Metal roof cost in Savannah, GA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $8,950 – $29,600
- Per sq ft of roof
- $4.40 – $14.50
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $21,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #205
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to install a metal roof in Savannah, plan on $8,950 to $29,600 for 2,000 sq ft of roof, all in. Per sq ft of roof, that is $4.40 to $14.50 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 10% lower than the national one. Roofers earn a median of $23.43 an hour in the Savannah area, 12% below the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Savannah, GA, standard level
$15,100 to $23,400
About $7.45 to $11.50 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 53% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $5,950 | $11,400 |
| Labor | $8,950 | $11,700 |
| Permits and fees | $240 | $380 |
| Total | $15,100 | $23,400 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Savannah, GA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,950 | $8,650 | $15,400 | 45% |
| Labor | $6,850 | $10,300 | $13,700 | 53% |
| Permits and fees | $140 | $310 | $480 | 2% |
| Total | $8,950 | $19,300 | $29,600 | 100% |
Why Savannah prices look the way they do
Labor is 53% of the midpoint bill here, against 56% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is roofers (70%), sheet metal workers (20%), construction laborers (10%). We weight each trade's local median wage by that share and compare it with the national median. In Savannah the blended ratio comes out at 0.86.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Savannah metro is 96.3 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 2,000 sq ft of roof comes to $8,650, compared with $9,000 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (95.2) and land at $140 to $480.
Related projects, priced for Savannah
Because every project leans on different trades, Savannah's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, attic insulation runs −7% and vinyl siding −14%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $5,450 – $11,400 | −10% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,150 – $3,850 | −9% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $920 – $3,750 | −7% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,250 – $21,800 | −14% |
Savannah: what basic, standard and premium work costs
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Savannah wages and prices. They overlap on purpose: a good standard job and a modest premium job can cost the same. The grid below prices the same bands at 3 common sizes.
Basic
$8,950 to $17,200
Corrugated or exposed-fastener steel panels
Standard
$15,100 to $23,400
Standing seam steel
Premium
$21,400 to $29,600
Aluminum or premium finish, complex roof
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $5,400 – $10,400 | $9,200 – $14,200 | $12,900 – $18,000 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $8,950 – $17,200 | $15,100 – $23,400 | $21,400 – $29,600 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $12,500 – $24,000 | $21,100 – $32,600 | $29,800 – $41,300 |
How Savannah compares
Same job, same size (2,000 sq ft of roof), priced for the nearest metros. Charleston is the priciest of the group at $19,700. Augusta is the cheapest at $18,100.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Savannah, GAthis page | $8,950 – $29,600 | $19,300 | |
| Hilton Head, SC30 miles | $8,850 – $29,500 | $19,200 | −1% |
| Charleston, SC95 miles | $9,200 – $30,200 | $19,700 | +2% |
| Augusta, GA100 miles | $8,150 – $28,100 | $18,100 | −6% |
| Jacksonville, FL135 miles | $8,900 – $29,500 | $19,200 | level |
| Columbia, SC135 miles | $8,600 – $29,000 | $18,800 | −3% |
| Georgia (statewide) | $9,000 – $30,100 | $19,500 | +1% |
| United States | $10,200 – $32,500 | $21,300 | +11% |
Across 300 US metros, Savannah comes in at #205 from the top. The priciest is Worcester, MA at $29,600; the cheapest is Lubbock, TX at $17,000 (midpoints, 2,000 sq ft of roof). Statewide, Savannah is 1% below the Georgia figure.
Other Georgia metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA | 2,889,670 jobs | $9,300 – $30,900 | $20,100 | +4% |
| Augusta, GA | 231,930 jobs | $8,150 – $28,100 | $18,100 | −6% |
| Columbus, GA | 116,380 jobs | $8,200 – $28,100 | $18,200 | −6% |
| Gainesville, GA | 103,870 jobs | $8,700 – $29,200 | $18,900 | −2% |
| Athens, GA | 95,800 jobs | $8,700 – $29,100 | $18,900 | −2% |
| Macon, GA | 95,030 jobs | $8,700 – $29,100 | $18,900 | −2% |
Cities with a workforce like Savannah's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Savannah against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester, NH | 199,560 jobs | $10,300 – $32,500 | $21,400 | +11% |
| Modesto, CA | 195,230 jobs | $11,500 – $35,800 | $23,600 | +23% |
| Santa Maria, CA | 200,760 jobs | $11,200 – $35,300 | $23,300 | +21% |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 192,580 jobs | $8,050 – $27,600 | $17,800 | −8% |
Climate in Savannah: timing your metal roof job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Savannah Intl Ap (10 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
September through May is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Savannah (9 of 12 months). June, July and August have an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Savannah gets about 48 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are June, July and August (6.7 inches in June). Inside the workable window, February and November are the driest, at 2.8 and 2.4 inches. The station averages about 81 days a year at 90°F or above.
