Roofing Company in Daniel Island, SC That Does Roof Inspections, Roof Repairs, Roof Replacements, Siding, Windows and Gutters
Charleston Roofs and Windows Gets Daniel Island Roofs Through the ARB , Through Hurricane Season and Done Right the First Time
Charleston Roofs and Windows repairs and replaces roofs on Daniel Island homes, and we build every job around the island’s Architectural Review Board rules from day one. That means the right shingle weight, the right metal on low slopes and a material list the ARB has already seen.
Daniel Island homes were built from 1996 on, and many of the first ones in Codner’s Ferry Park and Smythe Park are due for their first roof replacement. One locally owned team, one W2 project manager and one final walkaround cover the roof, windows, siding and gutters.
Free roof inspections and 0% financing for 12 months on approved credit.
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- 4.9 Stars From 680 Google Reviews
- Locally Owned Since 2012
About Charleston Roofs and Windows on Daniel Island
Charleston Roofs and Windows is a locally owned roofing, window, siding and gutter company that has worked on Lowcountry homes since January 2012, and our crews are on Daniel Island every week.
We're part of the same team that serves as the roofing company in Charleston for the peninsula, West Ashley and the islands. Daniel Island sits inside the City of Charleston, so the same city permit rules apply here.
Our office is in Ladson, about 18 miles away by I-26 and I-526, and Daniel Island is roughly 9 miles from downtown Charleston. That puts our inspectors and crews on your street fast when a leak shows up.
Everyday Roofing on Daniel Island
Most Daniel Island calls are everyday roofing. A pipe boot cracks over a bonus room, a valley starts leaking at a dormer, or a 20-plus year old shingle roof starts dropping granules into the gutters.
We trace the leak from the attic and the roof, quote a repair when a repair will do, and recommend a replacement only when the roof is truly finished. When it is, most replacements are done in one day.
"CRW installed our roof a number of years ago, we recently had a small leak. Eric came out, quickly found the problem and corrected it all in the same visit."
Storm Roofing on Daniel Island
The other half of our island work is storm roofing. Wind off the Wando and Cooper rivers lifts shingle edges and ridge caps, and tropical systems like Debby and Helene drop limbs and test every seal on the roof.
Our team tarps open roofs fast, documents what we find with photos, and restores the roof, windows, siding and gutters under one project manager.
- 2012 working on Lowcountry homes since January
- 18 mi from our Ladson office by I-26 and I-526
- 9 mi from downtown Charleston
- 1 day most replacements, start to finish
Our crews are on Daniel Island every week.
- Codner's Ferry Park
- Smythe Park
- Daniel Island Park
The Truth About Hiring a Roofer on Daniel Island (And How Charleston Roofs and Windows Handles It)
Hiring a roofer on Daniel Island is different from hiring one almost anywhere else in the Lowcountry, because the POA's Architectural Review Board has to approve roofing replacements before work begins.
Many homeowners learn that the hard way. The POA itself warns that contractors may be unfamiliar with Daniel Island's specific design guidelines, and unapproved work can bring fines or an order to remove it.
The Problems Daniel Island Homeowners Run Into
Roofers Who Start Before the ARB Signs Off
Roofing replacements are on the POA's list of projects that need ARB approval first. A roofer who books your install date before the approval letter arrives is putting your money and your roof at risk.
How Charleston Roofs and Windows Solves It
We build ARB review into the schedule. Your project manager gathers the material specs, color and photos the modification application needs, and we don't set an install date until approval is in hand.
Why the Paperwork Matters
The DICA guidelines list unauthorized roof material as a violation with a $1,500 fine. Getting the approval right up front costs nothing extra and protects you.
Shingles That Don't Meet the Island Spec
Not every shingle is allowed. DICA homes south of I-526 need shingles of at least 240 pounds per square, and Daniel Island Park homes north of I-526 call for a 300-pound, 30-year architectural grade shingle.
How Charleston Roofs and Windows Solves It
Your inspection manager confirms which association your home falls under before quoting. We then spec Atlas architectural shingles or metal that match your guidelines, so the ARB sees a product that already fits.
Original Builder Roofs Reaching the End
Many Daniel Island homes still have the roof the builder installed in the late 1990s or 2000s. Those roofs are now past 20 years in heat, humidity and salt air, and leaks show up at boots, valleys and dormers first.
How Charleston Roofs and Windows Solves It
We inspect the attic and the roof, photograph every soft spot and failed seal, and tell you plainly whether you need a repair now or a replacement this year.
What You Actually Need From a Daniel Island Roofer
Who to submit to, what to include and how long it takes.
DICA, DIPA and Watroo Point guidelines are not identical.
Attic and roof, with photos, before any price.
A named W2 project manager, not a crew you never meet.
Built to the City of Charleston's 150 mph design wind speed.
Roofing Services From Charleston Roofs and Windows on Daniel Island
Charleston Roofs and Windows handles every part of a Daniel Island roof, plus the windows, siding and gutters around it. One team, one project manager and one phone number, with every exterior change prepared for ARB review.
