5.0 Stars (71 Reviews) Licensed and Insured

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

Collins Roofing and Repair Keeps Marion, SC Roofs Tight on Old Homes, After Big Storms and Through Hurricane Season

Collins Roofing and Repair inspects, repairs and replaces roofs for homeowners and businesses in Marion, SC, from Greek Revival and Victorian homes near the courthouse to 1950s brick ranches and farmhouses out along US 76. We get on the roof, photograph every problem and show you before you pay a dime.

Marion dates back to the 1790s, and a lot of its roofs sit on old framing. We know how to work on those houses, and we tell you straight when a repair will do.

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A Collins Roofing and Repair roofer on a ladder photographing worn ridge shingles on a two-story Victorian home with a deep front porch in the Marion Historic District in Marion, SC, with tall oaks and a brick sidewalk out front. The image represents the roofing company in Marion SC for roof inspections, roof repairs, roof replacements, metal roofing and storm damage repair.
New chimney flashing and drip edge finished on an older Marion, SC home by Collins Roofing and Repair.
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A standing seam metal roof finished on a farmhouse outside Marion, SC by Collins Roofing and Repair.
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About Collins Roofing and Repair in Marion, SC: Everyday Roofing and Storm Roofing for the Swamp Fox City

Collins Roofing and Repair has served Conway and the surrounding Horry, Florence and Marion County communities for more than 15 years. We’re not based in Marion. We serve it from our roofing company in Conway, and Marion County is part of our regular service area.

Here’s the honest version of the drive. Marion is about 31 miles from our Conway office in a straight line. On the road it’s about a 35 to 45 minute drive up US 501 through Aynor and across the Little Pee Dee River at Galivants Ferry.

That distance is why we plan Marion visits on purpose. Our office books your inspection, calls the day before and gives you a real arrival window. Active leaks and storm damage still go to the front of the line.

Everyday Roofing in Marion, SC

Most Marion calls are everyday roofing. A ceiling stain spreads over a back bedroom, a pipe boot cracks on a 1960s ranch, or a porch roof starts holding water after every summer storm.

We find the leak, show you the photos and quote a roof repair when a repair will do. A roof replacement only goes on the table when the roof is truly worn out.

"Josh answered all my questions in detail and did not push. Randall I think was his name, did an excellent repair job plus extras. good clean up."
Phyllis Smith, 5 stars, Google read this review on Google

Storm Roofing in Marion, SC

The other half is storm roofing. Marion sits inland, but it still takes tropical rain, thunderstorm wind and the occasional tornado. In May 2024 a tornado tore roof covering off buildings on Main Street.

When a storm opens your roof, Collins Roofing and Repair tarps it to stop the water, photographs the damage and then repairs it through our storm damage repair service.

The Truth About Hiring a Roofer in Marion, SC (And How Collins Roofing and Repair Fixes It)

Hiring a roofer in Marion, SC is harder than it should be. The town is far enough from the coast that many beach-area companies skip it, and close enough to the storm track that out-of-town crews show up after every big blow.

A homeowner in Marion, SC at a kitchen table comparing two roofing estimates while a Collins Roofing and Repair service rep shows tablet photos of soft decking and a lifted shingle tab from an older roof. The image represents hiring a roofer in Marion SC who inspects the roof in person, explains repair versus replacement and handles the City of Marion permit.

The Problems Marion, SC Homeowners Run Into

Roofers Who Won’t Make the Drive

Some Grand Strand roofers put Marion at the bottom of the list. Your leak waits a week or two, and a small repair turns into wet decking and stained drywall.

How Collins Roofing and Repair Solves It

Collins Roofing and Repair puts Marion on the calendar like any other town we serve. We tell you the arrival window up front, call the day before, and move active leaks to the front of the line.

Old Houses Quoted Like New Ones

Close to half of the homes in Marion were built before 1960. Old board decking, layered roofs and built-in porch gutters need a closer look than a quote from the driveway.

How Collins Roofing and Repair Solves It

Our service rep gets on the roof and checks the attic when he can. You see photos of the decking, flashing and any old layers before we price the job, so there are no surprises on tear-off day.

Storm Chasers After Every Big Storm

After Matthew in 2016 and Florence in 2018, out-of-town crews worked the main roads through Marion County. Many were gone before a warranty ever mattered.

How Collins Roofing and Repair Solves It

Collins Roofing and Repair has served Conway and Marion County for more than 15 years, working from our office in Conway. You get a written workmanship warranty and a company that still answers the phone after the next storm.

