Roofing Company in Socastee, SC That Does Roof Inspections, Roof Repairs, Roof Replacements, Metal Roofing and Storm Damage Repair
Collins Roofing and Repair Fixes Socastee RoofsWorn by Waterway Wind, Pines and Tornado Season
Collins Roofing and Repair is a roofing company serving Socastee, SC, that gets on your roof, photographs every problem and shows you what it found before you pay for anything. Most Socastee homes were built from 1970 to 2009, so plenty of roofs here are on borrowed time.
We fix what's actually broken, from a cracked vent boot to tornado damage, and quote a new roof only when the old one is done.
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About Collins Roofing and Repair in Socastee: Everyday Roofing and Storm Roofing
Along the Waterway
Collins Roofing and Repair provides everyday roofing and storm roofing to Socastee homeowners and the businesses along its main roads.
We are the same team behind our roofing company in Conway, serving Conway and the surrounding Horry, Florence and Marion County communities for more than 15 years.
Our office on Labonte Street in Conway is about 11 miles from Socastee in a straight line. SC 544 runs from Conway down to Socastee and across the Intracoastal Waterway, so we're on familiar roads every time we come out.
Everyday Roofing in Socastee
Socastee has a lot of single-story homes from the 1980s and 1990s. Those roofs leak at the same places: cracked vent boots, worn pipe flashing, tired valleys and drip edge rusted by years of humid air.
Collins Roofing and Repair traces the leak to its source and quotes a roof repair
when the roof has life left. When it doesn't, we quote a roof replacement
and show you why.
"Collins Roofing did an outstanding job with some shingle repairs and fascia metal work on my home. They made sure every shingle was properly fixed and didn’t cut any corners."
Socastee has been hit by at least two confirmed tornadoes since 2019, and its location on the Intracoastal Waterway puts it in the path of flooding when the Waccamaw River backs up.
When a storm opens your roof, Collins Roofing and Repair tarps it, photographs the damage and repairs it through our storm damage repair
service.
The Truth About Hiring a Roofer in Socastee (And How Collins Roofing and Repair Fixes It)
Hiring a roofer in Socastee usually happens in a hurry, right after a storm. That's exactly when homeowners get pushed into the wrong job.
The Problems Socastee Homeowners Run Into
01The problem
Storm Chasers After a Tornado
After the December 2023 tornado tore through Socastee, the neighborhoods along its path drew crews from out of town. Some sell a whole roof when the damage is one slope or one row of shingles.
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 photograph the damage, show you exactly what's broken and price the repair that fits.
02The problem
An Older Roof Treated Like a New One
A 1980s or 1990s home may be on its second roof, or still on a tired first one. Patching a roof with no life left wastes money, and replacing one with years left does too.
How Collins Roofing and Repair Solves It
Your service rep checks the shingles, decking, vents and flashing and tells you honestly which side of that line your roof is on. Customers tell us we even share small fixes they can do themselves.
"Josh came out and performed a wonderful service on our roof. He was very informative and friendly."
Socastee has a Myrtle Beach mailing address, but it is unincorporated Horry County. That means the county, not the city, handles permits, and decking work changes what the county requires.
How Collins Roofing and Repair Solves It
Your service rep checks the county requirement for your scope of work before anything is scheduled, especially when soft decking turns up at tear-off.
What You Actually Need From a Socastee Roofer
A real inspection.
Someone on the roof with a camera, not a guess from the driveway.
An honest repair or replace call.
Based on photos of your roof, not a sales quota.
Wind-rated installs.
Shingles nailed and sealed to the manufacturer's specs for high wind.
Decking checked.
Soft sheathing replaced, not covered over.
A written warranty.
Labor terms in writing, plus the manufacturer's material warranty.
Roofing Services
From Collins Roofing and Repair in Socastee, SC
Collins Roofing and Repair handles every part of a Socastee roof, on homes and on the shops and offices along Socastee Boulevard and SC 544.
Roofing Services for Socastee Homes
Roof Inspection
Free inspections with photos of every issue, plus storm checks and pre-sale inspections. See roof inspection.
Roof Repair and Leak Detection
Vent boots, pipe flashing, valleys, skylights, fascia and drip edge, traced and fixed at the source. See roof repair.
Roof Replacement
Full tear-off, decking repair, new underlayment, drip edge, ventilation and shingles, with full cleanup. See roof replacement.
Storm Damage Repair
Emergency tarping and repair after wind, tornadoes, hail and falling trees. See storm damage repair.
Roofing Materials We Install in Socastee
Shingle roofing: wind-rated architectural shingles for most Socastee homes.
Metal roofing: standing seam and exposed fastener metal for homes near the waterway and long-term owners.
Flat and modified roofing: TPO, modified bitumen and coatings for porches, additions and low-slope commercial roofs.
FORTIFIED roofing: sealed roof decks and reinforced edges built to the IBHS FORTIFIED Roof standard.
