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Roofing & Gutter Contractor in Irmo, SC
Irmo is pine country. Friarsgate split-levels, Ballentine lake-adjacent homes, Harbison townhomes — all of them under loblollies that fill gutters year-round and drop limbs in every thunderstorm. We build for that.
How much does a roof cost in Irmo, SC?
Quick answer
Roof replacement in Irmo, SC generally runs $11,000–$21,000 in 2026. Irmo's mix of 1970s–90s split-levels and two-story colonials means moderate square counts with complicated roof geometry, and most jobs also need gutter work because pine debris has been overflowing them for years.
Split-levels — Irmo's signature house — are deceptive. The footprint looks modest, but you get two roof planes at different heights joined by a wall, which means step flashing, a lower-roof-to-upper-wall transition, and a kick-out detail that was often omitted when the house was built. Those transitions are where Irmo roofs leak, and they are the reason we quote from measurements and photos rather than a square-foot guess over the phone.
Which parts of Irmo do you serve?
Quick answer
Beaver Roofing serves all of Irmo including Friarsgate, Ballentine, Harbison, Whitehall, Coldstream, Murraywood, the St. Andrews and Broad River Road corridor, Dutch Fork and Lake Murray-adjacent neighborhoods off Johnson Marina and Amicks Ferry Road.
- Friarsgate. Hundreds of 1970s–80s split-levels and two-stories, heavy pine cover, and roofs now on their third cycle. We work here constantly, often several houses on one street after a wind event.
- Ballentine and the Dutch Fork corridor. A mix of older homesteads and newer construction, larger lots, more exposure, and frequent requests for standing seam metal on porches and outbuildings.
- Harbison. Townhomes and condos where HOA specs, shared roof planes and coordinated scheduling matter. We handle multi-building work and provide board-ready documentation.
- Whitehall, Coldstream, Murraywood. 1990s–2000s subdivisions with builder shingles at end of life and the usual ventilation deficits.
- Lake-adjacent streets. More wind off the water, so we focus on uplift resistance at rakes and hips and use six-nail patterns as standard practice.
How do I stop pine needles from destroying my Irmo gutters?
Quick answer
In Irmo, the only reliable fix is 6-inch seamless gutters with stainless micro-mesh guards. Loblolly pines shed needles year-round, and screens, foam inserts and brush guards all let needles through or trap them. Micro-mesh eliminates two to four cleanings a year and stops the overflow that rots fascia.
Irmo homeowners describe the same cycle to us every year: clean the gutters, feel accomplished, and find them packed again three months later. Meanwhile the overflow saturates fascia board, water runs behind the drip edge, and the soffit softens. The pines also mat in roof valleys, where they wick water sideways under shingle courses and produce leaks that look like roof failure but start as a debris problem.
Our Irmo package is usually the same: 6-inch seamless aluminum formed on site, hidden hangers every 24 inches, 3x4 downspouts on the long runs, stainless micro-mesh, and valley cleaning as part of the roof service. Compare the options honestly on our gutter guards compared page, or see pricing on the seamless gutters page.
What storm damage does Irmo get?
Quick answer
Irmo's dominant storm damage is wind and tree impact rather than large hail. Thunderstorm outflow gusts of 50–70 mph crease shingles and break sealant bonds, and falling loblolly limbs puncture decking. Tropical remnants — Matthew, Irma, Michael — and Lake Murray wind exposure add to it.
Tree-impact claims are where documentation skill pays off most. A limb strike creates obvious puncture damage plus a much larger zone of shingles whose sealant bond broke under the same gust — and carriers routinely approve the visible hole while denying the surrounding slope. We document the full damage field, including creased tabs that only reveal themselves when lifted, and write the scope in Xactimate so the adjuster is reading a familiar format. More on claims.
We also tarp 24/7. If a pine comes through your Irmo roof at midnight, call (803) 991-7663 — we will get it dried in before the interior damage multiplies.
Is Irmo in Richland or Lexington County?
Quick answer
Both — the town of Irmo straddles the Richland and Lexington county line, and permitting depends on your exact address. Beaver Roofing works both sides daily, determines the correct jurisdiction from your address, and pulls the roofing permit and schedules inspection for you.
This trips up out-of-town contractors regularly. An Irmo address may be governed by the Town of Irmo, Richland County, or Lexington County, and each has its own permit process. We have been navigating that split since 2011, and it is one small reason a local contractor is worth more than a low bid from someone driving in from three states away.
Local, insured, and here after the storm
4.9 stars, 440+ reviews, BBB A+ Accredited, HomeAdvisor Top Rated and Elite Service, Angi Certified, and an Owens Corning Platinum Preferred Contractor. Fifteen minutes from Irmo, with our own gutter machine and our own crews. Roof replacement · roof repair · free inspection.
