Roofing help,
closer to home.

Georgia exempts specialty work such as roofing from its general contractor license requirement. Confirm local requirements and ask for current insurance.

Read Georgia’s contractor guidance

The price needs a clear scope.

EXAMPLE QUOTE

“Replace the roof. Wood repairs extra.”

Two prices are only comparable when they cover the same work. Get the hidden extras into the conversation early.

Ask before you sign

Does this include removing the old roof, flashing and cleanup?
What is the price per sheet for damaged wood beneath the shingles?
Will you get my approval in writing before adding work?

Ask for an itemized scope, not just a total.

Illustrative wording. Read the actual terms in your own quote.

03 / YOUR ROOF IN GEORGIA

If you’re replacing it,
make the choice count.

If you are replacing the roof, ask about the layers beneath the surface as well as the finished look.

WIND & WATER PROTECTION

What holds the roof together?

Ask how the quote handles roof-deck attachment, sealing and roof edges. IBHS’s FORTIFIED guidance explains why these details matter when wind and rain test a roof.

See the roof details IBHS recommends

Discuss what suits your home and local requirements. A product rating alone does not make an installed roof FORTIFIED.

GEORGIA THUNDERSTORM WIND HISTORYNOAA · 2017–2025

69%

of recorded days with thunderstorm wind fell in May through August.

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

123

Jun

138

Jul

114

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

What that means for your roof

Use the history to plan a conversation about materials and inspections. A statewide pattern cannot tell you whether your home was hit.

About these numbers

Each calendar day with at least one NOAA report of thunderstorm wind is counted once across Georgia. Only complete years, 2017–2025, are included. There are 663 such days in this window. Reports describe weather, not damaged homes or separate storms. This series excludes non-thunderstorm high wind and hurricane event categories.

Georgia: Days with reported thunderstorm wind; excludes non-thunderstorm high wind, 2017–2025
Month	Days
Jan	19
Feb	17
Mar	44
Apr	51
May	85
Jun	123
Jul	138
Aug	114
Sep	35
Oct	11
Nov	12
Dec	14

Calculated from the same NOAA archive used by our city pages. Source archive processed 2026-10-26. Reporting coverage varies; this is not a forecast.

NOAA Storm Events Database

Looking for a recent storm or the week ahead?

Your city page has nearby reports and the local NWS forecast.

Find weather near my home

04 / A LITTLE MORE PREPARED

Less second-guessing.
A clearer next step.

A few useful things to know before an inspection, a price conversation or a big decision.

Homeowner checking the outside of a house from the ground

BEFORE A ROOF INSPECTION

Know what to notice.
Know what to ask.

You don’t need to get on the roof to start a useful conversation.

01Photograph changes from the ground.
02Note when leaks or damage appeared.
03Ask for photos and a written explanation.

See the roof inspection checklist

ROOF REPLACEMENT COST

A budget before
the bids.

Adjust home size, stories and materials. See the assumptions behind the range.

Try the roof cost calculatorA planning estimate. Your roof still needs measuring.

ROOF REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT

A leak isn’t the whole story.

Ask what caused it, what a repair would solve, and whether the rest of the roof is sound.

What to ask about repair vs. replacement

A FEW USEFUL ANSWERS

Before you
pick up the phone.

Source links accompany the guidance.
Research reviewed September 18, 2026.

How much does a roof replacement cost in Georgia?

Start with roof size, material and complexity—not just the size of your house. Our calculator uses national Angi reference ranges and explains its assumptions; it is not a measured statewide average. Use it to plan, then compare written local quotes for the same scope.

Build a replacement budget

How do I find emergency roof repair in Georgia?

Choose a nearby roofing company and call to confirm that it handles active leaks or temporary protection, how soon it can come, and any callout charge. An office nearby does not guarantee emergency availability. Stay off a wet or damaged roof; keep clear of sagging ceilings and water near electrical fixtures.

Find nearby roofing companies to call

Can a leaking roof be repaired instead of replaced?