Roofing Services
Roof Repair
Leaks, missing shingles, step flashing at dormers, pipe boots and skylights, traced to the source before we quote. See roof repair.
Roof Replacement
Full tear-off, decking repair and a complete Atlas Signature Select system that meets your association's shingle weight. See roof replacement.
Roof Inspection
Free inspections with photos, plus written roof assessments for HOAs and pre-purchase checks. See roof inspection.
"Jesse at Charleston Roofs and Windows did a written assessment of the roofs for our HOA on Daniel Island. He’s professional and thorough, prompt and highly responsive. He also came back and made a minor repair to one our our downspout gutters for Free shortly after the assessment."
Storm Damage Repair
Emergency tarping and repair of wind, hail and tropical storm damage, including limb strikes. See storm damage repair.
Roof Types That Fit Daniel Island Guidelines
- Shingle roofing: Atlas architectural shingles with Scotchgard Protector to fight algae streaks.
- Metal roofing: standing seam and 5V style panels, required by the ARB on slopes under 4:12.
- Flat and modified roofing: TPO and modified bitumen for low-slope sections and additions.
- FORTIFIED roofing: sealed roof decks and reinforced edges built to the IBHS standard.
Windows, Siding and Gutters
Window, siding and gutter changes also go through the ARB on Daniel Island, so we submit them with the roof when you do more than one.
- Window replacement: Viwinco impact and energy-efficient windows, measured by your project manager.
- Siding: vinyl and James Hardie fiber cement built for salt air and marsh humidity.
- Gutters: seamless aluminum gutters from our in-house W2 crews, color matched to your trim.
Daniel Island Weather, Storms and What Charleston Roofs and Windows Builds Against
Daniel Island sits between two tidal rivers and a ring of creeks and marsh, so its roofs take wind, salt air and heavy rain from every direction. Here are the storms that have tested the island most in recent years.
Recent Storms That Hit Daniel Island
| Date | Storm | What Daniel Island and the Area Saw |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 11, 2026 | Severe thunderstorm | 59 mph gust measured at Charleston International Airport |
| Jun 14, 2026 | Severe thunderstorm warnings | Storm tracked toward Daniel Island with gusts up to 60 mph and damage to roofs, siding and trees expected |
| Oct 10 to 11, 2025 | Nor'easter | Charleston Harbor peaked at 8.46 feet, major flood stage |
| Jul 4 to 6, 2025 | Tropical Storm Chantal | Gusts near 47 mph at the Charleston tide gauge |
| Sep 26 to 27, 2024 | Hurricane Helene | Trees down in Berkeley County, 63 mph gust at the airport, 67 mph at the tide gauge |
| Aug 5 to 9, 2024 | Tropical Storm Debby | 13 to 14 inches of rain on Daniel Island by Aug 8, then 3 to 4 more; water over Daniel Island Drive near Beresford Creek |
| Dec 17, 2023 | Nor'easter | Charleston Harbor hit 9.86 feet, the highest tide on record not tied to a tropical storm |
| Sep 30, 2022 | Hurricane Ian | 68 mph gust and 5.57 inches of rain at the airport |
| Sep 11, 2017 | Tropical Storm Irma | Record surge for the island at high tide: creek water over Barfield Park trails, Beresford Creek overtopped, trees down near Codner's Ferry Park |
What Each Daniel Island Weather Threat Does to a Roof
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River and Marsh Wind
Open water and marsh give wind a long run at homes on the island's edges. Wind lifts shingle edges, breaks seal strips and peels ridge caps first, which is why nailing patterns and sealed starter courses matter here. -
Tree Limbs on Mature Lots
Daniel Island's live oaks and pines are now 25-plus years into the master plan. In storms like Debby and Helene, falling limbs crack shingles, dent metal and puncture decking. -
Heavy Rain and Tidal Water
Debby dropped well over a foot of rain on the island in four days. Water that backs up behind a clogged gutter or a failed valley finds every weak spot, and downspouts need to move water away from the foundation. -
Salt Air and Humidity
Salt air corrodes exposed fasteners and flashing, and humidity feeds the algae that streaks shingles black. Atlas Scotchgard Protector shingles are built to resist those streaks.
Daniel Island Roof Permits, POA Rules and ARB Approval With Charleston Roofs and Windows
A Daniel Island roof replacement needs two approvals: the Daniel Island POA's Architectural Review Board and the City of Charleston roofing permit. Daniel Island is in Berkeley County, but it has been part of the City of Charleston since 1991, so city building rules apply.
Who Governs Your Daniel Island Home
The Daniel Island Property Owners' Association runs the ARB for the whole island and supports three community associations.
