- Complimentary Inspections
- Family Owned and Operated
- 20+ Years Experience
- Licensed and Insured
Roofing for Little Mountain homes
Little Mountain is a small Newberry County town that calls itself "The Heart of the Dutch Fork", per the town website. It became an incorporated municipality on December 24, 1890, and the mountain itself was originally known as Ruff's Mountain, according to a state historic context study. Lake Murray Construction, a family owned roofer based at 230 Joe Free Rd in Chapin with more than 20 years of experience, serves homes and businesses here.
We handle roof repair, roof replacement, residential roofing, commercial roofing, roof inspection and emergency roofing, with asphalt shingles only, on houses and on commercial buildings with shingle roofs. Each job begins with a complimentary roof inspection, photos of what we find and an estimate in writing before any work begins. Call (803) 708-6628, Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
- Repairs for leaks, shingles and flashing
- Full replacements after a tear off
- Complimentary roof inspections
- Photos and a written report
- Estimate in writing before work begins
- Homes and commercial buildings
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Family Owned
Lake Murray Construction is a family business, and every customer is treated like family. We bring quality craftsmanship and family values to every home.
20+ Years of Roofing
Our roofers have spent more than 20 years in the industry, on repairs and full replacements alike.
Photos, Not Guesswork
Every inspection ends with photos and a written report, so you see what we saw.
Licensed and Insured
We are licensed and insured, and your satisfaction is guaranteed. After a storm, our written report gives your insurer the record it asks for.
How a Little Mountain roof job runs
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Get in Touch
Call or use the form, and we set up your complimentary inspection.
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Look It Over
We inspect the roof, the attic and the materials for leaks and wear, and photograph what we find.
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Put It in Writing
You receive the findings, photos and the estimate in writing.
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Do the Work
We repair or replace the roof on the date we agree on, weather permitting.
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Finish Clean
The yard is cleaned and swept for nails, and we inspect the finished work.
Repair, replacement or inspection in Little Mountain
A roof tells you what it needs if you know where to look. Shingles lifted by wind, a cracked vent boot or loose flashing are roof repair work. Brittle, curling or bare shingles across the whole roof point to a roof replacement, where we remove the old roofing down to the deck. When you are unsure, a roof inspection with photos answers it. A repair caught early is usually a smaller job than one found after water reaches the attic.
We also handle shingle roofs on businesses through commercial roofing, and our residential roofing page lists what we do for homes. If storm damage has water coming in, see emergency roofing, which starts with temporary protection. Every inspection, residential or commercial, comes with photos and a written report.
Permits and licenses in Little Mountain
Town rules come first
Little Mountain has its own ordinances and zoning rules, different from Newberry County's, and asks people to contact the town about anything inside the town limits.
Ask which office issues it
Before a reroof inside town limits, ask the town which office issues the building permit. The town's contact is 55 Pomaria Street, Little Mountain, SC 29075, 803-605-8777.
Contractor business license
The town business license applies to contractors based outside Little Mountain too, which includes us.
County building office
For the unincorporated areas of the county, the Newberry County Building Department is at 1512 Martin Street in Newberry, open 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday.
Permits before work
The county says many construction projects need approval and permits before work begins, and a zoning permit comes before a building permit for a structure.
State license required
Newberry County asks contractors for a current South Carolina state license in their discipline.
Building codes for Little Mountain roofs
Codes the county lists
Newberry County lists the 2021 International Residential Code and the 2021 International Building Code among its adopted codes.
Statewide rules
South Carolina cities and counties enforce the codes the Building Codes Council adopts. The 2021 South Carolina Residential Code has applied since January 1, 2023, and the 2024 edition takes effect January 1, 2027.
Tear off and layers
Chapter 9 has a replacement remove old roofing to the deck, and no new layer may go on a roof that already has two.
Shingle rules
Asphalt shingles need a slope of 2 in 12 or steeper, at least four nails per strip shingle, drip edge at eaves and rakes and a passing ASTM D7158 wind test.
Little Mountain weather and roof wear
The National Weather Service office in Columbia keeps a long climate record at Columbia Metropolitan Airport. It shows about 81 days a year at 90 degrees or hotter and, under the 1991 to 2020 normals, 45.24 inches of rain, with June, July and August the wettest months. Heat bakes shingles, and heavy summer rain finds any weak spot. When the protective granules are gone, the shingles look smooth and dark and age faster.
Storms add sudden damage. The office issues most of its severe weather warnings between April and July, and on March 15, 2008, storms across the Midlands produced several reports of golf ball size hail. After a storm like that, an inspection tells you whether shingles lifted or cracked.
Claims and licensed roofers
The state Residential Builders Commission licenses residential builders and specialty contractors, and you can look up any roofer in its licensee lookup by name, license number, city or company. Newberry County also expects contractors to hold a current state license in their discipline. Ask for a roofer's license number before work starts and check it in the lookup.
For storm damage, the South Carolina Department of Insurance claims guide says temporary repairs that prevent more damage are expected, every receipt should be kept and no repair or replacement contract should be signed before the adjuster agrees on the scope. We provide photos and a written report for the claim. Keep copies of the photos for your own records too.
Serving Little Mountain and the Midlands
We repair and replace roofs across the area, including
Every job starts with a complimentary roof inspection.
Little Mountain roofing questions
Who issues roofing permits inside Little Mountain?
Ask the town. Little Mountain has its own ordinances and zoning and asks people to contact the town about anything inside town limits. The town's number is 803-605-8777. For the county side, see the Newberry County Building Department.
What if I live outside town limits?
The Newberry County Building Department at 1512 Martin Street in Newberry covers the unincorporated areas of the county. It is open 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday.
Do contractors need a town business license?
Yes. The town business license applies to contractors based outside the town too.
What roofs do you install?
Asphalt shingle roofs only, in a range of colors and profiles.
Is the inspection complimentary?
Yes. You get photos of what we found and an estimate in writing before any work begins. Call (803) 708-6628 to book it.
Where is your office?
At 230 Joe Free Rd in Chapin. Call (803) 708-6628, Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Still have questions? Call (803) 708-6628 or request your complimentary estimate.
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