Emergency Roof Repair in Florence, South Carolina

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Short answer: For an active leak in Florence, call a listed roofer directly and ask about emergency tarping; confirm its availability and price, since this directory does not guarantee arrival times. In Florence: 60 days with 58+ mph thunderstorm wind. Ask any roofer for a license number and a certificate of insurance.

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The first half hour of a roof emergency

Do these in order. The first two protect people, the last two protect your claim and get a crew moving.

  1. Minutes 0 to 5

    Make the room safe

    Move people and valuables out from under the leak. If water is near an outlet, light fixture or ceiling fan, switch that circuit off at the breaker, but only if the panel is dry and you do not have to stand in water. A ceiling that bulges with water can drop without warning, so keep out from under it.

  2. Minutes 5 to 15

    Catch the water, do not chase it

    Put a bucket under the drip with a towel around it to stop the splash. Water often runs along a rafter before it shows, so the stain is rarely under the hole. Stay off the roof: a wet roof is a fall risk at any hour.

  3. Minutes 15 to 25

    Photograph it and write down the time

    Take dated photos and video of the ceiling, the floor and anything damaged, before you clean up. Write down when you first saw water. Insurers ask for both.

  4. Minutes 25 to 30

    Call, and ask four things

    Ask: is a crew free today, will you tarp first and quote the permanent repair after, what is the dispatch or tarp fee before you drive out, and can you send your license number? For South Carolina: SC Residential Builders Commission license or registration required. 24 of the 24 roofers listed for Florence are based in town; 24 are within 25 miles.

Where the roofers who cover Florence are based

24 roofers are listed for Florence. The map shows the town each one is based in, sized by how many, from the public records we compiled. We hold no response times and no roofer has told us it runs a 24-hour crew, so this shows reach, not arrival time: ask for the dispatch time when you call.

By distance from Florence

Base town isRoofers
Within 10 miles24
10 to 25 miles0
25 to 50 miles0
Farther than 50 miles0

Closest base towns

TownMilesRoofers
Florence, SCin town24

Miles are straight-line from the town centre to Florence's centre. Source: PickARoofer roster, public records.

When a tropical storm strips sections of a Florence roof, emergency tarping within hours stops the wind-driven rain that does most of the interior damage — waiting until morning multiplies water intrusion into walls and insulation. Emergency tarping stops active loss and preserves your insurance claim — documenting damage with photos before any work begins keeps the adjuster scope clean. Availability varies by crew, so ask each contractor how soon they can get on site.

Florence in numbers

Public records for Florence and its county, not estimates. Each figure shows its source.

  • #177of 209Florence ranks #177 of the 209 cities we cover for hail days of 1 inch or more (low end).

Hail reports per year in the county

Hail events per year in the county, 2017 to 2025 2 2017 1 2021 2 2024 1 2025
Hail events per year in the county, 2017 to 2025
20172
20211
20242
20251

6 recorded events across 4 years represented in the data. 2017 had the most events among represented full years: 2.

Years without a data row: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023. Missing rows are not treated as zero; no annual average is shown.

Source: NOAA hail events, county level · data as of 2017–2025

When storms hit Florence

Hail reports by month in the county, all years combined 0 Jan 0 Feb 0 Mar 2 Apr 5 May 4 Jun 1 Jul 1 Aug 0 Sep 0 Oct 0 Nov 0 Dec
Hail reports by month in the county, all years combined
Jan0
Feb0
Mar0
Apr2
May5
Jun4
Jul1
Aug1
Sep0
Oct0
Nov0
Dec0

Most hail reports come in May; the season runs April to August. Book inspections and repairs before that window, not after.

Source: NOAA Storm Events · data as of 2014–June 2026

Roofing trade around Florence

  • 4 roofing companies with payroll in the county.
  • A roofer's median pay here is $45,760 a year (South Carolina).
Source: Census CBP · data as of 2023 Source: BLS OEWS, roofers · data as of May 2025

Florence storm record: Florence County

What the National Weather Service logged in Florence County in 2014–2026. County level, because storm reports are filed by county, not by city limits.

  • 138 ft (42 m)Elevation

Where hail of 1 inch or more was reported in Florence County

1 in hail1 in hail1 in hail1 in hail1 in hail1 in hail1 in hail1.5 in hail2 in hail Florence
  • 81 to 1.74 in
  • 11.75 to 2.74 in, golf ball to tennis ball
  • 02.75 in and up, baseball

Largest plotted stone: 2 in. Bigger dots are bigger stones.

9 reports of 1 inch or larger have coordinates. Each dot is a reported location, not a storm path.

Sources: NOAA, Census county outline

Biggest hail days

DateLargest hailReports that dayWhere it was reported
May 3, 2021 2 in, about the size of a hen egg 1 Timmonsville
May 15, 2024 1.5 in, about the size of a ping-pong ball 2 Lake City
June 21, 2014 1 in, about the size of a quarter 1 Cusac Xrds
“There were multiple reports of golf ball size hail in Timmonsville, and nearly tennis ball size in Cartersville, and Sardis SC.”
National Weather Service report, May 3, 2021
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database · data as of 2014–2026

Last big hail on record

May 3, 2021

Hail of 1.75 inches (golf ball) or larger fell on 1 day in 2014–2026. Our records end where NOAA's do, so a newer storm may not be listed yet.

