5.0 Stars (71 Reviews) Licensed and Insured

Roofing Company in Little River, SC That Does Roof Inspections, Roof Repairs, Roof Replacements, Metal Roofing and Storm Damage Repair

Collins Roofing and Repair Gets Little River Roofs Back in Shape After Falling Trees, Waterway Wind and Tropical Storms

Collins Roofing and Repair inspects, repairs and replaces roofs for Little River, SC homeowners, from River Hills golf homes to cottages near the working docks on the waterfront. When a tree or a storm opens your roof, we tarp it, photograph it and fix it.

Little River had a rough 2026. Storms in June and September knocked trees onto homes, roads and power lines across north Horry County, and in October a falling tree on SC 57 left about 5,000 customers in the dark.

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A Collins Roofing and Repair crew securing a blue emergency tarp over a limb-damaged shingle roof on a one-story home in Little River, SC, with a downed pine branch in the yard and live oaks overhead. The image represents the roofing company in Little River SC for roof inspections, roof repairs, roof replacements, metal roofing and storm damage repair.
Replaced decking and new underlayment going down where a limb punched through a Little River, SC roof, by Collins Roofing and Repair.
The Collins Roofing and Repair team beside a work truck in front of a newly roofed brick home in a Little River, SC golf community, with the yard raked clean. The image shows roof repair, roof replacement and storm damage repair in Little River SC from a licensed and insured roofing company rated 5.0 stars across 71 Google reviews.
A standing seam metal roof finished on a home along the Intracoastal Waterway in Little River, SC by Collins Roofing and Repair.
  • 5.0 Stars Across 71 Google Reviews
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  • Free Roof Inspections
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About Collins Roofing and Repair in Little River: Everyday Roofing and Storm Roofing at the Top of the Grand Strand

Collins Roofing and Repair provides everyday roofing and storm roofing to Little River homeowners, retirees and rental owners.

We are the team behind our roofing company in Conway, serving Horry County for more than 15 years. Little River is about 25 miles from our Conway office in a straight line, or about 29 road miles by US 501 and the Carolina Bays Parkway.

That drive runs about 40 minutes. Little River is the farthest Horry County community we cover on the Grand Strand, so we plan routes ahead and put active leaks and storm damage at the front of the line.

Everyday Roofing in Little River

Most Little River calls are everyday roofing. A vent boot cracks, a valley starts to drip after a summer downpour, or a 1990s roof in a golf community is simply done.

Our service rep finds the real entry point and fixes it with a roof repair when that will do. We quote a roof replacement only when the roof is truly worn out.

"Came out to a roof leak call and started off with upstanding call center for scheduling and awesome follow up the day before they were supposed to come out show up and found that one of my vent had been lifted up due to wind repaired it with some caulk and couldn’t be more please with the respect and service I got"
Austin Peake, 5 stars, Google read this review on Google

Storm Roofing in Little River

The other half is storm roofing. In Hurricane Dorian in 2019, an EF1 tornado with winds near 105 mph touched down in Little River, and the River Hills area reported roof damage and downed trees.

When a storm or a falling tree opens your roof, Collins Roofing and Repair tarps it, documents the damage with photos and repairs it through our storm damage repair service.

"Service Tech, Joshua, responded with urgency when we needed emergent repairs and handled everything with exceptional professionalism and courtesy."
Sylvia Holmes, 5 stars, Google read this review on Google

The Truth About Hiring a Roofer in Little River (And How Collins Roofing and Repair Fixes It)

Hiring a roofer in Little River is harder than it should be, because the community sits at the far north end of the county and gets hit hard when storms roll up the coast.

Little River is also one of the oldest communities on the Grand Strand by age of residents. Census data puts the median age at about 60, and many homeowners are retirees who can’t climb a ladder to check a roof.

A Little River, SC homeowner on a front porch comparing two roofing estimates while a Collins Roofing and Repair service rep shows tablet photos of a limb puncture and cracked shingles. The image represents hiring a roofer in Little River SC who inspects the roof, shows photos and knows the Horry County permit rules.

