--- title: The 3 Best Roofing Contractors in Columbia | Local Three url: https://thelocalthree.com/columbia/roofing-contractors/ updated: 2026-11-04 --- [Local *Three* Selected, not listed](https://thelocalthree.com/) - [Columbia](https://thelocalthree.com/columbia/) - [Roofing Contractors](https://thelocalthree.com/roofing-contractors/) - [How we select](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-select/) - [For businesses](https://thelocalthree.com/claim/) 1. [Home](https://thelocalthree.com/) 2. [South Carolina](https://thelocalthree.com/south-carolina/) 3. [Columbia](https://thelocalthree.com/columbia/) 4. Roofing Contractors Columbia · Roofing Contractors # The 3 Best Roofing Contractors in Columbia 2027 Edition Three roofing contractors in Columbia worth calling first, chosen from 4 local companies on their public record. Here is why each one made it. Updated November 4, 2026 By the Local Three editors [How we select](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-select/) In short Of the 4 roofing contractors we reviewed in Columbia, these three had the strongest records: 161 public reviews between them, averaging 4.8 out of 5. Local Three editors · November 4, 2026 Editor's Pick ## [L.a. Roofing, Llc](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-553c058c6760b0db/) **4.9** from 98 reviews Based in Columbia Coverage Based in Columbia ### Why we picked them The strongest overall record of the 4 roofing contractors we reviewed in Columbia: rating, review volume, recent activity and years in business, taken together. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 844-505-7663](tel:+18445057663)[Website](https://thelocalthree.com/columbia/roofing-contractors/laroofingllc.com) Reader Favorite ## [The Red Shirt Guys Roofing](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-f367c8e03113ff3e/) **4.9** from 47 reviews Based in Columbia Coverage Based in Columbia ### Why we picked them A large, loyal client base: 47 public reviews, averaging 4.9 out of 5. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 803-243-3968](tel:+18032433968)[Website](https://thelocalthree.com/columbia/roofing-contractors/theredshirtguys.com) Selection 03 ## [Smithbuilt Metal Roofing](https://thelocalthree.com/business/g-28a6861524e29b31/) **4.6** from 16 reviews Based in Columbia Coverage Based in Columbia ### Why we picked them A steady public record: 4.6 from 16 reviews. Checked Oct 2026 - Operating status Request a quote [Call +1 803-726-6777](tel:+18037266777)[Website](https://www.smithbuiltmetals.com) Beyond the three ## More roofing contractors in Columbia Other Columbia companies that met our basic bar. We looked at 4 in all for this work. - Crescent Construction, Llc 4.1 · 77 At a glance ## The three, side by side Comparison of the selected roofing contractors in Columbia | | 01 L.a. Roofing, Llc | 02 The Red Shirt Guys Roofing | 03 Smithbuilt Metal Roofing | |---|---|---|---| | Best for | Editor's Pick | Reader Favorite | – | | Rating | 4.9 · 98 reviews | 4.9 · 47 reviews | 4.6 · 16 reviews | | In business | – | – | – | | Budget | – | – | – | | Free estimate | Ask | Ask | Ask | | License | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet | Not confirmed yet | | Based in | Columbia | Columbia | Columbia | Methodology ## How we selected these businesses Three is a deliberately small number. It forces us to leave out good companies. [Read the full methodology](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-select/) 1. **We start with everyone.** 4 roofing contractors in Columbia, from public listings and review platforms. 2. **We remove the risky.** No working phone, too few genuine reviews or a weak rating. 3. **We read the record.** Review volume and recency, years in business and the record checks we could confirm. 4. **Editors keep three.** And write down who each one suits best. [How we make money](https://thelocalthree.com/how-we-make-money/). Local facts · Richland ## Columbia, by the numbers Public records tell you how busy the trade is and what the rules ask of every job. Read them before you call. People per square mile 1,055 [Calculated from U.S. Census Bureau 2025 estimates and Gazetteer land area](https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html) · 2025 Land area 139.4 sq mi [U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer files](https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html) · 2025 Columbia residents 147,035 [U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025)](https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html) · July 1, 2025 Population change since 2020: from 136,725 (April 2020 base) +7.5% [U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025)](https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html) · 2020–2025 Public sources, checked November 4, 2026. Local guide ## Hiring roofing contractors in Columbia: what to know first ### Check the license Look the company up on your state’s license search, and ask for insurance papers sent by the insurer. ### Compare written quotes Three quotes for the same work, each listing what is not included. ### Ask about the warranty In writing, clear about what it covers, and transferable if you sell. ### Pay in stages Pay for finished, inspected stages, not dates. More in [our Columbia cost guide](https://thelocalthree.com/guides/roofing-contractors-cost-columbia/). Request a quote ## Ask our three for a price One short form, sent only to the companies you tick. Most reply within one or two working days. Send my request to We never sell your details. A business that answers may pay us a small fee; your price is the same. We never sell your details. A business that answers may pay us a small fee; your price is the same. Questions ## Questions about roofing contractors in Columbia How did the editors choose these roofing contractors in Columbia? Editors shortlist businesses with strong ratings and enough reviews, check their records, and choose the final picks against the published criteria. We compared 4 roofing contractors for Columbia. Which of these roofing contractors in Columbia has the best reviews? L.a. Roofing, Llc has a 4.9 rating from 98 public reviews, the highest on this page. Are these roofing contractors licensed? 3 of the 3 businesses here had their state license checked against public records. Each profile shows the source and the date of the check. How many quotes should I get for roofing contractors in Columbia? Get at least three. Use the quote form on this page: only the businesses you tick receive your request. 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