How many roofing contractors are there in Georgia?

There are 1,124 roofing contractors listed across 211 cities in Georgia. You can browse by city to find local roofers with verified reviews and ratings.

How much does a roof replacement cost in Georgia?

A full roof replacement in Georgia typically costs between $7,000 and $20,000, depending on roof size, material, and pitch. Repairs range from $300 to $1,500.

Do roofers need a license in Georgia?

Georgia does not require a state roofing license. Roofers are classified as 'Exempt Specialty Contractors' by the State Licensing Board. Voluntary licensing is available through the Georgia Roofing Contractors Association (GARCA). Local jurisdictions may require business licensing and proof of insurance for permits.

What weather risks affect roofs in Georgia?

Georgia faces moderate hail risk (4 hail days/year), moderate tornado risk, and high wind damage risk. Storm season runs March – September.

Roofing Contractors in Georgia

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Metro Atlanta

Georgia's population center faces increasing hail risk, severe thunderstorms, and occasional tornado events across the northern Piedmont.

Atlanta Marietta Alpharetta Roswell Cumming Lawrenceville Douglasville

North Georgia & Mountains

Higher elevations bring freeze-thaw stress, ice storms, and heavy rainfall that challenge mountain home roofs.

Canton Cartersville Woodstock Rome

Savannah & Coast

Direct Atlantic hurricane exposure, salt air corrosion, and persistent humidity make coastal roofing especially demanding.

Savannah

Central Georgia

Piedmont region faces severe thunderstorms, occasional tornadoes, and extreme summer heat and humidity.

Columbus Monroe

South Georgia

Flat terrain with high tropical storm exposure and extreme heat that degrades roofing materials rapidly.

Valdosta Albany

Georgia's roofing landscape spans from the hurricane-threatened coast to the tornado-prone piedmont to the mountain communities of the Blue Ridge — each zone presenting distinct challenges. The state averages 30 tornadoes per year and regularly receives the remnants of Gulf and Atlantic hurricanes that can drop 10+ inches of rain in a single event.^[1]

The Atlanta metro area — home to over 6 million people — sits in a region increasingly recognized for its severe hail risk, with the frequency of 1"+ hailstones rising measurably over recent decades. Coastal Georgia communities from Savannah south face direct hurricane exposure, with Hurricane Matthew (2016) and Hurricane Irma (2017) serving as recent reminders of the coast's vulnerability.^[2]

Georgia Climate & Its Impact on Roofing

Georgia's humid subtropical climate brings long, hot summers (90°F+ for 60–90 days), heavy annual rainfall (48–55 inches), and high humidity that promotes algae, moss, and mold growth on roofing surfaces year-round. The combination of heat and moisture is particularly damaging to asphalt shingles, accelerating granule loss and reducing lifespan compared to drier climates.

Spring is Georgia's severe weather season, bringing supercell thunderstorms with large hail, damaging straight-line winds, and tornadoes across the Piedmont and Coastal Plain. Fall brings tropical threats — both direct hurricane strikes on the coast and inland flooding from weakened tropical systems. Northern Georgia's mountain communities experience winter freeze-thaw cycles and occasional ice storms, while coastal Georgia endures persistent salt air and high sustained winds during storms.

Why Hire a Licensed Roofing Contractor in Georgia

Georgia requires residential and general contractors to hold a license from the Georgia State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors for projects exceeding $2,500.^[3] The state also offers a Roofing Contractor license specifically for roofing work. Contractors must pass a business and trade exam, carry general liability insurance, and maintain workers' compensation coverage. Georgia's licensing laws were strengthened after repeated post-storm fraud incidents — always verify credentials online before hiring.

