Roofing tips, storm preparedness guides, community news, and expert advice from Summerville's 5-generation family roofing contractor — written for Lowcountry homeowners.
After every major storm in South Carolina, unlicensed out-of-state contractors flood our neighborhoods promising fast repairs and big insurance payouts — then disappear when the work fails. Here's exactly how to protect yourself and your home.
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The most common question we get from Summerville homeowners is: "What will a new roof actually cost me?" The honest answer depends on several factors — here's a complete breakdown of what affects pricing in the Lowcountry market.
Read Full Article →South Carolina's hurricane season runs June through November. With the Lowcountry's coastal exposure, your roof is your home's first and most critical line of defense. This complete checklist covers everything you need to inspect before storm season hits.
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Saltwater humidity, intense UV exposure, and hurricane-force winds make the Lowcountry one of the most demanding roofing environments in the country. Not all materials hold up equally — here's what actually performs in coastal South Carolina.
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After a storm passes, most homeowners look up, see no missing shingles, and assume their roof is fine. But some of the most expensive storm damage is invisible from the ground — and getting worse every day it goes undetected.
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As an official corporate sponsor of the Summerville Sweet Tea Festival alongside Food Lion and Home Telecom, Hometown Roofing is proud to invest in the community that has supported us for five generations.
Read Full Article →Every time a hurricane, hail storm, or severe wind event hits the Charleston Lowcountry, something predictable happens within 48 hours: out-of-state roofing contractors begin flooding our neighborhoods, going door to door with too-good-to-be-true offers, promising fast repairs and maximum insurance payouts.
These contractors are known as "storm chasers" — and they represent one of the biggest threats to Lowcountry homeowners after a storm. At Hometown Roofing, we've been headquartered in Summerville since 1997 and we've seen this happen after every major storm. Here's exactly how to spot them.
Before signing anything with any roofing contractor after a storm, verify the following:
Hometown Roofing has been headquartered at 132 E 2nd North St in Historic Downtown Summerville since 1997. We are your neighbors — our crews live here, our children go to school here, and our reputation was built over five generations in this community. We will never disappear after a storm because Summerville is our home too.
If you've been approached by an unfamiliar contractor after a storm, call us first at 843-331-5850 for a free second opinion before you sign anything.
It's the most common question we get from Summerville homeowners: "What will a new roof actually cost me?" The honest answer is — it depends. But we can give you the real breakdown so you know exactly what to expect before you call anyone.
For a typical single-family home in the Summerville area, here are the general ranges you can expect:
South Carolina's coastal climate requires higher-grade materials and installation standards. Owens Corning Platinum Preferred contractors like Hometown Roofing use materials rated for our specific wind zones — which meet South Carolina Building Code requirements for coastal counties. Cutting corners on materials in a hurricane zone isn't a savings — it's a liability.
The only way to get an accurate number is a personal onsite inspection — which Hometown Roofing provides completely free with no obligation. We'll measure your roof, assess the decking, identify any problem areas, and give you a detailed written estimate. Call 843-331-5850 or fill out our contact form to schedule.
Each autumn, Hutchinson Square in Historic Downtown Summerville transforms into one of the Lowcountry's most beloved celebrations — the Summerville Sweet Tea Festival. Organized by Summerville DREAM, the festival draws between 16,000 and 18,000 visitors to celebrate Summerville's proud claim as the "Sweet Tea Capital of the World."
Hometown Roofing is proud to serve as an official corporate sponsor of this extraordinary event — alongside organizations like Food Lion and Home Telecom. For us, this sponsorship isn't just a marketing opportunity. It's an expression of who we are.
Hometown Roofing was born in Summerville. Five generations of our family have lived, worked, and raised children here. When Summerville thrives, we thrive. When our neighbors and local businesses do well, the entire community benefits.
That's why you'll also find us at Third Thursday every month in Historic Downtown Summerville, at the Summerville Farmers Market every Saturday from April through mid-November, and in the Summerville Christmas Parade every December — not just as a company, but as neighbors who genuinely care about this place.
A roofing company can install shingles anywhere. What makes Hometown Roofing different is that we're not just protecting roofs — we're protecting the homes of people we know, in a community we love. That's the Hometown difference, and it's been our guiding philosophy for five generations.
If you're a Summerville homeowner looking for a roofer who truly knows this community, we'd love to earn your trust. Call us at 843-331-5850 for a free inspection.