2026 Pricing Guide
New Roof Cost in Savannah, GA
New roof cost in Savannah runs roughly $7,500 to $15,000 for architectural asphalt shingles on a 1,500 to 2,500 square foot home, $9,000 to $18,000 for impact resistant shingles, and $15,000 to $30,000 for standing seam metal. Commercial buildings price by the square foot instead: $5.50 to $8.50 installed for TPO, $7.00 to $11.00 for PVC, $5.50 to $9.00 for EPDM, and $11.00 to $18.00 for standing seam metal.
Those are honest market bands for Savannah, not a quote. Below we break down average roof replacement cost in Savannah by material, what moves the number up or down on a coastal home, and how to get a real number instead of a guess.
Direct Answer
How much does a new roof cost in Savannah?
A new roof cost in Savannah typically runs $7,500 to $15,000 for architectural asphalt shingles on a 1,500 to 2,500 square foot home, $9,000 to $18,000 for impact resistant shingles, and $15,000 to $30,000 for standing seam metal. Commercial roof replacement cost in Savannah GA is priced per square foot: $5.50 to $8.50 for TPO, $7.00 to $11.00 for PVC, and $11.00 to $18.00 for standing seam metal. Coastal Roofing of Georgia gives free written estimates with line item pricing.
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Quick cost summary for a Savannah home
- Architectural shingles: $7,500 to $15,000 on a 1,500 to 2,500 sq ft home
- Impact resistant shingles: $9,000 to $18,000, and insurance discounts may apply
- Standing seam metal: $15,000 to $30,000, roughly $12 to $22 per sq ft installed
- Three tab shingles: $6,500 to $9,500, and not what we recommend on this coast
- Historic District restoration: $12,000 to $35,000 and up depending on materials and review requirements
- Slate replacement on a historic home: $30,000 to $80,000 and up
- Roof repair instead of replacement: often $450 to $4,500 depending on the damage
Residential
How Much Does a New Roof Cost in Savannah for a Typical Home?
Most Savannah homeowners asking how much a new roof costs are picturing a single family house somewhere between 1,500 and 2,500 square feet with a moderate pitch and a normal number of valleys. For that house, an architectural asphalt shingle replacement generally lands between $7,500 and $15,000 installed, tear off included. The spread inside that band is wide because two houses of the same square footage can be very different roofs.
Step up to impact resistant shingles and the range moves to roughly $9,000 to $18,000. That upgrade is worth pricing out rather than dismissing, because some carriers offer a premium discount for an impact rated roof, and on the coast the wind and debris exposure is real. Ask your agent what the discount is before you decide, since it varies by carrier.
Standing seam metal on a Savannah home runs about $15,000 to $30,000, which works out to roughly $12 to $22 per square foot installed. Metal costs two to three times what shingles cost on day one and lasts several times as long, so the decision is really about how long you plan to hold the house. If you are moving in five years, shingles usually win on math. If this is the house you keep, metal often wins.
Three tab shingles are still sold and still cheap, roughly $6,500 to $9,500 on a typical home. We rarely recommend them here. Their wind performance is the weakest of the asphalt options, and on a coast where design wind speed is the whole conversation, saving a couple thousand dollars on the covering is the wrong place to economize. Read our Savannah roofing code and climate requirements guide for why.
Historic District work is its own category. A restoration downtown typically runs $12,000 to $35,000 and up depending on materials and what design review requires, and a full slate replacement on a historic Savannah home can run $30,000 to $80,000 and beyond. That is not a markup for the address. It is genuinely different material, different craft, and a longer approval timeline. Details are on our Historic District roofing page.
The coastal premium is real. Roof installations on the Georgia coast run about 10 to 15 percent above comparable inland work. That is enhanced fastening, corrosion resistant materials, and stricter wind ratings, not a surcharge. If a bid comes in noticeably below the ranges on this page, ask what got left out.
By material
Average Roof Replacement Cost in Savannah by Roof Type
Installed turnkey ranges for a Savannah residential roof replacement. Tear off, underlayment, standard flashing, drip edge, ridge cap, and cleanup are included. Deck replacement, structural repair, and Historic District review fees are separate line items.
| Roof type | Typical Savannah range | Expected service life | Best fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Three tab asphalt shingle | $6,500 to $9,500 | Shortest of the asphalt options | Budget only. Weakest wind performance on the coast. |
| Architectural asphalt shingle | $7,500 to $15,000 | Long, with maintenance | The default choice for most Savannah homes. |
| Impact resistant shingle | $9,000 to $18,000 | Long, with better debris tolerance | Storm exposed homes. Ask your carrier about a discount. |
| Standing seam metal | $15,000 to $30,000 | Decades longer than asphalt | Long hold homes, high wind exposure, low maintenance. |
| Historic District restoration | $12,000 to $35,000 and up | Varies by material | Downtown properties under design review. |
| Slate replacement | $30,000 to $80,000 and up | Longest of any residential system | Historic homes that originally had slate. |
Commercial
Roof Replacement Cost in Savannah GA for Commercial Buildings
Commercial roofs are quoted per square foot rather than as a whole house number, because building sizes vary so widely. These are installed turnkey ranges for a Savannah commercial reroof with tear off, standard insulation upgrade, edge metal, and basic flashings included.
