About Ladson
Ladson is a census-designated place of roughly 14,000 — mostly residential, with a mix of older mid-century homes and 1990s-2000s subdivisions stitched between Berkeley and Dorchester counties.
Roofs in Ladson
Most Ladson roofs we walk are architectural asphalt on simple gable or hip framing. Older sections along College Park Road carry 25-30 year systems coming up on replacement. Tall Pines and the newer Ladson developments have 15-20 year shingle systems showing first-generation failures — wind lift along the ridge, dried-out pipe boots, ridge-cap separation.
Climate & conditions
Inland from the marsh, but inside the hurricane corridor. Pine canopy here is heavy — pine-needle damming in valleys and gutters is the single most common reason we get called for what turns out to be a maintenance issue, not a roof failure.
What sets Ladson apart
Permits split by which side of the county line you sit on. We handle both pathways. Several subdivisions have HOA architectural committees — we submit on the homeowner's behalf and have existing relationships with the College Park HOA committee.
Ladson customers ask
- How long does a Ladson roof replacement take?
- A standard 2,000-2,400 sq ft architectural shingle replacement runs 1-2 days for tear-off plus install. Larger homes or deck-repair situations stretch to 3. We schedule around your work calendar.
- Who pulls the permit in Ladson — Berkeley County or Dorchester?
- Depends on your address. The county line runs through town. We pull the right permit, schedule the inspection, and close it out — homeowners don't deal with the county.
- What wind rating do you install in Ladson?
- 110 mph minimum, in line with Berkeley and Dorchester County wind zones. For homes on more exposed lots or south of I-26, we step up to 130 mph and install a six-nail pattern as standard.
- Do you do moss treatment in Ladson?
- Yes. Heavy-canopy Ladson roofs benefit from a zinc or copper ridge strip plus a one-time chemical treatment. Moss holds moisture against the shingle and shortens roof life by 5-10 years if left untreated.
- Are you licensed and insured for Ladson work?
- Yes — active South Carolina contractor's license, general liability, and workers' comp on file. We can email proof to your carrier or HOA before we start.