South Shore Roofing
- Roofing Contractor serving Savannah, Georgia — based at 304 Casey Dr, Pooler, GA 31322.
- Services: emergency repair, roof replacement, storm damage repair, roof inspection, roof repair.
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Looking up South Shore Roofing in Georgia
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- Open the registry and search by license number first, business name second.
- Write down the expiry and make sure it outlasts the job.
- Have the insurer or agent send the certificate of insurance to you, since a license says nothing about coverage.
- Compare the registry name with the name on the contract, and read the status line.
Storm record for Savannah and Chatham County
Count the hail reports NOAA recorded for Chatham County since 2017 and you reach 30. Quarter-size stones or larger showed up 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. 2024 is the last year with a 1.75-inch report.
After any hail day, photograph the roof before anyone tarps it and write down the date. Ask South Shore Roofing, or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.
The strongest logged thunderstorm gust is 91 mph.
The bulk of the hail here arrives in spring and summer: 81 percent from April to July, 30 percent in June. 5 calendar months each hold under 2 percent of reports.
In the last 90 days NOAA logged 0 hail reports within 25 miles of Savannah.
Chatham County ranks 2 of 3 counties in Georgia by reports per area, a middle position with 58.7 per 1,000 square miles.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Hail events since 2017 | 30 |
| Busiest month | June |
| Share of reports in April to July | 81% |
| Reports, all years | 37 |
| Tornadoes on file | 9 |
| 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 | Reports | Biggest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 5 | 1 |
| 2021 | 2 | 1.5 |
| 2023 | 7 | 1.75 |
The homes under these roofs
Savannah's median year built is 1978, which makes the typical home 48 years old. 55.6 percent of homes in Savannah were built before 1980. A mid-range asphalt replacement at $9,900 equals 6 percent of the median home value of $160,700.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Total housing units | 4,708 |
| Median year built | 1978 |
| Detached and attached houses | 48.3% |
| Median household income | $41,735 |
| Median home value | $160,700 |
Roof prices in Savannah
Prices in Savannah run about 12 percent below our national basis, so asphalt shingles land at $6,160 to $13,640. Per year of service, metal often costs less than shingles even at a higher price; the last column of the table shows it. BLS puts the median annual roofer wage for the Savannah, GA Metro Area at $48,740.
| Material | Installed cost | Per year of life | Middle of range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Tile | $21,120 - $35,200 | $380 | $28,160 |
| Cedar Shake | $12,320 - $22,880 | $700 | $17,600 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $14,960 - $26,400 | $380 | $20,680 |
| Concrete Tile | $13,200 - $23,760 | $410 | $18,480 |
| Metal Shingles | $12,320 - $21,120 | $390 | $16,720 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $7,920 - $13,640 | $390 | $10,780 |
Common questions, Savannah
- What is the typical house age in Savannah?
- The median home was built in 1978, so it is 48 years old. Roof age follows the house unless a replacement happened, and 25 years is a common asphalt life.
- Is hail common around Savannah?
- NOAA lists 30 hail reports for Chatham County since 2017, on 8 days with stones of 1 inch or larger. June is the busiest month.
- How big does hail get near Savannah?
- NOAA's biggest since 2017 entry for the county is 1.75 inches, close to a golf ball, with 3 golf-ball days.
- What should I do after a hailstorm?
- Take dated photos first, then book an inspection. Hail bruises can look minor from the ground, and insurers often set a filing deadline.
- Is the license for South Shore Roofing on a state list?
- The Georgia lookup shows status and expiry. Compare both with the contract and ask the roofer for proof of insurance.
- When is hail season in Savannah?
- Hail concentrates in June (30 percent), and April through July add up to 81 percent of the record.
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