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A commercial roofer for Lexington businesses
Commercial roofing in Lexington, SC starts with keeping your doors open. When the roof over a business fails, it costs you in more ways than the repair bill, because your assets, your operations and your people are all exposed. Lake Murray Construction maintains, repairs, restores and replaces shingle roofs on commercial buildings, and we work around your hours so a roof problem does not become a closed sign.
We are family owned, based at 230 Joe Free Rd in Chapin, with more than 20 years of roofing experience. Every job begins with a complimentary inspection and a written report, so you can plan the work and the budget with the facts in front of you. Our commercial roofing service page has more on each service, and our Lexington roofing company page covers the town as a whole. Call (803) 708-6628 Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
- Shingle roofs on commercial buildings
- Leaks traced to the source
- Replacement scheduled around your hours
- Storm damage restoration
- Written report after every inspection
- Photos and paperwork for your insurer
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Scheduled Around Your Hours
We plan each job around your business hours to keep interference with your daily operations to a minimum.
Safety on Every Job
We follow safety regulations and best practices on the roof. OSHA calls falls the leading cause of death in construction.
Materials for This Climate
We choose materials for Midlands heat and summer storms that meet industry standards for safety and durability.
Paperwork in Order
Lake Murray Construction is licensed and insured, with the paperwork your property manager or insurer asks for.
How a commercial roof job runs
- 1
Reach Out
Call the office or use this page's form to arrange a complimentary look at your building.
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Assess the Roof
Our team checks for cracks, missing shingles, weak seals and surface flaws that invite leaks.
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Put It on Paper
A written report covers our findings, the roof's condition and the repairs or maintenance we recommend.
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Carry Out the Plan
We work out the scope with you, then move swiftly to limit downtime for your business.
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Confirm the Result
We inspect the finished work and confirm your needs were met before we close the job.
What a shingle roof needs on a commercial building
Shingles depend on slope. The International Building Code allows asphalt shingles only on roof slopes of 2 in 12 or steeper, with double underlayment up to 4 in 12. Below that slope, shingles are not an option. We can repair, inspect or replace a shingle roof. For other roof systems, call us and we will tell you whether it is work we do.
The same chapter says a roof replacement removes all existing layers of roof assembly materials down to the deck. It also calls for secondary overflow drains or scuppers where roof drains are required and the perimeter would otherwise hold water back. The IBHS commercial roof guide asks owners to keep the roof surface, drains, gutters and downspouts clear all year.
Commercial permits and licensing in Lexington
Town plan sets
The Town's building permit application asks for three sets of plans with a scope of work when the permit is for a commercial structure.
Plan review form
Its forms page also carries a construction plan review submittal form, and the Planning and Building Department at 111 Maiden Lane guides commercial projects through approval.
Demolition questions
The same application asks whether the work includes demolition, and if so, it asks for an asbestos survey or a DHEC letter.
County applications
Lexington County posts its own commercial requirements, and its commercial application asks for occupancy class, construction type and floor area.
Contractor licensing
Commercial work over a set cost needs a license from the state Contractor's Licensing Board, a threshold raised in 2023. State law lists roofing as a subclassification.
Working hours
The Town's inspection sheet allows commercial construction from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekdays and 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekends, which leaves room to plan around your business.
Keeping a commercial roof in service
Inspect every year
IBHS advises a professional inspection at least once a year and before storm season.
Keep the records
It also advises keeping records of all inspections, maintenance and repairs, with photos and contractor reports, for warranty and insurance purposes.
Trace leaks from inside
For leaks, IBHS says to start indoors: water stains, bubbling paint and damp insulation, then trace the water path upward to the roof.
Plan the spending
NRCA says regular maintenance allows an organized approach to long term capital spending and can find problems at an early stage.
Lexington storms and a commercial roof
Storm season here has a pattern. The National Weather Service office in Columbia says most of its severe weather warnings come between April and July, and microbursts on August 15, 2023 sent an 88 mph gust across Columbia Metropolitan Airport. Its 2025 annual report logged a 60 mph gust on June 7. The federal Ready Business toolkit tells owners to consult a professional engineer, consider roof coverings and decking and design for expected wind, uplift and water.
Rain finishes what wind starts. The 1991 to 2020 normals put yearly rainfall at 45.24 inches, heaviest from June through August, and water that cannot drain off a roof finds every weak seam. An IBHS checklist for businesses adds a simple step: keep trees trimmed away from the roof, since overhanging limbs can damage it and clog drains.
Commercial roof claims and choosing a contractor
Claims move faster with good documentation. Our inspection report includes photos of what we found and a written description of the damage. The Department of Insurance claims guide tells policyholders to prevent further damage, keep all receipts for emergency repairs and ask a contractor for a copy of the business license and proof of workers' compensation insurance.
NRCA's guide for commercial owners suggests prequalifying contractors, by project or once a year, starting with a permanent place of business and a commitment to worker safety and training. We welcome those questions. Our reviews are on Google, and our gallery shows the kind of roofs we work on.
Serving Lexington and the Midlands
We repair and replace roofs across the area, including
Every job starts with a complimentary roof inspection.
Lexington commercial roofing questions
What commercial buildings do you work on?
Commercial buildings of all sizes. If your building has a shingle roof, we can repair, inspect or replace it. For other roof systems, call us and we will tell you whether it is work we do.
Can you work around our business hours?
Yes. We plan the work to keep interference with your daily operations to a minimum.
How quickly can you look at a leak?
Call (803) 708-6628. We schedule an inspection promptly, and if water is coming in we apply temporary protection first.
Do you handle inspections for property managers?
Yes. You receive a written report with findings, the roof's condition and recommendations, which works for an annual review or a building you are evaluating.
Do we need a permit in Lexington?
The Town and the county each run their own commercial permit process. We can tell you what applies to your property at the estimate.
Is the commercial roof inspection complimentary?
Yes. Call us or send the form on this page to schedule your complimentary inspection and estimate.
Still have questions? Call (803) 708-6628 or request your complimentary estimate.
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