Roofing Company in Ravenel, SC That Does Roof Inspections, Roof Repairs, Roof Replacements, Siding, Windows and Gutters
Charleston Roofs and Windows Builds Ravenel Roofs to Shrug Off Falling Pines , Live Oak Limbs and Tropical Storm Wind
Charleston Roofs and Windows repairs, replaces and inspects roofs for Ravenel homeowners, from metal-roofed farmhouses off Highway 165 to brand new homes in the subdivisions off US 17. Big lots and big trees mean limbs, needles and wind are the real roof threats out here.
We trace leaks to the source, clear the debris that rots decking, and install roofs fastened for Lowcountry wind. One W2 project manager runs your job and walks it with you when it’s done.
Free roof 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 Serving the Town of Ravenel
Charleston Roofs and Windows is a locally owned roofing, window, siding and gutter company that has served Lowcountry homeowners, Ravenel included, since January 2012.
Ravenel sits on US 17 about 18 to 20 miles southwest of downtown Charleston, past West Ashley and Rantowles. From our office in Ladson it's roughly a 30 mile drive, and our crews are on roofs south of the Ashley River every week.
We work as an extension of our roofing company in Charleston, with the same inspection managers, the same W2 project managers and the same in-house gutter crews.
Everyday Roofing in Ravenel
Most of our Ravenel calls are everyday roofing. A stain spreads across a bedroom ceiling, a metal panel screw backs out and starts dripping, or pine needles pack the valleys and hold water against the shingles.
We find the real entry point, fix it when a repair will do, and recommend a replacement only when the roof is truly worn out. Emergency leaks get a tarp first and a permanent fix next.
"Called the service due to leaking roof, Mr Michael was on time, inspected the issues inside and outside, he gave me options along with repair suggestions. He fixed the leak along with suggestions due to the current weather."
Storm Roofing in Ravenel
The other half of the work is storm roofing. Wind, hail and tropical storms bring down limbs and lift shingles, and on a wooded Ravenel lot one falling pine can punch straight through the decking.
Our crews tarp open roofs fast, document the damage you can't see from the yard, and restore the roof, siding, windows and gutters under one project manager.
- 2012 working Lowcountry homes since January
- 30 mi by road from our Ladson office
- US 17 the corridor our crews run every week
- 18-20 mi southwest of downtown Charleston
Crews on roofs south of the Ashley River every week.
- Metal farmhouses
- Wooded lots
- New subdivisions
The Truth About Hiring a Roofer in Ravenel (And How Charleston Roofs and Windows Handles It)
Hiring a roofer in Ravenel comes with problems homeowners closer to town rarely face. You're farther from most roofing offices, many homes have metal or older roofs few crews want to touch, and the permit path runs through a town office plus an outside building department.
"Chas Roofs & Windows was able to come out to inspect my roof within hours of my 1st call! Michael was very thorough and knowledgeable. He explained all the pictures he took of my roof."
The Problems Ravenel Homeowners Run Into
Roofers Who Won't Make the Drive
Plenty of Charleston roofers book the close jobs first. A small leak 20 miles out on US 17 slides to the bottom of the list, and the water keeps coming in while you wait for a call back.
How Charleston Roofs and Windows Solves It
Ravenel is part of our regular service area, not a favor. We schedule Ravenel inspections like any other address and route repair crews through the area every week.
Metal Roofs Patched Instead of Fixed
Exposed fastener metal roofs are common on Ravenel farmhouses, barns and manufactured homes. When rubber washers dry out, the screws leak, and many crews just smear sealant over the head and leave.
How Charleston Roofs and Windows Solves It
We check the panels, the fasteners, the ridge and the trim, then replace worn screws and flashing the right way. If the panels are rusted through, we explain whether a new metal roof or a shingle roof makes more sense.
Repair or Replace on a Metal Roof
A metal roof with sound panels and failing screws usually needs a repair. Rust holes, loose seams across the whole roof or rotten purlins usually mean it's time to replace.
A Permit Process Most Roofers Don't Know
The Town of Ravenel handles zoning and business licenses at Town Hall, but building permits and inspections go through an outside firm. Some homes with a Ravenel mailing address fall outside town limits entirely.
How Charleston Roofs and Windows Solves It
Charleston Roofs and Windows confirms whether your address is inside town limits before scheduling, then handles the zoning permit, business license and building permit so your job isn't stopped halfway.
Storm Chasers on US 17
After a storm like Helene or Debby, door-knockers in trucks with out-of-state plates work the main road and the subdivisions. Once the job is paid, they're gone.
How Charleston Roofs and Windows Solves It
We've worked from a permanent office in Ladson since 2012, and you can read our 680 Google reviews today. Your warranty has a local phone number behind it.
What You Actually Need From a Ravenel Roofer
Attic first, then the roof, with photos of what's wrong.
Ravenel has plenty of both, often on the same property.
