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

Collins Roofing and Repair Protects Pawleys Island Roofs , From Historic Island Cottages to Litchfield and DeBordieu

Collins Roofing and Repair is the roofing company Pawleys Island owners call to find the real problem, see the photos and get an honest repair or replacement price. No pressure, and no new roof when a repair will do.

On the island itself, permits run through the Town of Pawleys Island. Most mainland "Pawleys Island" addresses, including Litchfield, Pawleys Plantation, Hagley and DeBordieu, fall under Georgetown County. We sort that out before any work is scheduled.

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A Collins Roofing and Repair service rep on the roof of a raised, weathered beach cottage on Pawleys Island, SC, photographing worn flashing at the chimney while the owner watches from the screened porch. The image represents the roofing company in Pawleys Island SC for roof inspections, roof repairs, roof replacements, metal roofing and storm damage repair.
Worn chimney flashing and open nail heads documented during a free roof inspection on a Pawleys Island, SC cottage by Collins Roofing and Repair.
The Collins Roofing and Repair crew finishing a standing seam metal roof on a raised home near the Pawleys Island causeway, with marsh grass behind it and the service rep reviewing photos with the owner. The image represents a licensed and insured roofing company in Pawleys Island SC with a written workmanship warranty.
A new architectural shingle roof completed on a Litchfield home in Georgetown County by Collins Roofing and Repair.
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About Collins Roofing and Repair in Pawleys Island: Everyday Roofing and Storm Roofing Where Ian Came Ashore

Collins Roofing and Repair handles everyday roofing and storm roofing for Pawleys Island homes, rentals and businesses, from a single lifted shingle to a full tear-off.

We are the same team behind our roofing company in Conway. Pawleys Island sits about 28 miles from our Conway office in a straight line, or about 32 road miles and 50 minutes down US 17.

Pawleys Island is one of the oldest resort areas on the East Coast. The island is a little over 3 miles long and about a quarter mile wide, tied to the mainland by the North and South Causeways.

Everyday Roofing in Pawleys Island

On the island, many homes are older raised cottages with porches, dormers and past repairs layered over each other. On the mainland, golf and marsh communities built in the 1990s and 2000s are reaching the age where builder-grade shingles give out.

We trace leaks from the attic and the roof, quote a roof repair when a repair will do, and quote a roof replacement only when the roof is done.

"Your repair man, Josh Floyd, showed up on time and was quite informative. ... He certainly knew what he was doing. It was a pleasure meeting him."
Linda Yesilonis, 5 stars, Google read this review on Google

Storm Roofing in Pawleys Island

Hurricane Ian made its final landfall near Georgetown on September 30, 2022, as a Category 1 storm. On Pawleys Island, a large part of the pier collapsed, the North Causeway went under several feet of water, and some roofs across the county were damaged by wind and falling trees.

Through our storm damage repair service, we tarp open roofs, photograph every damaged area for your records and then repair or replace what the storm took.

"They are very responsible on cost and more importantly very knowledgeable on product and craftsmanship. If you want a quality job this is the outfit for you."
Matt Hackney, 5 stars, Google read this review on Google

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

Hiring a roofer for a Pawleys Island home means knowing which government you're dealing with, what the flood zone requires and what your HOA or the island's historic rules allow. Here is what goes wrong and how Collins Roofing and Repair handles it.

A Pawleys Island homeowner reviewing a Town of Pawleys Island building permit application and a flood elevation certificate with a Collins Roofing and Repair service rep, who shows photos of a corroded chimney flashing on a tablet. The image represents hiring a roofer in Pawleys Island SC who handles the town permit, Georgetown County rules, flood zones and HOA approvals.

The Problems Pawleys Island Homeowners Run Into

Town vs County Confusion

The Town of Pawleys Island covers the island. Mainland neighborhoods with a Pawleys Island mailing address, like Litchfield, Pawleys Plantation and Hagley, are unincorporated Georgetown County. Filing with the wrong office stalls the job.

