Who We Are
Bulldog Roofing Upstate is a residential roofing company working on houses across Upstate South Carolina. We replace worn-out shingle roofs, repair the ones that still have life in them, trace and fix leaks, check roofs after hail and wind, and do free roof inspections.
The area we cover runs across four counties: Anderson, Pickens, Oconee and Greenville. That takes in twelve towns, from Honea Path, Belton and Williamston in the south to Easley, Clemson, Seneca and Walhalla in the north and west, with Anderson, Greenville, Powdersville, Pendleton and Piedmont in between. The full list of service areas has a page for each one.
Shingle and metal roofs on homes are what we work on.
How We Work
A roofing job with us follows the same shape whether it is one cracked pipe boot or a full replacement.
It starts with a look at the roof
You call or send the form on the contact page and tell us what is going on. Then we come out for a free roof inspection. We start on the roof, and check inside and in the attic where there is a stain or access. A water stain, a drip in the attic or a pile of granules in the yard all tell part of the story.
You get a straight answer
After the inspection we explain what we found in plain terms. If the roof is in good shape, we say so. If it needs a repair, we tell you what and why. If it is worn out, we explain what a replacement would involve. A roof near the end of its life can turn repairs into a money pit, and we would rather tell you that up front than sell you patches.
You decide in your own time
There is nothing to sign on inspection day. You can ask questions, think it over and talk it through with whoever else lives in the house before you decide anything.
What Goes Into a Shingle Roof
Part of a straight answer is explaining the roof itself. A shingle roof is a system, and most problems start where one part meets another.
- Decking. The plywood or board sheathing nailed to the rafters. Everything else sits on it. A tear-off is the time to check each run of boards, because new shingles need a sound deck under them.
- Underlayment. The layer between the decking and the shingles. It is a second line of defense when wind-driven rain gets under a shingle.
- Drip edge. Metal trim along the eaves and rakes that steers water off the roof edge instead of letting it wick back into the decking and fascia.
- Flashing. Metal pieces that seal the joints at chimneys, walls, skylights and valleys. Loose or rusted flashing is one of the most common sources of leaks.
- Pipe boots. Rubber collars around plumbing vents. The rubber cracks with sun and age, and water runs straight down the pipe into the attic.
- Shingles. Architectural shingles are thicker, layered shingles with a dimensional look. Older 3-tab shingles are flatter and thinner.
- Ventilation. Intake vents low on the roof and exhaust vents near the peak, such as a ridge vent, keep attic heat and moisture from cooking the shingles from underneath.
The Work We Do
Six services, all on shingle and metal roofs on homes.
Roof replacement. For a roof that is worn out. A replacement typically strips the old shingles down to the decking and builds the roof back up with underlayment, drip edge, flashing and architectural shingles; the agreed scope says what gets replaced.
Metal roofing. Standing seam, screw-down panels or metal shingles in place of an old roof, weighed against shingles first. See metal roofing.
Roof repair. Missing or lifted shingles, worn flashing, cracked pipe boots and similar problems, fixed without replacing the whole roof. See roof repair for more.
Roof leak repair. Water rarely comes through the ceiling right under the hole. It runs along the decking and rafters first, so finding the true source is most of the job.
Storm damage roof repair. Hail bruising, wind-lifted shingles and limbs on the roof, checked and repaired after Upstate thunderstorms. Your insurance agent is the right person to ask what your policy covers.
Roof inspection. Free, and the first step in all of the above.
Talk to Us About Your Roof
Our hours are Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 7 PM. Call (864) 702-2478 to set up a free inspection, or send the form and we will call you back.
- Free roof inspections. The first step on every job.
- Shingle and metal roofs on homes. Replacement, metal roofing, repair, leaks and storm damage.
- Four counties. Anderson, Pickens, Oconee and Greenville.
- Easy to reach. Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 7 PM.