Does the season change the price? Probably, but we do not have a sourced seasonal price curve, so the estimator shows a year-round figure and does not adjust by month. When you collect quotes, ask whether scheduling in a slower month gets a better rate.
| Month | Avg high °F | Avg low °F | Precip (in) | For this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61 | 40 | 3.3 | Workable |
| Feb | 65 | 43 | 2.8 | Workable |
| Mar | 71 | 49 | 3.5 | Workable |
| Apr | 78 | 55 | 3.4 | Workable |
| May | 85 | 63 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Jun | 90 | 71 | 6.7 | Hot |
| Jul | 92 | 74 | 5.8 | Hot |
| Aug | 91 | 73 | 5.5 | Hot |
| Sep | 86 | 69 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Oct | 79 | 59 | 3.7 | Workable |
| Nov | 70 | 48 | 2.4 | Workable |
| Dec | 64 | 43 | 3.2 | Workable |
Metal roof: what moves the price in Savannah
Panel type
Corrugated sheet metal is $5-$12 per sq ft installed; standing seam is $9-$16 (HomeGuide).
Metal and gauge
Galvalume and galvanized steel are budget-friendly; copper and zinc are the top of the range.
Labor
Metal roof labor is $4-$8 per sq ft, or $400-$800 per roofing square, and standing seam needs specialist crews.
Savannah labor market for metal roof
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 3 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Savannah is 0.86 times the national level.
For roofers (47-2181, weighted 70%) the local median is $23.43 an hour, which is 12% below the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $18.05 and $24.52 an hour. BLS counts 70 of them working in the area, 3.5 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 8.7), so the local bench is thinner than average.
For sheet metal workers (47-2211, weighted 20%) the local median is $24.32 an hour, which is 18% below the national $29.71. The middle half of them earn between $20.41 and $29.89 an hour. BLS counts 100 of them working in the area, 5.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 7.7), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 10% of the weighting: a median of $18.12 an hour, 20% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $14.71 and $21.63 an hour. About 1,210 work in the metro. That is 61.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so the supply of crews looks typical.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the roofers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($24.52 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $340. At the 25th percentile ($18.05) it shrinks by about $1,700. The total moves by 1.8% or 8.8%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 198,360 jobs in the Savannah area. That makes it the 116th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 0.13% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roofers (47-2181) | 70% | $18.05 | $23.43 | $24.52 | $26.65 | 0.88 | metro |
| Sheet metal workers (47-2211) | 20% | $20.41 | $24.32 | $29.89 | $29.71 | 0.82 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 10% | $14.71 | $18.12 | $21.63 | $22.66 | 0.80 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.86 | |||||
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Metal roof in Savannah: your questions
+How much does it cost to install a metal roof in Savannah?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $8,950 to $29,600 in the Savannah area. A standard-spec job lands at $15,100 to $23,400. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft of roof and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft of roof for metal roof in Savannah?
About $4.40 to $14.50 per sq ft of roof for materials and labor, plus $140 to $480 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $5 to $16.
+Is metal roof cheaper in Savannah or Hilton Head?
Hilton Head is 30 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $19,200, which is 1% less than Savannah ($19,300). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Savannah?
About 53% at the midpoint, or $10,300 out of $19,300. Materials are 45% and permits 2%. Nationally, labor is 56%.
+What would average (2,000 sq ft of roof) cost in Savannah?
$8,950 to $29,600. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does metal roof need a permit in Savannah?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $140 to $480 for fees in the Savannah area (our national range of $150 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Savannah expensive for metal roof compared with the rest of Georgia?
Savannah is 1% below the Georgia statewide estimate ($19,500 at the midpoint). We cover 10 metros in Georgia; see the state page to compare them.
+What do roofers earn in Savannah?
The BLS median is $23.43 an hour in the Savannah area, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.05 to $24.52.
+What do basic and premium metal roof work cost in Savannah?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $8,950 to $17,200 and premium work $21,400 to $29,600. Basic means: corrugated or exposed-fastener steel panels. Premium means: aluminum or premium finish, complex roof.
+When is the best time to install a metal roof in Savannah?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are September through May. February and November are typically the driest of those months. Local contractors' schedules matter as much as the weather, so book early for the busy months.
Metal roof near Savannah
Where these numbers come from
Base prices are national ranges from the sources below. We scale labor by local BLS wages, materials by BEA goods prices and permits by the BEA all-items price level. Full method on the methodology page.
- HomeGuide: How Much Does a Metal Roof Cost? (2026) (accessed November 4, 2026)
- HomeGuide: 2026 Building Permit Costs | Fees & Cost Calculator (accessed November 4, 2026)
- BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991-2020
Note on derived figures: Materials = installed range minus HomeGuide's $4-$8/sq ft labor range for metal roofs.