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Roofing for Blythewood homes and businesses
Blythewood has deep roots. The settlement was first named Doko, it was incorporated as the Town of Blythewood on December 24, 1879, and it belonged to Fairfield County until 1913, when its citizens voted to join Richland County, according to the town's comprehensive plan. Today the town's website places Blythewood in Fairfield and Richland counties.
Lake Murray Construction is a family owned roofer based at 230 Joe Free Rd in Chapin, with more than 20 years of experience, and Blythewood is one of the towns we serve. We handle roof repair, roof replacement, residential roofing, commercial roofing, roof inspection and emergency roofing with asphalt shingles only, and every job starts with a complimentary roof inspection, photos and an estimate in writing before any work begins. For a full tear off, see our Blythewood roof replacement page, or call (803) 708-6628, Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
- Roof repairs for leaks and wind damage
- Tear off replacements down to the deck
- Complimentary inspections with photos
- Estimate in writing before work begins
- Claim documentation after storms
- Residential and commercial shingle roofs
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A Family Business
Lake Murray Construction is family owned and operated, and we treat your home the way we would treat our own.
Experienced Roofers
The company was started by roofers who have spent more than 20 years in the industry, so the people who plan your roof have done the work themselves.
Clear Communication
You know what is happening on your roof, and why, from the first call to the final inspection. Questions are welcome at any point.
Licensed and Insured
We are licensed and insured, with the photos and written report an insurer asks for, and your satisfaction is guaranteed.
How a Blythewood roofing job works
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First Contact
Call us or fill out the form, and we schedule your complimentary inspection.
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On the Roof
We inspect the shingles, flashing and vents for cracks, gaps and storm damage, and photograph what we find.
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Your Report
Photos, findings and recommendations come to you with a written estimate.
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The Job
We complete the repair or replacement on the schedule we set together.
- 5
Sign Off
A final inspection and a clean yard close out the work, with the yard swept for nails using a magnet.
The right fix for a Blythewood roof
Not every leak means a new roof. A few missing shingles, a split pipe boot or flashing pulled loose by wind is a roof repair. When wear shows on every slope, a roof replacement with a complete tear off is the better path. A roof inspection gives you photos and a written report, so you decide with the facts in hand. Small repairs done early keep water out of the decking, the insulation and the ceilings below.
For businesses with shingle roofs, our commercial roofing work is planned around your operating hours. Homeowners will find the full list on our residential roofing page. If a storm has opened up the roof, our emergency roofing service starts with temporary protection to stop the water. Commercial inspections come with the same photos and written report.
Building permits in the Town of Blythewood
The town does most of it
Blythewood handles most permitting and inspections itself, through an online service called Evolve, the town's help page says.
Scheduling inspections
The town's residential permit guidelines say inspections are scheduled by calling Town Hall at (803) 754-0501.
Two business days
Inspections called in during business hours are done within 2 business days, per the same guidelines.
Town business license
General contractors and subcontractors both need a Town of Blythewood business license.
Architectural review
A Board of Architectural Review reviews applications for Certificates of Appropriateness. Ask Town Hall whether your property is covered before planning exterior work.
Outside town limits
These town steps apply inside the town limits. For an address outside them, ask us at the estimate and we will help you confirm which office handles the permit.
South Carolina code for Blythewood roofs
Who sets the rules
Cities and counties enforce the codes the Building Codes Council adopts, and the 2021 South Carolina Residential Code has been in effect since January 1, 2023.
Next edition
The 2024 edition takes effect on January 1, 2027. Until that date, the 2021 edition stays in use.
Replacement rules
Per Chapter 9, a replacement removes the old roofing to the deck, and a roof that already has two layers cannot take another.
Shingle requirements
Asphalt shingles need a slope of at least 2 in 12, four or more nails per strip shingle, drip edge at eaves and rakes and a passing ASTM D7158 wind test.
Midlands weather on Blythewood roofs
The National Weather Service office in Columbia keeps the climate record at Columbia Metropolitan Airport. It averages about 81 days a year at 90 degrees or hotter and, by the 1991 to 2020 normals, 45.24 inches of rain, with June, July and August the wettest months. Sun and heat wear shingles down year after year. Granules protect asphalt from the sun, and once they wash into the gutters the shingles wear faster.
Severe weather comes mostly in spring and early summer: the office issues most of its severe weather warnings between April and July. On March 15, 2008, storms across the Midlands produced several reports of golf ball size hail, and a microburst on August 15, 2023 pushed the airport to an 88 mph gust, its highest on record. After storms like those, a look at the roof tells you whether shingles lifted, cracked or blew off.
Licenses and storm claims in Blythewood
Blythewood asks general contractors and subcontractors to hold a town business license, and the state adds its own check. The Residential Builders Commission licenses residential builders and specialty contractors, and its licensee lookup searches by name, license number, city or company. Ask for the license number and search it yourself before you sign.
After storm damage, the 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 until the adjuster agrees on the scope. Our photos and written report help you through that. If water is coming in now, start with temporary protection and save the receipt.
Serving Blythewood and the Midlands
We repair and replace roofs across the area, including
Every job starts with a complimentary roof inspection.
Blythewood roofing questions
Who handles building permits in Blythewood?
The town handles most permitting and inspections itself through its online service, Evolve. Questions about your address can go to Town Hall at (803) 754-0501.
How fast are inspections done?
Inspections called in to Town Hall at (803) 754-0501 during business hours are done within 2 business days.
Is my home under architectural review?
The town's Board of Architectural Review reviews applications for Certificates of Appropriateness. Ask Town Hall whether your property is covered.
Which counties is Blythewood in?
The town's site places Blythewood in Fairfield and Richland counties. Inside town limits, the town handles most permitting itself.
What roofs do you install?
Asphalt shingle roofs only, in a range of colors and profiles. See the roof styles on our roof replacement page.
How do I get an estimate?
Call (803) 708-6628, Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, or send the form. Every estimate starts with a complimentary inspection.
Still have questions? Call (803) 708-6628 or request your complimentary estimate.
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