | 63 |
Among nearby markets, starting estimates run from about $5,810 in Florence up to $13,950 at the top of Greenville's range. If a Myrtle Beach quote lands far outside 0.94×-adjusted figures, ask the contractor what local factor explains it.
Roof Repair Costs in Myrtle Beach
Minor repairs — leak patches, flashing work, emergency tarps — are priced per job and vary far less between metros than full replacement. See the national roof repair cost table for typical U.S. benchmarks, then get a free local quote above for a Myrtle Beach-specific number.
Hail History in Myrtle Beach — and What It Means for Your Roof Budget
NOAA Storm Events data shows 44 hail events in Myrtle Beach's county over the last 10 years, with hail up to 2.75″ (most recent on record: 2024-08-01). Stones that size punch through shingles rather than bruise them. At 44 events in a decade, Myrtle Beach roofs live on an insurance cycle: quotes here should price impact-resistant Class 4 shingles (10–20% more upfront, often offset by an insurer premium discount) and you should know your wind/hail deductible before the next storm, not after. Check your own address on the hail risk lookup.
Hail Events by Year in Myrtle Beach's County (NOAA)
| Year | Recorded hail events | Largest hail that year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | 1.50″ |
| 2023 | 1 | 0.75″ |
| 2022 | 14 | 2.75″ |
| 2021 | 1 | 1.00″ |
| 2020 | 3 | 1.00″ |
| 2019 | 8 | 1.00″ |
| 2018 | 8 | 1.75″ |
| 2017 | 1 | 1.00″ |
| 2016 | 3 | 1.00″ |
Put in South Carolina context: Myrtle Beach's county logged 1.0× the hail-event count of the median South Carolina county we track (44 events over the same 10 years) — a fairly typical hail exposure for the state.
Roofing Contractor Availability in Myrtle Beach
PickARoofer currently lists 26 active roofing contractors working Myrtle Beach, SC: 0 with a license independently verified against the official state registry, 0 with a license number on record, and 0 with an insurance certificate on file. All of them handle full replacement; repair, inspection, and storm-damage requests route through the same local directory.
Myrtle Beach Neighborhoods Served
Local roofing contractors on PickARoofer cover Myrtle Beach's key neighborhoods including Market Common, Barefoot Resort, Carolina Forest, The Dunes, North Myrtle Beach, Surfside Beach, across ZIP codes 29572, 29575, 29576, 29577, 29579. Roof pricing can vary within a city based on home age, roof pitch, and whether storm or hail damage is involved — getting a quote specific to your address is the only reliable estimate.
If Your Roof Damage Is Covered by Insurance
The calculation below applies only if your claim is approved and covers full replacement — check your policy. Results are estimates, not quotes. How insurance claims work →
| Your deductible | Replacement range | Typical out-of-pocket |
|---|---|---|
| $500 | $6,580–$14,570 | $500–$500 |
| $1,000 | $6,580–$14,570 | $1,000–$1,000 |
| $2,500 | $6,580–$14,570 | $2,500–$2,500 |
More on Roofing Costs
Roof size, pitch, tear-off layers and material grade set the rest of the price — covered once, in depth, in the national roof replacement cost guide.