How much does a roof cost?
Short answer. For most Georgia homes, a new architectural shingle roof costs roughly $8,000 to $16,000 in North Georgia, with small roofs lower and large or complex roofs higher. Choosing metal, tile, slate or other specialty roofing raises the cost substantially, often to a multiple of the shingle price, because both materials and specialized labor cost more.
Cost by material, relative to architectural shingles
- Architectural asphalt shingles. The baseline and the most common choice in Georgia.
- Impact-resistant Class 4 shingles. A moderate step up, sometimes offset by insurance discounts.
- Designer asphalt shingles. Higher, because of heavier material and slower installation.
- Exposed-fastener metal panels. Often closer to premium shingles than people expect, but with fastener maintenance over time.
- Standing seam metal. Commonly several times the cost of shingles on the same house, with a long service life.
- Tile, slate and cedar. Specialty materials with specialty labor, heavy loads and the highest costs.
Ranges for a shingle replacement in North Georgia
- Small roofs: about $7,000 to $11,000.
- Typical homes: about $8,000 to $16,000.
- Large homes: about $15,000 to $25,000.
- Complex or steep roofs: $20,000 and up.
What decides where you land
Roof area in squares, pitch, number of layers to remove, decking repairs, the number of valleys, walls and chimneys needing flashing, ventilation upgrades, access and permit fees. A house with a simple gable roof and a house of the same floor size with hips, dormers and a steep pitch can differ by many thousands.
Insurance and roof cost
If hail or wind damaged the roof, insurance may cover replacement minus your deductible, depending on your policy. Check that before deciding what you can afford.
For deeper detail, read roof replacement cost in Georgia and metal roofing in Georgia.