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Storm Season Preparation: Getting Your Roof Ready for Spring Storms in the CSRA and Lowcountry
Spring storms in the CSRA and Lowcountry can show up with little warning—heavy rain, strong gusts, wind-driven rain that hits sideways, and occasionally hail. The good news is that most storm-related roof problems don’t come out of nowhere. They often start as small...
Spring Roof Inspection Checklist: What South Carolina Homeowners Should Check After Winter
Winter in South Carolina isn’t usually about deep snow—but your roof still takes a beating. Wind-driven rain, temperature swings, fallen branches, and the occasional cold snap can loosen flashing, expose weak seal points, and turn “small” drainage issues into leaks...
Commercial Roof Replacement: When to Repair vs Replace
Commercial roofing decisions have real consequences. Whether you're responsible for a retail space, office building, industrial warehouse, or multi-tenant facility, the condition of your roof directly affects day-to-day operations, long-term expenses, and even the...
Asphalt Shingle Re-Roofing: What to Expect from Start to Finish
Has your roof weathered one too many South Carolina storms? Curling shingles, missing granules, or mysterious leaks are all signs that it might be time for a professional asphalt shingle replacement. Whether you live in Charleston, Columbia, the CSRA, or the Pee Dee...
Winter Roof Preparation: Your Complete Checklist for South Carolina Homeowners
When most people think about winter roof damage, they picture snow-buried homes in Minnesota or ice dams in New England. But South Carolina homeowners face their own unique winter roofing challenges—and ignoring them can lead to expensive repairs come spring. From...
Columbia Roofing Guide: Protecting Your Home from South Carolina Weather
Living in Columbia, South Carolina means enjoying mild winters, beautiful springs, and summers that remind you why air conditioning was invented. But Columbia's climate also tests your roof in ways that require specific strategies—from intense summer heat to sudden...
Metal Roofing in the Southeast: What 40 Years Has Taught Us
When we installed our first metal roof in 1984, most South Carolina homeowners thought metal roofing belonged on barns, not homes. Fast forward four decades, and metal roofing has become one of the most requested upgrades we offer—and for good reason. At Hixon's...
2025 Solar Tax Credit Deadline: What South Carolina Homeowners Need to Know Before December 31st
If you've been considering solar energy for your home, time is running out to maximize one of the most valuable incentives in renewable energy history. On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed into law the "One Big Beautiful Bill," which dramatically shortened the...
Drone Roof Inspections: How Technology is Revolutionizing Roofing in 2025
The Future of Roof Assessment is Here: Faster, Safer, and More Accurate Than Ever The roofing industry's technological revolution has arrived, transforming how contractors inspect, document, and repair roofs across America. Drone roof inspections, once considered...