All 211 Cities in Georgia

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Atlanta50 roofers Marietta20 roofers Savannah20 roofers Cumming18 roofers Columbus18 roofers Alpharetta17 roofers Roswell17 roofers Valdosta17 roofers Lawrenceville16 roofers Cartersville16 roofers Rome15 roofers Canton15 roofers Monroe15 roofers Douglasville15 roofers Woodstock15 roofers Albany15 roofers Buford14 roofers McDonough14 roofers Tifton14 roofers Norcross13 roofers Newnan13 roofers Villa Rica13 roofers Loganville13 roofers Gainesville12 roofers Brunswick12 roofers Macon12 roofers Duluth12 roofers LaGrange12 roofers Winder12 roofers Statesboro11 roofers Acworth11 roofers Dallas11 roofers Augusta11 roofers Carrollton10 roofers Covington10 roofers Decatur10 roofers Kennesaw10 roofers Jonesboro10 roofers Dalton10 roofers Fayetteville10 roofers Morrow10 roofers Bainbridge10 roofers Peachtree City9 roofers Conyers9 roofers Commerce9 roofers Watkinsville8 roofers Snellville8 roofers Athens8 roofers Ellijay8 roofers Braselton8 roofers Pooler8 roofers Richmond Hill8 roofers Jefferson8 roofers Madison8 roofers Dawsonville8 roofers St. Simons Island8 roofers Griffin8 roofers Hinesville8 roofers Douglas8 roofers Lilburn8 roofers Stockbridge7 roofers Jesup7 roofers Calhoun7 roofers Waycross7 roofers Forest Park7 roofers Milledgeville7 roofers Eatonton6 roofers Martinez6 roofers Smyrna6 roofers Evans6 roofers Blue Ridge6 roofers Dacula6 roofers Sandy Springs6 roofers Kingsland6 roofers Forsyth6 roofers Warner Robins6 roofers Thomson6 roofers Jackson6 roofers Ringgold6 roofers Dublin6 roofers Peachtree Corners5 roofers Bogart5 roofers Suwanee5 roofers Jasper5 roofers Grovetown5 roofers Greensboro5 roofers Riverdale5 roofers Nashville5 roofers Sugar Hill4 roofers Thomaston4 roofers LaFayette4 roofers Americus4 roofers College Park4 roofers Hampton4 roofers Cordele4 roofers Chickamauga4 roofers Fitzgerald4 roofers Tyrone4 roofers Cornelia4 roofers Hoschton3 roofers Perry3 roofers Lithonia3 roofers Jenkinsburg3 roofers Tucker3 roofers Midway3 roofers Centerville3 roofers Thomasville3 roofers Vidalia3 roofers Harlem3 roofers Rossville3 roofers Dunwoody3 roofers Waynesboro3 roofers Bremen2 roofers Locust Grove2 roofers Doraville2 roofers Guyton2 roofers Moultrie2 roofers Bonaire2 roofers Flowery Branch2 roofers Stone Mountain2 roofers East Dublin2 roofers Gray2 roofers Brookhaven2 roofers Ellenwood2 roofers Zebulon2 roofers Fairburn2 roofers Alma2 roofers Temple2 roofers Baxley2 roofers Grayson2 roofers Ball Ground2 roofers Johns Creek2 roofers Dahlonega2 roofers Rocky Face2 roofers Chamblee2 roofers Lithia Springs2 roofers Fort Oglethorpe2 roofers Fort Valley2 roofers Union City2 roofers St. Marys2 roofers Lindale2 roofers Eastman2 roofers Oakwood1 roofer Demorest1 roofer Kingston1 roofer East Ellijay1 roofer Monticello1 roofer Milton1 roofer Allenhurst1 roofer Jersey1 roofer Washington1 roofer Tiger1 roofer Gay1 roofer Unadilla1 roofer Holly Springs1 roofer Cleveland1 roofer Lenox1 roofer Odum1 roofer Chatsworth1 roofer Haddock1 roofer Lyons1 roofer Maysville1 roofer Bethlehem1 roofer Hillsboro1 roofer Metter1 roofer Hoboken1 roofer Omega1 roofer 1 roofer Keysville1 roofer Brinson1 roofer Morganton1 roofer Chauncey1 roofer Hazlehurst1 roofer Lake Park1 roofer Colquitt1 roofer Social Circle1 roofer Wrens1 roofer Rincon1 roofer Sandersville1 roofer Clarkesville1 roofer Hiram1 roofer Barnesville1 roofer Nicholson1 roofer Powder Springs1 roofer Louisville1 roofer Stonecrest1 roofer White1 roofer Summerville1 roofer Byron1 roofer Bolingbroke1 roofer Cataula1 roofer Conley1 roofer Senoia1 roofer Mableton1 roofer Rockmart1 roofer Sylvester1 roofer Lizella1 roofer Leesburg1 roofer Woodbine1 roofer Winterville1 roofer Palmetto1 roofer Gillsville1 roofer Port Wentworth1 roofer Montezuma1 roofer Sharpsburg1 roofer East Point1 roofer Cairo1 roofer West Point1 roofer Adel1 roofer Cochran1 roofer Jekyll Island1 roofer

References

[1] NOAA Storm Prediction Center — Severe Weather Database

[2] NOAA National Hurricane Center — Tropical Cyclone Reports

[3] Georgia Secretary of State — Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors

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