Roofers in Albany, Georgia
27 roofing companies are listed for Albany. Your request goes to one roofer, not five.
Short answer: None of the 27 roofers listed for Albany has a license match on the state registry yet, so ask any roofer for a license number and look it up before you sign. A standard asphalt re-roof on a 2,000 sq ft Albany home runs $6,160–$13,640 at the local 0.88× cost index, and a metal roof $14,960–$35,200. NOAA's storm record for the county shows hail up to 3.75 in., so get an inspection after a big storm before you accept a quote.
A new asphalt roof in Albany runs $6,160 to $13,640
$6,160 Typical $9,900 High
$13,640
Asphalt-shingle re-roof, 2,000 sq ft home, at Albany prices. Source and share of home value below.
Got a quote? See where it falls in Albany
Compares your price per square foot with the Albany installed range (tear-off and underlayment included). Not a judgment of any one roofer.
How much life is left in my Albany roof?
Typical lifespans are published ranges for each material; for a Albany house, real life also depends on installation, attic ventilation and the weather Albany gets.
If insurance covers it, what do I pay in Albany?
Only if the claim is approved. The ACV math is a straight-line example over a 25-year life; insurers writing Albany policies use their own schedules, so check your policy.
Has hail hit my Albany roof since it was installed?
County-level hail reports for Albany from the NOAA archive this page uses; a county report is not proof of damage at your Albany address.
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Roofers in Albany, GA
27 listed. Roofers we verified against a public registry come first.
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Who you can hire in Albany
A phone number and a star rating say little about a roofer. These counts show what is on file.
The Albany roster, checked
0 of 27 listed firms have a licence number on file (0%). None has been matched in the official state registry yet, so no firm here carries the Verified badge. A number on file is not a check: how verification works.
Source: PickARoofer contractor registry · data as of 2026-10-01Roofers at work around Albany
The Bureau of Labor Statistics counts about 2,160 people working as roofers in Georgia; it publishes no separate figure for the Albany area.
That counts workers, not companies, and it includes crews who work for a single firm. It is the size of the local trade, not a list of who to call.
Source: BLS OEWS, roofers · data as of May 2025Where the roofers for Albany are based
Every listed firm is based in Albany; the ring is the 25-mile radius we use to match hail reports to the city.
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Map © OpenStreetMap contributors. Hail: NOAA Storm Prediction Center local storm reports. Towns: our roster, Albany ring = 25 miles.
Listed roofers by home town
| Based in | Miles away | Listed | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany, GA | in town | 27 | 0 |
Nearby city pages
- Valdosta, GA 73 mi
The Storm Prediction Center logged no hail reports within 25 miles in the last 90 days.
Albany in numbers
Source under each figure.
- #193of 209Median home value (low end): Albany ranks #193 of 209.
- #177of 209Hail days of 1 inch or more (low end): Albany ranks #177 of 209.
- #34of 209Largest hailstone on record: Albany ranks #34 of 209.
- #172of 209Freeze-thaw days (low end): Albany ranks #172 of 209.
Costliest storm day on record
Jan 22, 2017
4 reports that day (2 wind, 1 hail, 1 tornado); reported property damage $300,003,000; county FIPS 13095, 2014–June 2026
Source: NOAA Storm Events · data as of 2014–June 2026Roofing trade around Albany
- 7 county firms with payroll; 86% under 5 employees.
- A roofer's median pay here is $46,940 a year (Georgia).
When hail hits Albany
Dougherty County, 2014 to 2025: NOAA hail reports.
Reports by month
June is the heaviest month in Dougherty County: 7 of 15 hail reports (47%). May to July is the busiest three-month run, at 67%.
Worst full year: 2023, with 5 reports and 1 day of 1.75 in hail or larger; 2.7x the 2-report mean.
2 days of 1.75-inch hail or larger, across 2 of 8 full years; last one 2023.
Days with 1.75 in hail or larger, by year
| 2014 | 1 |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 |
Year by year
| Year | Reports | Days 1″+ | Days 1.75″+ | Largest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1.75″ |
| 2015 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1″ |
| 2016 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1″ |
| 2017 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1″ |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.88″ |
| 2023 (worst full year) | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3.75″ |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1″ |
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1″ |
Shaded: worst full year.
Source: NOAA Storm Events · data as of 2014 to 2025Albany storm record: Dougherty County
NWS reports for Dougherty County, 2014–2026.
- 1836Founded
- 203 ft (62 m)Elevation
Reported hail locations, Dougherty County
- 71 to 1.74 in
- 31.75 to 2.74 in, golf ball to tennis ball
- 32.75 in and up, baseball
Largest plotted stone: 3.75 in. Bigger dots are bigger stones.
13 reports of 1 inch or larger have coordinates. Each dot is a reported location, not a storm path.