The Problems Little River Homeowners Run Into

Roofers Who Show Up Only After the Big Storm

Out-of-town crews work US 17 and SC 57 after every big storm, knocking on doors in River Hills and the 55+ communities. Many are gone before a leak comes back.

How Collins Roofing and Repair Solves It

Collins Roofing and Repair is a licensed and insured South Carolina roofing contractor with a permanent office in Conway. We hand you documentation before work begins and back the job with a written workmanship warranty.

Trees Over the Roof

Live oaks, pines and scrub forest surround much of Little River. A tree that falls in a storm can crack rafters and punch through decking, and the damage under the shingles is easy to miss from the yard.

How Collins Roofing and Repair Solves It

We tarp the opening first, then check the decking and framing around the impact and photograph all of it. You see what was damaged before we talk about the repair.

Confusion Over Who Issues the Permit

Little River is not a town. Most addresses fall under Horry County, but some homes with a Little River address sit inside North Myrtle Beach city limits, and the two use different permit offices.

How Collins Roofing and Repair Solves It

Your Collins Roofing and Repair service rep checks which jurisdiction your address falls under at the first visit and handles the right permit when one is required.

Being Sold a Roof You Don’t Need

A wind-lifted vent or a few missing shingles do not mean a new roof. Some roofers lead with a replacement every time.

How Collins Roofing and Repair Solves It

We price the repair and the replacement side by side and tell you which one your roof actually needs. Customers say we even point out small fixes they can do themselves.

What You Actually Need From a Little River Roofer

  • Fast tarping. Someone who will come out and stop the water after a tree or storm.
  • A real inspection. On the roof, with photos, before any price.
  • The right permit office. Horry County or North Myrtle Beach, depending on your address.
  • An honest repair option. Not every leak needs a new roof.
  • A local company. One that will still be here for the warranty.

Roofing Services From Collins Roofing and Repair in Little River, SC

Collins Roofing and Repair handles every part of a Little River roof, on homes, condos and waterfront businesses. One team inspects it, repairs it, replaces it and stands behind it.

Roofing Services for Little River Properties

  • Storm Damage Repair and Emergency Tarping

    Tarping and repair after wind, hail, tropical storms and falling trees. See storm damage repair.

  • Roof Repair

    Vent boots, skylights, valleys, flashing, fascia and drip edge, traced to the source and fixed. See roof repair.

  • Roof Inspection

    Free inspections with photos, including checkups after storms and inspections for buyers moving to Little River. See roof inspection.

  • Roof Replacement

    Full tear-off, decking repair, underlayment, drip edge, ventilation and new shingles or metal, with full cleanup. See roof replacement.

  • Commercial Roofing

    Membrane, coating and metal roofs for waterfront restaurants, marinas, shops, churches and condo buildings. See commercial roofing.

Roofing Materials for Little River Homes

  • Shingle roofing: wind-rated architectural shingles for most homes and HOA rules.
  • Metal roofing: standing seam and exposed fastener metal for waterway homes and long-term owners.
  • Flat and modified roofing: TPO, modified bitumen and coatings for porches, additions and condo roofs.
  • FORTIFIED roofing: sealed roof decks and reinforced edges built to the IBHS FORTIFIED Roof standard.
Which Roof Fits Which Little River Home
The roof Collins Roofing and Repair usually recommends for each kind of Little River, SC home
Home Type in Little River Roof We Usually Recommend Why
1980s and 1990s golf community homes Architectural shingles with new flashing and ventilation First or second replacement, HOA-friendly look
Homes under heavy tree cover Architectural shingles or metal, plus a tree check Limb damage and debris in valleys
Homes along the Intracoastal Waterway Standing seam metal or wind-rated shingles Open wind across the water
Condo buildings and waterfront businesses TPO, modified bitumen or a roof coating Low-slope roofs need membranes, not shingles
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Little River Weather and Storms: What Collins Roofing and Repair Sees on Local Roofs

Little River sits between the Intracoastal Waterway, the Waccamaw River and the ocean inlet at the state line, with forest and marsh all around. That mix means wind, falling trees and tropical rain are the main roof threats here.