Commercial and Flat Roofing in Socastee
Socastee Boulevard and SC 544 are lined with shops, offices, churches and small warehouses. Collins Roofing and Repair repairs and replaces single-ply membrane, coating and metal roofs on them and schedules work around business hours. See commercial roofing.
Socastee Weather, Tornadoes and Flooding:
What Collins Roofing and Repair Sees on Local Roofs
Socastee sits where the Intracoastal Waterway, Socastee Creek and the Waccamaw River system meet. That puts homes here in line for tornadoes spun up by passing storms and for flooding when the rivers rise.
Storms That Hit Socastee Roofs
Tornadoes, hurricanes and storms recorded in and around Socastee, with what each one brought
Date
Event
What Socastee Saw
May 11, 2026
Severe thunderstorms
A tree fell on a home causing major damage near Highway 17 between Myrtle Beach and Socastee
Jan 25, 2026
Winter storm
Freezing rain measured in Socastee
Dec 17, 2023
EF1 tornado
95 mph winds on a 2.53 mile path from south of Socastee Boulevard across the Intracoastal Waterway
Sep 30, 2022
Hurricane Ian
50 to 65 mph gusts across Horry County and more than 60,000 customers without power
Sep 5 to 6, 2019
Hurricane Dorian
An EF0 tornado in Socastee tore fascia boards off a condo, plus a 55 mph gust and 10.18 inches of rain nearby
Sep 14 to 16, 2018
Hurricane Florence
11.11 inches of rain three miles northeast of Socastee and record flooding on the Waccamaw
Oct 8 to 18, 2016
Hurricane Matthew
A 74 mph gust at the nearby Myrtle Beach airport, then Waccamaw River flooding spreading into Socastee along the waterway
What Each Socastee Weather Threat Does to a Roof
Tornadoes
The December 17, 2023 EF1 tornado touched down south of Socastee Boulevard, snapped large pines along Village Drive and damaged homes near Folly Road and Wayland Circle. Eight homes had moderate to major tree damage, and some mobile homes lost roof sections.
Straight-Line Wind
The same storm's straight-line winds damaged buildings along Palmetto Pointe Boulevard and near the old Waccamaw Mall at Fantasy Harbour, and overturned trucks. Wind like that lifts shingles and peels ridge caps without any tornado at all.
Falling Pines
Socastee is full of tall pines. When a tornado or thunderstorm snaps them, the trunk or a heavy limb can punch through decking and open the house to rain.
Waterway and River Flooding
During Matthew in 2016, Waccamaw River flooding spread north along the Intracoastal Waterway from Bucksport into Socastee. Long, wet weeks like that leave attics humid and test every flashing seam on the roof.
Heavy Rain
Dorian dropped 10.18 inches of rain near Socastee in 2019, and Florence dropped 11.11 inches in 2018. Rain like that finds every cracked vent boot and worn valley.
How Collins Roofing and Repair Builds Roofs for Socastee
Wind-rated installs.
Correct nail patterns and sealed starter and ridge courses.
Fascia and drip edge checks.
Fascia is what the Dorian tornado tore off a Socastee condo.
Tree checks.
We point out overhanging pines during your free inspection.
Before and after photos.
You see the fix without climbing a ladder.
Fast storm response.
Emergency tarping when a storm opens your roof.
Socastee Permits and Code Rules:
How Collins Roofing and Repair Handles Them
Socastee is not a city. It is a census-designated place in unincorporated Horry County, so your roof permit goes through the county, not the City of Myrtle Beach.
The Horry County Building Permit
Horry County Code Enforcement
issues building permits and inspects work in unincorporated Horry County, including Socastee. Here is what matters for a roof:
Where the office is.
1301 Second Avenue, Suite 1D09, in Conway, open Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The phone is 843-915-5090.
Online portal.
The county's EnerGov self-service portal handles inspection scheduling, payments and permit records.
The shingle rule.
The county's permit page says the permit requirement does not apply to replacing shingles unless structural sheathing is to be replaced.
Decking changes the answer.
If rotten decking comes off during a tear-off, a permit is required.
Fees.
The county bases alteration permit fees on appendix B of the 1997 Standard Building Code, plus zoning fees.
Why Decking Matters on Older Socastee Homes
About 61 percent of Socastee homes were built from 1970 to 1999. On a home that age, a tear-off often finds soft sheathing at the eaves, around old vent boots and under valleys. That decking work is what triggers the county permit.
Flood Zones and the Socastee Creek Watershed
Socastee Creek has a long flooding history. In 2021, a state representative secured a $1 million earmark for a flood bench on lower Socastee Creek, part of a plan that could help close to 500 homes in the 100-year flood zone.
A roof doesn't change your flood zone. But if your home flooded in Matthew or Florence, your service rep will check the attic for lingering moisture, rusted fasteners and mold on the decking.
HOAs in Socastee
Socastee is mostly older subdivisions and individual lots, but some newer and waterfront communities have an HOA or POA with rules about roof color and material. Check your covenants before you choose a shingle.