How Collins Roofing and Repair Solves It

We confirm whether your home is on the island or the mainland and check the parcel record. Then we follow that office's rules and file any permit before the crew is scheduled.

Historic Cottages and Changing Rules

The island has been a National Register historic district since 1973. In 2026 the town created a Historic Preservation Special Committee and drafted a preservation ordinance, with a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior replacements on listed homes.

How Collins Roofing and Repair Solves It

We ask about your home's status at the first visit. The town's draft guidance says routine maintenance and repairs that don't change the appearance don't need a certificate, and we confirm with Town Hall before any visible change.

HOA Review on the Mainland

Gated and golf communities like DeBordieu, Heritage Plantation and Pawleys Plantation have their own architectural standards. A roof in the wrong color or profile can bring a violation letter.

How Collins Roofing and Repair Solves It

Your service rep confirms your community's roof standards and helps you gather the color and material details for the approval request. Work starts once you have the approval.

Storm Chasers After Ian

After Ian came ashore just south of Georgetown, out-of-town crews moved up and down US 17. Many were gone before a warranty would matter.

How Collins Roofing and Repair Solves It

Collins Roofing and Repair works from a permanent office in Conway, with 71 Google reviews you can read today. Your written workmanship warranty stays with a local company.

What You Actually Need From a Pawleys Island Roofer

  • The right office. Town of Pawleys Island on the island, Georgetown County on the mainland.
  • A real inspection. Attic and roof, with photos, before any price.
  • Flood zone awareness. Someone who knows the V-zone and elevation paperwork the town tracks.
  • HOA and historic know-how. Approvals lined up before materials arrive.
  • Salt-ready installs. Flashing, drip edge and fasteners suited to ocean and marsh exposure.

Roofing Services From Collins Roofing and Repair in Pawleys Island, SC

Collins Roofing and Repair handles every part of a Pawleys Island roof, on island cottages, mainland homes, rentals and commercial buildings.

Roofing Services for Pawleys Island Homes

  • Free Roof Inspection

    Photo-backed inspections for leaks, post-storm checks, purchases and rental turnovers. See roof inspection.

  • Roof Repair and Leak Detection

    Leaks at chimneys, dormers, skylights, valleys, porch tie-ins and pipe boots, traced to the source before we quote. See roof repair.

  • Roof Replacement

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

  • Storm Damage Repair

    Emergency tarping and repair after hurricanes, tropical storms and falling limbs. See storm damage repair.

Roofing Materials We Install in Pawleys Island

  • Metal roofing: standing seam and exposed fastener systems, a long-lasting fit for raised island homes.
  • Shingle roofing: wind-rated architectural shingles in colors most mainland HOAs approve.
  • Flat and modified roofing: TPO and modified bitumen for porch roofs, additions and low-slope sections.
  • FORTIFIED roofing: sealed roof decks and reinforced edges built to the IBHS standard.

Commercial Roofing in Pawleys Island

Shops and restaurants along US 17, offices, churches and rental buildings need roofs that stay dry through the season. Our commercial roofing team handles single-ply membrane, coatings and metal, and can work around business hours.

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Pawleys Island Weather and Storms: What Collins Roofing and Repair Sees on Local Roofs

Pawleys Island has taken direct hits from the biggest storms on this coast. Hugo cut the island in two in 1989, Matthew destroyed the frontal dunes on two-thirds of the island in 2016, and Ian made landfall just down the coast in 2022.

Storm surge covering the North Causeway to Pawleys Island, SC after a hurricane, with a Collins Roofing and Repair crew tarping a wind-damaged roof on a raised cottage nearby. The image represents the hurricanes, surge, ocean wind and salt air that damage roofs in Pawleys Island SC and the storm damage repair Collins provides.

