Metal Roof Replacement in Savannah, GA
Metal can stand up well to what coastal Georgia throws at a house, from long hot summers to tropical wind, when the panels and fasteners suit the spot. If you own a home in Savannah, GA or elsewhere in Chatham County and are thinking about metal, send a request and one independent local roofer can price it in writing.
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Why Some Homeowners Choose Metal
Metal is nothing new in this city. Many older homes in the historic districts carry metal or slate roofs, and many raised beach homes on the islands wear metal too. Owners like how panels shed heavy rain, bounce back some summer sun and, fastened properly, resist strong gusts.
There are two main kinds. Exposed-fastener panels are screwed through the face, which keeps the price down, though the screws and washers need checking over the years. Standing-seam panels lock together at raised seams over hidden clips, leaving far fewer holes and letting the metal move as it heats and cools. It costs more.
Salt air changes the choice. Near the marsh, salt can eat at bare steel, fasteners and flashing, so ask the roofer about coated panels, aluminum and coastal-grade fasteners.
What This Covers
How Metal Roof Replacement Is Priced
Metal costs more per square foot than shingles, and standing seam more still. The table shows 2026 statewide Georgia averages from one guide, with basic steel for the metal rows; none is a Savannah price or a quote. Coated panels for salt air and aluminum cost more, up to about $15.30 per sq ft for aluminum standing seam.
| Cost row | Figure | Source (year) |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia 3-tab shingles, per sq ft | about $5.05 | RoofObservations, 2026 |
| Georgia architectural shingles, per sq ft | about $5.55 | RoofObservations, 2026 |
| Georgia premium shingles, per sq ft | about $6.90 | RoofObservations, 2026 |
| Georgia exposed-fastener metal, per sq ft | about $7.40 | RoofObservations, 2026 |
| Georgia standing-seam metal, per sq ft | about $11.50 | RoofObservations, 2026 |
Steep or complicated roofs, extra layers, decking repairs and historic-district requirements raise the price. For a planning range, try the cost calculator and choose Metal.
Timeline and Stages
- Send a request. Describe the house, the current roof and the panel type you have in mind.
- The roofer's visit. The roofer measures each slope, checks the decking from the attic and notes how close salt water is.
- Picking the panel. Compare type, coating, metal and color, with samples where possible.
- Approvals. Your HOA may need to approve metal and its color. In a historic district, check with the Historic Preservation Office or the MPC before any tear-off. The roofer pulls the building permit.
- Installation. Damaged boards are replaced, then underlayment, panels, flashing, trim and ridge go on.
- Walk-through. You check the work together and collect the written warranties.
What You Can Expect
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Because Georgia doesn't run a state license for roofing, the vetting is yours. Ask for proof of liability insurance and workers' compensation, the City of Savannah business tax certificate and a few metal jobs you can drive past. Keep the panel maker's warranty and the roofer's workmanship warranty in writing, and spread payments across the job.
Questions Worth Asking
Is a metal roof noisy when it rains?
That depends largely on what sits under the panels. Solid decking, underlayment and attic insulation all change how rain sounds indoors. If noise worries you, ask the roofer what goes beneath the metal and whether you can visit a finished home nearby.
Can I put a metal roof on a house in a historic district?
Possibly, but only after review. Exterior changes inside the city's local historic districts usually need a Certificate of Appropriateness first. Downtown, a new roof is one of the items MPC staff look over. Talk to the Historic Preservation Office or the MPC before ordering panels. Doing the work without approval can cost more later.
Does my HOA have a say in a metal roof?
Many associations set rules on roofing materials, panel profiles and colors. Read your covenants, send the HOA the roofer's product details and color, and wait for written approval before work begins. A board that never saw the color can ask for changes after the panels are up, which is costly to fix.
Will metal lower my homeowners insurance?
It might, but nothing is promised. Some insurers credit wind-resistant roofs on their own terms. Ask yours what it looks for and what paperwork it wants before you choose, and keep the roofer's product sheets and final invoice afterward in case the insurer asks for proof of what was installed.
Other Roof Work
Still deciding? Read about shingle roof replacement and full roof replacement, try roof repair if your roof has life left, or see storm damage roofs after bad weather.
Compare Metal Against Shingles
Want both materials priced for the same house? Say so in the form. The independent roofer who receives it can write up metal and shingle options side by side, so you can weigh cost against how long you plan to stay.