Roof Replacement Near You With a Full Tear-Off, Decking Repairs and a New Atlas Roof Installed in One Day
Charleston Roofs and Windows Runs Every Replacement With a W2 Project Manager, a Clean Job Site and a Final Walkaround
Your old roof comes off at 7 a.m. Your new one is on, and the yard is clean, by late afternoon. That's a normal install day with Charleston Roofs and Windows, and it's why homeowners keep writing "done in one day" in our reviews.
Every layer is new: decking repairs, underlayment, drip edge, flashing, shingles, ridge and vents. We're the only Atlas Pro+ Diamond contractor in our service area. Free estimates. 0% financing for 12 months.
- Atlas Pro+ Diamond Level
- Viwinco Blue Label
- BBB A+ Accredited
- 4.9 Stars, 680 Google Reviews
- 0% Financing for 12 Months
How to Choose a Roof Replacement Company Near You That Won't Sell You More Roof Than You Need
Choosing a roof replacement company near you starts with one test: does the roofer tell you when you don't need a new roof yet? Charleston Roofs and Windows quotes repairs when a repair will do the job, and replacement when it won't.
"Eric was great and professional without being pushy. They were willing to do repairs on our roof when several other companies were pushing only a new roof option. He quoted us for the repair and a replacement."
Three Questions to Ask Before You Sign a Roof Replacement Contract
Will You Tear Off the Old Roof or Lay New Shingles Over It?
Some roofers quote an overlay because it's cheaper to bid, then you find out later that soft decking was buried under the new shingles. You want the method spelled out in writing.
How Charleston Roofs and Windows Answers
Charleston Roofs and Windows recommends a full tear-off on almost every home. We only consider an overlay when the roof has one layer, the decking is solid and nothing is sagging, and we put the method on your estimate.
What Exactly Is Included Besides the Shingles?
Two quotes can name the same shingle and still be thousands apart. The gap is usually underlayment, flashing, ventilation and decking.
How Charleston Roofs and Windows Answers
Your written estimate lists every component of the system, not just a shingle name and a square count. Our installs are built around the Atlas Signature Select system.
● Atlas Pro+ Diamond Level
Diamond is the top reward tier in the Atlas PRO+ program, earned by installing Signature Select systems and Atlas shingles with Scotchgard Protector. Charleston Roofs and Windows is the only Diamond contractor in our service area.
Who Supervises the Crew on Install Day?
A roof replacement happens fast. If no one from the company is on site, nobody catches a missed flashing detail before the shingles cover it.
How Charleston Roofs and Windows Answers
A W2 project manager checks the crew during the install and walks the finished roof with you. Project managers like Jared Purcell, Adam and Luis show up in our reviews by name.
● Final Walkaround on Every Roof
Before the job closes, your project manager walks the house with you, shows you the work and confirms the cleanup.
Signs It's Time for a Roof Replacement Instead of Another Repair
A roof replacement is the right call when the roof's materials are worn out across the whole surface, not just in one spot. Charleston Roofs and Windows looks at the roof and the attic together before calling it, because many of these signs show up inside first.
Seven Signs Your Roof Is Done
- Age. Asphalt shingle roofs past 20 years are near the end in Lowcountry heat and humidity.
- Granules in the gutters. Shingles shed their protective granules as the asphalt breaks down.
- Sagging shingle lines. A wavy roofline usually means the decking underneath is soft or rotting.
- Daylight in the attic. If light gets in through the boards, water can too.
- Leaks in more than one place. Several leaks mean a failing roof, not a bad spot.
- Widespread cracked, curled or missing shingles. One or two can be patched. Whole slopes can't.
- A patchwork of mismatched repairs. Buyers notice, and each patch is another seam for water.
When a Repair Still Makes Sense
A younger roof with one leak at a pipe boot, chimney or valley is a repair job. Charleston Roofs and Windows will quote you both options side by side when the call is close, so you can decide with the numbers in front of you.
"The Charleston Roofs and Windows team did an amazing job on our roof replacement! We called them out for a roof leak and they had the whole roof done three days later!"
Full Tear-Off vs. Reroofing Overlay: Which One Your Roof Needs
A full tear-off removes every shingle and the old underlayment down to the wood deck, while a reroofing overlay nails a new layer of shingles on top of the existing roof. Charleston Roofs and Windows does both, but an overlay only fits a narrow set of roofs.
