Collins Roofing and Repair inspects, repairs and replaces roofs for homeowners and landlords in Loris, SC, from older homes near Main Street to new builds in Sutton Farm and Harper Meadows. We get on the roof, photograph every problem and show you before we price anything.
On May 11, 2026, golf ball size hail, 1.75 inches across, was confirmed near Loris toward Green Sea. Hail bruises shingles in ways you can’t see from the yard. A free inspection tells you where your roof stands.
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Hiring a roofer in Loris gets harder after hail. A hail report brings door knockers into town fast, and many of them push a full roof before anyone has looked closely.
After a hail report, out-of-town crews knock on doors and quote new roofs from the street. Some are gone before the first warranty question.
Collins Roofing and Repair is a licensed and insured South Carolina roofing contractor with a permanent office in Conway. We hand over documentation before work begins, and our 71 Google reviews are there to read.
Hail that size can knock granules loose and crack the mat under a shingle without tearing anything off. From the ground, the roof looks fine.
Our service rep gets on the roof, checks shingles, vents and flashing on every slope, and photographs what the hail did. If the roof only needs repairs, that’s what we price.
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Census estimates show the median home in Loris was built in 1978. Many older roofs already have a second layer, and covering them again hides soft decking.
On replacements, we tear off to the deck, replace soft or rotten sheathing and install new underlayment and flashing. The city’s roofing letter covers both the shingles and the sheathing, and we stand behind both.
About 44 percent of occupied homes in Loris are rented, and many are duplexes and small multi-unit buildings. A leak between tenants can’t wait.
We work with rental owners on repairs and replacements, send photos when you can’t be there and keep the job moving. See commercial roofing for larger rental buildings.
Loris storms are short, sharp and hard on roofs. The city sits in northern Horry County, far from the beach but right in the path of hail cores, downbursts and slow hurricanes.
| Date | Storm | What Loris Saw |
|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2026 | Severe thunderstorm | 1.75 inch golf ball hail confirmed by photo near Loris toward Green Sea, with trees on homes in the county |
| Sep 30, 2022 | Hurricane Ian | A 48 mph gust measured in Loris |
| Jan 13, 2020 | EF1 tornado | Winds up to 90 mph at Loris High School, about 72 cars damaged in the parking lot |
| Sep 14 to 17, 2018 | Hurricane Florence | 23.63 inches of rain 2.9 miles WSW of Loris, a South Carolina tropical record, and more than 100 people rescued from flooded homes and cars |
| May 20, 2005 | Downburst | Winds near 90 mph by the hospital, the old town jail lost its roof and metal roofing was stripped from other buildings |
Through early September 2026, the National Weather Service had logged 23 wind reports and a golf ball hail report across Horry County for the year.
Golf ball hail knocks granules loose, cracks shingles and dents soft metal vents and flashing. Bruised shingles lose protection and age faster in the sun.
The 2005 downburst stripped metal roofing off buildings in town, and the 2020 tornado tossed cars at the high school. Short, violent wind peels roof edges and drops trees.
Florence dropped more rain near Loris than any tropical storm on record in South Carolina. Days of rain find every worn boot, open seam and tired valley.
Summer heat dries out pipe boots and shingles, and shaded roofs under pines hold moisture that feeds algae and packs valleys with needles.
Loris is an incorporated city, so roofing permits inside city limits go through the City of Loris Code Enforcement Division, not Horry County. The division issues permits and inspects construction in the city.
| Project Cost | City Permit Fee |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | $50 |
| Over $1,000, up to $49,999 | $15 plus $7 for each $1,000 over $1,000 |
| A $12,000 roof replacement | About $92 |
| A $20,000 roof replacement | About $148 |
| Re-inspection | $50 |
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Permit office | City of Loris Code Enforcement Division, 4101 Walnut Street |
| Permits and inspections | 843-716-6507 |
| City Hall | 843-756-4004 |
| Hours | Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm |
| Outside city limits | Horry County Code Enforcement, 843-915-5090 |
Your service rep confirms at the first visit whether your home is inside city limits. We file the city or county permit, schedule the inspection and complete the roofing letter. You don’t make the calls.
The City of Loris has its own flood damage prevention ordinance, and newer subdivisions may have HOA rules on roof color. We check both before you choose a shingle.
Loris grew up as a railroad town. It was founded in 1887 on the Wilmington, Chadbourn and Conway Railroad, and its first brick building, the Bank of Loris, opened in 1907. About 2,449 people lived in the city in 2020.
Census estimates put the median home in Loris at 1978. About 29 percent of homes went up in the 1970s alone, and about 1 in 5 dates to 1959 or earlier.
| Era Built | Share of Loris Homes | What It Usually Means for the Roof |
|---|---|---|
| 1959 or earlier | About 20 percent | Older downtown homes, often several layers, check decking |
| 1960s | About 7 percent | Several roofs in, ventilation and flashing worth checking |
| 1970s | About 29 percent | The biggest decade, prime age for full replacement |
| 1980s and 1990s | About 15 percent | Second roof due or coming due |
| 2000s | About 21 percent | First replacement window for builder-grade shingles |
| 2010 or later | About 8 percent | Hail and wind repairs more than replacements |
About 44 percent of occupied homes are rented, and about 21 percent of all homes are in buildings with three or four units.
| Neighborhood or Area | Typical Homes | What It Means for the Roof |
|---|---|---|
| Downtown Loris along Main Street and Railroad Avenue | Older brick commercial buildings, churches and homes | Low-slope commercial roofs, older layers on homes |
| In-town streets near Walnut Street | 1960s and 1970s ranch homes | Replacement age, decking checks |
| Duplexes and small apartments | Rental buildings with three or four units | Fast repairs between tenants, durable re-roofs |
| Sutton Farm and Harper Meadows | New construction homes by D.R. Horton | Young roofs, hail and wind inspections |
| Andalusia and Meadow Walk | New construction homes | Builder-grade roofs, early repairs |
| Woodland Valley and homes toward Green Sea | Single-family homes and rural lots | Open wind, tree cover, metal and shingle both common |
"These guys did an awesome job on our roof. Very professional. They started & finished on time as promised."
Collins Roofing and Repair has 71 Google reviews averaging 5.0 stars, and 70 of them are five stars. Customers mention fair prices in 14 reviews and clean job sites in 8.
Read them all on our reviews page or on Google.
"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."
Hail doesn’t always leave a hole, but it always leaves a mark. Book a free inspection with Collins Roofing and Repair and get a straight answer, real photos and a written estimate with no pressure.
