Roof replacement 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)
- $5,450 – $11,400
- Per sq ft of roof
- $2.70 – $5.45
- before permit
- Versus US midpoint
- −10%
- US $9,300
- Rank of 300 metros
- #194
- 1 = most expensive
Local price for a new roof in the Savannah area: $5,450 to $11,400 for 2,000 sq ft of roof. The low end is a basic job on easy ground; the high end is a premium spec with harder access. The midpoint runs 10% lower than the US figure. 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
$7,200 to $9,600
About $3.50 to $4.60 per sq ft of roof before permits. Labor is about 59% of the bill.
| Part | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Materials | $2,500 | $3,850 |
| Labor | $4,500 | $5,400 |
| Permits and fees | $210 | $360 |
| Total | $7,200 | $9,600 |
Cost breakdown for 2,000 sq ft of roof in Savannah, GA
| Part of the job | Low | Midpoint | High | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | $1,550 | $3,200 | $4,800 | 38% |
| Labor | $3,800 | $4,950 | $6,050 | 59% |
| Permits and fees | $95 | $290 | $480 | 3% |
| Total | $5,450 | $8,400 | $11,400 | 100% |
What is behind the Savannah number
Labor is 59% of the midpoint bill here, against 61% nationally. The mix of trades behind this job is roofers (85%), construction laborers (15%). 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 0.87.
Materials are scaled with BEA's regional price parity for goods. Savannah is at 96.3 against 100 for the US, so a materials line of $3,300 nationally becomes $3,200 here (midpoint, 2,000 sq ft of roof). Permits follow the all-items index of 95.2: $95 to $480.
Savannah against nearby metros and the rest of Georgia
Of the five closest metros, 3 are cheaper than Savannah. Augusta is the lowest at about $7,800 (midpoint, 2,000 sq ft of roof), 100 miles away.
| Area | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|
| Savannah, GAthis page | $5,450 – $11,400 | $8,400 | |
| Hilton Head, SC30 miles | $5,450 – $11,300 | $8,400 | level |
| Charleston, SC95 miles | $5,500 – $11,400 | $8,450 | +1% |
| Augusta, GA100 miles | $4,950 – $10,600 | $7,800 | −7% |
| Jacksonville, FL135 miles | $5,450 – $11,400 | $8,400 | level |
| Columbia, SC135 miles | $5,250 – $11,000 | $8,150 | −3% |
| Georgia (statewide) | $5,400 – $11,300 | $8,350 | level |
| United States | $6,100 – $12,500 | $9,300 | +11% |
Out of the 300 metros we cover, Savannah ranks #194 for the cost of this job (#1 is the most expensive). Statewide, Savannah is 1% above the Georgia figure.
Elsewhere in Georgia
| Metro | Size | Range | Midpoint | vs. here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta, GA | 2,889,670 jobs | $5,600 – $11,700 | $8,650 | +3% |
| Augusta, GA | 231,930 jobs | $4,950 – $10,600 | $7,800 | −7% |
| Columbus, GA | 116,380 jobs | $5,050 – $10,700 | $7,900 | −6% |
| Gainesville, GA | 103,870 jobs | $5,350 – $11,200 | $8,250 | −2% |
| Athens, GA | 95,800 jobs | $5,300 – $11,100 | $8,250 | −2% |
| Macon, GA | 95,030 jobs | $5,300 – $11,100 | $8,200 | −3% |
Metros of a similar size
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 | $6,200 – $12,700 | $9,450 | +12% |
| Modesto, CA | 195,230 jobs | $6,900 – $13,900 | $10,400 | +24% |
| Santa Maria, CA | 200,760 jobs | $6,700 – $13,600 | $10,200 | +21% |
| Corpus Christi, TX | 192,580 jobs | $4,700 – $10,100 | $7,450 | −12% |
Why two Savannah 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.
Who does the work: Savannah trade wages
The labor line is built from BLS wage data, one trade at a time. This job draws on 2 trades. We compare each trade's local median with the US median, weight the ratios by how much of the job each trade does, and apply the blend to the national labor cost. For Savannah the blend is 0.87.
Roofers (47-2181), 85% of the weighting: a median of $23.43 an hour, 12% below the US median of $26.65. The middle half of them earn between $18.05 and $24.52 an hour. About 70 work in the metro. That is 3.5 per 10,000 jobs, compared with 8.7 nationally, so expect fewer local crews to bid.
