Roofing Company in North Charleston, SC That Does Roof Inspections, Roof Repairs, Roof Replacements, Siding, Windows and Gutters
Charleston Roofs and Windows Keeps North Charleston Roofs Tight , From Park Circle Cottages to Coosaw Creek Two-Stories
Charleston Roofs and Windows inspects, repairs and replaces roofs on North Charleston homes, then finishes the job with new windows, siding and gutters. One team handles it all, from a 1916 Park Circle cottage to a 2020 build off Dorchester Road.
North Charleston is the Lowcountry’s working city, and its roofs work hard too. Pine needles, oak limbs and airport-grade wind gusts all land on the same shingles. Our crews are in North Charleston every week, just down I-26 from our Ladson office.
Free inspections and 0% financing for 12 months on approved credit.
- Atlas Pro+ Diamond Level
- Viwinco Blue Label Windows
- BBB A+ Accredited
- 4.9 Stars From 680 Google Reviews
- Locally Owned Since 2012
About Charleston Roofs and Windows in North Charleston
Charleston Roofs and Windows is a locally owned roofing, window, siding and gutter company that has worked on Lowcountry homes since January 2012, and North Charleston is one of our busiest service areas.
We are the same team behind our roofing company in Charleston page. Our office sits in Ladson, just past North Charleston's northern edge, so most North Charleston addresses are a short run down I-26 or Dorchester Road.
Coosaw Creek and the Dorchester Road corridor are under 10 miles from our office, and Park Circle is about 12. From downtown Charleston, North Charleston starts roughly 9 miles up the peninsula.
Everyday Roofing in North Charleston
Most North Charleston calls are everyday roofing. A ceiling stain shows up in a back bedroom, a pipe boot cracks after years of summer sun, or a builder-grade roof from the early 2000s starts shedding granules into the gutters.
- Roof repairs: leaks, flashing, pipe boots, valleys and missing shingles, traced from the attic first.
- Emergency repairs: same-day tarping when a limb or storm opens the roof.
- Roof replacements: full tear-off, decking repair and a complete Atlas Signature Select system, most finished in one day.
"Arrive on time. Worked quickly and quietly. We had our landscape freshened up the day prior. When Charleston Roofing left, there was no visible evidence that they had been here. Outstanding!"
Storm Roofing in North Charleston
The other half is storm roofing. Wind, hail and hurricane gusts lift shingle tabs, strip ridge caps and drop pine limbs through decking.
Our storm damage repair team tarps first, then restores the roof, windows, siding and gutters under one project manager.
- 2012 working Lowcountry homes since January
- <10 mi to Coosaw Creek and the Dorchester Road corridor
- 12 mi from our office to Park Circle
- 9 mi up the peninsula from downtown Charleston
Crews in North Charleston every week, straight down I-26.
- Park Circle cottages
- Mid-century ranches
- 2000s subdivisions
The Truth About Hiring a Roofer in North Charleston, and How Charleston Roofs and Windows Does It Differently
Hiring a roofer in North Charleston is harder than it looks, because the city mixes 100-year-old homes, 1970s townhomes and brand new subdivisions on the same few miles of road.
A roofer who knows only one kind of house will miss something on the others.
"I had the pleasure of working with the owner of this company not only was Jesse very helpful in handling our Roof issues but he was on time and very thorough with both jobs. If you are looking for a roofer in Charleston I highly recommend this company."
The Problems North Charleston Homeowners Run Into
Old Decking Hiding Under Old Roofs
Park Circle and the older neighborhoods around the former navy base hold homes from the 1910s through the 1960s. Many have been reroofed two or three times, sometimes right over the old layer, and the decking underneath can be soft, gapped or rotted.
How Charleston Roofs and Windows Solves It
We tear the roof down to the deck, replace rotten boards, and show you photos of what we found before the new system goes on. No layering over problems.
Why the Attic Check Comes First
Our inspection managers walk the attic before they walk the roof. Daylight through the boards, water stains on rafters and old nail leaks tell us more about an older North Charleston roof than the shingles do.
Builder-Grade Roofs Wearing Out Together
About 43 percent of North Charleston homes were built between 2000 and 2019. Whole streets of builder-grade shingles are reaching the age where seal strips fail and granules wash off at the same time.
How Charleston Roofs and Windows Solves It
We tell you honestly whether your roof needs a repair or a replacement. When it is time to replace, we install a complete Atlas system with algae-resistant Scotchgard Protector shingles, not just a new top layer of the same builder-grade product.
Permits Skipped by Out-of-Town Crews
The City of North Charleston treats unpermitted alteration work as a misdemeanor under its ordinance. After every big storm, crews with out-of-state plates skip the permit, skip the final inspection and leave before anyone notices.
How Charleston Roofs and Windows Solves It
Your project manager handles the City of North Charleston permit through the city's online portal and schedules the inspections. We have worked from the same Ladson office since 2012, with 680 Google reviews you can read today.
Jobs Handed to Crews Nobody Supervises
Many roofers sell the job and hand it to a subcontractor crew. That handoff is where nails get missed.
