Cost to Replace a Roof in Atlanta, GA (2027 Price Guide)
Use your home size and roof pitch in Atlanta, GA
Change the size or pitch and every price below reprices. We start at 5/12, a common Georgia slope; at 9/12 and steeper, expect harness and jack work in the bid.
Our model puts a new asphalt roof in Atlanta, GA at $12,060 to $18,380, based on a typical 2,260 sq. ft. single-story house. The roof itself measures about 2,554 sq. ft. (25.5 squares) at a 5/12 slope, and the price includes labor, materials and removal of the existing layer.
Roofers bid by the square, which is a hundred square feet of roof; here the installed rate works out to $575.58 a square. If you want architectural 50-year shingles instead, plan on $13,400 to $20,420; metal opens at about $25,940 with steel shingles.
Compared with $11,650 to $17,760 statewide, the Atlanta market adds about $500. Atlanta covers 80 ZIP codes in Fulton, DeKalb and Clayton counties; roofers based anywhere in that area usually quote these prices.
New Roof Prices in Atlanta, GA, Material 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 Atlanta, GA.
| Material | Installed cost | Estimate | Per square |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asphalt shingles | |||
| Asphalt shingles, 30-year | $12,060 to $18,380 | $14,700 | $575.58 |
| Architectural shingles, 50-year | $13,400 to $20,420 | $16,340 | $639.64 |
| Metal | |||
| Steel shingles | $25,940 to $39,540 | $31,630 | $1,238.52 |
| Aluminum shingles | $28,680 to $43,720 | $34,980 | $1,369.55 |
| Standing seam metal | $34,580 to $52,710 | $42,170 | $1,651.03 |
| Stone-coated steel tiles | $35,310 to $53,830 | $43,060 | $1,685.98 |
| Flat / low-slope membranes (priced on the 2,260 sq. ft. footprint) | |||
| EPDM rubber membrane | $17,810 to $23,130 | $20,470 | $905.59 |
| TPO membrane, 60-mil | $15,330 to $19,910 | $17,620 | $779.41 |
| PVC membrane, 60-mil | $18,540 to $24,070 | $21,310 | $942.48 |
Where the numbers come from: the roof replacement calculator for shingles, the metal roof calculator for metal and the flat roof calculator for flat membranes, each set to South Atlantic pricing - 3% below the U.S. average for shingles and metal.
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 Atlanta, GA estimates above.
Reading a Atlanta, GA Roofing Quote Line by Line
Most of the spread between roofers comes from a handful of line items. For a 25.5-square roof at Atlanta, GA prices:
- Removal. Stripping one layer is worth about $3,520 here. Ask the roofer to confirm the layer count up front; a second one adds about $2,290.
- Design. Simple gables are the cheapest to cover. Figure about $1,460 more for a hip roof, or about $2,460 more when dormers and valleys cut it up.
- Stories. Put this roof on a two-story house and the bid rises by about $1,050 for the extra climbing, staging and hauling.
- Openings. Plan near $350 per skylight that gets replaced or added while the roof is open.
- Sheathing repairs. Soft spots in the roof deck show up during tear-off. A per-sheet price in the contract keeps that from becoming an open-ended charge.
- 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.
- Permit and disposal. Fees depend on the town. Confirm the bid includes both the permit and the dumpster.
Price Your Exact Scope
Pick the options that match your house; the figure reprices instantly with this page's Atlanta, GA numbers.
$14,700quotes usually $12,060 – $18,380
Every option is priced on the 2,554 sq. ft., 5/12 roof above with calculator math for Atlanta, GA. Gutters, skylights and deck repairs come on top.
A fair comparison holds scope constant - same layers off, same underlayment, same flashing and vent work, same decking terms. Then price decides.
How Georgia Weather Ages a Roof
Region 5 on the map, Georgia sees average summer highs near 93°F and winter readings from about 58°F by day to 36°F at night. Local terrain shifts these numbers. Below are the stresses that matter most for a Georgia roof, and what to ask for because of them.
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.
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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Atlanta, GA Metal Roof Cost
Most metal bids in Atlanta, GA 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: $34,580 to $52,710. 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 $25,830 more.
- Steel shingles: $25,940 to $39,540. Aluminum shingles: $28,680 to $43,720. Short interlocking pieces stamped to look like asphalt, shake or slate. A good pick for a busy roofline, or for owners who want metal without the barn look. Steel stands up to hail better; aluminum stands up to salt air better.
- Stone-coated steel: $35,310 to $53,830. A steel base under a granule finish. You get the tile look at a small part of the weight of real tile.