For construction laborers (47-2061, weighted 15%) the local median is $18.12 an hour, which is 20% below the national $22.66. The middle half of them earn between $14.71 and $21.63 an hour. BLS counts 1,210 of them working in the area, 61.0 for every 10,000 jobs (US: 70.5), so the local bench is about average.
A quick sensitivity check: moving the lead trade (roofers) from the median to the 75th percentile wage adds about $200 to the midpoint estimate; the 25th percentile takes off about $980. That is a swing of roughly 11.6% to 2.4% of the total, which is useful for judging whether a bid reflects wages or something else, such as scope or margin.
Savannah has 198,360 jobs in total (BLS, May 2025), ranking 116th by size among the 300 metros on this site.
| Trade | Weight | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio | Level used |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roofers (47-2181) | 85% | $18.05 | $23.43 | $24.52 | $26.65 | 0.88 | metro |
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 15% | $14.71 | $18.12 | $21.63 | $22.66 | 0.80 | metro |
| Blended | 100% | 0.87 | |||||
The best months for roof in Savannah
Climate numbers on this page come from NOAA's 1991-2020 U.S. Climate Normals at the nearest suitable station, Savannah Intl Ap (10 miles from the city center). They are 30-year averages, so any one year can run hotter, colder or wetter.
For exterior installation, the comfortable months in Savannah are September through May: 9 of 12. Outside them, 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.
We do not adjust the estimate by month, because we have no reliable published data on seasonal pricing. It is still worth asking contractors whether an off-peak start date changes their bid.
| 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 |
What nearby projects cost in Savannah
Jobs that often go together with roof are priced below at their usual sizes, using the same Savannah wage and price inputs. Compared with national midpoints, attic insulation comes out highest (−7%) and vinyl siding lowest (−14%); the gap comes from the trades each job uses.
| Project | Size | Range | vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal roof | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $8,950 – $29,600 | −10% |
| Gutters | 160 linear ft | $1,150 – $3,850 | −9% |
| Vinyl siding | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $7,250 – $21,800 | −14% |
| Attic insulation | 1,000 sq ft | $920 – $3,750 | −7% |
Cost by quality level and size in Savannah
The cited range is split into basic, standard and premium bands, then scaled to Savannah. Bands overlap, because plenty of standard jobs cost as much as a light premium one. Sizes run from small (1,200 sq ft of roof) to very large (3,600 sq ft of roof).
Basic
$5,450 to $7,800
3-tab shingles, single layer, simple roof
Standard
$7,200 to $9,600
Architectural shingles, standard pitch and tear-off
Premium
$9,000 to $11,400
Heavy architectural, steep or cut-up roof, decking repairs
| Size | Basic | Standard | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| small (1,200 sq ft of roof) | $3,300 – $4,800 | $4,400 – $5,900 | $5,550 – $7,000 |
| average (2,000 sq ft of roof) | $5,450 – $7,800 | $7,200 – $9,600 | $9,000 – $11,400 |
| large (2,800 sq ft of roof) | $7,600 – $10,800 | $10,000 – $13,300 | $12,500 – $15,700 |
| very large (3,600 sq ft of roof) | $9,750 – $13,900 | $12,800 – $17,000 | $15,900 – $20,100 |
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Roof replacement in Savannah: your questions
+How much does it cost to replace a roof in Savannah?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, expect $5,450 to $11,400 in the Savannah area. A standard-spec job lands at $7,200 to $9,600. 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 Savannah?
About $2.70 to $5.45 per sq ft of roof for materials and labor, plus $95 to $480 for the permit if one is needed. The US range is $3 to $6.
+Is roof cheaper in Savannah or Hilton Head?
Hilton Head is 30 miles away. The midpoint for 2,000 sq ft of roof there is $8,400, which is 0% less than Savannah ($8,400). Wage and materials indexes both feed that gap.
+How much of the bill is labor in Savannah?
About 59% at the midpoint, or $4,950 out of $8,400. Materials are 38% and permits 3%. Nationally, labor is 61%.
+What would large (2,800 sq ft of roof) cost in Savannah?
$7,600 to $15,700. Pick a different size in the estimator above to get your own number.
+Does roof need a permit in Savannah?
Often, but rules are set by your city or county building office, so call before you hire. Budget $95 to $480 for fees in the Savannah area (our national range of $100 to $500 scaled by the local price level).
+Is Savannah expensive for roof compared with the rest of Georgia?
Savannah is 1% 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 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 roof work cost in Savannah?
For 2,000 sq ft of roof, basic work runs $5,450 to $7,800 and premium work $9,000 to $11,400. 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 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.
Roof replacement 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 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.