Roofing Costs · Greenwood County
What does a new roof cost in Greenwood, SC?
Every roofer in the Lakelands gets asked this before anything else, and most of them dodge it. Here is the honest answer: the price of your roof comes down to eight things, and once we have looked at all eight we can put one written number in front of you that does not change.
We will not throw a per-square-foot figure at you over the phone. What we will do is walk your roof for free, take photos, and hand you a written estimate you can compare line by line against anyone else's.
The 8 things that set the price of your roof
Roof size (squares)
Roofing is priced by the square — 100 square feet of roof surface. A simple 1,500 sq ft ranch might be 20 squares; a two-story home with a steep pitch can be double the surface of its floor plan. This is the single biggest driver of your number.
Pitch and walkability
A low-slope roof our crew can walk costs less to install than a steep roof that needs staging, harnesses, and slower work. Anything over about a 7/12 pitch adds labor time.
Layers to tear off
One layer of old shingles is standard. Two or three layers means more disposal weight, more dump fees, and more labor hours before a single new shingle goes on.
Decking condition
We do not know what is under your shingles until they come off. Rotten or delaminated plywood has to be replaced. We quote a per-sheet price up front so there is no surprise number invented mid-job.
Material choice
CertainTeed Landmark architectural shingles are our standard and cover most Lakelands homes. Impact-rated shingles, designer profiles, and standing seam metal each step up in price and in lifespan.
Penetrations and detail work
Chimneys, skylights, dormers, valleys, and multiple vent stacks all need flashing done right. A roof with lots of detail takes longer than a plain gable of the same size.
Ventilation and accessories
Ridge vent, new pipe boots, drip edge, ice and water shield in the valleys — these are small line items individually and a real part of why a cheap quote is cheap.
Insurance vs. out of pocket
If wind or hail damaged your roof, your carrier may cover the replacement minus your deductible. We document the damage and meet your adjuster, which changes what you actually pay out of pocket.
How to read a roofing quote
Two quotes for the same house can be thousands apart and both be "honest" — they are simply describing different work. Before you sign anything, check that the quote spells out each of these:
- • Full tear-off to the deck, not a second layer laid over the old one
- • Shingle brand and line by name (ours: CertainTeed Landmark architectural)
- • Synthetic underlayment, not felt paper
- • Ice and water shield in valleys and around penetrations
- • New drip edge, new pipe boots, new step flashing — not reused
- • Ridge vent and intake ventilation addressed
- • A per-sheet price for any rotten decking found after tear-off
- • Debris haul-off, dump fees, and a magnet sweep of the yard
- • A written craftsmanship warranty (ours is 10 years) alongside the manufacturer's
Roof cost questions from Greenwood homeowners
Why won't you give me a price over the phone?
Because a number given without seeing your roof is a guess, and guesses turn into change orders. We measure the roof, check the pitch, count the layers and penetrations, and then give you one written price that does not move unless you change the scope.
Is the estimate free?
Yes. The inspection and the written estimate are free, with no obligation and no pressure. Plenty of our inspections end with a small repair or nothing at all.
Why is one roofing quote so much cheaper than another?
Usually one of three things: 3-tab shingles instead of architectural, a go-over instead of a full tear-off, or missing line items like new flashing, drip edge, and pipe boots. Compare the scope line by line, not just the total.
Do you offer financing?
Call us and we will talk through your options for the job in front of you. We would rather be straight with you about what fits your budget than sell you a roof you regret.
Does a new roof add value to my home?
A roof at the end of its life is one of the first things a buyer's inspector flags in Greenwood County. A recent replacement with a transferable manufacturer warranty removes that objection at closing.
How long will the new roof last?
CertainTeed Landmark architectural shingles carry a manufacturer warranty measured in decades, and we back the installation with our own 10-year craftsmanship warranty. Ventilation and installation quality matter as much as the shingle itself.
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Get your real number, in writing
Free inspection, photo report, and a written estimate that holds. No pressure and no made-up numbers.
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