Union is the county seat of Union County, with a 2020 census population of 8,174 and an elevation of about 630 feet. It was first called Unionville, and the city and county take their name from an old church near the Monarch Mill. The Union County Carnegie Library was named Best Small Library in America for 2009 by Library Journal, and the University of South Carolina Union campus was founded in 1965. If you are looking for roofers in Union, SC, it is a small-city market with historic homes.
The East Main Street-Douglass Heights, South Street-South Church Street and Union Downtown historic districts are on the National Register of Historic Places. Houses in these areas are among the oldest in the county, so roof work often involves layered roofing, older decking and flashing at chimneys and porches.
We are a referral service, not a roofer. We connect Union homeowners with a vetted, licensed local roofing contractor who inspects the roof and attic for free and puts the price of any roof replacement or repair in writing before work starts.
Roofing homes in the historic districts
We have not researched Union's local review rules for exterior changes, so ask the city before switching materials or colors on a historic-district house. Whatever the rules, the estimate should name every layer being removed and price decking replacement per sheet.
Roof replacement cost in Union, SC
Union does not have its own price page. These whole-roof ranges come from the Greenville roof replacement cost page and apply across the Upstate; a typical home has a roof of roughly 16 to 22 squares, and steep or cut-up roofs run toward the top of each range.
| Roofing material | Typical whole-roof range | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|
| 3-tab asphalt (builder grade) | $6,000 – $11,000 | 15–20 yrs |
| Architectural asphalt (most common) | $8,500 – $17,000 | 20–30 yrs |
| Impact-resistant Class 4 shingle | $11,000 – $20,000 | 25–35 yrs |
| Standing-seam metal | $18,000 – $40,000 | 40–70 yrs |
Market orientation for the Upstate (modelled), not a quote. Your number comes free and in writing after an inspection.
Union at the edge of the service area
Union is one of the towns at the far edge of the Upstate we serve, so book early. See also Clinton and Spartanburg for nearby pages.
Permits for a Union reroof
Union is an incorporated city and the Union County seat. We have not confirmed whether the city or Union County issues the reroof permit for each address, so ask the roofer to name the office on the estimate. The Upstate roofing permit guide explains the city-versus-county split, and the licensed roofer we refer files the permit and handles the final inspection.
Roofers, roofing contractors and roof repair near Union, SC
If you are comparing roofing contractors near Union, the useful questions are about license, insurance, written scope and warranty, and our guide to choosing a roofing contractor lists them. We refer to one vetted, licensed roofer and do not rank other companies. Nearby towns we cover: Clinton, Laurens, Spartanburg, Gaffney. For the whole picture see the roof repair and roof replacement pages.
Services available in Union
Roof Replacement
Full tear-off to bare decking and a complete new system, priced in writing, never a layover.
Learn more →Roof Repair
Leaks, flashing failures, missing shingles and worn boots, fixed before they reach the decking.
Learn more →Storm Damage
Free post-storm inspection and an honest assessment of what the wind and rain actually did.
Learn more →Roof Inspections
A straight, no-obligation look at your roof — for a leak, a sale, or peace of mind.
Learn more →Metal Roofing
Standing-seam metal for Upstate homeowners staying put, with honest costs against architectural shingle.
Learn more →Roofing questions from Union homeowners
Do you serve Union County?
Yes, within the roughly one-hour area around Greenville that the vetted roofer serves.
Do historic homes need special roofing?
They need a roofer who prices flashing, valleys and decking honestly. Architectural shingle suits most looks; ask about options.
Who are the best roofing contractors in Union, SC?
We do not rank local companies. We refer Union homeowners to one vetted, licensed roofing contractor, and our vetting page shows what that roofer has to show before we send a lead.
How much does a roof replacement cost in Union, SC?
Roughly $8,500 to $17,000 for architectural asphalt on a typical home, $6,000 to $11,000 for 3-tab and $18,000 to $40,000 for standing-seam metal. These are Upstate market ranges (modelled), not a quote.
Is the roof inspection and estimate free near Union?
Yes. A licensed local roofer inspects the roof and attic, shows you photos and gives a written read on repair versus replacement with no obligation.
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