Storm clouds over the Intracoastal Waterway at Little River, SC as a Collins Roofing and Repair crew inspects a home where a pine tree came down across the roof, with power company trucks working on lines down the street. The image represents the tornadoes, tropical storms, falling trees and wind that damage Little River roofs, and fast storm damage roof repair.

Recent Storms That Hit Little River Roofs

Recorded storms affecting Little River, SC and nearby, from Hurricane Hazel in 1954 forward
Date Storm What Little River and Nearby Saw
Oct 10, 2026 Coastal wind A tree fell on power lines along SC 57 between Northside Drive and Stonesedge Boulevard, about 5,000 customers out
Sep 5, 2026 Severe thunderstorms A large tree down on US 17 in North Myrtle Beach and another across Little River Road at 48th Avenue North in Myrtle Beach, 40 mph gust at the North Myrtle Beach airport
Jun 13 to 14, 2026 Severe thunderstorms Several trees down in the Longs area, including one across power lines and a house, then trees down in Conway the next day
Feb 1, 2026 Winter storm Up to 8 inches of snow just east of Little River
Jun 27, 2024 Thunderstorm Lightning blamed for an apartment fire on Pinehurst Circle
Aug 31, 2023 Idalia tornado Moderate structural damage in Cherry Grove, just south of Little River
Sep 30, 2022 Hurricane Ian A tree fell on a utility line with smoke coming from a home’s attic, 61 mph gust in Cherry Grove
Jul 22, 2022 Severe thunderstorm Trees and fences down and windows broken out of a home on Canvas Back Drive
Jul 8, 2021 Tropical Storm Elsa 53 mph gust at Futch Beach
Sep 5, 2019 Hurricane Dorian EF1 tornado near 105 mph, roof damage and downed trees in the River Hills area, 9.66 inches of rain
Oct 15, 1954 Hurricane Hazel Category 4 landfall near the state line, 18 feet of surge at Calabash, just across the line

What Each Little River Weather Threat Does to a Roof

Falling Trees and Limbs

This is the big one in Little River. The 2026 storms brought trees down onto homes, roads and power lines across north Horry County. A tree strike can crack rafters, split decking and leave a hole that lets rain in within hours.

Tornadoes Inside Tropical Storms

Dorian’s 2019 tornado touched down in Little River, and NWS also logged a tornado sighting near Highway 9 and the Carolina Bays Parkway. These hits are narrow but violent.

Wind Across the Waterway

Homes along the Intracoastal Waterway and the marsh have open water upwind. Gusts reach the roof edge with nothing to break them, so starter strips, ridge caps and nailing patterns matter.

Heavy Rain and Lightning

Dorian dropped nearly 10 inches on Little River. Water that backs up behind clogged gutters can run under the shingle edge, and lightning has started attic and apartment fires nearby.

How Collins Roofing and Repair Builds Roofs for Little River

  • Emergency tarping. We stop the water first after a tree or storm.
  • Decking and framing checks. Every impact area inspected under the shingles.
  • Wind-rated installs. Correct nail patterns and sealed starter and ridge courses.
  • Tree checks. We point out limbs hanging over your roof during the inspection.
  • Valley and flashing protection. Clean valleys and sealed transitions where debris collects.

Little River Permits, HOA and Code Rules: How Collins Roofing and Repair Handles Them

Little River is unincorporated, so most roofing permits go through Horry County Code Enforcement, not a town hall. The county office sits in Conway, the same town as the Collins Roofing and Repair office.

A Collins Roofing and Repair service rep reviewing a Horry County building permit application on a tablet beside a work truck in a Little River, SC neighborhood, with a gated community entrance behind him. The image represents roofing permits in unincorporated Little River SC through Horry County Code Enforcement, plus HOA approvals in River Hills and other communities.