Historic District Rules Nobody Mentioned

Homes in the Marion Historic District fall under the city’s Historic Preservation Commission, and exterior changes can need a Certificate of Appropriateness. A roofer who doesn’t ask can leave you with a stop-work problem.

How Collins Roofing and Repair Solves It

We check whether your address is in the district before we price materials. If it is, we confirm with the city what the commission needs before any work is scheduled.

What You Actually Need From a Marion, SC Roofer

  • A real inspection. On the roof, with photos, before any price.
  • A straight answer on repair versus replacement. Not every leak needs a new roof.
  • Someone who knows old houses. Board decking, multiple layers and low-slope porch roofs.
  • The City of Marion permit handled. Filed with the right office before work starts.
  • A written warranty. Labor covered in writing, plus manufacturer material warranties.

Roofing Services From Collins Roofing and Repair in Marion, SC

Collins Roofing and Repair handles every part of a Marion, SC roof, on homes and on commercial buildings. One team inspects it, repairs it, replaces it and stands behind it.

Roofing Services for Marion, SC Homes

  • Roof Repair

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

  • Roof Replacement

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

  • Free Roof Inspection

    Photo-backed inspections for leaks, storm checks and home purchases in Marion. See roof inspection.

  • Storm Damage Repair

    Emergency tarping and repair after wind, hail, tornadoes and falling limbs. See storm damage repair.

  • Commercial Roofing

    Low-slope and metal roofs on offices, retail buildings, churches, warehouses and rental properties, scheduled around business hours. See commercial roofing.

Roofing Materials for Marion, SC Homes

  • Shingle roofing: architectural shingles for most Marion homes, installed to manufacturer specs.
  • Metal roofing: standing seam and exposed fastener metal for farmhouses, outbuildings and long-term homeowners.
  • Flat and modified roofing: TPO, modified bitumen and coatings for porches, additions and flat downtown roofs.
  • FORTIFIED roofing: sealed roof decks and reinforced edges built to the IBHS standard.
Which Roof Fits Which Marion, SC Home
The roof Collins Roofing and Repair usually recommends for each kind of Marion, SC home
Home Type in Marion, SC Roof We Usually Recommend Why
Historic district homes Architectural shingles or standing seam metal, matched to the house Fits the look, check commission rules first
1950s and 1960s brick ranches Architectural shingles Best value, wind-rated, easy to repair
Farmhouses and outbuildings on rural lots Exposed fastener or standing seam metal Long life, sheds heavy rain, handles big roof areas
Downtown storefronts and flat porch roofs TPO, modified bitumen or a coating Built for slopes shingles can’t handle
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Marion, SC Weather and Storms: What Collins Roofing and Repair Sees on Local Roofs

Marion sits well inland, but it does not get a pass on storms. It sits between the Great Pee Dee and Little Pee Dee rivers, so tropical systems bring days of rain, and summer storms bring straight-line wind and falling trees.

Dark storm clouds over the Marion County Courthouse and Main Street in Marion, SC as a Collins Roofing and Repair crew secures an emergency tarp on a two-story home with a fallen oak limb in the yard. The image represents the tropical floods, thunderstorm wind and tornadoes that damage roofs in Marion SC, and fast storm damage roof repair for local homeowners.

Recent Storms That Hit Marion, SC Roofs

Recorded storms affecting Marion, SC and Marion County, from Hurricane Matthew in 2016 forward
Date Storm What Marion and Marion County Saw
Sep 5, 2026 Severe thunderstorms Trees down on power lines south of town, a tree snapped on Cedar Street and a power line down on East Highway 76
Aug 16, 2026 Severe thunderstorms 58 mph wind estimate and trees down just south of Marion, the same day Aynor saw 58 mph
Jul 5, 2026 Severe thunderstorms Multiple trees and a power line down in the city of Marion
Jun 11, 2025 Severe thunderstorms Four trees down in and near Marion and a tree across Calder Road toward Mullins
Aug 5 to 8, 2024 Tropical Storm Debby Flooded parking lots across Marion County
May 14, 2024 EF1 tornado Roof collapse and windows blown out on Main Street, roof covering torn off neighboring buildings, trees and limbs down in southeast Marion
Jan 9, 2024 Severe thunderstorms Large trees down on homes near Jones Avenue and SC 41, a tree on a house near Walnut Street
Sep 2018 Hurricane Florence 61 mph gust at the Marion County Airport, Little Pee Dee River at Nichols crested at 54.56 feet on September 20
Oct 2016 Hurricane Matthew 14.36 inches of rain in Marion, record Little Pee Dee crest of 17.10 feet at Galivants Ferry

What Each Marion, SC Weather Threat Does to a Roof

Tropical Rain and River Flooding

Matthew dumped more than 14 inches on Marion in 2016, and Florence pushed the Little Pee Dee to historic levels two years later. Days of rain find every cracked boot, worn valley and loose flashing, and long power outages leave attics damp.