Storms That Hit Pawleys Island Roofs

Hurricanes and storms recorded at Pawleys Island and Litchfield, from Hugo in 1989 forward
Date Storm What Pawleys Island and Litchfield Saw
Sep 5, 2026 Thunderstorms 40 mph gusts along the Grand Strand, trees down on US 17 farther north
Sep 27, 2024 Hurricane Helene Tornado warnings for Pawleys Island, Andrews and Plantersville, downed trees and limbs, most remaining outages in Georgetown County
Aug 8, 2024 Tropical Storm Debby 43 mph gust in Georgetown, 15.02 inches of rain at Georgetown's Spring Gully site
Sep 30, 2022 Hurricane Ian Landfall near Georgetown, a large part of the Pawleys pier collapsed, North Causeway Road under several feet of water, mud lines over 4 feet on Doyle Avenue, surge around the Litchfield Inn
Sep 5, 2019 Hurricane Dorian Surge breached the dunes at high tide, severe erosion on the south end, no structural damage to homes
Sep 14, 2018 Hurricane Florence 15.75 inches of rain just north of Pawleys Island, no significant damage reported
Oct 8, 2016 Hurricane Matthew Surge knocked out first-floor walls and doors of many beach houses, Town Hall flooded, 2 to 4 feet of sand on Springs Avenue
Sep 21 to 22, 1989 Hurricane Hugo Surge cut the island in two, an estimated 100 homes lost, pier washed off its pilings, Litchfield Inn ground floor gutted

What Each Pawleys Island Weather Threat Does to a Roof

Hurricane Wind on Raised Homes

Raised island homes put the whole roof up in the wind. Gusts lift shingle tabs and metal panel edges, break seal strips and peel ridge caps. During Ian, a Weatherflow station at Winyah Bay, south of Pawleys near Georgetown, recorded an 84 mph gust.

Surge and Flooding Below the Roof

Surge does most of its damage at ground level, but it also loosens porches, stairs and fascia attached to the roof line. After a surge event, we check the tie-ins where lower roofs meet the house.

Salt From the Ocean and the Marsh

The island has the ocean on one side and the marsh and creek on the other. Salt corrodes exposed fasteners, drip edge and chimney flashing year round.

Old Oaks on the Mainland

Pawleys Plantation, Willbrook and the neighborhoods off US 17 sit under live oaks and pines. During Helene in 2024, most of the local damage came from downed trees and limbs.

How Collins Roofing and Repair Builds Roofs for Pawleys Island

  • Wind-rated installs. Correct nailing and sealed starter and ridge courses to manufacturer specs.
  • Corrosion-aware metal. Fasteners and flashing matched to salt exposure on the island.
  • Careful tie-ins. Porch, dormer and chimney flashing rebuilt, not just caulked.
  • Tree checks. We point out overhanging limbs during your free inspection.
  • Fast storm response. Emergency tarping when a storm opens your roof.

Pawleys Island Permits: Town of Pawleys Island vs Georgetown County, and How Collins Roofing and Repair Handles Both

The Pawleys Island name covers two different permit offices. The island is its own town with its own building department, while most mainland Pawleys Island addresses are unincorporated Georgetown County.

The Pawleys Island Town Hall on Myrtle Avenue with a Collins Roofing and Repair service rep holding a building permit application and a Georgetown County permit folder for a mainland job. The image represents roofing permits in Pawleys Island SC under the Town of Pawleys Island and Georgetown County, handled by the roofing company in Pawleys Island SC.

Which Office Permits Your Pawleys Island Home

Which office handles your roofing permit, by where your Pawleys Island home sits, and how to reach them
Where Your Home Is Who Handles the Permit Contact
On the island, inside Town of Pawleys Island limits Town of Pawleys Island Building and Zoning, Town Hall, 323 Myrtle Avenue 843-237-1698
Litchfield Beach, Litchfield by the Sea, Pawleys Plantation, Heritage Plantation, Willbrook, Hagley, DeBordieu and other mainland addresses Georgetown County Building Department, 129 Screven Street, Georgetown 843-545-3116
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The Town of Pawleys Island Building Permit

For years, Georgetown County reviewed plans and ran inspections for the town under an agreement that began in 2005. Today the town runs its own building department at Town Hall and partners with SAFEbuilt, which schedules and conducts inspections.