The Horry County Building Permit

  • Who issues it. Horry County Code Enforcement, 1301 Second Avenue, Suite 1D09, Conway, phone 843-915-5090.
  • Online portal. Inspection scheduling, invoice payments and permit status run through the county’s online portal.
  • Shingle replacement. The county’s permit page says the permit requirement does not apply to replacing shingles unless structural sheathing is being replaced.
  • Decking replacement. If rotted or storm-damaged sheathing has to come off, a permit is needed.
  • Fees. The county bases alteration permit fees on Appendix B of the 1997 Standard Building Code, plus zoning fees.
  • Roof covering certification. The county uses a notarized roof covering letter stating the roof, underlayment and penetrations were installed to the manufacturer’s instructions and the 2021 South Carolina Residential Code in high-wind areas.

When Your Little River Address Is Inside North Myrtle Beach

North Myrtle Beach city limits reach into areas like Little River Neck. Homes inside the city get their permits from the City of North Myrtle Beach Planning and Development Department instead.

Who Handles What in Little River

Which office or association handles each part of a Little River, SC roof project
Item Who Handles It
Roofing permit, unincorporated addresses Horry County Code Enforcement in Conway
Roofing permit, addresses inside city limits City of North Myrtle Beach Planning and Development
Roof color and material in gated communities Your HOA’s architectural review
Condo roofs The owners’ association
Building code 2021 South Carolina code adoptions

HOA Approvals in Little River Communities

River Hills, Windjammer Village, Big Landing, Waterfall and Country Lakes are gated communities with HOAs. Condo communities like Lightkeepers Village, Carolina Yacht Landing and Rivergate are run by owners’ associations.

How Collins Roofing and Repair Handles It

  • We ask first. Your service rep asks about your HOA at the first visit.
  • We supply the details. Product names, colors and samples for your request.
  • We order after approval. Materials go on order once the community signs off.

Little River Neighborhoods and Homes Collins Roofing and Repair Works On

Little River is a 1980s and 1990s housing market. More than half of local homes went up in those two decades, and the median home was built in 1996, which puts a big share of roofs at or past their first or second replacement.

An aerial view of Little River, SC showing golf course homes in River Hills, houses along the Intracoastal Waterway, condos at Coquina Harbor and the shrimp boats and restaurants on the historic Little River waterfront. The image represents the Little River homes that Collins Roofing and Repair inspects, repairs and replaces roofs on.

About 11,771 people live in the Little River area, which covers about 10.8 square miles along the waterway. About 77 percent of occupied homes are owner-occupied, and the waterfront hosts the Blue Crab Festival every May.

Little River Homes by Age

Share of Little River, SC homes by era built, and what each era usually means for the roof
Era Built Share of Little River Homes What It Usually Means for the Roof
1979 or earlier About 6 percent Older waterfront cottages, check decking and flashing
1980s About 28 percent Likely on a second roof, prime age for another replacement
1990s About 28 percent Original or first-replacement roofs now 25 years or older
2000s About 19 percent Builder-grade roofs at the end of their life
2010 or later About 19 percent Storm repairs, vent boots and early wear

Collins Roofing and Repair’s own guidance is that architectural shingles last roughly 20 to 25 years here. Any 1990s or 2000s roof that has never been replaced deserves a close look.

Little River Neighborhoods We Serve

The Little River, SC neighborhoods Collins Roofing and Repair works in and the roof issues each one brings
Neighborhood Typical Homes What It Means for the Roof
River Hills Gated golf and country club community with homes, villas and townhomes Many roofs from the 1990s, Dorian tornado damage in 2019
Windjammer Village Gated community of custom homes from the 1970s and 1980s, since updated, with a waterway boat ramp Older roofs, trees, open wind off the waterway
Big Landing Newer gated community of all-brick custom homes along the waterway HOA standards, wind exposure
Waterfall Newer gated homes around Lake Tranquility Young roofs, storm checks
Country Lakes Gated 55+ community of single-story homes Owners who can’t check their own roofs, aging shingles
Lightkeepers Village and Carolina Yacht Landing Gated condos on Coquina Harbor and the waterway Association-managed low-slope and shingle roofs
Riverview Heights Older homes, condos and townhomes near the working docks Older roofs, salt and waterway wind
"Great job. Was well pleased with the work they done. Clean the yard very well. Was on time like they said. Would definitely recommend them to Family and Friends."
Betty Pringle, 5 stars, Google read this review on Google

What a Roof Costs in Little River, SC With Collins Roofing and Repair

Roof prices in Little River are quoted per square, which is 100 square feet of roof. Collins Roofing and Repair gives you a written price after a free inspection, with repair and replacement options side by side.

