Key takeaways
- Midlands Roofing & Exteriors leads Columbia by review volume and rating: 4.9 stars across 400+ Google reviews, BBB A+, Google Guaranteed, and "Best of South Carolina" roofing contractor winner three years running (2024-2026).
- Crosby Roofing, Lake Murray Roofing, Premiere Roofing, and Classic Roofing are also legitimate, well-reviewed local companies worth a quote.
- Whoever you choose: verify the SC license, demand a written itemized estimate, and be wary of out-of-town storm chasers after big weather events.
- Most Columbia roof replacements run $8,000-$18,000; repairs typically run $650-$3,000. See our full 2026 cost guide.
First, an honest disclosure
We're a roofing company writing about roofing companies, and we put ourselves first on the list. You should be skeptical of that, so here's the deal: we lay out the exact criteria we used, we include real competitors we respect (with links to their sites), and every fact below is verifiable on Google, the BBB, or the companies' own websites. If another roofer fits your project better, one of these will do right by you. Our goal is that you hire a good local roofer, because the companies that hurt homeowners in this market are the out-of-town storm chasers, not the names on this list.
How we ranked them: the criteria
Every company on this list clears the basics: South Carolina licensing, insurance, a permanent local presence, and a real review history. To order them, we weighed:
- Google rating and review volume: the largest unfiltered sample of real customer experiences (figures below are as of July 2026).
- BBB accreditation and rating: a track record of resolving problems, not just avoiding them.
- Range of services: repair and maintenance, not just full replacements. A company that only sells new roofs tends to recommend new roofs.
- Local ownership and longevity: companies whose owners live here answer for their work for years, not weeks.
- Transparency: written itemized estimates, clear warranties, and honest repair-vs-replace advice.
The 5 best roofing companies in Columbia, SC
Midlands Roofing & Exteriors
West Columbia, SC · Serving Columbia & the MidlandsThat's us. See the disclosure above. Here's the case on the merits: at the time of writing, Midlands Roofing & Exteriors holds a 4.9-star Google rating across 400+ reviews. The combination of volume and rating is the strongest in the Columbia market. We're a family-run company (Chris and Cody Lambeth) based in West Columbia, covering roof repair, replacement, storm damage and insurance claims, siding, and gutters.
The trophy shelf backs up the reviews: The Guide to South Carolina has named us a "Best of South Carolina" winner for roofing contractors three years running (2024, 2025, and 2026), and we took home The State's Best 2026 award for gutters. What customers mention most in reviews: honest repair-vs-replace recommendations (we regularly talk people out of replacements they don't need), itemized written estimates, most replacements finished in 1-2 days, and a magnetic nail sweep before we leave. Inspections and estimates are free, and financing is available through Enhancify.
Disclosure: this is our company. Judge us by the same criteria as everyone else on this list.
Crosby Roofing & Seamless Gutters
West Columbia, SC · Locations across SC & GAOne of the most experienced operations in the market. Crosby has been family-owned since 1989 and opened its Columbia-area location in 2014, with more than 25,000 roofs completed across South Carolina and Georgia. They handle shingle and metal roofing, storm damage, seamless gutters, and siding, and as a CertainTeed Select ShingleMaster they can offer 50-year manufacturer-backed warranty options. A good fit if decades of track record are what you're after. crosbyroofing.com
Lake Murray Roofing
Lexington, SC · Chapin, Irmo & the Lake Murray areaFounded in 2020 and veteran-owned, Lake Murray Roofing has quickly become the name to know on the west side of the river: Lexington, Chapin, Irmo, and the lake communities. They install Owens Corning roofing systems, back every roof with a lifetime workmanship warranty, and also handle gutters, vinyl siding, and storm damage restoration. lakemurrayroofing.net
Premiere Roofing
Irmo, SC · Columbia, Sumter & GreenvilleFounded in Irmo in 2008, Premiere is one of the larger residential and commercial roofers in the Midlands, with crews covering Columbia, Sumter, and Greenville. In 2025 the company was acquired by Archline Service Partners, a private-equity-backed roofing platform, worth knowing if local ownership matters to you, though day-to-day it remains an established, higher-volume operation with responsive scheduling and clean job sites. roofteam.com
Classic Roofing
Columbia, SC (Two Notch Rd)The newest name on the list, founded in 2023 by a team with over a decade in residential and commercial construction, and already a Best of Columbia runner-up for Best Roofer in 2024. Classic is a family-owned Columbia company specializing in complete tear-off replacements and storm-related damage, GAF-certified with lifetime warranty options on qualifying systems. A good call if you want a hungry local crew focused squarely on replacements. classicroofingsc.com
At a glance
| Company | Google rating* | BBB | Based in | Focus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Midlands Roofing & Exteriors | 4.9 (400+) | A+ | West Columbia | Residential roofing, siding, gutters |
| Crosby Roofing & Seamless Gutters | N/A | N/A | West Columbia | Shingle & metal roofing, gutters, siding |
| Lake Murray Roofing | N/A | N/A | Lexington | Roofing, gutters, siding |
| Premiere Roofing | N/A | N/A | Irmo | Residential & commercial |
| Classic Roofing | N/A | N/A | Columbia | Residential & commercial replacements |
*Review figures as of July 2026. N/A means we didn't independently verify a current figure, not that a company rates poorly. Always check live ratings before hiring.
How to choose between them
Any company above can put a good roof on your house. The differences show up in fit:
- Straightforward residential repair or replacement: prioritize review volume, an honest repair-vs-replace assessment, and an itemized written quote. (This is our lane, and Crosby's, Lake Murray's, and Classic's.)
- Commercial, multi-family, or large complex projects: Premiere has the deepest commercial bench on this list, and Classic also handles commercial replacements.
- Storm damage and insurance claims: choose whoever will document the damage thoroughly and meet your adjuster on site. Ask that question directly. Here's how we handle claims.
Red flags, no matter who you call
- Door-knockers after a storm with out-of-state plates. If the company wasn't in Columbia before the hail, it won't be here when the warranty matters.
- Demands for full payment before any work starts. A deposit on a larger project is normal. Being pressured to pay most of the job up front, in cash, to a company with no local track record is not.
- No written, itemized estimate. "We'll take care of everything" is not a scope of work.
- Pressure to sign today. A legitimate quote is still good next week.
- No verifiable SC license or insurance certificate. Check any contractor at the state LLR license lookup before signing.
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