| System | Installed cost per sq ft | 5,000 sq ft building | 20,000 sq ft building |
|---|---|---|---|
| TPO 60 mil | $5.50 to $8.50 | $32,500 to $48,000 | $110,000 to $170,000 |
| PVC 60 mil | $7.00 to $11.00 | $40,000 to $58,000 | $140,000 to $215,000 |
| EPDM 60 mil fully adhered | $5.50 to $9.00 | Quoted by roof | Quoted by roof |
| Standing seam metal | $11.00 to $18.00 | $60,000 to $95,000 | $215,000 to $345,000 |
| Acrylic restoration coating | $2.50 to $4.50 | $13,000 to $22,000 | $50,000 to $85,000 |
A 10,000 square foot Savannah warehouse sits between those two columns: roughly $58,000 to $87,000 in TPO, $72,000 to $108,000 in PVC, $110,000 to $175,000 in standing seam metal, or $26,000 to $42,000 for an acrylic restoration coating if the existing roof is sound enough to coat.
Coating is the option most commercial owners never get quoted, and it is worth asking about. It runs roughly 30 to 50 percent of replacement cost and adds years of service life, but it only works when the deck and insulation are dry and the roof drains without ponding. We verify both with an infrared moisture survey before we recommend it, because coating over wet insulation just buries the problem. Full detail lives on our commercial roofing cost guide for Savannah.
What moves the number
What Drives New Roof Cost Up or Down in Savannah
Two Savannah houses with identical square footage can quote thousands apart. Here is what is actually behind the difference when you are comparing bids from different roofers.
- ✓ Roof size versus house size. Roofing is priced on roof area, not floor area. A steep, complex roof over a 2,000 square foot house can carry far more surface than a simple roof over the same footprint.
- ✓ Pitch and walkability. Past a certain slope, crews need staging and fall protection and production slows down. Steep roofs cost more per square foot for the same material.
- ✓ Complexity. Valleys, dormers, chimneys, wall intersections, and multiple planes all mean hand flashing. A cut up roof costs meaningfully more than a simple gable of the same area.
- ✓ Deck condition. Nobody knows what is under the shingles until tear off. Rotted sheathing gets replaced at a per sheet rate. An honest quote states that rate up front instead of surprising you on day two.
- ✓ Layers to remove. A second layer of shingles doubles tear off labor and disposal weight. It also usually means the deck below has never been inspected.
- ✓ Coastal spec upgrades. Deck re nailing, a sealed roof deck, stainless fasteners on exposed conditions, and upgraded edge metal all add cost and all extend how long the roof survives a storm.
- ✓ Access and staging. Where the dumpster sits, whether a boom truck can reach the roof, and how tight the lot is all affect labor. Downtown lanes and narrow lots cost more than a Pooler subdivision.
- ✓ Ventilation and detail work. Correcting soffit intake, replacing rotted fascia, adding ridge vent, or reworking gutter apron are frequently needed and frequently omitted from the cheapest bid.
Before you buy a whole roof
Do You Actually Need a New Roof, or a Repair?
Plenty of Savannah roofs that get quoted for full replacement have years left. A single leak around a pipe boot, a lifted section after a storm, or failed flashing at a chimney are repairs, and repairs commonly land between $450 and $4,500 depending on scope. If a contractor walks your roof for four minutes and immediately quotes a replacement without showing you photos of the failure, get another opinion.
Replacement is the right call when the shingles are broadly at end of life, when granule loss is uniform across the field rather than in one area, when repeated repairs have not held, when the deck is soft, or when repair cost is climbing toward a meaningful share of replacement cost. Our page on signs a Savannah roof needs replacement walks through the specific things to look for.
If a named storm caused the damage, the path changes. Wind and debris damage is typically a covered peril while wear and age is not, and the documentation you submit largely determines the outcome. We handle that documentation as part of the job. See storm damage and insurance claims for how it works.
Getting a real number
How to Get an Accurate Roof Replacement Cost in Savannah GA
A number over the phone is a guess. An accurate roof replacement cost in Savannah GA comes from somebody measuring the actual roof, counting the actual penetrations, checking the actual attic, and writing the actual scope down. That takes under an hour and it should cost you nothing.
