What a roof actually costs in North Georgia
Roofers price by the square — 100 square feet of roof surface. A 2,200 sq ft roof is about 22 squares. That's not your home's floor area: a steep or cut-up roof covers a lot more surface than the footprint underneath it, which is why your neighbor's same-size house can get a different number.
Here's what the three CertainTeed packages in the calculator run per square, and what that looks like on a typical 22-square roof:
| Package | Per square | Typical 22-square roof |
|---|---|---|
| Landmark — Good | ~$520 | ~$10,500 – $12,100 |
| Landmark Pro — Better | ~$590 | ~$11,900 – $13,800 |
| Grand Manor — Best | ~$950 | ~$19,200 – $22,200 |
Ranges are planning figures for a straightforward replacement, not quotes. Run your own roof through the calculator above for a number based on your actual measured area.
The five things that move your price
- Size
- The biggest single factor, measured in squares. This is the one the calculator gets from your roof outline on the map.
- Pitch
- Steep roofs are slower to work and need more fall protection. A walkable roof and a steep one at the same size are not the same job.
- Layers
- Georgia code allows up to two layers of shingles. Tearing off two or three costs more in labor and disposal than tearing off one.
- Decking condition
- Nobody can see rotted plywood until the old roof is off. It's the most common reason a final number differs from an estimate — and the most common thing a lowball quote quietly leaves out.
- Complexity
- Valleys, dormers, chimneys, and skylights each add cutting and flashing work. A simple gable and a cut-up roof of identical size are different prices.
Why we give you a range, not a number
The estimate above is built from your real measured roof area and real material pricing. What it can't do is see under your shingles. It doesn't know if there's rot in the decking, how many layers are already up there, or how hard the roof is to get to.
So it gives you a range, because that's the honest shape of the answer. Anyone who quotes you an exact figure off satellite imagery is guessing — and a number that starts low has a way of climbing once the tear-off begins. A firm quote comes after someone gets on the roof. Ours comes with photos you keep, whether you hire us or not.
If a storm is what brought you here, check the storm tracker first — it'll tell you whether a verified hail or wind event actually hit your address and when. That date decides whether this is an insurance conversation or an out-of-pocket one, and Georgia claim windows don't wait.
Common questions
How much does a new roof cost in North Georgia?
For most North Georgia homes, a full replacement with CertainTeed Landmark shingles runs roughly $520 per square (a square is 100 square feet of roof). A typical 2,200 sq ft roof — about 22 squares — lands near $11,500. Landmark Pro runs about $590 per square, and Grand Manor, a premium designer shingle, about $950. Your actual number depends on pitch, layers, decking condition, and how complex the roof is.
What is a roofing square?
A square is 100 square feet of roof surface — the unit roofers price in. A 2,400 sq ft roof is 24 squares. It's not the same as your home's floor area: a steep or complex roof covers noticeably more surface than the footprint underneath it, which is why two homes with identical square footage can get different roof prices.
Why does the calculator give a range instead of one price?
Because an honest number needs eyes on the roof. The estimate is built from your actual measured roof area and real material pricing, but it can't see rotted decking, how many layers are already up there, or how tricky the access is. The range reflects that genuine uncertainty. Anyone quoting an exact figure from satellite imagery alone is guessing — we'd rather tell you the truth about what we don't know yet.
What actually drives the price of a roof replacement?
Five things, roughly in order: size (squares), pitch (steep roofs are slower and need more safety equipment), layers (tearing off two or three old layers costs more than one), decking condition (rotted plywood is only visible once the old roof is off), and complexity — valleys, dormers, chimneys, and skylights all add labor and flashing work.
Will insurance cover my roof replacement?
If the damage came from a covered event — hail or wind, most often — it may well be covered. Age and wear alone are not. Check our storm tracker to see whether a verified hail or wind event actually hit your address, and when. That date matters: Georgia policies have claim windows, and waiting can cost you the claim entirely.
Is the estimate a real quote?
No — it's a realistic range to help you plan, not a contract. A firm quote comes after a free inspection, where we get on the roof, document what's there with photos you keep, and price the actual scope. No obligation either way, and no pressure if the answer is that your roof has years left.