- Complimentary Inspections
- Family Owned and Operated
- 20+ Years Experience
- Licensed and Insured
Your Lexington Roofing Company
Lake Murray Construction is a family owned roofing company based at 230 Joe Free Rd in Chapin, and Lexington is one of the communities we serve. For more than 20 years our crew has repaired, inspected and replaced roofs across the Midlands. Every job starts with a complimentary roof inspection, photos of what we find and an estimate in writing before any work begins.
We install asphalt shingle roofs only, in a range of colors and profiles, and we handle repairs, full replacements, inspections and storm damage for homes and businesses. Our office hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, and the number is (803) 708-6628.
- Roof repair for leaks, shingles and flashing
- Full roof replacement with a tear off to the deck
- Complimentary roof inspections with photos
- Storm damage documentation for insurance
- Residential and commercial roofing
- Asphalt shingle roofs only
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Family Owned and Operated
Lake Murray Construction is family owned and operated, based in Chapin and serving Lexington, Columbia and the Midlands.
20+ Years on Midlands Roofs
Our crew has more than 20 years on Midlands roofs, from single leaks to complete replacements.
Photos and a Written Estimate
After every inspection you get a written report with photos, and the estimate in writing before any work begins.
Licensed and Insured
Lake Murray Construction is licensed and insured, with the paperwork your insurer asks for.
How a Lexington roof project works
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Request Your Complimentary Inspection
Call us or send the form to schedule a complimentary inspection and estimate.
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Thorough Roof Inspection
We begin with a detailed visual inspection to identify visible signs of damage such as cracks, missing shingles, improper sealing, and other surface imperfections that could lead to bigger issues.
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Clear Findings and Recommendations
After every inspection, we provide a report that outlines our findings, the condition of your roof, and recommendations for any necessary repairs or maintenance.
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Repair or Replacement
Our team works diligently to assess the extent of the damage, develop a customized repair plan, and execute it swiftly to minimize downtime and inconvenience for you.
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Final Inspection
From the initial inspection to the final inspection, we work closely with you to ensure your needs are met and that you are fully satisfied with our work.
Repair or replacement for Lexington homes
Not every roof problem calls for a new roof. A cracked rubber boot around a plumbing vent or a few shingles lost in a storm is usually a roof repair. When the shingles are worn out across the whole roof, a roof replacement is the sounder choice, and we remove the old roofing down to the deck so the new roof goes on a clean, sound surface.
After a storm, an inspection documents the damage with photos and a written description, which is what your insurance company will ask for. If water is already coming in, start with our emergency roofing page.
Roofing permits in Lexington
Town permits at 111 Maiden Lane
Inside town limits, the Town of Lexington Planning and Building Department approves building permits. Its forms page carries the building permit application, a contractor affidavit and a subcontractor verification form.
Roof work and the LLR number
The Town's building permit application lists roof work among its repair permits and asks for the contractor's SC LLR license number and its expiration date.
Licensed and insured subcontractors
With the Town's contractor affidavit, the licensed contractor confirms that every subcontractor on the job is insured and licensed or registered with SC LLR.
Inspections and a clean site
The Town's inspection sheet schedules phoned in inspections for the next business day, has the permit placard posted on the job site and keeps materials and debris contained on the site.
Lexington County permits
Lexington County runs its own building permit office and online portal for applications, inspection requests and documents. Questions go to (803) 785-8130.
Who pulls the permit
The county's permit FAQ says renovation work needs a permit while ordinary repairs and maintenance do not, and it advises homeowners to have their contractor obtain the permit.
The roofing code Lexington inspectors use
The 2021 code today
Every city and county in South Carolina must enforce the codes the Building Codes Council adopts, and the Town's inspection sheet lists the 2021 South Carolina Residential Code. The 2024 edition starts on January 1, 2027.
Shingle slope
Under Chapter 9, asphalt shingles go only on a slope of 2 in 12 or steeper, with a double layer of underlayment up to 4 in 12.
Nailing and drip edge
Each strip shingle needs at least four nails reaching 3/4 inch into the sheathing, and a drip edge runs along the eaves and rakes.
Tear off rules
A roof replacement removes the old layers down to the deck, and no new layer may go over a roof that already has two.
Lexington weather, wind and hail
The National Weather Service office in Columbia keeps the climate record for Columbia Metropolitan Airport. Its 1991 to 2020 normals put rainfall there at 45.24 inches a year, with June, July and August the wettest months, and about 81 days a year at 90 degrees or hotter. That heat dries shingles out and bakes the granules loose.
Severe weather is part of the picture as well. The office issues most of its severe weather warnings from April through July, and on August 15, 2023 a microburst gave the airport its highest wind gust on record, 88 mph. On March 15, 2008, storms across the Midlands brought multiple reports of golf ball size hail. Wind like that lifts shingles and loosens flashing, so an inspection after a major storm is worth the call.
Hiring a licensed roofer in Lexington
South Carolina's Residential Builders Commission licenses and registers residential builders and specialty contractors, and anyone can search its records by name, license number, city or company in the SC LLR licensee lookup. If a search comes up empty, LLR points you to the commercial Contractor's Licensing Board as well.
Lexington County's permit FAQ makes the same point for homeowners: anyone you hire should be licensed with SC LLR for the work they perform. Lake Murray Construction is licensed and insured, and you are welcome to check us the same way.
Serving Lexington and the Midlands
We repair and replace roofs across the area, including
Every job starts with a complimentary roof inspection.
Lexington roofing questions
Do I need a permit to replace my roof in the Town of Lexington?
The Town's building permit application lists roof work among its repair permits, and the Planning and Building Department at 111 Maiden Lane approves permits inside town limits. Call the Town at (803) 356-5938, or ask us at your estimate what applies to your address.
Should the roofer pull the permit, or should I?
Lexington County's permit FAQ tells homeowners who hire a contractor to have the contractor obtain the permit, because a permit in the owner's name makes the owner responsible for any deficient work.
What kind of roofs do you install?
Asphalt shingle roofs only, in a range of colors and profiles.
Is the roof inspection free?
Yes. Every job starts with a complimentary roof inspection, and you get photos of what we found along with a written estimate.
How can I check a roofer's license?
Search the SC LLR licensee lookup by name, license number, city or company. The Town of Lexington's permit application also asks for the contractor's LLR license number and its expiration date.
Which areas around Lexington do you serve?
We are based in Chapin and serve Lexington, Columbia, Irmo, Lake Murray, Newberry, Forest Acres, Hopkins, Prosperity, Blythewood and the surrounding Midlands.
Still have questions? Call (803) 708-6628 or request your complimentary estimate.
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