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Roof Replacement in Atlanta, GA
A new roof is the second-largest purchase most Atlanta homeowners make on their house. You should be able to see exactly what you are buying — and what is going on underneath it.
Everything That Matters Gets Covered Up On Day Two
This is the uncomfortable truth about roof replacement: within forty-eight hours, every decision that determines whether your roof lasts twenty years or eight is hidden under shingles. Decking condition. Fastener pattern. Underlayment type. Ice-and-water placement at the valleys. Flashing detail at the chimney. Ventilation math.
Nobody checks those later. Which is exactly why some contractors skip them.
We photograph the decking before it is covered, the underlayment before the shingles go on, and the flashing details as they are built. You get those photos. It is the only real proof a roof was built right.
The Assembly
What A Roof Replacement Actually Includes
Full Tear-Off
Down to bare decking. Layovers hide rot, void most manufacturer warranties, and add dead load your framing was never designed for. We recommend them almost never.
Decking Inspection
Every sheet walked and sounded. Soft, delaminated or rotted decking gets replaced — priced per sheet, shown to you before we swap it, never quietly added later.
Underlayment & Barrier
Synthetic underlayment across the field, self-adhering ice-and-water membrane in valleys and around every penetration. This is your actual waterproofing layer.
Flashing
Chimneys, walls, skylights and pipe boots detailed by hand with new metal. Reusing old flashing is the single most common cause of a leak in a brand-new roof.
Ventilation
Intake and exhaust balanced to manufacturer spec. Under-ventilated attics cook shingles from below and cut roof life by years in Georgia summers — and void the warranty.
Cleanup
Magnet sweep of the drive, walks and lawn at the end of every day. Debris hauled, not piled. Final walkthrough with you before we leave.
How Long Does A Roof Last In Atlanta?
Shorter than the box says. Georgia's combination of UV intensity, heat cycling and humidity is harder on asphalt than the national averages that drive shingle ratings.
| Material | Rated life | Realistic Atlanta life |
|---|---|---|
| 3-tab asphalt shingle | 20–25 years | 12–16 years |
| Architectural asphalt shingle | 30 years | 18–22 years |
| Premium / designer shingle | 40–50 years | 25–30 years |
| Standing seam metal | 50+ years | 40–50 years |
| Exposed-fastener metal | 30–40 years | 25–30 years (fasteners sooner) |
Attic ventilation moves these numbers more than brand choice does. A well-ventilated builder-grade shingle regularly outlives a premium shingle over a baking attic.
Planning the budget?
Our Atlanta roof replacement cost calculator gives you a real range based on your square footage, pitch, tear-off layers and access — no email required.
Roof Replacement FAQs
How much does a roof replacement cost in Atlanta?
Most metro Atlanta homes fall between roughly $9,000 and $22,000 for a complete architectural shingle replacement. Square footage and pitch drive the number hardest, followed by how many existing layers come off and how accessible the roof is. Premium materials, steep or cut-up rooflines and hidden decking damage push higher.
Can you just go over my existing shingles?
Physically, often yes. Practically, we rarely recommend it. A layover hides rotted decking, adds weight, traps heat that shortens the new shingles' life, and voids most manufacturer warranties. The money saved on tear-off is usually spent twice over on the next replacement.
How long will my roof replacement take?
Most single-family Atlanta homes are torn off and re-roofed in one to two days. Steep, large or complex roofs and those needing significant decking replacement run longer. We dry the roof in every night regardless of where the work stops.
Do you replace rotted decking, and how is it priced?
Yes. Decking is priced per sheet and disclosed in the original written scope, so you know the rate before work starts. We photograph every sheet we replace. You will never get a surprise line item you cannot see evidence for.
What warranty comes with a new roof?
Two separate warranties: the manufacturer's on materials, and ours on workmanship. They cover different failures, and the manufacturer warranty depends on the roof being installed to spec — including ventilation. We walk through both in writing before you sign anything.
Do I need a permit for a roof replacement in Atlanta?
Most full replacements require one. Fees and requirements vary by jurisdiction across the metro. We pull permits as part of the job; an unpermitted roof has a way of surfacing at resale.
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Find Out What Your Roof Actually Needs
Before you price a replacement, let us get up there and show you what is happening. Sometimes the answer is a repair — and we would rather tell you that than sell you a roof.