  • Contractor details. The town's permit application asks for the contractor's SC license number and a local registration number.
  • Flood zone fields. The application tracks flood zone, base flood elevation, V-Zone certificate and elevation certificate status.
  • Inspections. Requests go to SAFEbuilt at 843-729-2452 with the contractor name, inspection type and permit number.
  • State coastal approval. Work on the creek or ocean side may also need SC DHEC OCRM approval.
  • Trees. Removing a tree on the island needs a town tree removal permit under Ordinance 2023-04.
  • Architectural Review Board. ARB approval applies to new construction, not a re-roof of an existing home.

Roof Rules Aimed at New Houses

The town's new-home checklist caps mean roof height at 35 feet, measured from base flood elevation, and the town has debated minimum roof pitches for new houses. Those rules shape new construction. On an existing home, we match the roof you have unless you choose to change it.

Historic Island Homes

The Pawleys Island historic district was designated in 1973 after a historic survey.

In 2026 the town set up a committee working toward Certified Local Government status, and a June 2026 draft ordinance would create a local list of historic properties with a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior replacements.

How Collins Roofing and Repair Handles It

If your cottage is listed or nominated, we check with Town Hall before quoting a visible change, like switching shingles to metal. Same-look repairs and maintenance are handled like any other job.

Georgetown County Permits for Mainland Pawleys Island

The Georgetown County Building Department handles mainland Pawleys Island addresses. Contractors register with the county using their SC contractor's license, and inspection requests go to 843-545-3261.

We confirm the roofing permit rule for your address and scope and file it before the crew is scheduled.

Pawleys Island Neighborhoods and Homes Collins Roofing and Repair Works On

The island and the mainland have very different housing. On the island, the median home was built in 1977 and about 30 percent went up before 1960. In the neighboring Litchfield Beach Census area, the median home dates to 1998.

An aerial view of Pawleys Island, SC showing raised cottages along Atlantic and Myrtle Avenues, the marsh and causeways, and mainland golf communities toward Litchfield and Hagley, with several roofs freshly replaced by Collins Roofing and Repair. The image represents the homes the roofing company in Pawleys Island SC repairs and replaces.
Share of homes by era built on the island and in the Litchfield Beach area, and what each era usually means for the roof
Era Built Town of Pawleys Island Litchfield Beach Area (Mainland) What It Usually Means for the Roof
1939 or earlier About 12 percent Under 1 percent Historic cottages, possible preservation review
1940s and 1950s About 17 percent About 2 percent Several roofs deep, decking and framing worth checking
1960s and 1970s About 24 percent About 12 percent Second or third roof, ventilation often undersized
1980s About 16 percent About 14 percent Prime age for replacement if not redone since the 2000s
1990s About 20 percent About 26 percent Original or first-replacement roofs at 25 years or more
2000 or later About 10 percent About 45 percent Builder-grade shingles near the end of their life, storm repairs

Source data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020 to 2024 five-year estimates.

The Census Bureau also counts 479 of the island's 581 housing units as seasonal or vacation homes. Many owners live elsewhere, so we send photos straight to them or their property manager.

Pawleys Island Communities We Serve

The Pawleys Island area communities Collins Roofing and Repair works in, which office permits each one and the roof issues they bring
Community Office Typical Homes What It Means for the Roof
The island, Atlantic and Myrtle Avenues Town of Pawleys Island Raised historic and newer beach cottages Flood zone paperwork, historic review, surge history
Litchfield Beach and Litchfield by the Sea Georgetown County Beach homes and condos near the Litchfield Inn Ian surge and erosion, salt air
Litchfield Country Club Georgetown County Homes around the golf course off US 17 Aging first roofs, community rules
Pawleys Plantation Georgetown County Private golf community with a Jack Nicklaus course HOA standards, complex roofs
Heritage Plantation Georgetown County Private gated community between the ocean and the waterway HOA approvals, oak limbs
Willbrook Plantation Georgetown County Golf course homes among live oaks and old rice fields Tree damage, HOA standards
Hagley Estates Georgetown County Mix of older and newer custom homes on the southwest end Varied roof ages, waterfront wind
DeBordieu Colony Georgetown County Gated oceanfront community running from the beach to the marsh HOA specs, full ocean wind
"Honest, helpful, and professional about my roof diagnosis. No high pressure sales tactic I’ve experienced in the past and would recommend for consideration if you need roof inspection or any work done to yours."
Kyle, 5 stars, Google read this review on Google