- What happens Old shingles and underlayment removed to the deck
- Decking check Every sheet is visible and soft wood gets replaced
- New underlayment and flashing Yes, full deck coverage
- Roof weight One layer
- Upfront cost Higher
- Install time Usually one day
- Best for Most Lowcountry homes, any roof with soft spots or prior overlays
- What happens New shingles nailed over the existing layer
- Decking check Decking stays hidden under the old roof
- New underlayment and flashing Limited, old layer stays in place
- Roof weight Two layers on the framing
- Upfront cost Lower
- Install time Usually one day
- Best for A single-layer roof with a solid, flat deck and minor surface wear
When Charleston Roofs and Windows Recommends Against an Overlay
We will steer you away from an overlay, even though it's the cheaper bid, when we find any of these:
- The roof has already been reroofed once. A third layer adds weight the framing wasn't built to carry.
- Shingles are badly damaged, sagging or rotting. They can't support a new layer.
- Lots of shingles are missing. The base is too uneven to nail a new roof over.
- The decking is soft or water-damaged. New shingles over bad wood just hide the problem.
What the Building Code Says
The residential building code used in South Carolina does not allow a roof recover over a covering that is water-soaked or too deteriorated to serve as a base. It also bars a recover when the roof already has two or more layers, or when the existing roof is slate or tile.
Your Roof Replacement Install Day, Hour by Hour
A roof replacement install day is one long, planned shift that starts with tarps and ends with a magnet sweep. Here is how a typical Charleston Roofs and Windows replacement runs on a single-family home.
- Day before
Shingles and materials are delivered to your driveway
- About 7:00 a.m.
Crew arrives, covers plants, shrubs and the driveway
- Morning
Tear-off down to the deck, with debris cleared as the crew works
- About 8:00 a.m.
Your project manager checks in on site
- Late morning
Soft or rotten decking replaced, then underlayment and drip edge go on
- Midday into afternoon
Flashing, starter, shingles, ridge caps and ventilation installed
- About 4:00 p.m.
Cleanup, magnet sweep and final walkaround with your project manager
What Can Push Your Roof Into a Second Day
Most Charleston Roofs and Windows replacements finish in one day. Steep pitches, many valleys, large square footage, heavy decking replacement or afternoon storms can stretch a job to two days, and we'll tell you up front if your roof is likely to.
Cleanup You Won't Have to Redo
Cleanup comes up in 119 Google reviews of Charleston Roofs and Windows. Crews cover landscaping before tear-off, haul debris the same day and run magnets across the yard and driveway for nails.
"Louis and his crew did an excellent job of installing my new roof. Very professional answering all my questions and explaining why and how any work would be done if it was necessary. Their clean up was like they were never there."
Roof Replacement Material Options for Lowcountry Homes
Your roof replacement material decides how long the new roof lasts, how it handles wind and what it costs. Charleston Roofs and Windows installs shingle, metal and low-slope systems, and your inspection manager will tell you which one fits your house and budget.
- Architectural asphalt shingles.
The most common Lowcountry replacement, with Atlas Scotchgard Protector against algae streaks.
- Standing seam or exposed fastener metal.
A longer lifespan and strong wind performance for coastal homes.
- FORTIFIED roof upgrade.
Sealed deck and reinforced edges added during replacement.
- Flat and low-slope membranes.
TPO and modified systems for porches, additions and low-slope sections.
How to Reach Charleston Roofs and Windows and Where to Find Us
Charleston Roofs and Windows gets an inspection manager to your home fast, usually within a day or two, and most replacement estimates are written on that first visit.
Call Us
Talk to the Charleston Roofs and Windows office team at 843-955-8558. Tell them how old your roof is and we'll book your free replacement inspection on the first call.
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Fill out the free inspection form with your name, phone and address. Our office team calls you back to confirm a time.
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Charleston Roofs and Windows 9565 William Aiken Ave Ste 102Ladson, SC 29456
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What Happens After You Reach Out
We call you back to confirm a time that works for you.
An inspection manager visits, checks the roof and attic, and photographs what he finds.
You get a written estimate with every layer of the system listed and financing options.
You decide. No pressure, no "today only" pricing.