Roof Replacement in Georgia

Materials that make sense in Georgia

• Architectural asphalt shingles — the GA default. $8,000–$12,000 installed on an average home, 25–30 year lifespan, wind ratings up to 130 mph with proper installation.
• Standing seam metal — $15,000–$28,000, but 40–70 years of life, excellent hail resistance and lower cooling bills in Georgia summers. See our metal roofing guide.
• Clay or concrete tile — beautiful on the right house, $20,000–$35,000, and heavy: your framing must be rated for it.
• Low-slope membranes (TPO/modified bitumen) — for porches and flat sections, $6,000–$12,000 depending on area.

The replacement process, step by step

1. Inspection and estimate — measurements from the roof or by satellite, decking condition checked from the attic.
2. Permit — your contractor files it with the city or county.
3. Tear-off — old shingles, underlayment and flashing removed; decking inspected and soft sheets replaced (priced per sheet).
4. Dry-in — ice-and-water shield in valleys, synthetic underlayment, new drip edge and flashing.
5. Install — shingles or panels, ridge vents, pipe boots.
6. Cleanup and walkthrough — magnetic nail sweep of the yard, photos, warranty paperwork.

What it costs in 2026

Georgia homeowners pay $8,000–$12,000 on average for an asphalt shingle replacement, with Atlanta metro running roughly 5–10% above the state average. Material-by-material and city-by-city tables — including how storm claims change the math — are in our roof replacement cost guide.