Sources: NOAA, Census county outlineBiggest hail days
| Date | Largest hail | Reports that day | Where it was reported |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 14, 2023 | 3.75 in, about the size of a teacup | 5 | Williamsburg |
| December 23, 2014 | 1.75 in, about the size of a golf ball | 2 | (Aby)Southwest Ga Rgnl Arpt |
| June 20, 2014 | 1 in, about the size of a quarter | 1 | Radium Springs |
“A picture of 3.75 inch hail was received with a measuring tape next to a hail stone.”Source: NOAA Storm Events Database · data as of 2014–2026
National Weather Service report, June 14, 2023
Last hail of 1.75 in or more
June 14, 2023
2 days like it since 2014.
Strongest tornado
EF3 · January 22, 2017
It stayed on the ground for 23.36 miles and was up to 2200 yards wide. A large, long-track tornado touched down near Dougherty/Baker Co. The tornado lifted just east of Abbeville. The tornado caused significant damage along the track, resulting in 5 fatalities in Albany. Severe tree damage was observed along the entire path which was up to 1.2 miles wide.
Strongest thunderstorm gust
85 mph · January 2, 2017
A severe thunderstorm produced a 3 to 4 mile swath of 80 to 85 mph winds across the northern half of Albany proper, causing widespread damage across the city.
Storm data: NOAA Storm Events (public domain). City facts: Wikidata (CC0).
Dougherty County fact sheet for Albany homeowners
Housing age, federal disaster declarations and your state's claim deadlines in one place. All three come from public records, county level.
How old are the roofs? Homes in Dougherty County by decade built
| pre-1940 | 3.5% |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 5.2% |
| 1950s | 13.8% |
| 1960s | 16.4% |
| 1970s | 21.2% |
| 1980s | 12.9% |
| 1990s | 13.5% |
| 2000s | 8.6% |
| 2010s | 4.4% |
| 2020+ | 0.3% |
40,631 homes, median built in 1975. 60.2% date from before 1980 and 4.7% from 2010 on; 46.5% are owner-occupied. The most common decade is the 1970s.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · data as of ACS 5-yearInsurance claim clocks in Georgia
| Who | What has to happen | Time limit | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insurer | Acknowledge receipt of your claim | 15 days | Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 120-2-52-.03(1) |
| Insurer | Accept or deny after your completed proof of loss (fire or extended coverage policies) | 60 days | Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 120-2-52-.03(3) |
| Insurer | Tender payment once coverage is confirmed and the full amount is not in dispute | 10 days | Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 120-2-52-.03(4) |
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Roofing services in Albany
One page per job, each opening with a Albany figure.
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Roof Repair
Median home built 1974; 20 freeze-thaw days a year, so frost wear adds up.
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Storm Damage Repair
Top stone 3.75 in, 8 days of 1 in+ hail; dents metal, cracks tile.
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Emergency Roof Repair
56 days at 58+ mph, top gust 85 mph; ask crews about same-day tarping.
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Roof Inspection
62.2% of homes predate 1980; 39.3% are owner-occupied, so check old flashing first.
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Metal Roofing
Median home $118,700; golf-ball hail on 2 days, so style and cost lead.
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Flat Roof
Ponding risk: 8.4 days a year with 1 in of rain, 49.6 in a year in total.
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Commercial Roofing
41% of units are multi-unit; 7 roofing firms with payroll in the county.
What a new roof costs in Albany
Asphalt-shingle re-roof, 2,000 sq ft home, at Albany prices.
That typical price is about 8.3% of the median Albany home value ($118,700).
Source: Census ACS (Albany city) · data as of 2019–2023Full Albany cost guide by material →
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Roofing in Albany: local conditions
Albany sits in southwest Georgia with a subtropical climate that throws multiple roofing hazards at local structures. Annual precipitation averages 52.55 inches, sustaining high humidity that promotes algae and moss growth on roofs. Hurricane Michael on October 10, 2018 was the first Category 3 or stronger hurricane to directly impact Georgia since the 1890s and caused wind-uplift damage across the region. Tornadoes on January 2 and 22, 2017 destroyed mobile home parks; a tornado on February 10, 1940 killed 18 people. Tropical Storm Alberto in 1994 caused flooding that killed 14 and displaced 22,000. High summer temperatures compound UV degradation, while periodic storms from Gulf systems test roof fastening and drainage.
Albany's 2020 census population was 69,647, down from 77,434 in 2010. The economy rests on healthcare, education, and the Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, which anchors federal employment in the region. Manufacturing shrank after Cooper Tire and Rubber announced closure of its local plant in December 2008, eliminating roughly 1,400 jobs. The combination of an aging residential stock, storm-driven replacement demand, and steady institutional construction linked to the military base sustains the local roofing market.
Roofing in Albany: questions
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