Roof replacement cost in Georgia
Statewide estimate from BLS wages and BEA prices. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Statewide range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $5,400 – $11,300
- Per sq ft of roof
- $2.65 – $5.45
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $9,300
- Metros covered
- 10
Across Georgia, a new roof costs about $5,400 to $11,300 for 2,000 sq ft of roof. Statewide, that midpoint is 10% below the US figure of $9,300. Roofers earn a median $22.57 an hour in Georgia (US: $26.65).
Inside Georgia, the metros we cover range from $7,800 (Augusta) to $8,650 (Atlanta) at the midpoint. Pick your closest city in the table for a tighter number.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Georgia (statewide), standard level
$7,200 to $9,550
About $3.50 to $4.60 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 58% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,600 | $3,950 |
| Labor | $4,350 | $5,250 |
| Permits and fees | $210 | $370 |
| Total | $7,200 | $9,550 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Georgia
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,600 | $3,250 | $4,950 | 39% |
| Labor | $3,700 | $4,800 | $5,900 | 58% |
| Permits and fees | $95 | $290 | $480 | 3% |
| Total | $5,400 | $8,350 | $11,300 | 100% |
Roof replacement: what moves the price in Georgia
Shingle type
3-tab asphalt is $3-$5 per sq ft installed; architectural is $4-$6 (HomeGuide). Metal, tile and slate are separate projects with much higher ranges.
Roof area, not floor area
Pitch and complexity mean roof surface is larger than the house's footprint. A 1,500 sq ft ranch can have 1,800-2,200 sq ft of roof.
Tear-off and layers
Removing a second layer or rotted decking adds cost, and the contractor can only see decking damage after tear-off.
Tear-off
Removing the old roof is $1-$5 per sq ft depending on the material and number of layers (HomeGuide). Check that your quote includes it.
Permit
Roof replacement permits run $100-$500 depending on the location.
If you are planning more than one job in Georgia
The table prices neighboring jobs at their usual sizes using statewide Georgia wages and prices. Against national midpoints, attic insulation comes out highest (−3%) and vinyl siding lowest (−9%), because each job leans on different trades.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,000 – $30,100 | −8% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,200 – $4,000 | −6% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,650 – $22,900 | −9% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $970 – $3,900 | −3% |
Quality levels and sizes in Georgia
The cited range is cut into three overlapping bands (basic, standard and premium) and scaled to statewide Georgia wages and prices. The grid prices the same bands at 4 common sizes.
Basic
$5,400 to $7,750
3-tab shingles, single layer, simple roof
Standard
$7,200 to $9,550
Architectural shingles, standard pitch and tear-off
Premium
$8,950 to $11,300
Heavy architectural, steep or cut-up roof, decking repairs
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $3,250 – $4,750 | $4,400 – $5,900 | $5,500 – $7,000 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $5,400 – $7,750 | $7,200 – $9,550 | $8,950 – $11,300 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $7,500 – $10,800 | $9,950 – $13,200 | $12,400 – $15,700 |
| very large (3,600 sq ft of roof) | $9,650 – $13,800 | $12,700 – $16,900 | $15,900 – $20,000 |
Georgia against its neighbors
Georgia ranks 39 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) for roof, where 1 is the most expensive. The costliest is New Jersey at $11,700 and the cheapest Oklahoma at $7,900, both for 2,000 sq ft of roof at the midpoint. Georgia sits at $8,350. The five states closest by workforce center are listed below.
| State | Distance | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 170 miles away | $5,250 – $11,000 | $8,100 | −3% |
| South Carolina | 180 miles away | $5,300 – $11,200 | $8,250 | −1% |
| Tennessee | 210 miles away | $5,350 – $11,200 | $8,250 | −1% |
| North Carolina | 270 miles away | $5,550 – $11,600 | $8,550 | +2% |
| Kentucky | 320 miles away | $5,450 – $11,300 | $8,350 | level |
Weather windows across Georgia
Season matters for roof. For each Georgia metro below we took NOAA's 1991-2020 monthly normals from the nearest suitable station and counted comfortable months for exterior installation.
Gainesville has the longest comfortable season of the metros we cover in Georgia at 12 months; Albany has the shortest at 9 (September through May). Rainfall runs from 45 inches a year in Augusta to 55 inches in Dalton.
