Emergency Roof Repair in Savannah, Georgia

Active leak or storm damage? Send one request and a local roofer is notified by email. 29 local roofers listed.

Short answer: For an active leak in Savannah, call a listed roofer directly and ask about emergency tarping; confirm its availability and price, since this directory does not guarantee arrival times. In Savannah: 83 days with 58+ mph thunderstorm wind. Ask any roofer for a license number and a certificate of insurance.

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The first half hour of a roof emergency

Do these in order. The first two protect people, the last two protect your claim and get a crew moving.

  1. Minutes 0 to 5

    Make the room safe

    Move people and valuables out from under the leak. If water is near an outlet, light fixture or ceiling fan, switch that circuit off at the breaker, but only if the panel is dry and you do not have to stand in water. A ceiling that bulges with water can drop without warning, so keep out from under it.

  2. Minutes 5 to 15

    Catch the water, do not chase it

    Put a bucket under the drip with a towel around it to stop the splash. Water often runs along a rafter before it shows, so the stain is rarely under the hole. Stay off the roof: a wet roof is a fall risk at any hour.

  3. Minutes 15 to 25

    Photograph it and write down the time

    Take dated photos and video of the ceiling, the floor and anything damaged, before you clean up. Write down when you first saw water. Insurers ask for both. In Georgia, the insurer has to acknowledge a claim within 15 days (Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 120-2-52-.03(1)), so the clock starts when you report it.

  4. Minutes 25 to 30

    Call, and ask four things

    Ask: is a crew free today, will you tarp first and quote the permanent repair after, what is the dispatch or tarp fee before you drive out, and can you send your license number? For Georgia: Georgia residential contractor license may apply to jobs over $2,500 (State Licensing Board for Residential and Commercial General Contractors). 29 of the 29 roofers listed for Savannah are based in town; 29 are within 25 miles.

Where the roofers who cover Savannah are based

29 roofers are listed for Savannah. The map shows the town each one is based in, sized by how many, from the public records we compiled. We hold no response times and no roofer has told us it runs a 24-hour crew, so this shows reach, not arrival time: ask for the dispatch time when you call.

By distance from Savannah

Base town isRoofers
Within 10 miles29
10 to 25 miles0
25 to 50 miles0
Farther than 50 miles0

Closest base towns

TownMilesRoofers
Savannah, GAin town29

Miles are straight-line from the town centre to Savannah's centre. Source: PickARoofer roster, public records.

When a tropical storm strips sections of a Savannah roof, emergency tarping within hours stops the wind-driven rain that does most of the interior damage — waiting until morning multiplies water intrusion into walls and insulation. Emergency tarping stops active loss and preserves your insurance claim — documenting damage with photos before any work begins keeps the adjuster scope clean. Availability varies by crew, so ask each contractor how soon they can get on site.

Savannah in numbers

Public records for Savannah and its county, not estimates. Each figure shows its source.

  • #183of 209Savannah ranks #183 of the 209 cities we cover for freeze-thaw days (low end).
  • #31of 209Savannah ranks #31 of the 209 cities we cover for damaging thunderstorm-wind days.
  • #169of 209Savannah ranks #169 of the 209 cities we cover for largest hailstone on record (low end).
  • #165of 209Savannah ranks #165 of the 209 cities we cover for median home value (low end).

Hail reports per year in the county

Hail events per year in the county, 2017 to 2025 8 2017 5 2018 1 2020 2 2021 1 2022 7 2023 5 2024 1 2025
Hail events per year in the county, 2017 to 2025
20178
20185
20201
20212
20221
20237
20245
20251

30 recorded events across 8 years represented in the data. 2017 had the most events among represented full years: 8.

Years without a data row: 2019. Missing rows are not treated as zero; no annual average is shown.

Source: NOAA hail events, county level · data as of 2017–2025

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 2026

When storms hit Savannah

Hail reports by month in the county, all years combined 0 Jan 2 Feb 1 Mar 8 Apr 9 May 11 Jun 2 Jul 4 Aug 0 Sep 0 Oct 0 Nov 0 Dec
Hail reports by month in the county, all years combined
Jan0
Feb2
Mar1
Apr8
May9
Jun11
Jul2
Aug4
Sep0
Oct0
Nov0
Dec0

Most hail reports come in June; the season runs February to August. Book inspections and repairs before that window, not after.

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

Roofing trade around Savannah

  • 21 roofing companies with payroll in the county, employing about 148 people; 62% have fewer than 5 employees.
  • A roofer's median pay here is $48,740 a year (Savannah, GA Metro Area).
Source: Census CBP · data as of 2023 Source: BLS OEWS, roofers · data as of May 2025

Savannah storm record: Chatham County

What the National Weather Service logged in Chatham County in 2014–2026. County level, because storm reports are filed by county, not by city limits.

