How Much Does a New Roof Cost in Georgia? (2026 Guide)
Most Georgia homeowners replacing an asphalt shingle roof spend somewhere between $10,000 and $25,000, but the right number for your home depends on roof size, pitch, material and what's hiding under the old shingles. Here's how roofers price the job and how to tell whether a quote is fair.
How roofers price a roof: the "square"
Roofers measure in squares. One square is 100 square feet of roof surface. Your roof is larger than your home's floor area because of overhangs and slope: a 2,400 sq ft single-story home with a medium pitch has roughly 30–31 squares of roof.
Most quotes are built from a per-square price for the main material plus line items for tear-off, decking, flashing, ventilation and extras.
Typical installed cost per square in Georgia
- Architectural asphalt shingles: about $450–$620 per square
- Designer / luxury shingles: about $650–$880 per square
- Flat or low-slope TPO: about $600–$900 per square
- Standing seam metal: about $1,050–$1,450 per square
- Synthetic slate: about $1,200–$1,650 per square
These are reference ranges for typical residential jobs. Your roofers set their own prices, and quotes for the same home often differ by 20% or more, which is why comparing matters.
Example: a typical Georgia home
A 2,400 sq ft single-story home with a medium-pitch roof (about 31 squares) re-roofed in architectural shingles commonly runs about $14,000–$19,000. The same home in standing seam metal might run about $32,000–$45,000.
A two-story home with the same living space has a smaller roof footprint, but steeper or taller roofs add labor and safety costs.
What pushes the price up
- Steep pitch: roofs you can't walk on need more labor and equipment.
- Multiple layers: removing a second layer of shingles adds tear-off and disposal costs.
- Rotten decking: usually priced per sheet of plywood or OSB replaced; ask for this rate up front.
- Complex rooflines: valleys, dormers, turrets and skylights take more time and flashing.
- Access: tight lots, long carries and protecting landscaping add time.
- Upgrades: ice-and-water barrier, ridge vents, new gutters and impact-resistant shingles.
How to compare quotes fairly
- Make sure every quote uses the same material line (for example, the same brand and shingle series).
- Check that tear-off, underlayment, drip edge, flashing, pipe boots and ventilation are all included.
- Compare the decking replacement rate per sheet, not just the total.
- Compare the workmanship warranty (years) in addition to the manufacturer's warranty.
- Be wary of a quote far below the others. It often means something is missing.
Will insurance pay for my new roof?
Homeowners insurance generally covers sudden damage like hail, wind or a fallen tree, not old age or wear. If your roof was damaged in a storm, you may pay only your deductible for the covered scope. See our storm damage claims guide.