Price per square and typical whole-roof range for each roof type in Little River, SC
Roof Type Price Per Square Typical Whole-Roof Range
Architectural asphalt shingles $400-$600+ $7,600-$12,000+ for a 2,000 sq ft roof
Architectural asphalt shingles $400-$600+ $11,500-$18,000+ for a 3,000 sq ft roof
Metal roofing $1,000-$1,800+ Quoted after inspection
Flat and modified roofing Varies by system Quoted after inspection
Storm and tree damage repair Not priced per square Quoted after tarping and inspection

What Moves the Price in Little River

Tree damage is the big variable. A limb strike can mean new decking and sometimes rafter repair, and we can’t price that until the tarp comes off and we see the framing. On older 1980s roofs, soft decking is the most common add-on.

Ways to Pay for a Little River Roof

  • 0% financing for 12 months on approved credit.
  • Free roof inspections with photos of everything we find.
  • Free written estimates with no pressure to sign.
  • Written workmanship warranty on labor, plus manufacturer material warranties.

Your Little River Roof Project With Collins Roofing and Repair, Step by Step

Every Collins Roofing and Repair job in Little River follows the same five steps. After a storm, we add one more at the front: stop the water.

  1. Call or book online.

    Our office schedules your visit and calls the day before. Storm damage and active leaks go to the front of the line, and we tarp first if water is coming in.

  2. Free roof inspection.

    Your service rep gets on the roof, checks decking around any impact and photographs every issue.

  3. Written estimate.

    A clear scope and price, with repair and replacement options explained.

  4. Permit and work day.

    We confirm whether Horry County or North Myrtle Beach needs a permit, then the crew protects your property and does the work.

  5. Final check and cleanup.

    Your service rep checks the work, shares after photos and confirms the yard is clean.

"They did what they said they would do when they said it would be done. Very efficient and would highly recommend them."
James Hyman, 5 stars, Google read this review on Google
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Why Little River Homeowners Choose Collins Roofing and Repair

Collins Roofing and Repair has 71 Google reviews averaging 5.0 stars, and 70 of them are five stars. Customers mention would recommend (24 reviews), Josh by name (20), professional service (18) and repair work (15) most.

For Little River homeowners, many of them retired, the part that matters is honesty. We show you the photos, explain the fix and never push a roof you don't need. Read them all on our reviews page or on Google.

A collage of finished Collins Roofing and Repair roofs around Little River SC with five-star Google review cards overlaid: a storm repair under tall pines, a shingle replacement in a golf community and a repaired vent on a waterway home. The image represents the 71 Google reviews averaging 5.0 stars that customers have left for Collins Roofing and Repair.
  • 24 Reviews that would recommend us
  • 20 Reviews that mention Josh by name
  • 18 Reviews that mention professional service
  • 15 Reviews that mention repair work
"Very good company. Did everything I asked for at a very reasonable price."
jeff Emerson, 5 stars, Google read this review on Google

Areas Near Little River Served by Collins Roofing and Repair

Collins Roofing and Repair serves Little River and the communities around it, from the state line to the inland farm towns.

For the full list of communities we serve, see our roofing company in Conway page.

Get a Free Roof Inspection in Little River From Collins Roofing and Repair

After the storms of 2026, a lot of Little River roofs have damage nobody has looked at yet. Book a free inspection with Collins Roofing and Repair and get a straight answer, real photos and a written estimate with no pressure.

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A Collins Roofing and Repair service rep shaking hands with a Little River homeowner in front of a newly repaired roof at sunset, with tall pines behind the house and the crew loading the trailer. The image represents booking a free roof inspection and storm damage repair with the roofing company serving Little River SC, rated 5.0 stars across 71 Google reviews.