Roofers in Athens, Georgia

30 roofing companies are listed for Athens. Your request goes to one roofer, not five.

Short answer: None of the 30 roofers listed for Athens 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 Athens 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 2 in., so get an inspection after a big storm before you accept a quote.

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A new asphalt roof in Athens runs $6,160 to $13,640

Asphalt-shingle re-roof, 2,000 sq ft home, at Athens prices. Source and share of home value below.

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Roofers in Athens, GA

30 listed. Roofers we verified against a public registry come first.

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Who you can hire in Athens

A phone number and a star rating say little about a roofer. These counts show what is on file.

The Athens roster, checked

  • Listed30
  • Licence number on file0
  • Matched in the state registry0

0 of 30 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 2026-10-01

Roofers at work around Athens

The Bureau of Labor Statistics counts about 2,160 people working as roofers in Georgia; it publishes no separate figure for the Athens 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 2025

Where the roofers for Athens are based

Every listed firm is based in Athens; the ring is the 25-mile radius we use to match hail reports to the city.

Map © OpenStreetMap contributors. Hail: NOAA Storm Prediction Center local storm reports. Towns: our roster, Athens ring = 25 miles.

Listed roofers by home town

Roofers listed for Athens by the town they are based in
Based inMiles awayListedChecked
Athens, GAin town300

Nearby city pages

The Storm Prediction Center logged no hail reports within 25 miles in the last 90 days.

Athens in numbers

Source under each figure.

  • #196of 209Hail days of 1 inch or more (low end): Athens ranks #196 of 209.
  • #171of 209Damaging thunderstorm-wind days (low end): Athens ranks #171 of 209.

Costliest storm day on record

Jul 21, 2018

5 reports that day (4 hail, 1 wind); reported property damage $2,525,000; county FIPS 13059, 2014–June 2026

Source: NOAA Storm Events · data as of 2014–June 2026

Roofing trade around Athens

  • 7 county firms with payroll; 86% under 5 employees.
  • A roofer's median pay here is $46,940 a year (Georgia).
Source: Census CBP · data as of 2023 Source: BLS OEWS, roofers · data as of May 2025

When hail hits Athens

Clarke County, 2014 to 2022: NOAA hail reports.

Reports by month

Jan: 0 reports Jan Feb: 0 reports Feb Mar: 3 reports 3 Mar Apr: 0 reports Apr May: 0 reports May Jun: 2 reports 2 Jun Jul: 5 reports 5 Jul Aug: 0 reports Aug Sep: 0 reports Sep Oct: 1 reports 1 Oct Nov: 0 reports Nov Dec: 0 reports Dec

July is the heaviest month in Clarke County: 5 of 11 hail reports (45%). May to July is the busiest three-month run, at 64%.

Worst full year: 2018, with 4 reports and 1 day of 1.75 in hail or larger; 82% over the 2-report mean.

1 day of 1.75-inch hail or larger, across 1 of 5 full years; last one 2018.

Days with 1.75 in hail or larger, by year

Days per year with hail of 1.75 inches or larger in Clarke County 0 2014 0 2017 1 2018 0 2021 0 2022
Days per year with hail of 1.75 inches or larger in Clarke County
20140
20170
20181
20210
20220

Year by year

Hail in Clarke County by year: reports, days with hail of 1 inch or more, days with 1.75 inch or more, largest stone
YearReportsDays 1″+Days 1.75″+Largest
20141101″
20173101″
2018 (worst full year)4112″
20212101.5″
20221101.5″

Shaded: worst full year.

Source: NOAA Storm Events · data as of 2014 to 2022

Athens storm record: Clarke County

NWS reports for Clarke County, 2014–2026.

  • 1806Founded

Reported hail locations, Clarke County

1 in hail1 in hail1 in hail1 in hail1 in hail1.25 in hail1.25 in hail1.5 in hail1.5 in hail1.75 in hail2 in hail Athens
  • 91 to 1.74 in
  • 21.75 to 2.74 in, golf ball to tennis ball
  • 02.75 in and up, baseball

Largest plotted stone: 2 in. Bigger dots are bigger stones.