Tornadoes Inside Thunderstorms

On May 14, 2024, a tornado touched down near Baker and Baptist Streets and moved through downtown. The National Weather Service found a roof collapse on Main Street and missing roof covering on Fairlee and Wheeler Streets.

Falling Oaks and Pines

Marion’s older streets are lined with big trees. In January 2024, storms put large trees on homes near Jones Avenue, and storms in 2025 and 2026 downed trees across town. A limb through the decking is a tarp-today problem.

Heat and Humidity

Long, hot summers bake shingles and dry out the rubber on pipe boots. Humidity feeds the black algae streaks you see on north-facing slopes, and gutters packed with leaves back water under the shingle edge.

How Collins Roofing and Repair Builds Roofs for Marion, SC

  • Wind-rated installs. Correct nailing and sealed starter and ridge courses.
  • Full waterproofing details. Underlayment, valley protection and flashing at walls and penetrations.
  • Decking checked on tear-off. Soft or rotten boards replaced before new roofing goes down.
  • Tree checks. We point out overhanging limbs during your free inspection.
  • Emergency tarping. When a storm or a limb opens your roof.

Marion, SC Permits, Historic District Review and Code Rules: How Collins Roofing and Repair Handles Them

Who issues your roofing permit depends on where your house sits. Inside city limits it’s the City of Marion. Outside city limits, it’s Marion County.

The Marion Opera House and Old Town Hall on West Godbold Street in Marion, SC, with a Collins Roofing and Repair service rep reviewing a City of Marion building permit application on a tablet across the street. The image represents how Collins Roofing and Repair handles the City of Marion building permit and Historic Preservation Commission review before a roof replacement in Marion SC.

The City of Marion Building Department

The City of Marion Building Department enforces state and local building codes, reviews plans and issues permits for property inside city limits. Here’s what matters for a roof:

  • Where it is. City Hall, 107 South Main Street, Marion, SC 29571. Phone 843-423-5961.
  • Who runs it. The city administrator also serves as building inspector, with a code enforcement officer on staff.
  • Online filing. The city takes building permit applications online, or on a printable form.
  • Fees and guides. The city has not posted a fee schedule online yet, so we confirm the fee when we file.
  • Code basis. South Carolina’s current residential code is the 2021 edition with state modifications, in effect since January 1, 2023.

Marion Historic District Review

The Marion Historic District went on the National Register in 1973 and was expanded in 1979. It covers the blocks around the courthouse square, with homes and churches from about 1800 through the early 1900s.

Landmarks Inside the District

  • Marion County Courthouse, built in the 1850s on the town square.
  • Old Town Hall and Opera House, built in 1892 on West Godbold Street.
  • Marion Academy, built in 1886 on Willcox Avenue, now the Marion County Museum.
  • Marion Presbyterian Church, 1852, on South Main Street.
  • The Grove, 1893, on Harlee Street.

Who Approves Roof Work in the District

Which office handles each kind of Marion, SC roof project
Your Marion Project Who Handles It
Building permit inside city limits City of Marion Building Department
Exterior changes in the historic district City of Marion Historic Preservation Commission, through a Certificate of Appropriateness
Emergency tarp after a storm Temporary protection, confirm with the city before permanent work
Property outside city limits Marion County permitting office

Outside City Limits in Marion County

Rural addresses outside the City of Marion are permitted by Marion County, not the city. The towns of Mullins, Nichols and Sellers run their own permits. We confirm the right office from your address at the first visit.

How Collins Roofing and Repair Handles It

Collins Roofing and Repair is a licensed and insured South Carolina roofing contractor, and we hand over documentation before work begins. We confirm the permit office, the historic status and the code details for your address before your install date.

Marion, SC Neighborhoods and Homes Collins Roofing and Repair Works On

Marion is an old town by housing age. The median home was built in 1963, and about 45 percent of homes went up before 1960. That means many roofs sit on board decking, some on top of an older layer, and many houses are likely on their third or fourth roof.

An aerial view of Marion, SC showing the courthouse square, tree-lined streets of older homes along Main Street and Godbold Street, brick ranch homes on side streets and rural homes along US 76, with a Collins Roofing and Repair truck parked at one job. The image represents the older housing stock that Collins Roofing and Repair inspects, repairs and replaces roofs on across Marion SC.