Strongest tornado

EF0 · September 17, 2020

It stayed on the ground for 4.99 miles and was up to 25 yards wide. The tornado was first observed by the public touching down in a|field north of Sardis Hwy, but east of Dogwood Road. The tornado|emerged from the Sparrow Swamp and caused some damage to a single|wide and double wide along Twin Bridge Rd.

Strongest thunderstorm gust

75 mph · July 16, 2016

The roof at Johnsonville Middle School on Maple Avenue sustained significant damage. The Shady Rest Family Restaurant reportedly sustained some damage as did another building housing the Prosser Law Firm, both located on S Georgetown Highway.

What it means for emergency roof repair

The storm record for Florence County includes a 75-mph thunderstorm gust and a EF0 tornado. Wind that strong lifts shingles and tears off flashing, which is why emergency tarping crews book out fast after a front.

Storm data: NOAA Storm Events (public domain). City facts: Wikidata (CC0).

What it costs in Florence

Asphalt-shingle re-roof, 2,000 sq ft home, adjusted for Florence labor and material prices. Your quote depends on roof size, pitch and scope.

That typical price is about 4.9% of the median Florence home value ($189,800).

Source: Census ACS (Florence city) · data as of 2019–2023

Full Florence cost guide by material →

What Florence's climate means for emergency roof repair

  • When a Florence storm strips a roof, emergency tarping within hours stops the wind-driven rain that does most of the interior damage.

Roofers in Florence, SC

24 listed, first 20 shown. Roofers we verified against a public registry come first.

This list covers roofing companies generally. Confirm emergency roof repair experience, materials, insurance and current availability with each company. A Verified badge refers to the registry check, not a confirmed specialty.

Emergency Roof Repair in Florence: questions

How do I find a emergency roof repair company in Florence?
PickARoofer lists roofing companies serving Florence, SC. This is a general roofing directory; confirm emergency roof repair experience and availability with each company. A Verified badge describes a separate registry check, not a confirmed service specialty or insurance check. Confirm scope, insurance and availability directly. Requests go to one contractor at a time, with up to three attempts; a response or start date is not guaranteed. Free for homeowners.
Should I repair or fully re-roof in Florence?
Ask a roofer to document the damage and compare a written repair scope with a replacement estimate. Roof condition, remaining life, materials and the extent of damage affect the decision. Confirm any inspection fee before booking.
How fast can a roofer reach Florence?
24 roofers are listed for Florence: 24 based in town and 24 within 25 miles of the city centre. None of them has told us it runs an emergency crew, and our roster holds no response times, so we cannot promise an arrival time. Call first, ask when a crew can be on site and what the tarp fee is, then send the request so a second roofer is lined up.
When is hail season in Florence?
May is the worst month: 38% of the 13 hail reports NOAA holds for the county came then. Reports run from April to August. Book the inspection before April, while crews still have open dates.
How big does hail get near Florence?
The largest hail NOAA logged near Florence measured 2 inches, about the size of a hen egg. Hail of an inch or more fell on 8 days in the same record. The biggest day was May 3, 2021, with 1 reports. The National Weather Service calls hail of 1 inch or larger severe; the bigger the stone, the more likely it is to crack a shingle.
How many roofing companies work around Florence?
The Census Bureau counts 4 roofing companies with payroll in Florence County. A roofer's median pay is $45,760 a year (BLS).
How long does a South Carolina insurer have to answer a roof claim?
South Carolina sets time limits in writing. For example, the insurer must send you proof-of-loss forms after your notice within 20 days (S.C. Code §38-59-10). The full list and a date calculator are on our South Carolina claim-deadlines page: pickaroofer.com/claim-deadlines/sc.
How old are the homes in Florence, and does it matter for the roof?
The median home in Florence was built in 1982, and 48% of homes date from before 1980 (Census ACS). A roof on a home that old has often been re-covered at least once, so ask the roofer whether there is a second layer underneath: it changes the tear-off cost. The area sees about 31 freeze-thaw days a year, which loosens flashing and sealant.
What should I do immediately after a tropical storm damages my Florence roof?
First: photograph everything before any cleanup or tarping — the damage pattern, any displaced shingles, dented metal, and water intrusion inside. This documentation anchors your insurance claim. Second: contact a contractor for emergency tarping within hours if there is active water entry — do not wait for morning. Wind-driven rain enters horizontally through any opening and can saturate insulation and framing faster than vertical rain. Availability varies by crew, so ask each contractor how soon they can get on site.
What does emergency roof repair cost in Florence?
Emergency tarping to stop active leaks runs $200 to $600 for most Florence properties, depending on roof size and accessibility. Permanent emergency repairs — patching damaged sections, replacing blown-off shingles — cost $500 to $3,000 for typical scopes. After-hours and weekend emergency calls typically add a dispatch fee on top of material and labor. If the damage is storm-related, document it before work begins: most homeowner policies cover emergency storm repairs, and the documentation anchors your claim.
Do I need a permit for emergency roof repair in South Carolina?
Permit requirements depend on the property, scope of work and local jurisdiction. Check with the city or county building department and confirm who will obtain any required permit before work starts.

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Figures above: NOAA Storm Events Database (hail, wind, tornado; county of the city, 2014–2026), U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (housing), NASA POWER (temperature and rain, 2014–2023). Prices: our published price method. How we collect data.