Ceilings and Upstairs Walls
Upstairs ceilings, closets on exterior walls and the drywall around skylights and light fixtures. Stains inside tell us exactly where to look on the roof.
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Roof Inspection Near You That's Free and Covers Leak Checks, Storm Damage, Pre-Sale Inspections and Aging Roof Checkups
Collins Roofing and Repair Climbs Your Roof, Photographs Every Issue and Tells You the Truth About What It Needs
Wondering what shape your roof is really in? Collins Roofing and Repair does free roof inspections. Shingles or metal, flashing, valleys, vents, ventilation and decking, all photographed and explained in plain English.
No charge. No pressure. 5.0 stars across 71 Google reviews. If your roof is fine, we'll tell you. If it needs work, you'll see the photo before you ever see a price.
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When to Get a Roof Inspection: After Storms, Before a Sale and as Your Roof Ages
Get a roof inspection after any major storm, before you buy or sell a home and every year once your roof passes about 15 years. Collins Roofing and Repair recommends a yearly check each spring, before hurricane season starts June 1.
| Situation | When to Book | What We Focus On |
|---|---|---|
| Hurricane or tropical storm | As soon as it's safe | Lifted shingles, torn ridge caps, peeled flashing |
| Hail or a severe thunderstorm | Within a week or two | Bruised shingles, dented vents and metal |
| A tree limb hits the roof | Same day | Punctured decking, tarping |
| Buying a home | Before closing | Remaining life, active leaks, old patch work |
| Selling a home | Before you list | What a buyer's inspector will flag |
| Roof about 15 years or older | Every year | Granule loss, curling, flashing wear, soft decking |
| Every roof | Each spring | The full checklist above |
After Storms and Through Hurricane Season
The Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 to November 30. Even without a named storm, the National Weather Service logged 23 wind reports and a golf ball hail report across Horry County through early September 2026.
| Date (2026) | Where | What Was Reported |
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| Sep 5 | Grand Strand | 40 mph gusts, trees down on US 17 and Little River Road |
| Aug 16 | Aynor | 58 mph wind |
| Jul 11 | Countywide | 65 mph gust in Forestbrook, 51 mph at the Myrtle Beach airport, nearly 2,000 outages |
| Jun 13 to 14 | Longs and Conway | Trees on homes and power lines |
| May 11 | Green Sea (near Loris) and Forestbrook | 1.75 inch golf ball hail near Green Sea, trees on homes and a semi-trailer blown over in Forestbrook |
| Mar 8 to 12 | Conway area | Trees down |
Wind and hail damage usually can't be seen from the ground. Collins Roofing and Repair checks from the roof itself, photographs what the storm did and tarps any opening. See storm damage repair.
Before You Buy or Sell a Home
South Carolina's Residential Property Condition Disclosure Statement asks sellers the approximate year the current roof was installed and any known leaks, repairs or changes during their ownership. A roof inspection gives you real answers and photos.
A general home inspector covers the whole house and often checks the roof from the ground or a ladder. Collins Roofing and Repair focuses on the roof itself and gives buyers and sellers a documented condition plus a repair estimate.
As Your Roof Ages
Architectural shingles last roughly 20 to 25 years in this climate. Horry County's median home was built in 2002, and more than 51,000 homes went up between 2000 and 2009, so a lot of original roofs are reaching that window now.
"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."
Signs to Book Even When Nothing Is Leaking
- Granules collecting at downspout outlets.
- Black streaks spreading across the shingles.
- Shingle edges curling or lifting.
- An upstairs that runs hotter every summer, a hint of poor attic ventilation.
- Neighbors with the same age roof getting theirs replaced.
Roof Maintenance and How It Differs From an Inspection
A roof inspection finds and documents problems. Roof maintenance is the hands-on upkeep that keeps small problems small. Collins Roofing and Repair offers both, and they work best together.
Roof Inspection vs Roof Maintenance
| Factor | Roof Inspection | Roof Maintenance |
|---|---|---|
| Goal | Find and document problems | Fix small problems before they grow |
| What happens | Roof check with photos, attic when there's access | Debris clearing, resealing, small part replacement |
| What you get | Photos and your options | A roof kept in shape between inspections |
| How often | Yearly, plus after big storms | On a schedule set for your roof |
| Price | Free | Quoted for your roof |
| Best for | Every homeowner, buyers and sellers | Older roofs, wooded lots, coastal homes, commercial roofs |
What a Maintenance Visit Can Include
- Clearing leaves, pine needles and limbs from valleys.
- Resealing flashing edges and exposed fasteners.
- Replacing cracked pipe boots before they leak.
- Swapping out a few lifted or missing shingles.
- Flagging limbs that need trimming back.
"Josh was extremely professional and knows his trade. Knowledgeable and curtious."
Quick Checks You Can Do Between Visits
A couple of times a year, walk the yard and look up. Check for shingle pieces after storms, stains in upstairs closets and gutters spilling over in heavy rain. Never pressure wash shingles. It strips the granules.
More Roofing Services From Collins Roofing and Repair
An inspection tells you what your roof needs. Collins Roofing and Repair handles whatever comes next from the same office, with the same service rep.
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All roofing services
Everything our roofing team does.
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Roof repair
Leaks traced to the source and fixed.
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Roof replacement
Full tear-off and a new roof when repairs stop making sense.
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Storm damage repair
Emergency tarping and repair after wind, hail and hurricanes.
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FORTIFIED roofing
A hurricane upgrade best done at replacement.
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Metal roofing
Standing seam and exposed fastener metal.
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Commercial roofing
Inspections and repairs on membrane, coating and metal roofs.
Book Your Free Roof Inspection and See Every Photo Before You Decide
Know exactly what's over your head before hurricane season, before closing day or before a small leak turns into a big one. Book a free roof inspection with Collins Roofing and Repair and get photos, plain answers and zero pressure.
