Roofers in Richmond Hill, GA
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Richmond Hill, GA
Finding a Roofing Contractor in Richmond Hill, GA
Roofer Directory lists 6 roofing-eligible contractors in the Richmond Hill, GA market, including 6 businesses categorized specifically as roofing companies. Together these listings hold 638 Google reviews, and the average rating across them is 4.9 stars. Every contractor shown here maintains at least a 4.0-star rating, and 5 hold a 4.7 or higher.
Ratings and review counts come straight from Google and are shown as-is. Before you hire, confirm each contractor's license and insurance: requirements vary by state, so check the appropriate state board and ask for proof of coverage. Our guide on how to verify a roofing license by state walks through where to look, and how to choose a roofing contractor covers the questions worth asking before you sign anything.
Comparing quotes is the fastest way to gauge fair pricing in Richmond Hill. You can request a free estimate from a local roofing contractor, or read up on what a new roof costs in 2026 and when to repair versus replace before you start. Browse all Georgia roofing markets to compare nearby cities.
Savannah Metro Area Storm Risk & Roof Damage History
Storm statistics below cover the Savannah metro area, which includes Richmond Hill. NOAA records severe weather at the county level, so metro-area data is the most accurate picture of Richmond Hill's roof risk.
Over the past 72 years, the Savannah metro area has recorded 2,017 severe weather events and $57.0M in property damage. With 7.6 hail events, 34.5 wind events, and 55 tornadoes on record, homeowners in Richmond Hill should plan for regular roof inspections, especially after April–August.
Based on NOAA data from 1955-2026. How storms affect roof lifespan →
After major hail or wind, review our hail damage insurance guide and storm chaser scam checklist before hiring a contractor.
Hail Damage History in Savannah Metro Area
The Savannah metro area has recorded 373 hail events since 1955, averaging 7.6 per year. The average hail size is 1.12", with the largest recorded hailstone measuring 3.5" (baseball-sized).
58% of hail events in the Savannah metro area produce stones 1 inch or larger — the threshold at which asphalt shingles typically begin sustaining granule loss, cracking, and other damage that can shorten roof lifespan.
Hail exposure is one of the biggest factors in roof lifespan. Learn how long your roof should last by material type, then compare local Richmond Hill contractor listings.
Savannah Metro Area Storm Season: Month-by-Month Breakdown
Peak storm season in the Savannah metro area runs from April through August. The best time to schedule a roof inspection is immediately after, in September.
See our seasonal roof maintenance checklist for what to inspect and when.
Savannah Metro Area Severe Weather Trend (Last 15 Years)
2024 was the most active year with 158 events and $357K in property damage.
Most Damaging Storms in Savannah Metro Area
The 5 costliest severe weather events recorded in the Savannah metro area, ranked by property damage. Understanding your area's storm history helps determine when to repair vs. replace your roof.
Irma first developed into a tropical storm on August 30th about 420 miles west of the Cabo Verde Islands, and within 24 hours strengthened into a hurricane. Irma continued to intensify and became a major hurricane over the eastern Atlantic on September 1st. After undergoing a brief period of weakening on September 2nd, Irma once again strengthened into a major hurricane on September 3rd and maintained major hurricane status through September 10th when it made landfall on the southwest Flori...
National Weather Service
The National Weather Service Office in Charleston, South Carolina completed a damage survey in Chatham county Georgia and determined that an EF-1 Tornado occurred. The Tornado developed around 3:37 pm just north of the intersection of Montgomery Cross Road and the Harry Truman Parkway and traveled south-southwest just west of the Harry Truman Parkway for aproximately 3/4 of a mile before lifting. The maximum width of the Tornado was about 100 yards, and maximum sustained winds were estimated ...
National Weather Service
An EF2 Tornado was confirmed by a Storm Survey conducted by the Charleston, South Carolina National Weather Service Forecast Office. The Tornado touched down in Effingham county 3.5 miles northeast of Rincon, Georgia and just northwest of the Georgia Power McIntosh Plant around 944 PM EDT and traveled southeast approximately a half a mile before lifting at 945 PM EDT. This Tornado destroyed a water cooling tower, damaged another water cooling tower and several buildings, toppled two high volt...
National Weather Service
Slow moving showers and thunderstorms developed repeatedly across Chatham County and Effingham County during the day. Twenty-four hour rainfall amounts ranged from about 7 inches to over 13 inches. As a result of the flooding, over 500 homes and businesses were damaged to varying degrees and almost 600 automobiles were damaged. Water was as much as 6 ft deep in some places. Numerous roads were washed out and/or closed during the flooding. Estimated dollar damage for public property was 4.5 m...
National Weather Service
The Bryan County tornado crossed the county line and weakened as it moved into a less populated area. Once the tornado moved east of GA State Road 17, it lifted. There were no further reports of damage or touchdowns from the parent supercell until the F1 touchdown reported just west of Hardeeville, S.C., which is approximately 12 miles from the last report of damage in Effingham County, Georgia. There were 40 homes damaged along GA 17, about 5 miles south of Guyton. Six of these were mobil...
National Weather Service
Recent Severe Weather in Savannah Metro Area
Emergency management reported many streets on Tybee Island impassable in a least one or two spots, including Catalina Drive, Chatham Avenue, 9th Street, Billfish Lane, Alley Street, and the intersecti
The City of Tybee Island reported the 19th Street beach crossover closed due to beach erosion from coastal flooding.
A Chatham County emergency manager reported a vehicle stalled in flood waters at East Gateway Boulevard and Abercorn Street.
Chatham County Emergency Management reported a few trees down in Downtown Savannah. One tree was down near the intersection of W 38th Street and Bulloch Street, another was down near the intersection
A member of the public relayed that floodwaters entered their home and garage along Miner Drive.
Data: NOAA Storm Events Database (National Centers for Environmental Information). Last updated 2026-06-12. Covers 1955-2026. Hail, wind, and tornado data from 1955. All event types from 1996. See how Savannah compares on our U.S. Storm Risk Index.
Protect Your Richmond Hill Roof After Storm Season
With a storm risk score of 62/100, regular roof inspections are recommended for Richmond Hill homeowners — especially after the April–August peak season.
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