Roof replacement cost in Atlanta, GA
Local estimate from BLS wage data and BEA price levels. Reviewed Nov 4, 2026.
- Typical range (2,000 sq ft of roof)
- $5,600 – $11,700
- Per sq ft of roof
- $2.75 – $5.60
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −7%
- US $9,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #148
- 1 = most expensive
If you want to replace a roof in Atlanta, plan on $5,600 to $11,700 for 2,000 sq ft of roof, all in. Per sq ft of roof, that is $2.75 to $5.60 for materials and labor, with the permit on top. The local midpoint runs 7% lower than the national one. Roofers earn a median of $23.61 an hour in the Atlanta area, 11% below the US median of $26.65.
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Estimated cost for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Atlanta, GA, standard level
$7,450 to $9,900
About $3.60 to $4.75 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 58% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,650 | $4,000 |
| Labor | $4,600 | $5,500 |
| Permits and fees | $220 | $380 |
| Total | $7,450 | $9,900 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Atlanta, GA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,600 | $3,300 | $5,000 | 38% |
| Labor | $3,900 | $5,050 | $6,200 | 58% |
| Permits and fees | $100 | $300 | $500 | 3% |
| Total | $5,600 | $8,650 | $11,700 | 100% |
What is behind the Atlanta number
The wage side of the estimate leans on roofers, who do 85% of the hours on a typical job. Their local median is $23.61 an hour. Add the other trades involved and the blended wage index for Atlanta is 0.89 (US = 1.00), which puts labor at 58% of the total.
On the materials line, the BEA goods price index for the Atlanta metro is 100.4 (US = 100). The midpoint materials bill for 2,000 sq ft of roof comes to $3,300, compared with $3,300 at national prices. Permit and inspection fees are scaled by the broader index (100.1) and land at $100 to $500.
Why two Atlanta quotes can differ
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.
Atlanta labor market for roof
Wages are the part of this estimate that changes most from town to town. 2 trades carry the job here, and each is compared with its US median. The weighted result for Atlanta is 0.89 times the national level.
For roofers (47-2181, weighted 85%) the local median is $23.61 an hour, which is 11% below the national $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $19.19 and $26.97 an hour. BLS counts 1,440 of them working in the area, 5.0 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 $20.20 an hour, 11% below the US median of $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $17.61 and $23.07 an hour. About 16,460 work in the metro. That is 57.0 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 70.5 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
Quotes come from real crews, not medians. If the roofers on your job are paid at the 75th percentile ($26.97 an hour) instead of the median, the labor line grows by about $610. At the 25th percentile ($19.19) it shrinks by about $800. The total moves by 7.0% or 9.3%, so wages alone rarely explain a quote that is far outside our range.
For context on the local economy, BLS counts 2,889,670 jobs in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell area. That makes it the 8th largest of the 300 metros we cover, with 1.86% of US employment.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roofers (47-2181) | 85% | $19.19 | $23.61 | $26.97 | $26.65 | 0.89 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $17.61 | $20.20 | $23.07 | $22.66 | 0.89 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.89 | |||||
Climate in Atlanta: timing your roof job
We use NOAA's 1991-2020 climate normals for Atlanta Fulton Co Ap (5 miles from the city center). These are 30-year monthly averages, not forecasts.
August through June is the stretch where exterior installation runs into the fewest weather problems in Atlanta (11 of 12 months). July has an average daytime high of 90°F or more.
Atlanta gets about 48 inches of precipitation in a normal year. The wettest months are February, March and July (5.0 inches in July). Inside the workable window, September and October are the driest, at 3.4 and 3.6 inches. The station averages about 54 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 | 54 | 34 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Feb | 58 | 37 | 4.3 | Workable |
| Mar | 66 | 43 | 4.5 | Workable |
| Apr | 74 | 50 | 3.6 | Workable |
| May | 81 | 58 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Jun | 87 | 67 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Jul | 90 | 70 | 5.0 | Hot |
| Aug | 89 | 69 | 4.0 | Workable |
| Sep | 84 | 63 | 3.4 | Workable |
| Oct | 75 | 51 | 3.6 | Workable |
| Nov | 64 | 41 | 3.8 | Workable |
| Dec | 56 | 36 | 4.2 | Workable |
Atlanta against nearby metros and the rest of Georgia
Of the five closest metros, all are cheaper than Atlanta. Dalton is the lowest at about $8,200 (midpoint, 2,000 sq ft of roof), 80 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GAthis page | $5,600 – $11,700 | $8,650 | |
| Gainesville, GA50 miles | $5,350 – $11,200 | $8,250 | −5% |
| Athens, GA70 miles | $5,300 – $11,100 | $8,250 | −5% |
| Macon, GA70 miles | $5,300 – $11,100 | $8,200 | −6% |
| Dalton, GA80 miles | $5,300 – $11,100 | $8,200 | −6% |
| Warner Robins, GA95 miles | $5,350 – $11,200 | $8,300 | −5% |
| Georgia (statewide) | $5,400 – $11,300 | $8,350 | −4% |
| United States | $6,100 – $12,500 | $9,300 | +7% |
Across 300 US metros, Atlanta comes in at #148 from the top. The priciest is Worcester, MA at $13,800; the cheapest is El Paso, TX at $7,200 (midpoints, 2,000 sq ft of roof). Statewide, Atlanta is 4% above the Georgia figure.
