Roof Replacement Cost in Georgia (2027 Price Guide)
Use your home size and roof pitch in Georgia
Pick the pitch that matches your roof - the rise over a twelve-inch run. From 9/12 up, crews tie off and work slower, and the price climbs. The Georgia default here is 5/12.
In Georgia, a typical 2,260 sq. ft. single-story house needs about $11,650 to $17,760 for a new asphalt shingle roof, old shingles off and hauled away. We get there from roughly 25.5 squares of roof (2,554 sq. ft.) pitched at 5/12; one layer comes off, and labor plus materials are in the number.
Per square - the hundred-square-foot unit every roofing bid uses - this job lands at $556.20 installed. If you want architectural 50-year shingles instead, plan on $12,950 to $19,740; metal opens at about $25,070 with steel shingles.
- Home: 2,260 sq. ft., 1 floor
- Under roof: 2,260 sq. ft.
- Roof surface: 2,554 sq. ft. (25.5 squares), 5/12
- 30-year asphalt: $11,650 to $17,760
- 50-year architectural: $12,950 to $19,740
- Metal: $25,070 to $52,010
- Flat (EPDM), full footprint: $17,210 to $22,350
Georgia Roofing Costs by Material
Use this table two ways: to pick a material you can afford, and to spot a quote that sits far outside the normal band for Georgia.
| Material | Installed cost | Estimate | Per square |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asphalt shingles | |||
| Asphalt shingles, 30-year | $11,650 to $17,760 | $14,210 | $556.20 |
| Architectural shingles, 50-year | $12,950 to $19,740 | $15,790 | $618.11 |
| Metal | |||
| Steel shingles | $25,070 to $38,210 | $30,570 | $1,196.82 |
| Aluminum shingles | $27,720 to $42,250 | $33,800 | $1,323.44 |
| Standing seam metal | $33,420 to $50,940 | $40,750 | $1,595.45 |
| Stone-coated steel tiles | $34,120 to $52,010 | $41,610 | $1,629.22 |
| Flat / low-slope membranes (priced on the 2,260 sq. ft. footprint) | |||
| EPDM rubber membrane | $17,210 to $22,350 | $19,780 | $875.11 |
| TPO membrane, 60-mil | $14,810 to $19,240 | $17,030 | $753.17 |
| PVC membrane, 60-mil | $17,910 to $23,260 | $20,590 | $910.75 |
Shingle rows use the same math as our roof replacement calculator; metal rows follow the metal roof calculator, and membranes follow the flat roof calculator. All of them carry the South Atlantic cost adjustment, which puts shingles and metal 6% below the U.S. average.
Price per Year of Roof
The real cost of a roof is price divided by the years it lasts. Hover a bar: metal costs more up front and less per year.
Service lives follow the climate-bell model above (asphalt peaks in moderate regions; metal assumes correct installation); prices are the Georgia estimates above.
Reading a Georgia Roofing Quote Line by Line
Before you rank quotes by price, check that they cover the same work. Our model values each variable on the 25.5-square roof like this:
- Tear-off. About $3,410 of the quote pays to strip and dispose of one layer; if the roofer finds two layers, figure another $2,210 or so.
- Roof shape. When every side of the roof slopes down to a gutter (a hip design), add close to $1,410 over a two-sided gable. Plenty of dormers and valleys raise the add-on to about $2,380.
- Height. A second story adds roughly $1,010 to the same roof, because every bundle goes higher and safety setup takes longer.
- Roof windows. Each skylight in the scope adds roughly $340 - cheaper now than as a separate job later.
- Bad wood. Damaged decking is the most common mid-job extra. Agree on a price per sheet before work starts.
- Flashing, vents and gutters. Some roofers include new flashing and vents; others bill them separately. Price new gutters on their own with the gutter cost calculator.
- Town fees. Building permits and container rental are local costs; check whether each bid includes them.
Rebuild Your Bid
Choose what your roof really needs. Every combination is priced in advance by the same model as this page.
$14,210quotes usually $11,650 – $17,760
Based on this page's 2,554 sq. ft. roof at 5/12 and Georgia pricing. Not included: skylights, gutters, replacement decking.
Put every quote on one sheet with the same rows - removal, underlayment, ice barrier, flashing, ventilation, decking, permit - and the real differences show.
Weather, Wear and Your Georgia Roof
A roof in Georgia lives in Climate Region 5: about 93°F on a typical summer afternoon, about 58°F on a winter afternoon, and about 36°F on a winter night. Those numbers translate into a short list of roof stressors in Georgia:
Humidity. Damp, warm air grows algae and mildew on shady roof planes. Choose algae-resistant shingles and keep branches trimmed back so the roof dries after rain.
Hurricane wind. Ask for a secondary water barrier on the deck and wind-rated fastening. Keep the paperwork - wind-mitigation features can lower insurance costs.
Hot summers. A dark roof over a stuffy attic ages fast in this heat. Ask how the new roof will vent, and price a reflective color.
Where Shingles Live Longest: the Climate Bell
Asphalt life peaks in the moderate middle (Region 3) and falls toward BOTH ends of the map above - cold regions destroy shingles with ice dams, hot ones bake them. Note the middle columns: shingles marketed as “lifetime” are good for about 25 real-world years at best - Georgia is Region 5. Hover any column.
low pitch holds snow and ice - it costs the most years in cold regions
Planning figures from our climate model, for ventilation-correct installs - a baked, unvented attic can take years off any column. Pitch adjusts the asphalt columns only; metal sheds snow at any sane pitch.
