Roofing Company in Surfside Beach, SC That Does Roof Inspections, Roof Repairs, Roof Replacements, Metal Roofing and Storm Damage Repair
Collins Roofing and Repair Keeps Surfside Beach Roofs TightAgainst Salt Air, Ocean Wind and Hurricane Season
Collins Roofing and Repair is the roofing company Surfside Beach homeowners call when they want the real problem found, photographed and fixed. We get on the roof, show you every issue and price the repair before we ever talk about a new roof.
We know the Town of Surfside Beach permit, the flood zone questions on the application and what salt air does to flashing a block from the ocean. One service rep stays your contact from the first visit to the final photos.
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About Collins Roofing and Repair in Surfside Beach: Everyday Roofing and Storm Roofing on the Family Beach
Collins Roofing and Repair handles everyday roofing and storm roofing for Surfside Beach homes, rentals and small businesses, from one leaking vent boot to a full tear-off.
We are the same team behind our roofing company in Conway. Surfside Beach sits about 16 miles from our Conway office in a straight line, or about 18 road miles and 35 minutes down SC 544, which ends right in town.
That short drive matters after a storm. When a squall line comes off the ocean and opens a roof on Ocean Boulevard, we can have a tarp on it the same day in most cases, because active leaks and storm damage go to the front of the line.
Everyday Roofing in Surfside Beach
Most of our Surfside Beach calls are not dramatic. A pipe boot cracks in the sun, a fascia board rots behind a clogged gutter, or a 1980s roof starts dropping granules into the downspouts on a house off Surfside Drive.
We trace the leak 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 truly worn out. Josh, our service rep, shows you the photos either way.
"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."
The other half is storm work. Surfside Beach is about 2 square miles of low, flat ground sitting 16 feet above sea level, with nothing between the oceanfront rows and the Atlantic but the dunes.
Through our storm damage repair
service, we tarp open roofs, photograph every damaged area so you have a record, and then repair or replace what the wind took. We are a local company, so we are still here after the storm passes.
"From my estimate to completion Collins roofing was friendly and professional. They are focused on the job and completed a head of schedule."
The Truth About Hiring a Roofer in Surfside Beach (And How Collins Roofing and Repair Fixes It)
Hiring a roofer in Surfside Beach looks simple until you hit the town permit, the flood zone boxes on the application and the out-of-town crews that show up after every storm. Here is what goes wrong and how Collins Roofing and Repair handles it.
The Problems Surfside Beach Homeowners Run Into
01
The Town Permit Gets Skipped
Surfside Beach is its own town with its own Planning, Building and Zoning Department. The town's permit application asks for the contractor's state license number and a Town of Surfside Beach business license number. A crew without both can't legally pull your permit.
How Collins Roofing and Repair Solves It
We confirm the permit path at your inspection and file the application with the town. You get the permit number before the crew is scheduled, and the work is inspected the way the town expects.
02
Salt Air Eats the Small Parts First
Shingles usually outlast the metal on a beach roof. Drip edge, exposed nail heads, vent flashing and pipe boot collars rust and loosen first, and that is where most Surfside Beach leaks start.
How Collins Roofing and Repair Solves It
Your free inspection includes the metal, not just the shingles. We photograph rusted flashing, loose fasteners and failing sealant, and we replace them with materials suited to salt exposure.
03
Storm Chasers After Every Big Blow
After storms like Matthew in 2016 and Ian in 2022, crews with out-of-state plates knocked on doors across the Grand Strand. Many are gone before a warranty would ever matter.
How Collins Roofing and Repair Solves It
Collins Roofing and Repair works from a permanent office in Conway, about 35 minutes away, and has 71 Google reviews you can read today. Your written workmanship warranty stays with a company that answers the phone after the next storm.
04
Rental Calendars and Absentee Owners
The Census Bureau counts about 1,610 of Surfside Beach's 4,254 housing units as seasonal or vacation homes. A leak in a rental can sit for weeks if the owner lives out of state.