- DICA (Daniel Island Community Association)
Covers Single-family homes and townhomes south of I-526Roof Rules to Know Architectural shingles at least 240 lb per square, metal required under 4:12, no skylights or solar on street-facing slopes
- DIPA (Daniel Island Park Association)
Covers Single-family homes and townhomes north of I-526, including Captain's Island, The Retreat and Nobels PointRoof Rules to Know 300 lb, 30-year architectural shingle, metal under 4:12, 18 inch minimum overhangs, penetrations painted to match
- Watroo Point (within DIPA)
Covers Wooded peninsula on the western edge of Daniel Island ParkRoof Rules to Know Wood shingle, standing seam metal in neutral colors, natural slate or dark asphalt shingles
- DITA (Daniel Island Town Association)
Covers Commercial property, apartments and most condominiumsRoof Rules to Know Building-level guidelines, reviewed by the same ARB
The Daniel Island ARB Approval Process for a Roof
The POA lists siding or roofing replacements among the projects that need ARB approval, and approval must come before work begins.
Step by Step
- Submit a modification application. It's on the ARB page of the POA website, emailed to ARB staff or mailed to the POA office at 130 River Landing Drive, Suite 1C.
- Include material and color details. Shingle or metal product, color and photos of the home.
- Pay the review fee. The ARB contacts you after it receives the application, and the fee is paid online.
- Wait for the letter. Reviews can take up to 15 business days once all requested information is received.
- Keep the city permit on file. DICA guidelines require a copy of the city building permit within 10 business days of issuance.
The City of Charleston Re-Roof Permit
- A permit is required. Filed as a residential roofing permit for single-family and duplex homes.
- Shingles must meet Type H unless otherwise specified, a high wind resistance rating.
- A final inspection is required before the job closes.
- Jobs over $5,000 must be filed with the county Register of Deeds.
- Design wind speed is 150 mph in the City of Charleston under the 2021 South Carolina codes.
See the city's roof permit guideline.
How Charleston Roofs and Windows Handles Both
Your project manager prepares the material specs, color and photos for the ARB modification application, then pulls the city permit once approval comes back. You get a clear schedule with no guessing about what's next.
"Got us a quote. Explained the process. Emails to tell us how to get ready for their coming."
Daniel Island Neighborhoods and the Homes Charleston Roofs and Windows Works On
Daniel Island is a master-planned community, and almost every home on it was built after residential development began in 1996. That makes roof age easy to estimate: the earliest homes are now on their first replacement, and the newest are still on builder roofs.
- Codner's Ferry Park
First neighborhood in the master plan, homes from the late 1990s on Beresford Creek
Many original roofs past 20 years, prime replacement age
- Smythe Park and Barfield Park
Lowcountry homes and townhomes south of I-526
DICA rules apply; Barfield Park trails flooded in the Irma surge
- Center Park, Etiwan Park, Pierce Park and Cochran Park
Homes and townhomes built around neighborhood parks
Mix of first replacements on early homes and repairs, storm checks and gutters on newer roofs
- Daniel Island Park
Golf community north of I-526 with Captain's Island, The Retreat and Nobels Point
DIPA 300 lb shingle spec, larger homes and complex rooflines
- Watroo Point
Wooded peninsula homes inside Daniel Island Park
Natural materials, neutral metal colors and heavy tree cover
The island is laid out as neighborhoods around eight main parks: Barfield, Center, Cochran, Codner's Ferry, Daniel Island Park, Etiwan, Pierce and Smythe.
What Daniel Island Homes Have in Common
- Steep, roof-dominant designs.
DIPA calls for a dominant pitch of at least 8:12, which means steeper roofs and more safety setup.
- Metal porch and low-slope roofs.
Required under 4:12, so most homes have two roof types.
- Dormers and complex valleys.
The most common leak points we find on island homes.
- Mature trees.
Live oaks and pines planted in the late 1990s now overhang many roofs.
What a Roof Costs on Daniel Island With Charleston Roofs and Windows
Roof prices on Daniel Island are quoted per square, which is 100 square feet of roof. Steep pitches, two-story heights, mixed shingle and metal roofs and heavier ARB-required shingles move the number up compared with a simple ranch home.
| Roof Type | Charleston Area Price Per Square | Typical Whole-Roof Range |
|---|---|---|
| Asphalt shingles | $400-$700+ | $11,500-$17,000+ on a 1,800 to 2,200 sq ft home |
| Metal roofing | $1,000-$1,800+ | $18,000-$28,000+ for standing seam on a similar home |
| Flat and TPO sections | $1,400-$2,000+ | Quoted per project |
| FORTIFIED roof | Varies by home | $12,000-$20,000+ depending on size |
Ways to Pay for a Daniel Island Roof
- 0% interest for 12 months on approved credit through Service Finance Company.
- Veteran and first responder specials on retail projects.
- SC Safe Home grants of up to $7,500+ toward a FORTIFIED roof for eligible owner-occupied homes in Berkeley County.
- $250 referral reward when someone you refer completes a project with Charleston Roofs and Windows.
Why Daniel Island Homeowners Choose Charleston Roofs and Windows
Charleston Roofs and Windows has 680 Google reviews averaging 4.9 stars, and 642 of them are five stars.
Homeowners mention the same things again and again: clean job sites, clear communication and crews who show up when they say they will. Read them all on our reviews page.
"We called them out for a roof leak and they had the whole roof done three days later! The new roof looks great and we would definitely recommend!"