West Savannah Roofing Co.
- Roofing Contractor serving Savannah, Georgia — based at 209 Laurelwood Dr, Savannah, GA 31419.
- Typical jobs: roof repair, roof replacement, storm damage repair, roof inspection, emergency repair.
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Hail and wind history for Savannah, Chatham County
Chatham County, the county around Savannah, has 30 NOAA hail reports on file since 2017. Reports of 1 inch or more fall on 8 days. Golf-ball hail or bigger came on 3 days. The top size reported was 1.75 inches, close to a golf ball. The newest golf-ball day on file is in 2024.
NOAA also lists 9 tornadoes here, the strongest rated EF2.
June is the peak month with 30 percent of reports, and April to July together hold 81 percent. 5 months of the year are close to hail-free on file.
The strongest recorded thunderstorm gust is 91 mph.
Within 25 miles of Savannah, the last 90 days brought 0 NOAA hail reports.
On density, Chatham County is mid-pack: 2 of 3 Georgia counties, at 58.7 reports per 1,000 square miles.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Hail reports, all years | 37 |
| Tornadoes on file | 9 |
| Busiest month | June |
| Days at 1 inch or more | 8 |
| Hail density rank in state | 2 of 3 |
| Top gust, mph | 91 |
The largest single day in the record is April 5, 2017: a 1.75-inch stone, about the size of a golf ball, reported near Savannah Beach.
| Year | Hail reports | Largest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 4 | 1 |
| 2015 | 3 | 1 |
| 2021 | 2 | 1.5 |
Housing around Savannah
Half the homes in Savannah were built before 1978; the typical house is about 48 years old. A mid-range asphalt replacement at $9,900 equals 6 percent of the median home value of $160,700. Asphalt roofs last roughly 25 years, so a home from 1978 is on roof number 2 or later if each was replaced on schedule.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Built before 1980 | 55.6% |
| Detached and attached houses | 48.3% |
| Median household income | $41,735 |
| Homes lived in by owners | 40.1% |
| Typical home value | $160,700 |
Budgeting a roof in Savannah
Prices in Savannah run about 12 percent below our national basis, so asphalt shingles land at $6,160 to $13,640. Divide price by years of life and the ranking changes: see the last column. 21 payroll roofing businesses are registered in the county, by Census count. 61.9 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees.
| Material | Installed range | Per year of life | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $7,920 - $13,640 | $390 | $10,780 |
| Metal Shingles | $12,320 - $21,120 | $390 | $16,720 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $6,160 - $10,120 | $470 | $8,140 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $7,040 - $14,080 | $530 | $10,560 |
| Standing Seam Metal | $21,120 - $35,200 | $470 | $28,160 |
| Concrete Tile | $13,200 - $23,760 | $410 | $18,480 |
Asked about roofing in Savannah
- What time of year does Savannah get hail?
- Spring and early summer carry the bulk of it: 81 percent of reports come between April and July, June first at 30 percent.
- How old are homes in Savannah?
- Census data puts the typical build year at 1978. Asphalt roofs wear out in 15 to 30 years, so many roofs here have been replaced at least once.
- What is the biggest hail on record for Chatham County?
- NOAA's biggest since 2017 entry for the county is 1.75 inches, close to a golf ball, with 3 golf-ball days.
- Is hail common around Savannah?
- From 2017 the county has 30 entries; hail of 1 inch or more came on 8 of those days, most often in June.
- Should I call a roofer right after hail?
- Take dated photos first, then book an inspection. Hail bruises can look minor from the ground, and insurers often set a filing deadline.
- What does a new roof cost in Savannah?
- Budget $6,160 to $13,640 for asphalt shingles on a 2,000 square foot roof here, about $9,900 in the middle. Metal, tile and flat roofs are in the cost table.
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