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Replacing a Blythewood roof the right way
Roof replacement in Blythewood, SC runs through the town's own permitting, which Blythewood handles mostly by itself through an online service called Evolve. The town was incorporated on December 24, 1879, and its citizens voted in 1913 to join Richland County, per its comprehensive plan. Lake Murray Construction is a family owned roofer based at 230 Joe Free Rd in Chapin, with more than 20 years of experience. Each project starts with a complimentary roof inspection, photos and an estimate in writing before any work begins.
We do full tear offs and install asphalt shingles only, in a range of colors and profiles. Our roof replacement service page has the details, and our Blythewood roofing company page covers repairs, inspections and storm work in town. We also handle repairs when the roof still has years left. Call (803) 708-6628, Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
- Complete tear off to the roof deck
- New asphalt shingles in many colors
- Complimentary inspection and photos
- Written estimate before any work begins
- Most homes done in a day or two
- Nails swept up with a magnet
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We Tell You If You Can Wait
If a repair will serve you well for years, we recommend it first. A replacement should be the right call for your roof, never the default.
Clean Deck, New Roof
Old roofing comes off completely, so the new shingles never cover hidden damage.
Yard Left Clean
We clean up and run a magnet for nails before we call the job done. The yard should look the way it did before we arrived.
Over 20 Years of Experience
Lake Murray Construction is family owned, licensed and insured, and built by roofers with more than 20 years in the trade.
Steps to a new roof in Blythewood
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Reach Us
Phone the office at (803) 708-6628 or send the form to schedule a visit.
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Inspect and Photograph
We record the condition of the roof with photos, slope by slope.
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Written Estimate
You get the report and the estimate in writing before any work begins.
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Tear Off and Shingle
The crew removes the old roofing and installs the new one, most homes in a day or two, weather permitting.
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Final Inspection
We clean up, sweep for nails and inspect the finished roof before we call the job done.
Repair or replace a Blythewood roof?
Several signs point to replacement: shingles cracking or curling over large areas, heavy granule loss that leaves the surface smooth and dark, and leaks in more than one spot. A single storm damaged area is usually a roof repair instead, and our inspection photos make the difference clear. Shingles that look smooth and dark have lost the granules that shield them from the sun.
Once you choose replacement, the code decides how. Chapter 9 of the residential code requires the old roofing to come off down to the deck and does not allow a new layer over a roof that already has two. Every replacement we do is a full tear off for that reason. With the deck exposed, soft or damaged areas are found before the new roof goes on.
Blythewood permits and reviews for a reroof
Permits through Evolve
The town's how do I page says Blythewood handles most permitting and inspections itself, using an online service called Evolve.
Calling for inspections
Per the town's residential permit guidelines, inspections are scheduled through Town Hall at (803) 754-0501.
Turnaround
An inspection called in during business hours is done within 2 business days. That timing comes from the town's residential permit guidelines.
Licenses on the job
General contractors and subcontractors working in town need a town business license.
Architectural review
The Board of Architectural Review reviews applications for Certificates of Appropriateness. A new roof changes the outside of the house, so ask Town Hall whether your property is covered.
Two counties
The town's site places Blythewood in Fairfield and Richland counties. For an address outside town limits, ask us at the estimate and we will help you find the right office.
Code rules for the new shingles
In effect now
The 2021 South Carolina Residential Code has applied since January 1, 2023, under the codes the Building Codes Council adopts for cities and counties.
Coming in 2027
The 2024 edition takes effect on January 1, 2027. Until then, the 2021 edition stays in force.
Slope and underlayment
Per Chapter 9, shingles go only on slopes of 2 in 12 or steeper, with doubled underlayment from 2 in 12 to 4 in 12.
Nails, edges and wind
Each strip shingle needs at least four nails, drip edge is required at eaves and rakes, and shingles must pass the ASTM D7158 wind test.
Blythewood storms and summer heat
At Columbia Metropolitan Airport, the National Weather Service records about 81 days a year at 90 degrees or hotter. Its 1991 to 2020 normals show 45.24 inches of rain a year, with June, July and August the wettest. That mix of heat and heavy summer rain is hard on aging shingles.
Severe weather adds the sudden damage. The Columbia office issues most of its severe weather warnings between April and July, and Midlands storms on March 15, 2008 produced several reports of golf ball size hail. The airport's highest gust on record, 88 mph, came from a microburst on August 15, 2023. Wind and hail can loosen or crack shingles in ways you cannot see from the yard, so a close look after a storm is worth it.
Your insurance claim and your roofer's license
If a storm caused the damage, the Department of Insurance claims guide expects temporary repairs that prevent further damage, asks you to keep every receipt and advises against signing a repair or replacement contract until the adjuster agrees on the scope. Our photos and written report give the adjuster a clear record. If water is coming in now, the temporary cover comes first, and the receipt goes in your file.
Before you sign with any roofer, look them up. The Residential Builders Commission licenses residential builders and specialty contractors, and the licensee lookup searches by name, license number, city or company. Ask for the license number and check it yourself.
Serving Blythewood and the Midlands
We repair and replace roofs across the area, including
Every job starts with a complimentary roof inspection.
Blythewood roof replacement questions
Do I need a permit for a new roof in Blythewood?
The town handles most permitting and inspections itself through Evolve. We can tell you what applies to your address at the estimate. Inspections are scheduled through Town Hall at (803) 754-0501.
How quickly does the town inspect?
Inspections called in to Town Hall during business hours are done within 2 business days.
Does architectural review apply to my roof?
It may. The Board of Architectural Review reviews applications for Certificates of Appropriateness, so ask Town Hall whether your property is covered.
How long does the replacement take?
Most single family homes are done in a day or two, weather permitting. Larger or steeper roofs take longer, and you get the plan before we begin.
Do you tear off the old roof?
Yes, down to the deck, every time. The code calls for it, and it shows us the condition of the deck.
What shingles can I choose?
Asphalt shingles in a range of colors and profiles. See the roof style preview on our roof replacement page.
Still have questions? Call (803) 708-6628 or request your complimentary estimate.
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