11 reports of 1 inch or larger have coordinates. Each dot is a reported location, not a storm path.

Sources: NOAA, Census county outline

Biggest hail days

DateLargest hailReports that dayWhere it was reported
July 21, 2018 2 in, about the size of a hen egg 4 Oconee Hgts · $2 million damage
June 6, 2021 1.5 in, about the size of a ping-pong ball 2 Oconee Hgts
July 3, 2022 1.5 in, about the size of a ping-pong ball 1 Princeton
“The public reported hail the size of hen's eggs near the intersection of Sunset Drive and Edwards Drive.”
National Weather Service report, July 21, 2018
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database · data as of 2014–2026

Last hail of 1.75 in or more

July 21, 2018

1 day like it since 2014.

Strongest thunderstorm gust

75 mph · March 21, 2017

The public reported wind damage at the Athens Rifle Club on Paradise Valley Road north of Athens. Shingles and roofing material were removed from the clubhouse and the skeet houses. These roofing materials were embedded in the metal roof of a carport that was blown over.

Storm data: NOAA Storm Events (public domain). City facts: Wikidata (CC0).

Athens, Georgia: Athens City Hall from NE corner
Athens, GA. Photo: Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Clarke County fact sheet for Athens 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 Clarke County by decade built

Share of Clarke County homes by decade built, percent 5.0% pre-1940 2.7% 1940s 5.7% 1950s 11.9% 1960s 14.3% 1970s 14.6% 1980s 16.6% 1990s 18.8% 2000s 8.8% 2010s 1.6% 2020+
Share of Clarke County homes by decade built, percent
pre-19405.0%
1940s2.7%
1950s5.7%
1960s11.9%
1970s14.3%
1980s14.6%
1990s16.6%
2000s18.8%
2010s8.8%
2020+1.6%

56,913 homes, median built in 1987. 39.6% date from before 1980 and 10.5% from 2010 on; 41.2% are owner-occupied. The most common decade is the 2000s.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · data as of ACS 5-year

Insurance claim clocks in Georgia

WhoWhat has to happenTime limitStatute
InsurerAcknowledge receipt of your claim15 daysGa. Comp. R. & Regs. 120-2-52-.03(1)
InsurerAccept or deny after your completed proof of loss (fire or extended coverage policies)60 daysGa. Comp. R. & Regs. 120-2-52-.03(3)
InsurerTender payment once coverage is confirmed and the full amount is not in dispute10 daysGa. Comp. R. & Regs. 120-2-52-.03(4)

All Georgia claim deadlines and what starts each clock →

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Roofing services in Athens

One page per job, each opening with a Athens figure.

  • Roof Repair

    Median home built 1987; 44 freeze-thaw days a year, so frost wear adds up.

  • Storm Damage Repair

    Top stone 2 in, 5 days of 1 in+ hail; bruises shingles unseen.

  • Emergency Roof Repair

    29 days at 58+ mph, top gust 75 mph; tarping crews still book up.

  • Roof Inspection

    39.7% of homes predate 1980; 40.5% are owner-occupied, so confirm the warranty clock.

  • Metal Roofing

    Median home $271,800; golf-ball hail on 1 days, so style and cost lead.

  • Flat Roof

    Ponding risk: 10.4 days a year with 1 in of rain, 50.3 in a year in total.

  • Commercial Roofing

    45% of units are multi-unit; 7 roofing firms with payroll in the county.

What a new roof costs in Athens

Asphalt-shingle re-roof, 2,000 sq ft home, at Athens prices.

That typical price is about 3.6% of the median Athens home value ($271,800).

Source: Census ACS (Athens-Clarke County unified government (balance)) · data as of 2019–2023

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Roofing in Athens: local conditions

Athens experiences a humid subtropical climate with abundant rainfall averaging 49.7 inches per year and hot, humid summers -- conditions that accelerate algae and moss growth on roofing surfaces and degrade sealants. The all-time record high hit 109 F on June 29, 2012, driving intense UV exposure that bleaches and brittles asphalt shingles. The record low was -4 F on January 21, 1985, and winter snowfall averages 2.9 inches annually; freeze-thaw cycles stress flashing and membrane seals. Spring thunderstorms can produce tornadoes, and hail events are a recurring source of granule loss on shingle roofs across this part of northeast Georgia.