Which authority approves the roof, by the kind of Socastee address you have
Your Socastee Home
Who Approves the Roof
Any address in the Socastee area outside city limits
Horry County Code Enforcement in Conway
Inside an HOA or POA
The county, plus your association's approval
A Myrtle Beach mailing address inside city limits
City of Myrtle Beach Construction Services
Socastee Neighborhoods and Homes
Collins Roofing and Repair Works On
Socastee is an old place with mostly middle-aged homes. The name shows up as "Sawkastee" in a 1711 land grant, and by the 1870s Socastee was a center for turpentine and tar. Most of today's homes went up much later.
The median Socastee home was built in 1994, and about 61 percent were built from 1970 to 1999. That means thousands of roofs are on their second covering or ready for one.
Socastee homes by the decade they were built, and what each era usually means for the roof
Era Built
Share of Socastee Homes
What It Usually Means for the Roof
1969 or earlier
About 3 percent
Older homes near the historic district, decking worth checking
1970s
About 12 percent
Second or third roof, ventilation and flashing worth checking
1980s
About 25 percent
Socastee's biggest building decade, prime age for replacement
1990s
About 24 percent
Original or first-replacement roofs now 25 years or older
2000s
About 23 percent
Builder-grade shingles reaching the end of their life
2010 or later
About 13 percent
Storm repairs and leak calls
Socastee Areas We Serve
The Socastee areas Collins Roofing and Repair works in and the roof issues each one brings
Area
What Stands Out
What It Means for the Roof
Socastee Historic District
On SC 544 about half a mile north of the Intracoastal Waterway, listed on the National Register in 2002
Older homes, aging decking, careful repairs
Socastee Boulevard and Village Drive
Where the December 2023 tornado touched down and snapped large pines
Tree and wind damage, fascia and ridge repairs
Folly Road and Wayland Circle
Homes damaged in the same tornado, near the Socastee Creek outfall work
Wind damage, attic moisture after heavy rain
Palmetto Glen
Strong winds caught on video during the 2023 storm
Lifted shingles and ridge caps
Palmetto Pointe and Fantasy Harbour
Straight-line wind damage in 2023 near the old Waccamaw Mall
Commercial and residential wind repairs
Intracoastal Waterway homes
Open water on one side, flooding in Matthew and Florence
Wind exposure, corrosion, attic moisture checks
"Quick response, timely turn around, fantastic workmanship, affordable,. We are completely satisfied!!"
What a Roof Costs in Socastee, SC
With Collins Roofing and Repair
Roof prices in Socastee are quoted per square, which is 100 square feet of roof. Pitch, the number of layers to tear off, decking repairs and material choice all move the final number.
Price per square and typical whole-roof range for each roof type in Socastee
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
Why Some Socastee Roofs Cost More
Older homes may have two layers of shingles to tear off and soft decking under them. Tree damage after a storm can mean framing and sheathing repairs before new shingles go on. Your written estimate lists each item.
Why Socastee 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 repair work (15 reviews), fair prices (14) and honest, no-pressure advice (5) again and again. Read them all on our reviews page.
5.0Average Google rating
71Google reviews, 70 of them five stars
15Reviews mentioning repair work
14Reviews mentioning fair prices
"Great and honest local company, exceptional work. I would highly recommend Collins Roofing and Repair."
Architectural shingle roofs run about $400-$600+ per square, or about $7,600-$12,000+ for a 2,000 sq ft roof. Metal runs $1,000-$1,800+ per square. Collins Roofing and Repair gives you a written price after a free inspection.
Horry County Code Enforcement, from its office at 1301 Second Avenue in Conway. Socastee is unincorporated, so the City of Myrtle Beach does not handle permits there even though many homes have a Myrtle Beach address.
Horry County's permit page says the requirement does not apply to replacing shingles unless structural sheathing is replaced. Older Socastee homes often need new decking, so Collins Roofing and Repair confirms the county rule for your job.
If the roof has life left and the damage is in one area, a repair usually does it. If shingles are brittle, curling or losing granules everywhere, replacement makes more sense. Collins Roofing and Repair shows you photos and prices both.
Yes. An EF1 tornado with 95 mph winds crossed Socastee on December 17, 2023, and an EF0 tornado hit Socastee during Hurricane Dorian in September 2019, tearing fascia boards off a condo.
Yes. Collins Roofing and Repair takes emergency calls, tarps open roofs and repairs wind, tornado, hail and tree damage. Active leaks and storm damage go to the front of the line.
No. Collins Roofing and Repair works from one office at 216 Labonte St in Conway, about 11 miles away, and drives to Socastee for every inspection and job.
Get a Free Roof Inspection in Socastee
From Collins Roofing and Repair
Socastee roofs take wind off the waterway, rain off the river and the occasional tornado. Book a free inspection with Collins Roofing and Repair and get a straight answer, real photos and a written estimate with no pressure.
