SAVANNAH & COASTAL GEORGIA
Savannah, GA Roofers — Coastal Storm Repair, Roof Replacement & Metal Roofing
On the Georgia coast, roofs battle tropical storms, salt air, and relentless humidity. From the Historic District to the Islands, 1 Pro Roof repairs, replaces, and storm-hardens roofs across the Savannah area. Licensed and insured.
Local Roofers on the Coast
Roofing for Savannah’s Unique Homes
Few cities challenge a roof like Savannah. The Historic District is full of centuries-old homes with steep pitches, dormers, and intricate flashing beneath live oaks and Spanish moss. Ardsley Park and the Victorian District carry classic early-1900s rooflines, while Isle of Hope, Skidaway Island’s Landings, Tybee Island, and the Southside subdivisions mix asphalt shingle with coastal-grade metal. Each demands a roofer who understands both craft and climate.
As one of the roofing companies serving Savannah, GA, we handle repairs, full replacements, and storm restoration across Chatham County. Everything starts with a free, no-pressure inspection and an honest recommendation — no hard sell.
Roof Repair
Leaks, wind-lifted shingles, and salt-corroded flashing fixed before humidity and rain get inside.
Roof Replacement
Coastal-ready shingle and metal systems installed to shed wind and salt, backed by manufacturer and workmanship warranties.
Storm Damage
Tropical storms and hurricanes reach the Georgia coast. We document damage and help you file a strong claim.
Coastal Storm Season
Hurricanes, Wind & Wind-Driven Rain
Unlike inland Georgia, Savannah’s biggest roofing threat isn’t hail — it’s the Atlantic. Hurricane season runs June through November, and storms like Matthew and Irma reminded the coast how quickly high winds peel shingles, drive rain under flashing, and send limbs through decking. Even a glancing tropical system can leave damage that isn’t obvious until the next heavy rain.
After a storm, we inspect your roof for free, photograph every point of damage, and meet your insurance adjuster on-site so nothing is missed. If the storm is covered, you may owe only your deductible.
Built for the Coast
Salt Air, Humidity & the Right Materials
Salt-laden air corrodes fasteners and flashing, and constant humidity feeds algae and rot. We install systems suited to that reality:
- Wind-rated architectural shingles with sealed, corrosion-resistant fastening
- Standing-seam metal — a coastal favorite that sheds wind and lasts decades
- Upgraded underlayment and flashing to handle wind-driven rain and salt
Considering metal for its coastal durability? See our metal roofing page, or ask about financing options.
Local Knowledge
What We See on Savannah Roofs
Savannah sits at the mouth of the Savannah River in Chatham County, and its roofs vary block by block. South of Forsyth Park, the Thomas Square and Starland neighborhoods carry early-1900s frame houses with metal porch roofs and tight valleys that channel rain straight at old flashing. Gordonston to the east and Parkside beside Daffin Park are 1920s and 1930s bungalows, many still on original decking. Windsor Forest, Georgetown, and the streets off Abercorn on the Southside are brick ranches from the 1960s and 1970s, mostly on their second or third asphalt roof. West of town, Pooler and Godley Station are newer subdivisions with architectural shingle built during the last two decades.
The coast sets the schedule. From early summer through fall, tropical systems moving up the Atlantic push wind and sideways rain across Tybee, Wilmington Island, and Whitemarsh Island first, then into the city. Between storms, heat, moss, and salt air work on fasteners and seal strips, and live oak limbs are a constant threat to decking in the older squares.
We serve all of Chatham County along with Richmond Hill in Bryan County, Rincon and Guyton in Effingham, and Port Wentworth, Garden City, and Bloomingdale on the industrial west side.
Questions, Answered
Savannah Roofing FAQ
How much does a new roof cost in Savannah, GA?
Most Savannah-area asphalt-shingle replacements run roughly $9,000–$23,000 depending on roof size, pitch, and materials; coastal-grade metal and historic-home work sit higher. You’ll get an exact written price after a free inspection.
Do you help with hurricane and storm insurance claims?
Yes. After a tropical storm or hurricane we inspect for free, document wind and water damage with photos, and meet your adjuster on-site so your claim is complete. If the storm is covered, you may owe only your deductible.
Is metal roofing a good idea near the coast?
For many coastal homes, yes. Properly specified standing-seam metal resists high winds and lasts far longer than shingle, though the right fastening and coating for salt air matter. We’ll give you an honest comparison for your home.
Can you work on historic downtown homes?
We can. The Historic and Victorian districts have steep, detailed roofs on aged structures, and our crews take the extra care those homes require.
Does the Historic District require approval before I replace my roof?
Often, yes, if the roof is visible from the street. Exterior changes in Savannah’s locally designated historic districts typically go through the city’s historic preservation review before a permit is issued, and that review cares about material, color, and profile more than the underlayment beneath. Matching an existing standing-seam metal or slate look usually moves through quickly; switching materials takes longer. We prepare the product information for that review and pull the city or Chatham County permit once it clears.
When do coastal storms usually threaten Savannah roofs?
The Atlantic hurricane season runs from early summer into late fall, and Savannah’s highest-risk stretch is late summer through early October, when systems track up the Georgia coast. Nor’easters in the cooler months and summer thunderstorms add wind and heavy rain on their own. The best time for a preventive inspection is spring, before the season starts, so loose ridge caps, aged pipe boots, and lifting shingles are fixed while crews and materials are easy to schedule.
How do you handle roof damage right after a hurricane or tropical storm?
Once a storm has passed and the roof is safe to walk, our first priority is stopping water: emergency tarping over open decking and torn areas, then a full photo inspection for your insurer. Because a widespread storm creates a wave of calls across Chatham County at once, we work through requests by severity, with active leaks and exposed decking first. Permanent repairs and replacements are then scheduled once the adjuster has seen the roof and materials are secured. Call (980) 209-1666 to get on the list.
Will salt air shorten the life of my roof on the Islands?
It can. On Tybee, Wilmington Island, and Skidaway, salt-laden air attacks galvanized nails, drip edge, and flashing years before the shingles themselves wear out, so a roof may fail at its metal parts first. For island homes we specify stainless or coated fasteners, aluminum or coated-steel flashing, and a high-wind shingle installation with a full-perimeter starter course and sealed ridge. Metal roofs there should be aluminum or a marine-grade coated steel rather than bare galvanized. A free inspection tells you what your current roof was built with.
Nearby Communities
Serving Savannah and Coastal Chatham County
We cover Savannah, Pooler, Wilmington Island, Tybee Island, Skidaway Island, and the surrounding coast. Across Georgia we also serve Atlanta and Macon. On the Florida side, coastal homeowners can see our storm work in Jacksonville. Not sure we reach you? Just ask.
Also serving nearby: Jacksonville, Augusta, Macon — and all 1 Pro Roof services across Georgia & Florida.
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Protect Your Savannah Home from the Next Storm
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