Not every leak needs a new roof.
A named project manager, not a crew you never meet.
Town zoning, business license, then CC&I Services.
Roofing Services From Charleston Roofs and Windows in Ravenel, SC
Charleston Roofs and Windows handles every part of a Ravenel roof, plus the windows, siding and gutters around it. One team, one project manager and one phone number.
Roofing Services for Ravenel Homes
Roof Repair
Leaks, missing shingles, backed out metal roof screws, flashing, valleys and pipe boots, traced to the source before we quote. See roof repair.
Roof Replacement
Full tear-off, decking repair and a complete Atlas Signature Select system, usually finished in one day. See roof replacement.
"I just had my roof replaced! Eric met with me weeks ago and waited patiently on me to be ready to move forward. He's there if you have any questions too. The crew started and finished my roof in one day!"
Roof Inspection
Free inspections with photos and a plain-language report, including pre-purchase checks on older rural homes. See roof inspection.
Storm Damage Repair
Emergency tarping and repair after fallen limbs, wind, hail and tropical storms. See storm damage repair.
Shingle, Metal, Flat and FORTIFIED Roofing
- Shingle roofing: Atlas shingles with Scotchgard Protector to fight the black algae streaks that grow on shaded roofs.
- Metal roofing: standing seam and exposed fastener systems for farmhouses, ranch homes and outbuildings.
- Flat and modified roofing: TPO and modified bitumen for porches, additions and low-slope sections.
- FORTIFIED roofing: sealed roof decks and reinforced edges built to the IBHS standard.
Windows, Siding and Gutters in Ravenel
- Window replacement: Viwinco energy-efficient and impact windows, measured by your project manager before ordering.
- Siding: vinyl and James Hardie fiber cement that stands up to humidity and mildew under heavy shade.
- Gutters: seamless aluminum gutters installed by our in-house W2 crews, a must where pines drop needles all year.
"The windows were on hand within three weeks of placing the order…very efficient. The installation team did a great job and left the house in clean condition."
Ravenel Storms and Weather: What Charleston Roofs and Windows Sees on Roofs South of the Ashley
Trees are the biggest storm threat to a Ravenel roof, more than salt air or storm surge. Ravenel sits inland at about 33 feet of elevation, surrounded by pine forest, live oaks and farmland, so wind turns limbs into projectiles.
Hurricane Helene alone did nearly $200 million in damage to South Carolina forests in 2024, according to the SC Forestry Commission. Every one of those downed trees was a threat to a roof below it.
Recent Storms That Hit Ravenel and Western Charleston County
| Date | Storm | What the Ravenel Area Saw |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 14, 2026 | Severe thunderstorm warnings | Charleston County warned for gusts up to 60 mph and damage to roofs, siding and trees |
| Jul 4 to 6, 2025 | Tropical Storm Chantal | Gusts near 47 mph at the Charleston tide gauge, rain bands across the county |
| Jun 25 to 26, 2025 | Lowcountry severe outbreak | Golf ball hail at Hendersonville in Colleton County and 55 damage reports regionwide |
| Sep 27, 2024 | Hurricane Helene | EF0 tornado with 70 mph winds tracked from Rantowles toward Red Top, with trees down near Bulow Landing Road |
| Aug 5 to 8, 2024 | Tropical Storm Debby | 15 to 19 inches of rain across the metro, flash flooding and tornadoes in the Lowcountry |
| Sep 30, 2022 | Hurricane Ian | 68 mph gust at Charleston International Airport, more than 5 inches of rain |
| Sep 22, 1989 | Hurricane Hugo | Category 4 landfall at Sullivan's Island, wind damage across Charleston County |
The Helene tornado touched down near Savannah Highway and Davison Road around 4:20 a.m., leaning power poles and uprooting trees on a path of nearly two miles. That's the US 17 corridor Ravenel drivers use every day.
What Each Ravenel Weather Threat Does to a Roof
-
Falling Pines and Oak Limbs
A falling pine can crack rafters and punch through decking in one hit. Smaller limbs scrape off granules, crack shingles and dent metal panels, leaving damage that leaks months later. -
Pine Needles and Shade
Needles pile up in valleys and gutters and hold water against the roof. Shade keeps shingles damp, which feeds the algae and moss that shorten roof life. -
Wind and Tornado Warnings
Tropical storm gusts lift shingle edges and break the seal strips. Exposed fastener metal roofs can lose screws and trim when wind gets under a loose edge. -
Heavy Rain
Debby dropped up to 19 inches on parts of the metro in four days. Water backed up behind clogged gutters finds every weak spot in the flashing and decking.
How Charleston Roofs and Windows Builds Ravenel Roofs for This
- Tree-aware inspections. We note overhanging limbs and recommend trimming before a new roof goes on.
- Wind-rated installs. Correct nail patterns and sealed starter and ridge courses.
- Algae-resistant shingles. Atlas Scotchgard Protector shingles for shaded lots.