What a Roof Costs in Pawleys Island, SC With Collins Roofing and Repair

Roof prices in Pawleys Island are quoted per square, which is 100 square feet of roof. Height, access on raised homes, porches and dormers, decking repairs and material choice move the final number.

Price per square and typical whole-roof range for each roof type in Pawleys Island
Roof Type Price Per Square Typical Whole-Roof Range
Architectural shingles $400-$600+ $7,600-$12,000+ for a 2,000 sq ft roof
Architectural 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
Roof repair Not priced per square Quoted after inspection

Why Pawleys Island Roofs Often Cost More

Raised island cottages need more staging and safety setup, and older homes often hide soft decking under past roofs. Mainland custom homes tend to be large, with hips, valleys and porch roofs. The drive from Conway is longer too, so we plan your job as one efficient trip.

Ways to Pay for a Pawleys Island 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 Pawleys Island Roof Project With Collins Roofing and Repair, Step by Step

Every Collins Roofing and Repair job in Pawleys Island follows the same steps, so you always know what comes next.

  1. Call or book online.

    Our office schedules your visit and calls the day before.

  2. Office check.

    We confirm whether your home is in the Town of Pawleys Island or Georgetown County.

  3. Free inspection.

    Josh gets on the roof, checks the attic and photographs every issue.

  4. Written estimate.

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

  5. Permit and approvals.

    We file the permit and help with HOA or historic paperwork where it applies.

  6. Work day and final check.

    The crew does the work, and your service rep shares after photos and confirms cleanup.

"Would definitely recommend to anyone looking to have their roof reshingled."
Matthew Jachnycky, 5 stars, Google read this review on Google
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Why Pawleys Island 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 Josh by name in 20, would recommend us in 24 and call out honest, no-pressure service in 5.

Read them all on our reviews page or on Google.

A collage of finished Collins Roofing and Repair projects around Pawleys Island, SC with five-star Google review cards overlaid: a metal roof on a raised cottage, a shingle replacement in a golf community and a chimney flashing repair. The image represents the 71 Google reviews averaging 5.0 stars for the roofing company in Pawleys Island SC.
  • 5.0 Average across 71 Google reviews
  • 24 Reviews that would recommend us
  • 20 Reviews that mention Josh by name
  • 5 Reviews calling out honest, no-pressure service
"Absolutely thrilled we chose Collins Roofing to replace our roof! They were incredibly professional, fair price, and did a great job! Would recommend them to anyone!"
lynsey branham, 5 stars, Google read this review on Google

Areas Near Pawleys Island Served by Collins Roofing and Repair

Collins Roofing and Repair serves Pawleys Island and the communities up and down US 17.

  • Murrells Inlet: north on US 17, past Brookgreen Gardens and Huntington Beach State Park.

  • Georgetown: south on US 17 at Winyah Bay.

  • Garden City: north past Murrells Inlet, split between Horry and Georgetown counties.

  • Surfside Beach: farther north, with its own town permit office.

For homes in and around Conway, see our roofing company in Conway page.

Get a Free Roof Inspection in Pawleys Island From Collins Roofing and Repair

Your roof is the first thing every storm off the Atlantic hits. Book a free inspection with Collins Roofing and Repair and get a straight answer, real photos, the right permit office and a written estimate with no pressure.

Get Your Free Roof Inspection Call 843-536-5951
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