About 6,448 people lived in Marion at the 2020 Census. The city has roughly 2,952 homes, and about 74 percent are single-family detached houses.

Marion, SC Homes by Age

Share of Marion, SC homes by era built, and what each era usually means for the roof
Era Built Share of Marion Homes What It Usually Means for the Roof
1939 or earlier About 17.5 percent Historic homes, board decking, possible old layers, historic review possible
1940s About 6.6 percent Older framing, check decking and chimney flashing
1950s About 21.2 percent Brick ranches on a third or fourth roof, ventilation often weak
1960s About 14.6 percent Ranches and split levels, low-slope porch and carport roofs
1970s About 13.7 percent Prime age for replacement if the roof hasn’t been redone lately
1980s About 10.8 percent Second roofs reaching the end of their life
1990 or later About 15.6 percent Repairs, storm damage and first replacements

Marion, SC Areas We Serve

The Marion, SC areas Collins Roofing and Repair works in and the roof issues each one brings
Area Typical Homes What It Means for the Roof
Marion Historic District Greek Revival, Victorian and Queen Anne homes around the courthouse square Steep roofs, chimneys, historic review, careful material choices
Downtown Main Street Two and three-story brick commercial buildings Flat roofs, parapet flashing, tornado damage seen in 2024
Godbold, Harlee and Willcox Avenue blocks Large older homes under mature oaks Limb damage, algae, old decking
Neighborhoods off SC 41 and Jones Avenue 1950s and 1960s brick ranches Third or fourth roof, tree damage seen in January 2024
East Highway 76 corridor Homes, shops and commercial buildings Metal and flat roofs, storm wind exposure
Rural Marion County toward Rains, Sellers and Centenary Farmhouses, mobile homes and outbuildings on open land Metal roofs, open wind, falling pines
"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."
Andrea Bird, 5 stars, Google read this review on Google

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

Roof prices in Marion, SC are quoted per square, which is 100 square feet of roof. Collins Roofing and Repair uses the same pricing everywhere we work, then adjusts for your roof’s size, pitch, layers and decking.

Price per square and typical whole-roof range for each roof type in Marion, 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
Roof repair Not priced per square Quoted after inspection

What Moves the Price in Marion, SC

Older Marion homes are where the surprises hide. A second layer to tear off, soft board decking under an old roof, a chimney that needs new flashing or a low-slope porch section can all add to the job. We show you the photos before we price any of it.

Ways to Pay for a Marion, SC 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 Marion, SC Roof Project With Collins Roofing and Repair, Step by Step

Every Collins Roofing and Repair job in Marion follows the same five steps, so you always know what happens next.

  1. Call or book online.

    Our office schedules your visit, gives you an arrival window and calls the day before.

  2. Free roof inspection.

    Your service rep gets on the roof and photographs every issue.

  3. Written estimate.

    A clear scope and price, with repair and replacement options explained, plus the permit and any historic review.

  4. Repair or install day.

    The crew arrives on time, protects your yard and does the work.

  5. Final check and cleanup.

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

"Collins Roofing and Repair is an amazing company and crew. 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."
Bright Hutchinson, 5 stars, Google read this review on Google
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Why Marion, SC 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 our honesty, fair prices, on-time crews and clean job sites most. Read them on our reviews page.

A collage of finished Collins Roofing and Repair projects in Marion County with five-star Google review cards overlaid: a roof repair on an older two-story home, a metal roof on a farmhouse and a shingle replacement on a brick ranch. The image represents the 71 Google reviews averaging 5.0 stars that Marion SC homeowners can read before booking Collins Roofing and Repair.
  • 24 Reviews say they would recommend us
  • 20 Reviews mention Josh or Joshua by name
  • 14 Reviews bring up a fair or competitive price
  • 8 Reviews call out a clean job site
"Great and honest local company, exceptional work. I would highly recommend Collins Roofing and Repair."
Courtney James, 5 stars, Google read this review on Google
"Liked the thorough communication and the thorough work that followed. Thank you so much to the people who got this done for me!"
Emily Reed, 5 stars, Google read this review on Google
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Areas Near Marion, SC Served by Collins Roofing and Repair

Collins Roofing and Repair serves Marion and the towns between it and our Conway office. If you live nearby, these pages cover your area:

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

Get a Free Roof Inspection in Marion, SC From Collins Roofing and Repair

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

Get Your Free Roof Inspection Call 843-536-5951
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