What a real estimate should contain
- Measured roof area in squares, not a guess from the street
- The specific covering being installed and its wind classification
- Underlayment type and whether the deck is being sealed
- Fastening method, including whether it is the manufacturer's high wind pattern
- Flashing, drip edge, and vent materials by name
- A stated per sheet rate for deck replacement if rot is found
- Ventilation work, including soffit intake if it is deficient
- Permit, disposal, and cleanup, spelled out rather than assumed
- Workmanship warranty terms and the manufacturer warranty being registered
Comparing bids from different roofing companies
When you line up three quotes from Savannah roofing companies and one is dramatically lower, the difference is almost never labor rate. It is scope. Somebody left out deck repair allowance, or is reusing the old drip edge, or is not pulling a permit, or is quoting a lower wind class shingle, or is skipping ventilation correction. Put the three scopes side by side line for line and the gap usually explains itself in about five minutes.
Also verify the basics on every contractor you are considering: current general liability and workers compensation certificates sent from their agent, a permit pulled in the company's name, and a written warranty you can actually read. Our guide on how to choose a roofing contractor covers the full checklist, and this page explains what insured really means when roofers say it.
Coastal Roofing of Georgia inspects, measures, photographs, and writes the scope out before quoting, and the estimate is free. Call (912) 312-0507 or request an estimate online.
Frequently Asked
New Roof Cost in Savannah: Common Questions
How much does a new roof cost in Savannah?
A new roof cost in Savannah typically runs $7,500 to $15,000 for architectural asphalt shingles on a 1,500 to 2,500 square foot home, $9,000 to $18,000 for impact resistant shingles, and $15,000 to $30,000 for standing seam metal. Three tab shingles run $6,500 to $9,500 but we rarely recommend them on this coast. Commercial roof replacement is priced per square foot instead, from $5.50 to $8.50 for TPO up to $11.00 to $18.00 for standing seam metal. Call (912) 312-0507 for a free written estimate.
What is the average roof replacement cost in Savannah?
The average roof replacement cost in Savannah for a typical single family home with architectural asphalt shingles falls between $7,500 and $15,000 installed with tear off included. That band covers most 1,500 to 2,500 square foot homes with a moderate pitch. Homes with steep pitches, multiple valleys and dormers, a second layer of shingles to remove, or rotted decking land toward the top of the range or above it. Metal and Historic District work price separately and higher.
What is the roof replacement cost in Savannah GA for a 2,000 square foot house?
A 2,000 square foot Savannah house with architectural shingles usually lands in the middle to upper part of the $7,500 to $15,000 range. Remember that roofing is priced on roof area, not floor area, so a steep or complex roof over 2,000 square feet of living space can carry considerably more surface than a simple one. Pitch, valley count, layers to tear off, deck condition, and ventilation corrections all move the final number. The only way to know is a measured inspection.
Why does a new roof cost more in Savannah than inland Georgia?
Coastal installations generally run about 10 to 15 percent above comparable inland work. The reasons are enhanced fastening to meet higher design wind speeds, corrosion resistant fasteners and flashing to survive salt air, and roof coverings carrying higher wind ratings. None of that is a surcharge for the zip code. It is the specification the coast requires. A quote that comes in well below the local range is usually missing part of that spec, so ask what was left out before you accept it.
How much does a new metal roof cost in Savannah?
A standing seam metal roof on a Savannah home typically runs $15,000 to $30,000, roughly $12 to $22 per square foot installed. On commercial buildings, standing seam metal runs $11.00 to $18.00 per square foot installed. Metal costs several times what asphalt does up front and lasts several times as long, so the decision usually comes down to how long you plan to own the building. Panel gauge, seam profile, finish, and edge detail complexity all move the number.
How much does a new commercial roof cost in Savannah?
Commercial roof replacement in Savannah is priced per square foot: TPO at $5.50 to $8.50, PVC at $7.00 to $11.00, EPDM at $5.50 to $9.00, and standing seam metal at $11.00 to $18.00, all installed. An acrylic restoration coating over a sound existing roof runs $2.50 to $4.50 per square foot. A 20,000 square foot Savannah warehouse works out to roughly $110,000 to $170,000 in TPO or $215,000 to $345,000 in standing seam metal.
Does insurance cover roof replacement cost in Savannah GA?
It depends on the cause. Sudden damage from named storm wind, hail, or falling debris is typically a covered peril. Age, wear, and long term deterioration are typically not. What usually decides a claim is documentation, so photograph the damage, keep the date, and have a roofing contractor produce a line item scope your adjuster can work from. Coastal Roofing of Georgia handles that documentation as part of the job.
How do I get an accurate new roof cost for my Savannah home?
Get the roof measured in person rather than estimated from the street or from aerial imagery alone, and get the scope in writing. A real estimate names the covering and its wind class, the underlayment, the fastening method, the flashing and edge metal materials, the per sheet rate for deck replacement, the ventilation work, the permit, disposal, and the warranty terms. Coastal Roofing of Georgia inspects and quotes for free. Call (912) 312-0507 to schedule.
Keep Reading
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Signs a Savannah Roof Needs Replacement
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