How Charleston Roofs and Windows Solves It
A W2 project manager, an employee and not a subcontractor foreman, runs every Charleston Roofs and Windows job, checks the work as it goes in, and does a final walkaround with you.
What You Actually Need From a North Charleston Roofer
Attic and roof, with photos, before any price.
Navy base era cottages, 1970s townhomes and 2000s subdivisions all fail differently.
A City of North Charleston building permit and inspections, scheduled online.
Atlas Pro+ Diamond Level is earned through complete Atlas system installs.
A named project manager, not a crew you never meet.
Roofing, Windows, Siding and Gutter Services From Charleston Roofs and Windows in North Charleston
Charleston Roofs and Windows handles every part of a North Charleston roof, plus the windows, siding and gutters around it. One team, one project manager, one phone number.
Roofing Services in North Charleston
Roof Repair and Roof Inspection
Leaks, flashing, valleys, pipe boots and limb damage are traced to the source before we quote. See roof repair. Every visit starts with a free roof inspection with photos and a plain-language report.
Roof Replacement
Full tear-off, decking repair and a complete Atlas Signature Select system, usually finished in one day. See roof replacement.
Roofing Materials for North Charleston Homes
- Shingle roofing: Atlas shingles with Scotchgard Protector against black algae streaks under shady pines.
- Metal roofing: standing seam and exposed fastener systems for porches, cottages and whole homes.
- Flat and modified roofing: TPO and modified bitumen for carports, additions and low-slope sections.
- FORTIFIED roofing: sealed roof decks and reinforced edges built to the IBHS standard.
Windows, Siding and Gutters in North Charleston
- Window replacement: Viwinco windows measured by your project manager before ordering.
- Siding: vinyl and James Hardie fiber cement for older homes ready for a fresh exterior.
- Gutters: seamless aluminum gutters from our in-house W2 crews, sized for pine needle season.
"These guys were amazing from start to finish!! Excellent work and craftsmanship! They did an amazing job and picked up after they were finished. Would recommend to anyone! Best place in Charleston for windows!!"
North Charleston Storms and Weather: What Charleston Roofs and Windows Sees on Local Roofs
North Charleston is where the Lowcountry measures its weather. Charleston International Airport and the National Weather Service Charleston office both sit inside the city, so many of the storm numbers you hear on the news were recorded right over North Charleston roofs.
The area averages 52.5 inches of rain a year, and July highs average about 90 F. Heat bakes shingles, humidity feeds algae, and summer thunderstorms test every seal strip.
Recent Storms That Hit North Charleston
| Date | Storm | What North Charleston Saw |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 11, 2026 | Severe thunderstorm | 59 mph gust measured at Charleston International Airport |
| Jun 14, 2026 | Severe thunderstorm warnings | Storm tracked from Summerville toward North Charleston with gusts up to 60 mph possible |
| Sep 26 to 27, 2024 | Hurricane Helene | 63 mph gust at Charleston International Airport |
| Aug 5 to 8, 2024 | Tropical Storm Debby | 19.06 inches at a North Charleston rain gauge, just under 13 inches at the NWS office |
| Sep 30, 2022 | Hurricane Ian | 68 mph gust and 5.57 inches of rain at the airport |
| Sep 21 to 22, 1989 | Hurricane Hugo | 98 mph gust at the airport and over $2.8 billion in Lowcountry damage |
"We had some missing shingle damage after hurricane Ian came through and Kim was able to schedule an appointment with Eric Chessnut rather quickly. Eric came out to assess the damage. He was very knowledgeable, honest and pleasant to work with."
The Weather Threats Specific to North Charleston Roofs
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Pine and Oak Limbs
Older North Charleston neighborhoods grew up under tall loblolly pines and live oaks. A 60 mph gust snaps limbs that punch through shingles and decking, and needles pile up in valleys and gutters where water backs up. -
Open-Ground Wind Gusts
The airport, the I-26 corridor and the open land around the former navy base let wind build with little in the way. Ridge caps, rake edges and starter rows are the first places we see lifted shingles after a storm. -
Heavy Rain and Low Ground
Debby dropped more than 19 inches on part of the city in four days. On low streets near the Ashley and Cooper rivers, water that sits behind a clogged gutter or failed valley finds every weak spot.
"A tree branch came through my roof on a Friday afternoon. Dallas was there within the hour and had it repaired that night, because there was a chance of rain."
How Charleston Roofs and Windows Builds Roofs for North Charleston
- Wind-rated installs. Correct nail patterns and sealed starter and ridge courses.
- Code-compliant underlayment that meets the 2021 International Residential Code the city enforces.
- Algae-resistant shingles. Atlas Scotchgard Protector shingles for shaded, humid lots.
- Gutters sized for debris. Seamless gutters and downspouts that move heavy rain away from the house.
- Fast storm response. Same-day tarping when a storm or limb opens your roof.
North Charleston Permits, Codes and HOA Rules, Handled by Charleston Roofs and Windows
The City of North Charleston Building Department permits and inspects roof work inside city limits, whether your home sits in the Charleston County or Dorchester County part of the city.