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Where hail of 1 inch or more was reported in Chatham County

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  • 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 outline

Biggest hail days

DateLargest hailReports that dayWhere 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.”
National Weather Service report, April 5, 2017
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database · data as of 2014–2026

Last big hail on record

May 24, 2024

Hail of 1.75 inches (golf ball) or larger fell on 3 days in 2014–2026. Our records end where NOAA's do, so a newer storm may not be listed yet.

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.

What it means for emergency roof repair

The storm record for Chatham County includes a 91-mph thunderstorm gust and a EF2 tornado. Wind that strong lifts shingles and tears off flashing, which is why emergency tarping crews book out fast after a front.

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

What it costs in Savannah

Asphalt-shingle re-roof, 2,000 sq ft home, adjusted for Savannah labor and material prices. Your quote depends on roof size, pitch and scope.

That typical price is about 6.2% of the median Savannah home value ($160,700).

Source: Census ACS (Garden City city) · data as of 2019–2023

Full Savannah cost guide by material →

What Savannah's climate means for emergency roof repair

  • When a Savannah storm strips a roof, emergency tarping within hours stops the wind-driven rain that does most of the interior damage.

Roofers in Savannah, GA

29 listed, first 20 shown. Roofers we verified against a public registry come first.

This list covers roofing companies generally. Confirm emergency roof repair experience, materials, insurance and current availability with each company. A Verified badge refers to the registry check, not a confirmed specialty.

Emergency Roof Repair in Savannah: questions

How do I find a emergency roof repair company in Savannah?
PickARoofer lists roofing companies serving Savannah, GA. This is a general roofing directory; confirm emergency roof repair experience and availability with each company. A Verified badge describes a separate registry check, not a confirmed service specialty or insurance check. Confirm scope, insurance and availability directly. Requests go to one contractor at a time, with up to three attempts; a response or start date is not guaranteed. Free for homeowners.
Should I repair or fully re-roof in Savannah?
Ask a roofer to document the damage and compare a written repair scope with a replacement estimate. Roof condition, remaining life, materials and the extent of damage affect the decision. Confirm any inspection fee before booking.
How fast can a roofer reach Savannah?
29 roofers are listed for Savannah: 29 based in town and 29 within 25 miles of the city centre. None of them has told us it runs an emergency crew, and our roster holds no response times, so we cannot promise an arrival time. Call first, ask when a crew can be on site and what the tarp fee is, then send the request so a second roofer is lined up.
When is hail season in Savannah?
June is the worst month: 30% of the 37 hail reports NOAA holds for the county came then. Reports run from February to August. Book the inspection before February, while crews still have open dates.
How big does hail get near Savannah?
The largest hail NOAA logged near Savannah measured 1.75 inches, about the size of a golf ball. Hail of an inch or more fell on 12 days in the same record. The biggest day was April 5, 2017, with 5 reports. The National Weather Service calls hail of 1 inch or larger severe; the bigger the stone, the more likely it is to crack a shingle.
How many roofing companies work around Savannah?
The Census Bureau counts 21 roofing companies with payroll in Chatham County, employing about 148 people. 61.9% of them have fewer than five employees, so most quotes come from owner-run crews. A roofer's median pay is $48,740 a year (BLS).
How long does a Georgia insurer have to answer a roof claim?
Georgia sets time limits in writing. For example, the insurer must acknowledge receipt of your claim within 15 days (Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 120-2-52-.03(1)). The full list and a date calculator are on our Georgia claim-deadlines page: pickaroofer.com/claim-deadlines/ga.
How old are the homes in Savannah, and does it matter for the roof?
The median home in Savannah was built in 1978, and 55.6% of homes date from before 1980 (Census ACS). A roof on a home that old has often been re-covered at least once, so ask the roofer whether there is a second layer underneath: it changes the tear-off cost. The area sees about 8 freeze-thaw days a year, which loosens flashing and sealant.
What should I do immediately after a tropical storm damages my Savannah roof?
First: photograph everything before any cleanup or tarping — the damage pattern, any displaced shingles, dented metal, and water intrusion inside. This documentation anchors your insurance claim. Second: contact a contractor for emergency tarping within hours if there is active water entry — do not wait for morning. Wind-driven rain enters horizontally through any opening and can saturate insulation and framing faster than vertical rain. Availability varies by crew, so ask each contractor how soon they can get on site.
What does emergency roof repair cost in Savannah?
Emergency tarping to stop active leaks runs $200 to $600 for most Savannah properties, depending on roof size and accessibility. Permanent emergency repairs — patching damaged sections, replacing blown-off shingles — cost $500 to $3,000 for typical scopes. After-hours and weekend emergency calls typically add a dispatch fee on top of material and labor. If the damage is storm-related, document it before work begins: most homeowner policies cover emergency storm repairs, and the documentation anchors your claim.
Do I need a permit for emergency roof repair in Georgia?
Permit requirements depend on the property, scope of work and local jurisdiction. Check with the city or county building department and confirm who will obtain any required permit before work starts.

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Figures above: NOAA Storm Events Database (hail, wind, tornado; county of the city, 2014–2026), U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (housing), NASA POWER (temperature and rain, 2014–2023). Prices: our published price method. How we collect data.