Roofers in Savannah, Georgia
29 roofing companies are listed for Savannah. Your request goes to one roofer, not five.
Short answer: None of the 29 roofers listed for Savannah 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 Savannah 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 1.75 in., so get an inspection after a big storm before you accept a quote.
A new asphalt roof in Savannah runs $6,160 to $13,640
$6,160 Typical $9,900 High
$13,640
Asphalt-shingle re-roof, 2,000 sq ft home, at Savannah prices. Source and share of home value below.
Got a quote? See where it falls in Savannah
Compares your price per square foot with the Savannah installed range (tear-off and underlayment included). Not a judgment of any one roofer.
How much life is left in my Savannah roof?
Typical lifespans are published ranges for each material; for a Savannah house, real life also depends on installation, attic ventilation and the weather Savannah gets.
If insurance covers it, what do I pay in Savannah?
Only if the claim is approved. The ACV math is a straight-line example over a 25-year life; insurers writing Savannah policies use their own schedules, so check your policy.
Has hail hit my Savannah roof since it was installed?
County-level hail reports for Savannah from the NOAA archive this page uses; a county report is not proof of damage at your Savannah address.
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Roofers in Savannah, GA
29 listed. Roofers we verified against a public registry come first.
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Who you can hire in Savannah
A phone number and a star rating say little about a roofer. These counts show what is on file.
The Savannah roster, checked
0 of 29 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 Savannah
70 roofers
The Bureau of Labor Statistics counts about 70 people working as roofers in the Savannah, GA Metro Area, 3.2% of the 2,160 in Georgia.
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 Savannah are based
Every listed firm is based in Savannah; 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, Savannah ring = 25 miles.
Listed roofers by home town
| Based in | Miles away | Listed | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Savannah, GA | in town | 29 | 0 |
The Storm Prediction Center logged no hail reports within 25 miles in the last 90 days.
Savannah in numbers
Source under each figure.
- #183of 209Freeze-thaw days (low end): Savannah ranks #183 of 209.
- #31of 209Damaging thunderstorm-wind days: Savannah ranks #31 of 209.
- #169of 209Largest hailstone on record (low end): Savannah ranks #169 of 209.
- #165of 209Median home value (low end): Savannah ranks #165 of 209.
Costliest storm day on record
Apr 19, 2019
27 reports that day (27 wind); reported property damage $12,000; county FIPS 13051, 2014–June 2026
Source: NOAA Storm Events · data as of 2014–June 2026Roofing trade around Savannah
- 21 county firms with payroll, about 148 workers; 62% under 5 employees.
- A roofer's median pay here is $48,740 a year (Savannah, GA Metro Area).
When hail hits Savannah
Chatham County, 2014 to 2025: NOAA hail reports.
Reports by month
June is the heaviest month in Chatham County: 11 of 37 hail reports (30%). April to June is the busiest three-month run, at 76%.
Worst full year: 2017, with 8 reports and 1 day of 1.75 in hail or larger; 116% over the 4-report mean.
3 days of 1.75-inch hail or larger, across 3 of 10 full years; last one 2024.
Days with 1.75 in hail or larger, by year
| 2014 | 0 |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 0 |
Year by year
| Year | Reports | Days 1″+ | Days 1.75″+ | Largest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1″ |
| 2015 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1″ |
| 2017 (worst full year) | 8 | 2 | 1 | 1.75″ |
| 2018 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1″ |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.75″ |
| 2021 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1.5″ |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.88″ |
| 2023 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1.75″ |
| 2024 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1.75″ |
| 2025 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1″ |
Shaded: worst full year.
Source: NOAA Storm Events · data as of 2014 to 2025Savannah storm record: Chatham County
NWS reports for Chatham County, 2014–2026.
- 16 ft (5 m)Elevation
Reported hail locations, Chatham County
- 181 to 1.74 in
- 31.75 to 2.74 in, golf ball to tennis ball
- 02.75 in and up, baseball
Largest plotted stone: 1.75 in. Bigger dots are bigger stones.
21 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 5, 2017 | 1.75 in, about the size of a golf ball | 5 | Savannah Beach |
| April 26, 2023 | 1.75 in, about the size of a golf ball | 3 | William Hill |
| May 24, 2024 | 1.75 in, about the size of a golf ball | 3 | Wilmington Is |
“A report from social media indicated golf ball size hail on Tybee Island.”Source: NOAA Storm Events Database · data as of 2014–2026
National Weather Service report, April 5, 2017
Last hail of 1.75 in or more
May 24, 2024
3 days like it since 2014.
Strongest tornado
EF2 · May 23, 2017
It stayed on the ground for 7.49 miles and was up to 300 yards wide. A National Weather Service storm survey team confirmed an EF2 tornado across Wilmington Island in Chatham County. The tornado touched down on the southern end of Wilmington Island near the intersection of Wilmington Island Road and Biltmore Road.
Strongest thunderstorm gust
91 mph · April 25, 2015
91 mph wind gusts were measured at the Georgia Ports Authority at the time the crane tipped over.
Storm data: NOAA Storm Events (public domain). City facts: Wikidata (CC0).
Chatham County fact sheet for Savannah 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 Chatham County by decade built
| pre-1940 | 9.5% |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 4.5% |
| 1950s | 9.5% |
| 1960s | 7.7% |
| 1970s | 12.3% |
| 1980s | 12.9% |
| 1990s | 11.7% |
| 2000s | 17.0% |
| 2010s | 13.1% |
| 2020+ | 1.6% |
135,983 homes, median built in 1985. 43.7% date from before 1980 and 14.8% from 2010 on; 56.3% are owner-occupied. The most common decade is the 2000s.
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) |
Go deeper on Chatham County
Roofing services in Savannah
One page per job, each opening with a Savannah figure.
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Roof Repair
Median home built 1978; 8 freeze-thaw days a year, so sun and hail do the aging.
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Storm Damage Repair
Top stone 1.75 in, 12 days of 1 in+ hail; bruises shingles unseen.
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Emergency Roof Repair
83 days at 58+ mph, top gust 91 mph; ask crews about same-day tarping.
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Roof Inspection
55.6% of homes predate 1980; 40.1% are owner-occupied, so check old flashing first.
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Metal Roofing
Median home $160,700; golf-ball hail on 3 days, so style and cost lead.
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Flat Roof
Ponding risk: 7 days a year with 1 in of rain, 47.8 in a year in total.
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Commercial Roofing
52% of units are multi-unit; 21 roofing firms with payroll in the county.
What a new roof costs in Savannah
Asphalt-shingle re-roof, 2,000 sq ft home, at Savannah prices.
That typical price is about 6.2% of the median Savannah home value ($160,700).
Source: Census ACS (Garden City city) · data as of 2019–2023Full Savannah cost guide by material →
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Roofing in Savannah: local conditions
Savannah sits on Georgia's Atlantic coast and has been grazed by multiple hurricane systems, though direct major-hurricane landfalls are historically infrequent. Tropical Storm Matthew in 2016 caused significant wind and water damage, and the city's historic district's mature live oak canopy — while beautiful — means falling limbs during any significant wind event pose a persistent secondary roof damage risk.
The Savannah College of Art and Design's architectural influence has elevated aesthetic standards for roofing in the historic district, where slate, standing-seam metal, and architectural shingles are preferred by the Historic District Board of Architectural Review. The Port of Savannah's growth and Georgia's business-friendly climate have attracted corporate relocations that are driving residential construction in suburban Pooler and Effingham County.
Roofing in Savannah: questions
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