Savannah, GA Roofing Prices: Shingle, Metal and Flat Roofs (2027)

Use your home size and roof pitch in Savannah, GA change

Home size

sq. ft.

Roof pitch3/12 (low slope)5/12 (medium)7/12 (medium)9/12 (steep)10/12 (steeper)12/12 (very steep)

Pitch drives both the roof area and the labor. Steep pitches (9/12 or more) slow the crew down, and low ones need extra underlayment care. Our Georgia starting value is 5/12.

In Savannah, GA, a typical 2,260 sq. ft. single-story house needs about $11,860 to $18,070 for a new asphalt shingle roof, old shingles off and hauled away. 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.

Divide it out and the installed rate is $566.00 per square; a square is the hundred square feet roofers quote by. Two common step-ups: architectural 50-year shingles at $13,180 to $20,080, and steel shingles, the entry metal, from about $25,510.

Metro costs lift the price here by about $250 over the Georgia figure ($11,650 to $17,760). Savannah covers 15 ZIP codes in Chatham County; roofers based anywhere in that area usually quote these prices.

Comparing Roof Materials and Prices in Savannah, GA

The roof stays the same size in every row below; only the covering changes. Each price includes tear-off of one layer, and the range shows how far honest bids usually spread.

These figures are not separate guesses. They run through our roof replacement calculator, metal roof calculator and flat roof calculator with the South Atlantic regional factor, which lands pitched roofs 5% 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.

Reading a Savannah, GA 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 $3,470 of the quote pays to strip and dispose of one layer; if the roofer finds two layers, figure another $2,250 or so.
• Roof shape. When every side of the roof slopes down to a gutter (a hip design), add close to $1,430 over a two-sided gable. Plenty of dormers and valleys raise the add-on to about $2,420.
• Height. A second story adds roughly $1,030 to the same roof, because every bundle goes higher and safety setup takes longer.
• Openings. Plan near $340 per skylight that gets replaced or added while the roof is open.
• Decking. Nobody can see rotten plywood until the shingles come off. Get a written per-sheet replacement price so a surprise has a fixed cost.
• Accessories. Ridge vents, pipe flashing and drip edge belong in the scope. If the gutters are due too, run them through the gutter cost calculator.
• Fees. Permit cost and debris hauling change from town to town. The quote should name both.

Ask each bidder to fill in the same list: tear-off layers, underlayment, ice barrier, flashing, vents, decking rate, permit. Gaps in that list explain most low bids.

How Georgia Weather Ages a Roof

Averages for Georgia: summer highs around 93°F, winter highs around 58°F, winter lows around 36°F. The map below files it under Region 5. What that means for materials and installation in Georgia:

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.

Roof Replacement Cost Near You

Pricing a Metal Roof in Savannah, GA

Metal is not one product. Long panels, metal shingles, stone-coated tiles and copper each solve a different problem, and the price gap between them is wide.

• Standing seam: $34,000 to $51,830. One panel covers the whole run from the ridge down to the gutter, so water has almost no joints to find. Roofers like it on low pitches and simple gables. The premium over architectural shingles here is roughly $25,400.
• Steel shingles: $25,510 to $38,880. Aluminum shingles: $28,210 to $43,000. The look of a regular roof with the life of metal. These pieces work on steep or complicated roofs. Steel resists dents; aluminum resists corrosion.
• Stone-coated steel: $34,720 to $52,930. 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. Copper sits above every other metal in price and is bid job by job, so it has no line in our calculator. It is the roof of old churches and city landmarks. On a house it makes the most sense on a small, visible spot or a historic home.

Coastal homes should look at aluminum panels or coastal-warranted steel, with matching corrosion-resistant fasteners. If you plan to stay a long time, metal can avoid a future re-roof entirely. Short-term owners rarely recover the extra cost. For a particular panel or coating, run the metal roof calculator.

Scheduling Your Savannah, GA Roof Job

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 Savannah, GA

Porches, additions, garages and some whole houses have roofs too flat for shingles; they get a membrane. Priced on the full 2,260 sq. ft. footprint in Savannah, GA:

• EPDM rubber: $17,510 to $22,750. Synthetic rubber, usually black, laid in wide sheets with glued or taped seams. It shrugs off hail and hard frost and is easy to patch, so it suits garages, porches and roofs nobody sees.
• TPO, 60-mil: $15,070 to $19,580. 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: $18,230 to $23,670. 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.

TPO is the budget choice on this roof, and PVC sits at the top of the range. Both insulation board and old-layer removal are in the numbers. Per square foot, small flat roofs cost noticeably more than large ones. For thicker insulation or a different membrane, use the flat roof calculator.

Other Georgia Markets

The same 30-year shingle roof in other large Georgia cities, with distance from Savannah:

• Augusta, GA: $11,910 to $18,150, about 110 miles northwest
• Macon, GA: $11,870 to $18,090, about 160 miles west
• Columbus, GA: $11,910 to $18,150, about 220 miles west
• Atlanta, GA: $12,060 to $18,380, about 220 miles northwest

The same crews work Garden City, Wilmington Island, Pooler, Port Wentworth and Skidaway Island, so these prices apply there too. Statewide prices and the full city list: Georgia roofing cost guide.

Before You Re-Roof in Savannah, GA

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 $11,860 to $18,070 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.

How can I check the size a roofer quoted?

Measure the area the roof covers, then scale it up for slope. The 2,260 sq. ft. footprint in this guide, sloped at 5/12, grows to near 2,554 sq. ft. - 25.5 squares once overhang and waste are counted. Ask each roofer for their square count in writing.

Who pulls the roofing permit 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?

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.

Price it yourself: Roof Replacement Calculator · Metal Roof Calculator · Flat Roof Calculator · Gutter Cost Calculator

Method: calculator math, a South Atlantic cost factor and annual inflation updates produce every price here. Your roof's real measurements and conditions decide the final bid - get several written quotes.