- Metal done right. New fasteners, sealed trim and properly lapped panels.
- Gutters that keep flowing. Seamless gutters sized for heavy rain, with guard options.
- Fast storm response. Same-day tarping when a limb opens your roof.
Ravenel Permits and Codes: How Charleston Roofs and Windows Handles the Paperwork
The Town of Ravenel issues zoning permits and business licenses, and CC&I Services, LLC handles building permits and inspections for the town. That two-step path trips up roofers who only work inside Charleston city limits.
The town's building permit page spells out the order: Ravenel zoning permit and business license first, then the building permit and inspections through the CC&I Services Ravenel portal.
The Ravenel Permit Steps
- Zoning permit. Issued by the Town of Ravenel.
- Business license. Contractors need a Ravenel business license before applying for the building permit.
- Building permit and inspections. Filed and scheduled through the CC&I Services Ravenel portal.
- Check first. The town asks property owners to contact its Planning and Zoning Administrator before starting a project to confirm whether a permit is needed from the town or Charleston County.
Ravenel Permit Fees and Deadlines
- Residential building permit
What the Town Fee Schedule Says $4.75 per $1,000 of project valuation
- Re-inspection
What the Town Fee Schedule Says $75
- Permit renewal
What the Town Fee Schedule Says $53
- Permit expiration
What the Town Fee Schedule Says 180 days after issuance or the last inspection
- Work started before the permit
What the Town Fee Schedule Says Permit fees are doubled
On a $14,000 roof, that math works out to about $66.50 in building permit fees. Charleston Roofs and Windows includes the permit in your written estimate, so there's no surprise line item later.
Inside Town Limits or Not?
Ravenel covers about 13 square miles, but the 29470 mailing address reaches well beyond town limits. Homes outside the town are permitted through Charleston County Building Inspection Services instead, and we confirm which office has your address before filing.
Building Codes and Wind Design
South Carolina enforces the 2021 International Residential Code with state modifications, effective January 1, 2023. Wind design follows the SC Building Codes Council wind maps, and we build every Ravenel roof to the requirements that apply at your address.
Ravenel Homes and Neighborhoods Charleston Roofs and Windows Works On
Ravenel housing is mostly owner-occupied, single-family and spread out, with a large share of manufactured homes and a wave of new subdivisions. About 86.5 percent of homes are owner-occupied, and the median home was built in 1993 (Census ACS 2019 to 2023).
Ravenel Homes by Age
- 1979 or earlier
About 32 percent
Often on a second or third roof, many metal, decking and fasteners worth checking
- 1980s
About 12.5 percent
Past the life of the original shingles if never replaced
- 1990s
About 23 percent
The biggest group, prime age for a full replacement
- 2000s
About 14 percent
First replacement window for builder-grade shingles
- 2010 or later
About 19 percent
Repairs, storm damage and limb strikes more than replacements
Detached single-family homes make up about 69.5 percent of housing and mobile homes about 28.4 percent. The town counted 2,542 residents in the 2020 Census.
"During the quote part of it especially, Mike was fair and reasonable; didn't try to upsale me and was straightforward through the entire process. His estimate for cost and scheduling were spot-on." Keith Timmons, 5 stars, Google ( read this review on Google)
Ravenel Areas and Developments We Serve
- Original town along US 17 and Highway 165
Older ranch homes, farmhouses and manufactured homes
Metal roof fastener repairs and replacements of aging shingle roofs
- Rural roads like Old Jacksonboro Road and Davison Road
Homes on large wooded lots
Limb damage, needles in valleys and gutters, algae from shade
- Poplar Grove
Larger single-family homes, many near the water
Complex rooflines, HOA material rules and wind exposure near open water
- The Preserve at Ravenel (Davison Road)
Planned community, about 350 homes planned (annexed 2023)
New builder-grade roofs, HOA rules and post-storm inspections
- Tea Farm and Golden Grove (Old Jacksonboro Road area)
Planned single-family and townhome communities
New construction roofs, gutter add-ons and warranty-period checks
What a Roof Costs in Ravenel, SC With Charleston Roofs and Windows
Roof prices in Ravenel are quoted per square, which is 100 square feet of roof. The ranges below are Charleston-area figures, and pitch, decking repairs, tree cleanup and material choice 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 |
Ways to Pay for a Ravenel 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 Charleston County homes.
- $250 referral reward when someone you refer completes a project with Charleston Roofs and Windows.
Why Ravenel 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: clean job sites, clear communication and crews who show up on time. That matters even more when your home is 20 miles from downtown and you need a roofer who actually comes.
- Locally owned since 2012, with a permanent office in Ladson.
- Atlas Pro+ Diamond Level, earned by volume of complete Atlas system installs.
- W2 project manager on every job, plus in-house W2 gutter crews.
- Most replacements finish in one day.
Read every review on our reviews page.