Porter Family Roofers LLC
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+1 912-500-6200- Roofing Contractor serving Savannah, Georgia — based at 1414 SE 36th St, Savannah, GA 31404.
- Typical jobs: storm damage repair, roof repair, roof inspection, emergency repair, roof replacement.
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How to check Porter Family Roofers LLC on the Georgia record
Georgia roofing-license requirements are not yet covered by our verification program — confirm licensing and insurance with your city or county building department
- Match the name, the city and the status. The record should read active or in good standing.
- Go to the registry and search by license number first, business name second.
- Request a current certificate of insurance from the insurer; licenses and insurance are checked separately.
- An expiry before your finish date is a reason to ask questions.
Storm record for Savannah, Chatham County
Chatham County, the county around Savannah, has 30 NOAA hail reports on file since 2017. 8 distinct days brought hail of at least 1 inch. The rough of it: 3 days with stones of 1.75 inches or more, topped by a 1.75-inch stone close to a golf ball. Golf-ball hail shows up last in the file in 2024.
81 percent of reports fall between April and July, and June alone has 30 percent. 5 calendar months each hold under 2 percent of reports.
9 tornadoes show up in the file too, strongest rated EF2.
0 hail reports fell within 25 miles of Savannah over the past 90 days.
After any hail day, photograph the roof before anyone tarps it and write down the date. Ask Porter Family Roofers LLC, or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.
Thunderstorm wind peaked at 91 mph in the record.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Hail reports, all years | 37 |
| Tornado reports on file | 9 |
| Days at 1.75 inches or more | 3 |
| Days at 1 inch or more | 8 |
| Share of reports in April to July | 81% |
| Peak month | June |
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.
| Calendar year | Entries | Largest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 4 | 1 |
| 2017 | 8 | 1.75 |
| 2023 | 7 | 1.75 |
The housing stock in Savannah
Half the homes in Savannah predate 1978; the typical house is about 48 years old. At 25 years per asphalt roof, a house that age has been through about 2 roofs, and many are on their second or third. A mid-range asphalt replacement at $9,900 equals 6 percent of the median home value of $160,700.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Typical home value | $160,700 |
| Pre-1980 homes | 55.6% |
| Typical household income | $41,735 |
| Single-family homes | 48.3% |
| Median year built | 1978 |
Budgeting a roof in Savannah
The Savannah multiplier is below 1, about 12 percent lower than the national basis, giving $6,160 to $13,640 for asphalt shingles. The county holds 21 roofing establishments with employees, per the Census. 61.9 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees. For the Savannah, GA Metro Area, the BLS median roofer wage is $48,740 a year.
| Material | Lifespan | Per year of life | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | 25 to 30 years | $390 | $10,780 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | 15 to 25 years | $530 | $10,560 |
| Concrete Tile | 40 to 50 years | $410 | $18,480 |
| Standing Seam Metal | 50 to 70 years | $470 | $28,160 |
| Clay Tile | 50 to 100 years | $380 | $28,160 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | 40 to 70 years | $380 | $20,680 |
Common questions, Savannah
- How big does hail get near Savannah?
- Stones since 2017 topped out at 1.75 inches, roughly a golf ball; golf-ball hail or larger came on 3 days.
- Does hail damage have to be fixed right away?
- Photograph the roof, note the date, and schedule a written inspection soon. Many policies have a claim window.
- How much is a roof replacement in Savannah?
- Plan on $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.
- Does Savannah get a lot of hail?
- The county file counts 30 hail entries since 2017. 8 of those days reached 1 inch, and June tops the calendar.
- Where can I look up the license for Porter Family Roofers LLC?
- Search the Georgia record by license number, compare the name and status, and note the expiry before you sign anything.
- What is the typical house age in Savannah?
- Median year built is 1978, which gives 48 years. A roof is younger than the house if it was replaced.
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