We do not adjust prices by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. Timing is still worth raising when you collect bids.
| Metro | Jan avg low °F | Jul avg high °F | Precip (in/yr) | Comfortable months |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | 34 | 90 | 48 | 11: August through June |
| Augusta | 40 | 94 | 45 | 9: September through May |
| Savannah | 40 | 92 | 48 | 9: September through May |
| Columbus | 38 | 93 | 49 | 9: September through May |
| Gainesville | 34 | 88 | 52 | 12: all year |
| Athens | 34 | 92 | 49 | 10: September through June |
| Macon | 36 | 94 | 47 | 9: September through May |
| Warner Robins | 36 | 91 | 52 | 10: September through June |
| Dalton | 32 | 91 | 55 | 10: September through June |
| Albany | 39 | 93 | 47 | 9: September through May |
Georgia labor market for roof
Statewide wages come from BLS's state-level estimates, which blend big cities with small towns and rural areas. 2 trades drive the labor line for this job, and the weighted ratio against the national wage level is 0.84 for Georgia.
For roofers (47-2181, weighted 85%) the local median is $22.57 an hour, which is 15% below the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $18.69 and $26.36 an hour. BLS counts 2,160 of them working in the state, 4.4 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 8.7), so the local bench is thinner than average.
Construction laborers (47-2061), 15% of the weighting: a median of $18.74 an hour, 17% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $16.93 and $22.57 an hour. About 27,800 work in the state. That is 56.9 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
A crew paid at the 75th percentile for roofers ($26.36 an hour) would add about $690 to the statewide midpoint; one at the 25th percentile ($18.69) would take off about $710. Use that as a rough guide to how far a bid can sit from our midpoint on wages alone.
BLS counts 4,889,170 jobs across Georgia (May 2025), which is 3.1% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roofers (47-2181) | 85% | $18.69 | $22.57 | $26.36 | $26.65 | 0.85 | state |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $16.93 | $18.74 | $22.57 | $22.66 | 0.83 | state |
| Blended | 100% | 0.84 | |||||
Roof replacement cost by metro in Georgia
2 of the 10 metros sit above the statewide midpoint of $8,350, and the top-to-bottom gap is 11%. Each row prices the default size with that metro's own BLS wages and BEA price levels, so the gap between rows is real local variation rather than a flat markup.
| Metro | Range (2,000 sq ft of roof) | Midpoint | vs. state |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA | $5,600 – $11,700 | $8,650 | +4% |
| Savannah, GA | $5,450 – $11,400 | $8,400 | +1% |
| Warner Robins, GA | $5,350 – $11,200 | $8,300 | −1% |
| Gainesville, GA | $5,350 – $11,200 | $8,250 | −1% |
| Athens, GA | $5,300 – $11,100 | $8,250 | −2% |
| Albany, GA | $5,300 – $11,100 | $8,200 | −2% |
| Macon, GA | $5,300 – $11,100 | $8,200 | −2% |
| Dalton, GA | $5,300 – $11,100 | $8,200 | −2% |
| Columbus, GA | $5,050 – $10,700 | $7,900 | −6% |
| Augusta, GA | $4,950 – $10,600 | $7,800 | −7% |
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Roof replacement in Georgia: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a roof in Georgia?
$5,400 to $11,300 for 2,000 sq ft of roof, using statewide wages and prices. Metro areas inside Georgia can sit above or below that.
+Which city in Georgia is cheapest for roof?
Augusta at about $7,800 (midpoint, 2,000 sq ft of roof). The priciest is Atlanta at $8,650.
+Is roof cheaper in Georgia than the US average?
It is 10% cheaper: $8,350 against $9,300 for 2,000 sq ft of roof at the midpoint.
+What share of the price is labor in Georgia?
About 58% ($4,800). Materials are 39%. Statewide labor for this job is weighted 0.84x the national wage level.
+What do roofers earn in Georgia?
The BLS statewide median is $22.57 an hour, against $26.65 for the US. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $18.69 to $26.36.
+Where does Georgia rank for roof costs?
39th most expensive of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) at the midpoint, $8,350 for 2,000 sq ft of roof. Rank 1 is the costliest.
+What do basic and premium roof work cost in Georgia?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $5,400 to $7,750 and premium work $8,950 to $11,300. Basic means: 3-tab shingles, single layer, simple roof. Premium means: heavy architectural, steep or cut-up roof, decking repairs.
+Does the season matter for roof in Georgia?
Yes where winters or summers are hard. Of the Georgia metros we cover, Gainesville has the most comfortable months (12 of 12) based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals. Our prices do not change by month, so ask contractors whether they charge more or less in busy and slow seasons.
Roof replacement by city in Georgia
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 Roof Replacement Cost? (2026) (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 = HomeGuide's asphalt shingle price of $80-$250 per roofing square (100 sq ft), i.e. $0.80-$2.50 per sq ft. The rest of the installed price covers roofer labor ($1.50-$3.00/sq ft), tear-off, disposal, underlayment and contractor overhead.