How Collins Roofing and Repair Solves It
We send the photos straight to the owner or the property manager and schedule around guest turnover when we can. Our office calls the day before every visit.
What You Actually Need From a Surfside Beach Roofer
A real inspection.
Attic and roof, with photos, before any price.
The town permit filed correctly.
State license, town business license and the right valuation on the application.
Flood zone awareness.
Someone who checks whether your home sits in a Special Flood Hazard Area before a big repair.
Salt-ready metal.
Flashing, drip edge and fasteners chosen for ocean exposure.
A local office.
A roofer who will still be around for warranty work.
Roofing Services
From Collins Roofing and Repair in Surfside Beach, SC
Collins Roofing and Repair handles every part of a Surfside Beach roof, on homes, rentals and commercial buildings. One team inspects it, repairs it, replaces it and stands behind it.
Roofing Services for Surfside Beach Homes
Free Roof Inspection
Photo-backed inspections for leaks, storm checks, home purchases and rental turnovers. See roof inspection.
Roof Repair and Leak Detection
Leaks at pipe boots, vents, valleys, skylights and wall flashing, traced to the source before we quote. See roof repair.
Roof Replacement
Full tear-off, rotten decking replaced, new underlayment, drip edge, ventilation and shingles, with full cleanup. See roof replacement.
Storm Damage Repair
Emergency tarping and repair after wind, hail and tropical storms. See storm damage repair.
Roofing Materials We Install in Surfside Beach
Shingle roofing: wind-rated architectural shingles, the most common roof in town.
Metal roofing: standing seam and exposed fastener systems that shed heavy rain and handle ocean wind.
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 Surfside Beach
Shops and restaurants along US 17 Business, offices, churches and rental buildings need roofs that stay dry through the busy season. Our commercial roofing
team repairs and replaces single-ply membrane, coating systems and metal, and can work around your business hours.
Surfside Beach Weather and Storms:
What Collins Roofing and Repair Sees on Local Roofs
Surfside Beach weather is the main reason roofs here wear out early. A 1976 federal flood study said the town "is subject to serious flooding from tidal surge caused by hurricanes and tidal storms," and the record since then has proved it.
Storms That Hit Surfside Beach Roofs
Hurricanes and storms recorded at Surfside Beach and the nearby coast, from Hazel in 1954 forward
Date
Storm
What Surfside Beach and the Nearby Coast Saw
Sep 5, 2026
Thunderstorms
40 mph gusts along the Grand Strand, trees down on US 17 and Little River Road
Jul 11, 2026
Severe storms
65 mph gust in nearby Forestbrook, 51 mph at the Myrtle Beach airport, nearly 2,000 outages in Horry County
Aug 8, 2024
Tropical Storm Debby
40 mph gust at the Myrtle Beach airport, downed trees and flash flooding
Sep 30, 2022
Hurricane Ian
61 mph gust at Springmaid Pier, water 10.77 feet above low tide there, over 60,000 Horry County customers without power
Sep 5, 2019
Hurricane Dorian
10.25 inches of rain just northeast of Surfside Beach, flash flooding in the Surfside Beach Club community
Sep 14, 2018
Hurricane Florence
No significant damage reported in Surfside Beach, about 80,000 Grand Strand customers lost power
Oct 8, 2016
Hurricane Matthew
Surfside Pier lost about half of its 689-foot length, 74 mph gust at the Myrtle Beach airport
Sep 21 to 22, 1989
Hurricane Hugo
Surge estimated at 13 feet, 10 inches of sand and mud on Ocean Boulevard, pier destroyed
Oct 1954
Hurricane Hazel
Most of the beach's roughly 70 houses and the pier destroyed
What Each Surfside Beach Weather Threat Does to a Roof
Straight Ocean Wind
Wind off the Atlantic hits the first few rows of homes with nothing to slow it. It lifts shingle tabs, breaks the seal strips and peels ridge caps first, especially on raised homes and two-story rentals.
