The Savannah
2026 Price Guide

One roofing "square" equals 100 square feet of roof area, the standard unit roofers use to estimate materials. So a $100-per-square shingle on a 20-square roof (roughly a 2,000 sq ft roof) would cost $2,000 in materials alone, before labor, underlayment, drip edge, ventilation, and cleanup are added. Because shingles are sold and priced by the square, knowing your roof's square count is the first step to understanding any quote.

Coastal Georgia roofs are built for hurricanes, which drives up labor. Code-compliant installation here uses 6-nail patterns instead of the 4-nail patterns common inland, stainless steel fasteners that resist salt-air corrosion, enhanced underlayment, and proper ventilation. Each step adds installation time and material cost. As the neighborhood notes on this page show, island homes near Tybee and Wilmington carry an extra premium for salt-resistant materials, and Historic District work commands higher labor for precision detail.

Atlas Pinnacle Pristine offers the best value — competitive pricing with the industry's only lifetime algae warranty. TAMKO Heritage offers solid value with strong wind ratings. GAF Timberline HDZ is best if wind warranty is your priority despite the premium.

A per-square shingle price only covers the visible material. The true cost of a Savannah roof depends on what sits underneath: replacing rotted OSB or plywood decking, upgrading ventilation so the Coastal Georgia heat doesn't shorten the roof's life, and installing new chimney and wall flashing that prevents Lowcountry leaks. Tear-off of old layers, synthetic underlayment, drip edge, and dumpster cleanup also add up. A thorough estimate prices these line items so there are no surprises mid-project.