Other Georgia metros
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta, GA | 231,930 jobs | $4,950 – $10,600 | $7,800 | −10% |
| Savannah, GA | 198,360 jobs | $5,450 – $11,400 | $8,400 | −3% |
| Columbus, GA | 116,380 jobs | $5,050 – $10,700 | $7,900 | −9% |
| Gainesville, GA | 103,870 jobs | $5,350 – $11,200 | $8,250 | −5% |
| Athens, GA | 95,800 jobs | $5,300 – $11,100 | $8,250 | −5% |
| Macon, GA | 95,030 jobs | $5,300 – $11,100 | $8,200 | −6% |
Cities with a workforce like Atlanta's
Big cities and small ones price differently, so here is Atlanta against the 4 metros with the closest total employment.
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia, PA | 2,897,830 jobs | $6,450 – $13,000 | $9,700 | +12% |
| Miami, FL | 2,819,940 jobs | $5,650 – $11,900 | $8,800 | +1% |
| Washington, DC | 3,136,190 jobs | $6,400 – $13,100 | $9,750 | +12% |
| Boston, MA | 2,703,890 jobs | $7,050 – $14,100 | $10,600 | +22% |
Cost by quality level and size in Atlanta
Three bands are cut from the same cited range and localized for Atlanta 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 4 common sizes.
Basic
$5,600 to $8,050
3-tab shingles, single layer, simple roof
Standard
$7,450 to $9,900
Architectural shingles, standard pitch and tear-off
Premium
$9,300 to $11,700
Heavy architectural, steep or cut-up roof, decking repairs
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $3,400 – $4,950 | $4,550 – $6,100 | $5,700 – $7,250 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $5,600 – $8,050 | $7,450 – $9,900 | $9,300 – $11,700 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $7,800 – $11,200 | $10,300 – $13,700 | $12,900 – $16,200 |
| very large (3,600 sq ft of roof) | $10,000 – $14,300 | $13,200 – $17,500 | $16,400 – $20,700 |
Related projects, priced for Atlanta
Because every project leans on different trades, Atlanta's wage level does not move all prices equally. Against the US midpoint, attic insulation runs +3% and vinyl siding −7%.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $9,300 – $30,900 | −6% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,200 – $4,050 | −4% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,850 – $23,500 | −7% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $1,050 – $4,100 | +3% |
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Roof replacement in Atlanta: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a roof in Atlanta?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $5,600 to $11,700 in the Atlanta area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,450 to $9,900. Small jobs usually cost more per sq ft of roof and large ones less.
+What is the price per sq ft of roof for roof in Atlanta?
About $2.75 to $5.60 per sq ft of roof for materials and labor, plus $100 to $500 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $3 to $6.
+Is roof cheaper in Atlanta or Gainesville?
Gainesville is 50 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $8,250, which is 5% less than Atlanta ($8,650). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Atlanta?
About 58% at the midpoint, or $5,050 out of $8,650. Materials are 38% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 61%.
+What would large (2,800 sq ft of roof) cost in Atlanta?
$7,800 to $16,200. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does roof need a permit in Atlanta?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $100 to $500 for fees in the Atlanta area (our national range of $100 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Atlanta expensive for roof compared with the rest of Georgia?
Atlanta is 4% above the Georgia statewide estimate ($8,350 at the midpoint). We cover 10 metros in Georgia; see the state page to compare them.
+What do roofers earn in Atlanta?
The BLS median is $23.61 an hour in the Atlanta area, compared with $26.65 nationally. The 25th to 75th percentile range is $19.19 to $26.97.
+What do basic and premium roof work cost in Atlanta?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $5,600 to $8,050 and premium work $9,300 to $11,700. Basic means: 3-tab shingles, single layer, simple roof. Premium means: heavy architectural, steep or cut-up roof, decking repairs.
+When is the best time to replace a roof in Atlanta?
Based on NOAA 1991-2020 normals, the comfortable months for this kind of work are August through June. September and October are typically the driest of those months. Local contractors' schedules matter as much as the weather, so book early for the busy months.
Roof replacement near Atlanta
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.