Heavy Tropical Rain
Dorian dropped more than 10 inches just northeast of town in 2019. Rain like that finds every cracked pipe boot and open nail hole, and it backs up under shingles when gutters clog with pine straw and sand.
Salt Air Year Round
Salt rides the sea breeze every day, not just in storms. It corrodes exposed fasteners, drip edge and vent flashing, and it shortens the life of cheap sealants.
Summer Thunderstorms
Not every damaging storm has a name. The July 11, 2026 storms pushed a 65 mph gust through Forestbrook, just inland, and short bursts like that loosen shingles across the whole area.
How Collins Roofing and Repair Builds Roofs for Surfside Beach
Wind-rated installs.
Correct nailing and sealed starter and ridge courses to manufacturer specs.
Corrosion-aware metal.
Drip edge, flashing and fasteners matched to salt exposure.
Sealed penetrations.
New boots and flashing at every vent and pipe on a replacement.
Gutter checks.
We point out clogged gutters that push water under the shingle edge.
Fast storm response.
Emergency tarping when a storm opens your roof.
Surfside Beach Permits, Flood Zones and HOA Rules:
How Collins Roofing and Repair Handles Them
Every Surfside Beach address inside town limits runs through the Town of Surfside Beach, not Horry County. Homes with a Surfside Beach mailing address outside the town line fall under Horry County instead, so we check the parcel first.
The Town of Surfside Beach Building Permit
The Planning, Building and Zoning Department at Town Hall, 210 Highway 17 South ( 843-913-6341), handles building permits inside town limits. Here is what matters for a roof:
Contractor details on the form.
The town's building permit application asks for the contractor's state license number and Town of Surfside Beach business license number.
Valuation-based fees.
Repair and replacement permits use the town's fee table, based on the total value of labor, material and profit.
Flood zone fields.
The application asks for the flood zone, base flood elevation and FIRM panel for the property.
Covenant question.
The form asks whether a recorded covenant on the parcel conflicts with the work, which is where HOA rules come in.
Appeals.
Decisions by the Building Official can be appealed to the town's Construction Board of Appeals.
What the Permit Costs
The fee table the town links today comes from Ordinance 13-0764. For repairs and renovations, it charges a $50 minimum up to $4,000 in value, then $50 for the first $1,000 plus $5 for each additional $1,000 up to $49,999.
Town of Surfside Beach permit fee at several roof project values, under the posted fee table
Roof Project Value
Town Permit Fee Under the Posted Table
Up to $4,000
$50 minimum
$10,000
About $95
$15,000
About $120
$25,000
About $170
When plans are required, the town adds a plan review fee equal to 50 percent of the permit fee. A typical shingle re-roof doesn't need drawn plans, but we confirm it with the town on every job.
Flood Zones and Big Storm Repairs
The town takes part in FEMA's Community Rating System and is rated CRS Class 7. Much of Surfside Beach sits in a Special Flood Hazard Area, and the town has its own Coastal "A" Zone construction rules.
The town also publishes substantial improvement and damage guidance, including a "48 Percent Rule" document. On a large storm repair, we check with the department whether that guidance applies before the work is priced.
HOA and Community Rules
Some Surfside Beach condo regimes and subdivisions have recorded covenants on roof color, material and contractor insurance. Rules differ by community, so we check yours at the first visit.
How Collins Roofing and Repair Handles It
Your service rep confirms town limits, the flood zone and any HOA requirements during your free inspection. We then line up the color and material details for the HOA and file the town permit before the crew is scheduled.
Surfside Beach Neighborhoods and Homes
Collins Roofing and Repair Works On
Surfside Beach is an older town by beach standards: the median home was built in 1985, and about 35 percent of homes went up before 1980. That puts many roofs on their second or third replacement, with decking that deserves a close look.