Sometimes. Ask the roofer to show where the leak starts, what a repair would fix, and the condition of the surrounding roof. Widespread deterioration or recurring problems may change the recommendation. A leak alone is not proof that the whole roof needs replacing.

See what to ask before approving the work

How do I check a roofing company’s credentials in Georgia?

Georgia exempts specialty work such as roofing from its general contractor license requirement. Confirm local requirements and ask for current insurance. Do not treat the absence of a state general-contractor license as proof that a roofing specialist is unqualified. Work outside the specialty can change the requirements.

Read Georgia’s contractor guidance

Do I need a permit to replace my roof in Georgia?

The answer depends on your address and the work. Ask the city or county building department before work starts. Have the quote say who will obtain any required permit and arrange inspections.

Find local roofing help

Should I compare metal roofing with asphalt shingles?

Ask for both options on the same measured roof and written scope. Compare the installed price, roof preparation, flashing details and workmanship coverage. Your roof’s design and the exact products matter more than the material name alone.

Compare material planning ranges

What should I do if I think a storm damaged my roof?

Photograph visible changes from the ground and arrange an inspection if you notice leaks or missing shingles. Stay off a wet or damaged roof. Nearby storm reports help establish the date and area; an inspection establishes what happened to your home.

Use the after-storm inspection checklist

Is a wind-rated shingle enough to protect my roof?

The covering is one part of the system. Ask about roof edges, attachment and the layer that limits water entering beneath the covering. IBHS’s FORTIFIED guidance explains these details; a designation has its own inspection and documentation requirements.

See the roof details IBHS recommends

More questions? Browse the roofing FAQ & glossary.

WHEN YOU’RE READY

Your next step
can be a simple conversation.

Find a roofing company near you. Ask a few better questions.

Find my Georgia roofer

Roofing help,
closer to home.

Your Georgia roofer
search starts here.

Atlanta

Augusta

Macon

Savannah

A clearer quote.
A more confident yes.

Before a name goes on your quote.

The price needs a clear scope.

Ask before you sign

Know who is responsible for the job.

Ask before you sign

Find out who fixes what later.

Ask before you sign

If you’re replacing it,
make the choice count.

What holds the roof together?

Less second-guessing.
A clearer next step.

Know what to notice.
Know what to ask.

A budget before
the bids.

A leak isn’t the whole story.

Before you
pick up the phone.

Your next step
can be a simple conversation.

A little more control.

Make yourself comfortable.

Essential

Make it yours.

Month	Days
Jan	19
Feb	17
Mar	44
Apr	51
May	85
Jun	123
Jul	138
Aug	114
Sep	35
Oct	11
Nov	12
Dec	14

Month	Days
Jan	19
Feb	17
Mar	44
Apr	51
May	85
Jun	123
Jul	138
Aug	114
Sep	35
Oct	11
Nov	12
Dec	14

Roofing help, closer to home.

Your Georgia roofer search starts here.

Atlanta

Augusta

Macon

Savannah

A clearer quote. A more confident yes.

Before a name goes on your quote.

The price needs a clear scope.

Ask before you sign

Know who is responsible for the job.

Ask before you sign

Find out who fixes what later.

Ask before you sign

If you’re replacing it, make the choice count.

What holds the roof together?

Less second-guessing. A clearer next step.

Know what to notice. Know what to ask.

A budget before the bids.

A leak isn’t the whole story.

Before you pick up the phone.

Your next step can be a simple conversation.

A little more control.

Roofing help,
closer to home.

Your Georgia roofer
search starts here.

A clearer quote.
A more confident yes.

If you’re replacing it,
make the choice count.

Less second-guessing.
A clearer next step.

Know what to notice.
Know what to ask.

A budget before
the bids.

Before you
pick up the phone.

Your next step
can be a simple conversation.

Month	Days
Jan	19
Feb	17
Mar	44
Apr	51
May	85
Jun	123
Jul	138
Aug	114
Sep	35
Oct	11
Nov	12
Dec	14