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Metal vs. Shingles in Georgia
Most metal bids in Georgia fall into one of the types below. Each line is priced for a typical 2,260 sq. ft. single-story house, the same way our metal roof calculator does it.
- Standing seam: $33,420 to $50,940. This is the classic metal roof: smooth vertical panels, fasteners tucked under the seam. It suits simple roof shapes and owners who plan to stay. Over architectural shingles, expect about $24,960 more.
- Steel shingles: $25,070 to $38,210. Aluminum shingles: $27,720 to $42,250. Small metal panels with a shingle or tile profile. They go on much like shingles, so hips and dormers are easier than with long panels. Pick aluminum near the ocean and steel inland.
- Stone-coated steel: $34,120 to $52,010. Steel panels covered in crushed stone and shaped like clay tile or wood shake. The texture hides hail marks and softens rain noise.
- Copper: custom quote only. We do not price copper, because every copper roof is custom work. Expect it to cost well above standing seam. It is soft, formed by hand, and can last a century, turning brown and then green. Most homes use it on bay windows, porch roofs and other accents.
Under strong sun, a cool-rated metal roof cuts the heat that reaches the attic and keeps its shape for decades. Ask for a light color and a reflective paint system on steel or aluminum. Copper looks great, but it is not a cool roof.
Near salt water, choose aluminum or steel with a coating rated for coastal sites; cut edges and scratches on plain steel rust first. The case for metal rests on how long you will stay. Keep the house for decades and one metal roof can replace two asphalt roofs; sell soon and the premium rarely comes back. Price a specific panel, gauge and finish with the metal roof calculator.
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Best Season for a New Roof in Georgia
The hottest weeks slow crews and soften shingles. Schedule for the cooler months; winter highs around 58°F keep work comfortable.
Storm chasers follow hail and wind. Hire a roofer with a local office and proof of insurance, and never sign over insurance proceeds on the spot.
Pricing Low-Slope Roofs in Georgia
Membrane roofing covers what shingles cannot: flat porches, garages, additions and row-house tops. On a 2,260 sq. ft. footprint:
- EPDM rubber: $17,210 to $22,350. Old-school rubber roofing, and still a fair choice. It takes a hailstorm and a hard freeze in stride. The dark color soaks up sun, so it fits best where nobody lives right under it.
- TPO, 60-mil: $14,810 to $19,240. The bright white membrane on many new commercial and home flat roofs. Hot-air welded seams turn the sheets into one skin. Pick it for a sunny roof over living space.
- PVC, 60-mil: $17,910 to $23,260. It looks like TPO but has a longer service record, and it holds up better where water sits or oils land. Choose it for a busy roof deck or a spot that never drains well.
On this footprint TPO comes in lowest, EPDM sits in the middle and PVC costs the most. We count new insulation board and one stripped layer in every row. Expect a higher per-square-foot price on a small porch or garage roof. For thicker insulation or a different membrane, use the flat roof calculator.
Summers near 93°F favor reflective roofing. Choose white PVC or TPO over black rubber: a lower roof temperature, a smaller cooling bill, longer membrane life and seams welded into one piece.
Roof Replacement in Georgia's Major Cities
Labor, permits and site access cost more in cities like Atlanta, Columbus and Augusta. This table reprices the standard asphalt roof for each listed city:
Asphalt shingles (30-yr), installed
- Atlantapop. 511,000$12,060 – $18,380
- Columbuspop. 203,000$11,910 – $18,150
- Augustapop. 201,000$11,910 – $18,150
- Maconpop. 157,000$11,870 – $18,080
- Savannahpop. 148,000$11,860 – $18,070
We adjust the statewide range by city size and metro status; every linked city page uses the same math.
Ballpark Your Georgia Roof Cost
Move the slider to your square footage and the price range updates from the same cost model, using statewide rates.
$11,650 – $17,760 Asphalt shingles, 30-year, installed
Common Questions About Re-Roofing in Georgia
Should my roofer get a permit in Georgia?
In most places, a complete replacement needs a permit and may need an inspection. Your roofer should apply for it; a request that you do it yourself is a warning sign.
How do roofers measure a roof in squares?
Roofers measure surface, not floor area. The 2,260 sq. ft. footprint in this guide turns into about 2,554 sq. ft. of roof at 5/12 - 25.5 squares. Different counts between bids are a red flag.
What is the usual timeline for a re-roof?
Plan on a few days at most for an asphalt roof around 2,554 sq. ft. Complex shapes, a second layer or bad weather can stretch it.
Is an old roof covered by my insurer?
Only for sudden damage such as wind, hail or a falling tree, never for plain wear. Certain policies cover an aging roof at its depreciated worth rather than full replacement. On a roof that costs $11,650 to $17,760 to replace, that gap is large, so check your settlement terms. Storm deductibles in Georgia are often a percentage of coverage rather than a flat amount, so the out-of-pocket share can be large.
Check your figures: Roof Replacement Calculator · Metal Roof Calculator · Flat Roof Calculator · Gutter Cost Calculator
Where prices come from: our roofing calculators, a South Atlantic adjustment and yearly inflation. Real bids depend on your roof, so ask several contractors to quote the same work.