On this page
- Roof cost in Irmo
- Irmo neighborhoods
- The pine problem
- Storm and wind history
- Two-county permitting
- Seamless gutters
- Gutter guards compared
- 2026 cost guide
Free 19-point inspection
A professional estimator walks every slope, photographs what he finds, and gives you a written number. No cost, no obligation.
Irmo at a glance
- Drive from our shop: 15 minutes from 3190 Leaphart Rd
- Emergency tarping: 24/7, same day
- Inspection lead time: usually 2–5 business days
- Crews: local, W-2, never storm-chaser subs
Credentials that matter
- Xactimate and Symbility scope writers on staff
- BBB A+ Accredited · Lexington Chamber member
- 4.9 ★ from 440+ Google reviews
- Owens Corning Platinum Preferred — one of only four in the Midlands
- Lexington's Best Roofing Company — 2023, 2024 & 2025
- Lexington's Best Gutter Installation — 2023 & 2024
Talk to a person instead
Our office on Leaphart Road answers the phone Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm. After hours, the on-call estimator handles emergency tarping.
What happens next
- We call you back within one business hour.
- A real roofer walks the roof — 19 checkpoints, photos of every slope.
- You get a written estimate and, if it's storm damage, a claim-ready damage report.
- You decide. No high-pressure close, no same-day-only pricing.
Irmo roofing questions, answered
Do you do gutter cleaning in Irmo, or only installation?
We clean, re-pitch and repair as well as install. Under Irmo's pines, cleaning is a real ongoing need — though most homeowners who add micro-mesh guards find they stop needing us for it, which is fine by us.
A pine limb hit my roof. Will insurance cover it?
Falling-tree damage is a covered peril on standard South Carolina homeowners policies, subject to your deductible. What matters is documenting the full extent — not just the puncture, but the surrounding shingles whose seal broke in the same gust. That is exactly what our claims-estimator background is for.
Can you coordinate work for my Harbison HOA or townhome community?
Yes. We handle multi-building work with phased scheduling, board-ready condition reports with photos, and coordinated material orders so all buildings match. Certificates of insurance go directly to your management company.
How much do gutter guards cost for an Irmo home?
Stainless micro-mesh runs $8–$14 per linear foot installed, so a typical Friarsgate home with 160 feet of gutter is roughly $1,300–$2,200. If you are also replacing gutters, doing both at once is meaningfully cheaper than two visits.
Do you install ridge vents on split-level roofs?
Where the geometry allows, yes — and we check intake ventilation first, because a ridge vent with no soffit intake does nothing. On split-levels with short ridges we sometimes use a combination of ridge and low-profile vents to hit the required net free area.
4.9 ★ · 440+ Google reviews
Reviews from Irmo and nearby
Real reviews mention our crew by name. That is what happens when the same local people show up on every job.
★★★★★
“We had water staining in the hallway after a July thunderstorm. Our repair tech found the actual problem — a failed pipe boot, not the shingles — and fixed it for a couple hundred dollars instead of selling us a roof. That honesty is why we've since had them do our gutters.”
Services
Roofing services we provide in Irmo
Every service below is performed by Beaver Roofing crews dispatched from West Columbia — the same estimators, the same warranty, the same claims documentation.
Roof Replacement
Full tear-off and replacement with architectural shingles, new underlayment, ice-and-water at the valleys, and a workmanship warranty.
See detailsRoof Repair
Leak diagnosis, pipe boots, flashing, valley and decking repair — fixed right instead of sold a roof you don't need.
See detailsStorm & Hail Damage / Insurance Claims
Hail and wind documentation, adjuster meetings, supplements and full claim handling by a professional claims estimator.
See detailsMetal Roofing
Standing seam and exposed-fastener metal built for SC heat, hurricane remnant winds and 40+ year service life.
See detailsSeamless Gutters & Gutter Guards
On-site formed 5" and 6" aluminum and copper gutters with micro-mesh guards that survive Midlands pine straw.
See detailsCommercial Roofing
TPO, modified bitumen, metal retrofit and maintenance programs for Midlands offices, churches and warehouses.
See detailsService areas
Nearby Midlands cities we serve
We run crews out of one shop on Leaphart Road in West Columbia. Every city below is inside a 45-minute drive, which is why we can still get a tarp on your roof the same day.
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Camden roofingNo-pressure next step
Get a real roofer on your Irmo roof this week
Free 19-point inspection, photo report the same day, and a written Xactimate-grade estimate you can hand to your insurance adjuster.
Why homeowners call us first
- Our estimators handle insurance claims every day — we write in Xactimate, the same platform your carrier uses, and can walk you through the process every step of the way.
- 4.9 ★ from 440+ Google reviews.
- We meet your adjuster on the roof, file supplements, and handle the paperwork.
- Local Lexington County crews — never subcontracted storm chasers.
