Roof replacement · GA · South Atlantic
Roof replacement cost in Georgia
Georgia is exposed to tornadoes, hurricanes and ice storms at once, and its roofers earn the lowest pay in the South Atlantic division.
Wages: BLS, May 2025 (released ) · figures checked · Built by Radif Partners · How prices are built
- Typical roof job, all house sizes
- $11,360
- Middle half of jobs
- $6,990 to $17,450
- Roofer mean wage
- $23.29/h
- Versus U.S. roofers
- −17%
Roof replacement in Georgia, hired out
$13,090
Most jobs between $9,090 and $18,170 (middle half of reported prices)
| House size group | 1,500 to 1,999 sq ft |
| National median (homeowners’ reports) | $13,192 |
| Regional level (Census division) | +0.0% |
| State labor adjustment | −0.8% |
| Typical price in Georgia | $13,090 |
Roofers in Georgia: $23.29 an hour on average, 17% below the national mean. Range from homeowners who hired a professional (2021 to 2023, American Housing Survey 2023), in August 2026 dollars; permits, tear-off of unusual materials, structural repairs and local surcharges vary job to job. How this is calculated.
In Georgia, a professional roof replacement costs about $11,360 in 2026, and half of jobs run from $6,990 to $17,450, close to the national median of $11,450. The South Atlantic division, which takes in Georgia, its coastal neighbors and the mid-Atlantic, reported prices at the national level in the 2023 American Housing Survey. Georgia labor trims that figure slightly. BLS measured a mean roofer wage of $23.29 an hour in May 2025, 17% under the national $27.95 and the lowest in the division. Weather is the bigger story. FEMA's National Risk Index ranks Georgia 6th for expected annual tornado losses to buildings and 6th for hurricane losses, with ice storms rated Relatively High as well. A house of 1,000 to 1,499 sq ft is estimated at $9,770; a house of 3,000 to 3,999 sq ft at $15,900. A new state minimum residential code is scheduled for January 1, 2027.
Tornado, hurricane and ice: Georgia's three-way exposure
Most states have one hazard that dominates the roof conversation. Georgia has three. The FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025) estimates expected annual losses to Georgia buildings of about $456 million from hurricanes and $207 million from tornadoes, the 6th largest tornado figure in the country, rated Relatively High. Ice storms add $20 million, rated Relatively High, and hail $51 million. A house near the coast and one farther inland may face different threats, so a contractor's recommendations should match the hazard that applies to your address. Ask the roofer to explain why each upgrade on the quote is there, whether it is a sealed underlayment, heavier fastening at the edges, or a different ridge vent, and to price it separately so you can weigh it against the base job.
A code change dated January 1, 2027
The Department of Community Affairs board has adopted the International Residential Code, 2024 Edition, with Georgia Amendments as a mandatory state minimum code, effective on January 1, 2027. Until that date, an earlier edition may still be what local inspectors enforce. If your replacement is planned for late 2026, ask the contractor and the building department which edition your permit falls under; the answer can affect underlayment and edge details written into the quote.
Georgia wages beside the coastal states
Georgia roofers average $23.29 an hour, a hair under Florida's $23.49, while South Carolina pays $24.13 and North Carolina $24.06. Labor is one part of the bill, so the gap moves a typical Georgia job by tens of dollars. House size matters far more: for 3,000 to 3,999 sq ft, the estimate climbs to $15,900, with half of comparable jobs between $11,360 and $21,810. When a quote overshoots that band, the usual suspects are replacement decking, a second layer of old shingles, or a steep, cut-up roof with many valleys. Each should appear on its own line so the bids can be compared fairly.
Georgia roof prices by house size
| House size | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 1,000 sq ft | $3,680 | $7,950 | $13,630 |
| 1,000 to 1,499 sq ft | $6,130 | $9,770 | $13,630 |
| 1,500 to 1,999 sq ft | $9,090 | $13,090 | $18,170 |
| 2,000 to 2,499 sq ft | $9,090 | $12,490 | $18,170 |
| 2,500 to 2,999 sq ft | $9,090 | $13,630 | $21,810 |
| 3,000 to 3,999 sq ft | $11,360 | $15,900 | $21,810 |
| 4,000 sq ft or more | $9,820 | $17,030 | $27,270 |
Other jobs in Georgia
| Job | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water heater replacement | $940 | $1,470 | $2,140 |
| Central air conditioning | $4,550 | $7,590 | $10,840 |
| Furnace or other built-in heating | $3,390 | $5,640 | $8,470 |
| Fence | $2,210 | $4,420 | $7,700 |
| Deck, porch or patio | $3,100 | $6,790 | $14,040 |
| Driveway or walkway | $1,950 | $3,950 | $7,770 |
Trade wages in Georgia
| Occupation | GA mean hourly wage | U.S. mean | GA jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roofers | $23.29 | $27.95 | 2,160 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters | $27.99 | $34.70 | 8,930 |
| Heating, air conditioning and refrigeration mechanics and installers | $27.44 | $31.14 | 12,290 |
| Electricians | $29.37 | $34.37 | 21,650 |
| Carpenters | $24.18 | $31.55 | 9,190 |
| Painters, construction and maintenance | $24.30 | $26.64 | 2,760 |