North Charleston covers about 81 square miles across Charleston and Dorchester counties, with a small piece in Berkeley County. The county line does not change who issues the permit: if your address is inside city limits, the city does.
What the City of North Charleston Requires
- A permit before work starts. The city ordinance makes altering a structure without proper permits a misdemeanor.
- Online applications. Permits are applied for through the city's Customer Portal.
- Online inspection scheduling. Inspections run weekdays, usually the next business day.
- A six-month clock. Permits expire if no inspection happens within six months.
- The 2021 codes. The city enforces the 2021 International Residential Code, effective January 1, 2023.
- Who issues it
City of North Charleston Rule Building Department, 2500 City Hall Lane, 3rd floor
- How to apply
City of North Charleston Rule Online Customer Portal
- Filing fee
City of North Charleston Rule $30, non-refundable
- Permit fee on $1,001 to $50,000 of work
City of North Charleston Rule $15 for the first $1,000 plus $5 per additional $1,000
- Inspection timing
City of North Charleston Rule Weekdays 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., usually next business day
- Permit life
City of North Charleston Rule Six months without an inspection
HOAs and Unincorporated Pockets
HOA Material Approvals
Many newer North Charleston subdivisions have an HOA or architectural committee that approves shingle colors and roof materials. Gated communities like Coosaw Creek may also set crew access rules for contractors.
Addresses Outside City Limits
Some North Charleston mailing addresses sit in unincorporated Charleston or Dorchester County. Those homes are permitted by the county instead of the city.
How Charleston Roofs and Windows Handles It
Before you pick a material, your project manager confirms who issues your permit, whether your HOA needs approval first, and the design wind speed for your exact address. Then we file the paperwork and schedule every inspection.
North Charleston Neighborhoods and Homes Charleston Roofs and Windows Roofs
North Charleston's median home was built in 1996, but that number hides a city of very different houses. About 22 percent of homes went up before 1970, while about 46 percent were built in 2000 or later.
- Park Circle and Olde North Charleston
Homes from 1916 to new infill, mid-century ranches and brick cottages
Older decking, multiple past layers and heavy tree cover
- Liberty Park, Russelldale, Ferndale and Morningside
Older neighborhoods already established when the city incorporated in 1972
Second or third roofs, ventilation and flashing worth checking
- Oak Terrace Preserve
EarthCraft certified green built homes near Park Circle
Newer roofs, ventilation details matter for energy performance
- Ashley Villas (off Dorchester Road)
Mid-to-late 1970s townhomes, some near tidal water
Shared roof lines and coordinated replacements
- Northwoods Estates
Mostly late 1980s to mid-1990s ranches and two-stories
Prime age for a full replacement if never redone
- Coosaw Creek Country Club
Brick homes from the mid-1990s to early 2020s, gated golf community
First or second replacement, HOA and gate access to plan
North Charleston Homes by Age
- 1949 or earlier
About 7 percent
Navy base era homes, decking and layers to check
- 1950s to 1960s
About 16 percent
Often on their third roof, ventilation upgrades worth it
- 1970s to 1990s
About 31 percent
Prime age for full replacement
- 2000s
About 21 percent
Builder-grade shingles reaching end of life
- 2010 or later
About 25 percent
Repairs, storm damage and HOA assessments
"Michael was outstanding with helping with my roof back in 2019 very professional and customer friendly. Well today I have another home I purchased and once again Charleston Roofing and Windows is my choice" Theresa Manigault, 5 stars, Google ( read this review on Google)
What a Roof Costs in North Charleston With Charleston Roofs and Windows
Roof prices in North Charleston are quoted per square, which is 100 square feet of roof. Decking replacement on older homes, roof layers to remove, pitch and two-story access move the final number.
| Roof Type | Price Per Square | Typical Whole-Roof Range |
|---|---|---|
| Asphalt shingles | $400-$700+ | $11,500-$17,000+ on a 1,800 to 2,200 sq ft home |
| Metal roofing | $1,000-$1,800+ | $18,000-$28,000+ for standing seam on a similar home |
| Commercial TPO flat roofing | $1,400-$2,000+ | Quoted per project |
| FORTIFIED roof | Varies by home | $12,000-$20,000+ depending on size |
North Charleston note: Many Park Circle and navy base era homes are smaller single-story houses, so the total often lands lower. Extra layers and rotted decking are the costs we see most often on those roofs, and we show you photos before any decking is billed.
Ways to Pay for a North Charleston Roof
- 0% interest for 12 months on approved credit through Service Finance Company.
- Veteran and first responder specials on retail projects.
- SC Safe Home grants of up to $7,500+ toward a FORTIFIED roof for eligible owner-occupied homes in Charleston and Dorchester counties.
- $250 referral reward when someone you refer completes a project.
Why North Charleston Homeowners Choose Charleston Roofs and Windows
Charleston Roofs and Windows has 680 Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars, and 642 of them are five stars.
Homeowners mention the same things again and again. Read them all on our reviews page.
- On time. Inspections and install days start when we say they will.
- Clean. Landscaping covered, nails swept, debris hauled away.
- Honest. A repair when a repair will do.
- Local. The same Ladson office and the same phone number since 2012.