- 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.
In Georgia heat, choose steel, aluminum or standing seam with a light, reflective "cool roof" finish. It sends sunlight back instead of storing it, so the attic stays cooler and the panels outlast shingles. Copper is the exception: it darkens with age and soaks up heat.
Owners who stay put get the most from metal, because the long service life is where the savings sit. Want a firmer metal number? Try the metal roof calculator with your measurements.
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Best Season for a New Roof in Atlanta, GA
The hottest weeks slow crews and soften shingles. Schedule for the cooler months; winter highs around 58°F keep work comfortable.
Flat and Low-Slope Roof Prices in Atlanta, GA
A flat roof the size of this home's 2,260 sq. ft. footprint would run, in Atlanta, GA:
- EPDM rubber: $17,810 to $23,130. 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: $15,330 to $19,910. White plastic sheet, welded at the seams. It stays light for years and keeps the rooms below cooler. Quality varies by maker more than with the other two, so ask which product the bid names.
- PVC, 60-mil: $18,540 to $24,070. PVC is the one to pay up for when the roof works hard: a deck with chairs on it, a grill, a corner that never quite dries. Its welded seams and chemical resistance outlast the cheaper sheets there.
Ranked by price for this home, TPO is cheapest, EPDM is next, and PVC costs the most. Both insulation board and old-layer removal are in the numbers. Per square foot, small flat roofs cost noticeably more than large ones. Need another membrane or insulation level? The flat roof calculator prices it.
On a July afternoon a black roof gets far hotter than the air; a white one stays much closer to it. That is the case for TPO or PVC here. Less heat means less aging, and the welded seams mean fewer drips.
Compare Atlanta With Other Georgia Cities
Moving or comparing? The standard asphalt roof in other Georgia cities:
- Macon, GA, 80 mi southeast: $11,870 to $18,090
- Columbus, GA, 95 mi south: $11,910 to $18,150
- Augusta, GA, 140 mi east: $11,910 to $18,150
- Savannah, GA, 220 mi southeast: $11,860 to $18,070
The same crews work Decatur, Marietta, Norcross, Douglasville and Kennesaw, so these prices apply there too. See the Georgia roofing cost guide for the statewide picture.
Atlanta, GA Roofing Questions
Does homeowners insurance cover roof replacement?
If a storm caused the damage, possibly; if the roof simply wore out, no. A replacement here runs $12,060 to $18,380, so know your deductible and settlement terms before you file.
How do I estimate my roof size?
A square is a hundred square feet of roof surface. For this 2,260 sq. ft. footprint at a 5/12 pitch, figure about 25.5 squares (2,554 sq. ft.). Use the same number when you compare bids.
Is a roofing permit required in Georgia?
Often yes. Most local building departments want a permit for a full replacement. The contractor normally handles it - ask to see it before work starts.
What is the usual timeline for a re-roof?
For roughly 25.5 squares, a full crew usually finishes asphalt in a few days. Metal panels and roofs with many valleys take longer.
Check your figures: Roof Replacement Calculator · Metal Roof Calculator · Flat Roof Calculator · Gutter Cost Calculator
How we price: every figure runs through our roofing calculator math, scaled for South Atlantic costs and refreshed each year for inflation. They are budgeting numbers, not quotes. Real roof size, site access, code rules and season all change bids, so collect three or more written quotes on one scope.
Quick Answers
Answers use Georgia averages; energy prices updated October 2026.
What time of year is best for a new roof in Georgia?
Fall to spring. At about 93°F on a typical summer afternoon, shingles in Georgia turn soft and mark easily, while winter highs around 58°F make the off-season comfortable for roofing.
Does a new roof in Georgia need an ice barrier membrane?
Ice is seldom the issue - winter lows in Georgia average about 36°F. Membrane in valleys and around roof openings still helps against storm-driven rain.
Does metal roofing make sense in Georgia?
If you plan to stay, frequently yes. Around 93°F on summer afternoons, roofs in Georgia bake - a light metal finish reflects that heat and outlasts shingles.
Will a lighter roof lower cooling costs in Georgia?
Yes. Summers near 93°F and electricity at 19.8¢ per kWh in Georgia make a reflective roof pay off through lower attic heat and shorter AC run times.
Can new shingles go on top of the old roof?
Sometimes, if only one layer is on now and local code allows a second. A full tear-off costs more but exposes the deck, so rotted boards get replaced rather than buried.
Run your own numbers: Roof replacement calculator or Metal roof cost calculator.
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