Roof Replacement Cost in Myrtle Beach, SC (2026)
Updated October 2026 · Myrtle Beach, SC · index 0.88
How much does a new roof cost in Myrtle Beach? For a 2,000 sq ft roof with architectural asphalt shingles, homeowners in Myrtle Beach, SC pay about $11,700 on average, and most quotes land between $9,100 and $14,300 — $4.55 to $7.13 per sq ft. The price covers tearing off one layer to the deck, ice and water shield, synthetic underlayment, drip edge, the roofing itself, ridge vent, flashing, the permit, the dumpster and cleanup.
The roof replacement price in Myrtle Beach runs 12% below the U.S. average: construction labor in the Myrtle Beach area runs 21% below the national mean, materials sit at the national level. The same job averages $13,200 nationally and about $11,900 at the South Carolina statewide index.
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Roof replacement price in Myrtle Beach by roofing material
What a 2,000 sq ft roof costs in Myrtle Beach with each roofing material, installed:
| Option | Average · range |
|---|---|
| Architectural asphalt shingles30-year laminated shingle, the most common re-roof$5.84 per sq ft | $11,700$9,100 – $14,300 |
| 3-tab asphalt shinglesflat single-layer shingle, the budget option$5.28 per sq ft | $10,600$8,150 – $13,000 |
| Impact-resistant (Class 4) shingleshail-rated shingle; some insurers discount it$6.51 per sq ft | $13,000$10,200 – $15,800 |
| Standing-seam metalconcealed-fastener steel panels$13.42 per sq ft | $26,800$21,900 – $31,800 |
The least expensive option in Myrtle Beach is 3-tab asphalt shingles, at about $10,600; standing-seam metal averages $26,800, 2.5 times as much.
Cost to replace a roof in Myrtle Beach by size
With architectural asphalt shingles, priced for Myrtle Beach, SC:
| Size | Average · range |
|---|---|
| A 1,500 sq ft roof$6.10 per sq ft | $9,150$7,050 – $11,300 |
| A 2,000 sq ft roof$5.84 per sq ft | $11,700$9,100 – $14,300 |
| A 3,000 sq ft roof$5.57 per sq ft | $16,700$13,200 – $20,200 |
Some costs stay the same whatever the size — roof measurement and inspection, permit and final inspection, site protection — so a bigger job costs less per unit: $5.57 per sq ft for a 3,000 sq ft roof against $6.10 for a 1,500 sq ft roof.
What a roof replacement in Myrtle Beach includes
Line by line, the $11,700 average for a 2,000 sq ft roof breaks down like this: 53% labor, 44% materials and equipment, and $300 in permit fees passed through at cost.
| Line | Low – high |
|---|---|
| Roof measurement and inspection | $70 – $220 |
| Permit and final inspection | $150 – $450 |
| Site protection | $130 – $310 |
| Tear-off to the bare deck (one layer) | $1,150 – $1,750 |
| Dumpster and landfill fees | $280 – $530 |
| Ice and water shield at eaves and valleys | $400 – $630 |
| Synthetic underlayment | $370 – $600 |
| Drip edge | $260 – $460 |
| Starter strip | $150 – $260 |
| Roofing material, delivered | $2,450 – $3,250 |
| Installation labor | $2,650 – $3,700 |
| Valleys | $50 – $100 |
| Ridge and hip cap | $240 – $400 |
| Pipe boots and vent flashing | $200 – $440 |
| Step and wall flashing | $110 – $210 |
| Ridge vent | $170 – $280 |
| Cleanup and magnetic nail sweep | $220 – $400 |
| Warranty registration | $40 – $260 |
Each line is the price book's U.S. rate for that step times Myrtle Beach's index of 0.88; permit fees are not scaled.
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What affects roof replacement prices in Myrtle Beach
Labor and materials in Myrtle Beach
Construction wages in the Myrtle Beach area run 21% below the U.S. mean (BLS, May 2025), and materials in its ZIP codes price right at the national average. Together they give Myrtle Beach a construction cost index of 0.88.
Where Myrtle Beach sits in South Carolina
Myrtle Beach is the 4th most expensive of the 4 South Carolina cities in our index, against a statewide index of 0.90. Greenville is the dearest at 0.93; no South Carolina city in it costs less.
Against the rest of the country
Of the 306 U.S. cities in JobFlex's index, Myrtle Beach ranks 287th from the most expensive. The job that averages $11,700 here averages $13,200 at the national rate.
Sales tax in South Carolina
South Carolina's base state sales tax is 6%, and cities and counties can add their own. How it applies to a home-improvement contract varies, so ask whether a quote includes it. Prices on this page are before tax.
What a Myrtle Beach contractor will ask before quoting
- How many layers come off, and is the decking sound?
- Roof pitch and stories — steep or two-story work adds 15-30% labor
- Ventilation and flashing details (ridge vent, chimney, skylights)
Roof replacement cost in other South Carolina cities
A 2,000 sq ft roof with architectural asphalt shingles averages $11,700 in Myrtle Beach; $12,300 in Greenville, $12,200 in Charleston, $12,200 in Columbia.
| City | Average · range |
|---|---|
| Greenville, SC6% more | $12,300$9,600 – $15,000 |
| Charleston, SC5% more | $12,200$9,500 – $14,900 |
| Columbia, SC5% more | $12,200$9,500 – $14,900 |
roof replacement price in Myrtle Beach: questions
How much does a new roof cost in Myrtle Beach, SC?
About $11,700 for a 2,000 sq ft roof with architectural asphalt shingles, and most Myrtle Beach quotes fall between $9,100 and $14,300. That is 12% below the U.S. average, where the same job averages $13,200.
What is the roof price per square foot in Myrtle Beach?
$4.55 to $7.13 per sq ft, about $5.84 on average, or $584 per square (100 sq ft), with architectural asphalt shingles. Smaller jobs cost more per unit, because the fixed costs are spread over less.
How much is a 3,000 sq ft roof in Myrtle Beach?
$13,200 to $20,200, about $16,700 on average, with architectural asphalt shingles — $5.57 per sq ft.
Do you need a permit for roof replacement in Myrtle Beach?
It depends on the city: for a roof replacement some building departments want a permit and some don't, so check with Myrtle Beach's. The prices on this page carry $150–$450 for the permit and inspection.
Does the price include sales tax in South Carolina?
No. The prices here are before tax; South Carolina's base state rate is 6%, plus any local rate.
What is the cheapest roofing material for roof replacement in Myrtle Beach?
3-tab asphalt shingles, at about $10,600 for a 2,000 sq ft roof. Standing-seam metal runs about $26,800.
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How these prices are built
Every price on this page comes from JobFlex's contractor price book: what a homeowner pays a licensed contractor for each step of the job, as a U.S. national average per unit, with the contractor's overhead and profit included and sales tax left out. The roof replacement is priced step by step, then multiplied by Myrtle Beach's construction cost index of 0.88.
The index weighs local construction wages (BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025) at 60% and the area's material prices (Craftsman ZIP-area factors) at 40%. Published indices for Myrtle Beach, each on its own base: Craftsman 0.94. Treat any city figure as about ±5%; a contractor's quote for your house is the number to plan with.
Contractors in Myrtle Beach build quotes like these with JobFlex's roof estimator.
- HomeGuide 2026: architectural shingles $400-$600 per square installed, $7,500-$16,000 average roof
- Roof tear-off guides 2026 (SquareDash, RoofingCalculatorHQ): tear-off $1.00-$2.40/sqft incl. dumpster; permit $100-$500