The Wraparound Cottage
New roof and deck on a classic Folly cottage.
A hip-roof beach cottage two streets from the water, with a deck that wraps the whole front. New roof, reworked deck and rail, and the original proportions left exactly as they were. Photographed with the roll-off still under the house — the part of the job that happens before anything looks good.
Roofing and Deck Work in Folly Beach, SC
VIP Construction is a Charleston general contractor that started in framing, decks, flashing and siding, and exterior work on coastal homes is still at the center of what we do. On Folly Beach and the other islands, a roof and a deck do more than look good: they are the first things the weather reaches, and the first things to fail when they are built cheaply. If you are looking for a contractor for roof replacement or deck work in Folly Beach, this is the kind of job we handle from start to finish.
Many beach cottages have proportions worth protecting. The goal on a job like this is usually to renew what is worn out while leaving the character of the house exactly as it was, so the cottage still looks like itself when the work is done.
Roofs Built for Coastal Weather
A coastal roof has to handle salt air, strong summer storms and the occasional hurricane season that tests every detail. We pay the most attention to the parts that are hardest to see: the decking underneath, the underlayment, and the flashing at every edge, valley and wall. Hip roofs like the one on this cottage shed wind well, but only when every layer below the shingles is done properly.
A roof replacement also produces a lot of debris. The roll-off, the tear-off and the cleanup are part of our job, not something the homeowner has to arrange, and the site is left clean when we leave.
Decks, Porches and Railings
A deck that wraps the front of a beach house is where most of the living happens. We rebuild and rework decks, stairs and rails with framing and fasteners chosen for a coastal environment, and we match the new work to the lines of the house so it reads as original. Railings are built to be safe first and comfortable to lean on second, because on a porch like this, people do both.
Serving Folly Beach and the Islands
VIP Construction has been building in the Lowcountry since 2004. We work on homes across Folly Beach, James Island, Isle of Palms, Sullivan’s Island and Kiawah Island, as well as throughout Charleston.
Need a new roof, a rebuilt deck or both? Call or text VIP Construction at (843) 999-7380, or tell us about the project.