Share of Surfside Beach homes by era built, and what each era usually means for the roof
Era Built
Share of Surfside Beach Homes
What It Usually Means for the Roof
1959 or earlier
About 10 percent
Original beach cottages, often on a third roof, decking worth checking
1960s
About 12 percent
Low-slope additions and porch roofs that need membrane, not shingles
1970s
About 13 percent
Second or third roof, ventilation often undersized
1980s
About 27 percent
The biggest group, many due for full replacement now
1990s
About 17 percent
Original or first-replacement roofs at 25 years or more
2000s
About 16 percent
Builder-grade shingles reaching the end of their life
2010 or later
About 6 percent
Storm repairs and warranty questions
Source data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020 to 2024 five-year estimates.
Surfside Beach Areas We Serve
The Surfside Beach areas Collins Roofing and Repair works in and the roof issues each one brings
Area
Typical Homes
What It Means for the Roof
Ocean Boulevard oceanfront
Raised beach houses, rentals and small condo buildings
Full ocean wind, fastest metal corrosion, rental scheduling
Blocks between Ocean Blvd and US 17 Business
Older cottages and ranch homes near the pier
Aging decking, past repairs layered on old roofs
Surfside Drive and the town center
Mix of 1960s to 1980s homes and shops
Low-slope porch roofs, vent and boot leaks
Glenns Bay Road and SC 544 corridor
1980s and newer subdivisions inland
Full replacements on 25 to 40 year old roofs
Surfside Beach Club and nearby communities
Planned neighborhoods with community rules
HOA approvals, Dorian-era flooding history
Deerfield and nearby Surfside addresses
Golf-area homes and condos with Surfside mailing addresses
Often Horry County jurisdiction, check before permitting
"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."
What a Roof Costs in Surfside Beach, SC
With Collins Roofing and Repair
Roof prices in Surfside Beach are quoted per square, which is 100 square feet of roof. Pitch, height, the number of layers to tear off, decking repairs and metal upgrades for salt exposure move the final number.
Price per square and typical whole-roof range for each roof type in Surfside Beach
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, often the same week
Why Some Surfside Beach Roofs Cost More
Raised homes need more staging and safety setup. Older homes may have two layers to tear off and soft decking under them. Oceanfront roofs often call for upgraded flashing and fasteners, and the town permit fee rises with the project value.
Why Surfside Beach 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 of them, and 24 say they would recommend us. Fair prices come up 14 times and clean job sites 8 times.
"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."
Architectural shingles run about $400-$600+ per square, or about $7,600-$12,000+ for a 2,000 sq ft roof. Raised homes, extra layers and salt-ready metal add to that. Collins Roofing and Repair gives you a written price after a free inspection.
Inside town limits, roof replacement goes through the Town of Surfside Beach Planning, Building and Zoning Department, with fees based on the project value. Collins Roofing and Repair files the permit as part of scheduling.
Not always. Some homes with Surfside Beach mailing addresses sit outside town limits in unincorporated Horry County, which has different permit rules. We check the parcel before we file anything.
Yes, mostly through the metal. Salt corrodes nails, drip edge and vent flashing before the shingles wear out. We check those parts on every inspection and use materials suited to the coast.
Hurricane Matthew tore away about half of the old Surfside Pier in 2016. Hurricane Ian brought a 61 mph gust to nearby Springmaid Pier in 2022, and Dorian dropped more than 10 inches of rain in 2019.
Our Conway office is about 35 minutes away by SC 544. Most inspections are scheduled within a few business days, and active leaks and storm damage go to the front of the line.
Yes. Collins Roofing and Repair inspects and repairs roofs on rentals and condos, sends photos to out-of-town owners and property managers, and schedules around guest turnovers when possible.
Yes. We work across Surfside Beach, from Ocean Boulevard and the pier blocks to Surfside Drive, Glenns Bay Road and the SC 544 corridor, plus nearby Surfside mailing addresses in Horry County.
Get a Free Roof Inspection in Surfside Beach
From Collins Roofing and Repair
Your roof takes the first hit from every storm that comes off the Atlantic. Book a free inspection with Collins Roofing and Repair and get a straight answer, real photos, the town permit handled and a written estimate with no pressure.