Athens-Clarke County had 127,315 residents per the 2020 census, ranking sixth among Georgia cities. The University of Georgia anchors the local economy and workforce, while major pharmaceutical and biotech employers include Boehringer-Ingelheim and Janssen Pharmaceuticals. RWDC Industries announced a 260 million dollar investment in 2020. With a high share of adults holding bachelor's degrees, the market skews toward higher-income homeowners who invest in quality roofing materials and professional contractors -- a favorable profile for premium re-roofing work.

Roofing in Athens: questions

How much does roof replacement cost in Athens, GA?
$6,160 to $13,640 for asphalt shingles on a 2,000 sq ft house in Athens, typically $9,900, after a 0.88× local index. That is 3.6% of a $271,800 median home.
How do I find a reliable roofer in Athens?
30 roofers are listed for Athens. The Census counts 7 roofing firms with payroll in the county. A roofer's median pay is $46,940 a year.
How long does a roof replacement take in Athens?
A Athens asphalt re-roof takes 1 to 3 days. Storm weeks in Athens can affect scheduling; confirm timing with the contractor.
When is the best time to replace a roof in Athens?
July is the busiest hail month in Athens, 45% of the county's 11 hail reports. Reports run March to October. Booking before it gives Athens homeowners open crew dates.
Do I need a permit to replace my roof in Athens, GA?
Georgia jurisdictions require one for a re-roof. In Athens, ask the city building office; your Athens contractor pulls it.
Will homeowners insurance cover roof damage in Athens?
Insurance in Athens covers sudden damage from hail, wind or a fallen tree, not age or wear. NOAA lists 10 county hail reports in 4 years. File within a year of the storm.
How do I spot hail damage on a Athens roof?
Athens's county logged 5 days with hail of 1 inch or larger, the largest 2 inches. After one, check gutters for granules, dented vents and lifted shingles; a Athens roofer can document it for a claim.
What are the main weather stressors for roofs in Athens, GA?
Athens experiences a humid subtropical climate with abundant rainfall averaging 49.7 inches per year and hot, humid summers -- conditions that accelerate algae and moss growth on roofing surfaces and degrade sealants.
What should I verify before hiring a roofing contractor in Athens?
Georgia residential contractor license may apply to jobs over $2,500 (State Licensing Board for Residential and Commercial General Contractors). Ask the roofer whether the job needs a state license, then confirm it with the licensing board. Ask for proof of general liability insurance (minimum $1 million per occurrence is typical) and workers' compensation coverage. Verify local business registration and request references from recent Athens-area jobs. Be cautious of door-to-door contractors appearing immediately after storms — legitimate local firms are established businesses with verifiable track records, not transient crews that arrived with the storm.
What roofing upgrades make the most sense for tornado risk in Athens?
Standard roofing products cannot withstand a direct tornado hit, but there are meaningful upgrades that reduce damage from near-miss events and the severe straight-line winds that accompany tornado outbreaks. Enhanced nailing patterns (6 nails per shingle instead of 4), reinforced ridge caps, and synthetic underlayment that serves as a secondary water barrier all improve performance in high-wind events. Some homeowners in Tornado Alley regions choose metal standing-seam roofing for maximum wind and impact resistance. Regardless of material, ensuring proper decking attachment and flashing integrity is the most cost-effective upgrade against severe-wind damage in Athens.
How do I handle insurance for roof damage from severe storms or tornadoes in Athens?
After any significant storm event in Athens, photograph all visible damage before any temporary repairs or cleanup. File your claim promptly and request a scheduled adjuster visit. You are entitled to have an independent roofing contractor assess the damage alongside the adjuster or separately — their estimate often captures items the initial adjuster misses, particularly hidden decking damage or compromised underlayment. Most GA policies apply a separate wind-and-hail deductible; confirm this amount before the adjuster visits. Legitimate local contractors will not request an Assignment of Benefits before damage assessment is complete — treat any contractor who does as a red flag.

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