Collins Roofing and Repair gets on your roof, photographs what's wrong and tells you straight if it's time for a new one. If a repair will buy you years, we say so. If the roof is done, we tear it off to the wood and build a new one, layer by layer.
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A roof needs replacing when the materials are worn out across the whole surface, not just in one spot. Collins Roofing and Repair looks at the roof and the attic together before making that call, because several of these signs show up inside first.
Age. Architectural shingles last roughly 20 to 25 years in this heat and humidity.
Granules in the gutters and bare, dark patches on the shingles.
Curled, cracked or brittle shingles across whole slopes, not one corner.
A wavy or sagging roofline, which usually means soft decking underneath.
Leaks in more than one place, or the same leak coming back after repairs.
Daylight or water stains on the underside of the roof deck in the attic.
A patchwork of repairs with mismatched shingles on every slope.
| What We Find | Usually a Repair | Usually a Replacement |
|---|---|---|
| Roof age | Well inside its expected life | 20 years or more on architectural shingles |
| Leaks | One leak at a boot, vent, valley or flashing | Several leaks, or repeat leaks after repairs |
| Shingles | A few missing or lifted after wind | Curling, cracking or granule loss across slopes |
| Decking | Solid under the problem area | Soft or sagging in more than one spot |
| Past repairs | None or one clean patch | Patches on several slopes |
A roof with years left and one problem, like a cracked pipe boot, a lifted vent or a few missing shingles, is a repair job. Collins Roofing and Repair prices both options side by side when the call is close. See our roof repair and roof inspection pages.
"Josh came out and performed a wonderful service on our roof. He was very informative and friendly. I highly recommend this company and when we need a new roof, we will definitely be calling him back."
A roof replacement is every layer between your attic and the sky. Collins Roofing and Repair replaces the parts that keep water out at the edges and openings, not just the shingles you see from the street.
| Layer | What It Does | Why It Matters Here |
|---|---|---|
| Decking | The wood base everything nails into | Humidity and old leaks rot sheathing, and soft wood won't hold nails in high wind |
| Self-adhering underlayment | Seals eaves, valleys and openings | Backup protection where wind-driven rain gets under the roof |
| Synthetic underlayment | Covers the rest of the deck | Keeps the deck dry during install and behind the roof for its whole life |
| Drip edge | Metal at the eaves and rakes | Moves water off the edge instead of into the fascia |
| Flashing | Metal at walls, chimneys, valleys and pipes | Where most leaks start, so it gets replaced |
| Starter course | Sealed first row at the edges | Anchors the edge where wind uplift starts |
| Shingles or metal panels | The roof you see | Wind rating, color and algae resistance |
| Ridge caps and vents | Finish the peaks and let the attic breathe | Hot, wet attic air ages the deck and shingles from below |
The state's wind map puts most of the area between 140 and 150 mph ultimate design wind speed. At those speeds, the code calls for shingles that pass ASTM D7158 Class G or H, or ASTM D3161 Class F. Collins Roofing and Repair installs shingles to the manufacturer's high-wind instructions.
"Absolutely thrilled we chose Collins Roofing to replace our roof! They were incredibly professional, fair price, and did a great job!"
Most roof replacements finish in one to two days, depending on the size, the pitch and how much decking needs replacing. Here is how a typical Collins Roofing and Repair install runs.
| When | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Before install day | Our office confirms your date and calls the day before |
| Morning | The crew covers plants and the driveway, then tears off to the deck |
| Late morning | Soft decking is replaced and the new underlayment and drip edge go down |
| Afternoon | Flashing, starter, shingles or panels, ridge caps and vents go on |
| End of the job | Debris hauled off, yard and driveway swept for nails, final check of the work |
"They worked from sun up to sun down to get the job done. They also gave the best price by far! Josh was super responsive and helpful throughout the entire process."
Steep pitches, lots of valleys and dormers, big square footage, heavy decking replacement or an afternoon thunderstorm can stretch a job. Collins Roofing and Repair tells you up front if your roof is likely to take two days, and we keep the roof dried in overnight.
Clean job sites come up again and again in our reviews. Crews cover what needs covering, haul the old roof away and pick up the nails before they leave.
"The gentlemen were very professional. Did an awesome job cleaned everything up didn’t even know that they worked here. I would highly recommend your company."
Which office handles your roof depends on whether you live inside a city or in unincorporated Horry County. Collins Roofing and Repair checks this before your start date.
Horry County Code Enforcement says a permit is not required to replace shingles unless structural sheathing is replaced. When a permit is pulled, the county uses notarized roof covering and roof sheathing letters tied to the 2021 South Carolina Residential Code. Permits run through the county's online portal, 843-915-5090.
Construction Services takes permit requests through its online portal. Fees run on job value: $30 for the first $2,000, plus $6 per additional $1,000. Every contractor needs a City of Conway business license.
Construction Services at 921 N Oak St, 843-918-1111. The city says permits are generally required, with exceptions, and contractors need a city business license plus a state license.
Collins Roofing and Repair handles every part of your roof with one team, from the first inspection to the last nail.
The full lineup on our roofing services page.
Leaks, flashing, vents, skylights and missing shingles.
Free inspections with photos of every issue.
Wind-rated, algae-resistant architectural shingles.
Standing seam and exposed fastener systems.
Emergency tarping and wind, hail and tree damage repair.
Low-slope and metal roofs for offices, shops, churches and rentals.
A new roof should be done right once. Book a free inspection with Collins Roofing and Repair, see the photos, and get a written estimate that tells you whether you need a repair or a replacement.
