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Watts & Associates Roofing - Roofing Contractor in Columbia, SC

Rick O'Connor, Owner · Established 1977

49+
Years in Business
96
Reviews

Accreditation Status

Cycle 2026

Status

Not Accredited

Review not yet completed

Watts & Associates Roofing has not yet been reviewed for ARCO Accreditation.

ARCO Accreditation is reserved for roofing businesses that complete a comprehensive review and meet ARCO's required qualification threshold. Not every business reviewed qualifies.

2026 Top-Rated Roofing Contractor in South Carolina seal not issued
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Issued only after successful review

Accreditation No.

Not Issued

Accreditation Status

Not Accredited

Accreditation Review

Not Completed

Qualification Status

Not Determined

About ARCO Accreditation

Accreditation cannot be obtained through application alone. Each business must first undergo ARCO's complete review process and demonstrate that it meets the standards required for accreditation.

Public Record

What we can independently confirm today

Findings drawn from public records, manufacturer registries, and third-party review platforms — synthesized using ARCO Standard 2026.1.

Public Signals Reviewed

19

across 4 categories

Customer Review Rating

4.7/5.0

across 96 verified reviews

Years in Business

49+yrs

Founded 1977

Accreditation Review

Not Yet Completed

Qualification has not been determined

Accreditation Committee Review

No committee determination has been issued.

Not Yet Conducted

The source findings below have been independently verified for this company profile. A formal ARCO Accreditation Committee review has not yet been completed, and qualification for accreditation has not been determined.

Only businesses that complete the full review and meet ARCO's required threshold may receive accreditation.

Cat 01

Licensing & Compliance

3 of 3 source checks verified

Signal

SC entity filing

Result

Good Standing

Effective: 08/17/1976

SC Secretary of State

Verified

Signal

SAM.gov federal exclusions

Result

No exclusions found

Checked August 2026

SAM.gov

Verified

Signal

Manufacturer certifications

Result

GAF Master Elite

Manufacturer programs

Verified
Cat 02

Operational History & Stability

5 of 5 source checks verified

Signal

Years in operation

Result

49+ years continuous

Founded: 1977

Verified record

Verified

Signal

Owner/principal

Result

Mr. Rick O'Connor

Manual collection

Verified

Signal

Service mix

Result

Commercial Roofing, Residential Roofing, Built-up Roofing, Single Ply Roofing, Standing Seam Roofing, and Modified Bitumen Roofing (+1 more)

Website profile

Verified

Signal

Website registration

Result

Registered: Sep 4, 2003

WHOIS/RDAP

Verified

Signal

Google Business Profile

Result

Watts & Associates Inc

Columbia, SC

Google

Verified
Cat 04

Customer Outcome Data

4 of 4 source checks verified

Signal

Aggregated marketplace rating

Result

4.7 / 5.0 across 96 reviews

Google 4.7 (96)

Multi-source

Verified

Signal

Review volume

Result

96 stored public reviews

Multi-source

Verified

Signal

Customer review excerpts

Result

8 qualifying reviews on file

Multi-source reviews

Verified

Signal

BBB rating

Result

A+ / BBB Accredited

BBB Accredited since: Mar 22, 2017

BBB profile

Verified
Cat 05

Complaint & Public Findings

2 of 2 source checks verified

Signal

OSHA findings

Result

No violations across 0 inspections

OSHA

Verified

Signal

BBB complaint history

Result

No complaints filed in the last 36 months

Years in business: 49 - Business started: Aug 17, 1976

BBB profile

Verified

Public records and third-party platform data may change over time. ARCO does not guarantee ongoing third-party accuracy.

Report no. SC-260808-3450 · Evaluated Aug 8, 2026 · Independently verifiable at RoofingContractors.org/verify/SC-260808-3450

Eligibility · All Cleared

Automatic eligibility checks cleared

ARCO automatically withholds accreditation when any of the following findings are present. Watts & Associates Roofing's record was checked against each.

Active SAM.gov federal exclusion

None Found
Checked August 2026 · No exclusions on record

OSHA willful violation or 3+ repeat violations on record

None Found
0 inspections · clean OSHA establishment record

BBB rating of C, D, or F

None Found
Rated A+ · BBB-accredited since Mar 22, 2017

Avg. customer rating < 4.0 (with ≥ 20 reviews)

None Found
4.7/5.0 · 96 verified reviews

About Watts & Associates Roofing

Watts & Associates Roofing is a Columbia, South Carolina-based company owned by Mr. Rick O'Connor. The business specializes in a wide range of roofing solutions, including commercial, flat, and metal roofing, alongside waterproofing services and sheet metal fabrication.

Services & Specialties

What Watts & Associates Roofing does.

01

Roof Maintenance

02

Built-Up Roofing

03

Standing Seam Metal Roofing

04

Modified Bitumen

Based in Columbia

Contact Watts & Associates Roofing to confirm availability for your project in South Carolina.

Nearby places

Columbia, SC
St. Andrews, SC
Dentsville, SC
Forest Acres, SC
Seven Oaks, SC
Woodfield, SC
West Columbia, SC
Contact Watts & Associates Roofing to confirm service at your address.

Aggregated review summary

96
reviews analyzed
Google 96 reviews

ARCO Review Findings

Watts & Associates is highly regarded for their professional, high-quality craftsmanship and excellent communication throughout the roofing process. Customers frequently praise the team for being punctual, reliable, and thorough with site cleanup, often noting that they go above and beyond to ensure projects are completed as promised.

5 recent reviews
M
Mitch S.
Google · Jul 2024

I highly Recommend Watts. They were on time gave us a good price, and went above and beyond fixing some repairs that were needed. Gary listened to our needs and desires.

D
Daniel D.
Google · Mar 2024

Gary and team were fantastic to work with for my multifamily property we had new roofs installed on. Fair pricing, great communication, and delivered on time and as agreed upon!

M
Melanie M.
Google · Jan 2024

From start to finish, this is the best experience I've had with any kind of home repair. Gary Taylor and his team went above and beyond to make sure the new roof on my old house was just right and water tight! Watts Roofing ROCKS ! Seriously.

T
Terree B.
Google · Sep 2018

Watts & Associates just finished putting a brand new roof on both my father’s house and detached garage in Chapin’s Timberline Estates. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for high-quality craftsmanship and a professional team to work with. The previous roof had suffered recent storm damage to the point where a new one was needed. Add to this the impending arrival of Hurricane Florence, just days away from potentially passing over Chapin. Alex Miller found a two-day window of good weather, got his team together, and went to work. He and his team arrived at 7am both mornings and worked late into the afternoon. They were careful with the surrounding landscaping, covering everything with tarps for protection. They used top-quality materials and did a great job cleaning up afterwards. One of the neighbors even commented, "The roof looks amazing and they did an incredible job cleaning up. The supervisor re-walked the property over and over to make sure everything was picked up.” Putting new roofs on both structures was in and of itself a big job, but Alex and his team also encountered a potential setback that could have slowed their progress. They discovered several areas of rot under the old shingles that would require extra time and attention. The Watts team fixed the affected areas and still managed to finish the roof within the time constraints imposed on them. Thank you so very much, Alex and your amazing team, for getting the job done not only on time but with the highest quality work. I know that his beautiful home will be well-protected for years to come.

G
Gwen W.
Google

Watts & Associates did a fantastic job on replacing my roof! I was very impressed with their professionalism and the communication process was superb. The quality of the shingles is first class! They committed and fulfilled every commitment made. Highly recommend!

Review data aggregated from public sources · ARCO does not moderate third-party reviews

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