Roof replacement cost in Atlanta, GA
Range for a full asphalt-shingle replacement — tear-off, underlayment, flashing, disposal — priced from what roofing crews actually earn in Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA.
Likely range for an asphalt-shingle tear-off & replacement in Atlanta, GA
Wage basis: roofers (SOC 47-2181), Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA · BLS OEWS May 2025. How this is calculated.
Typical roofs, typical ranges
| Roof size | ≈ House size | Estimated range |
|---|---|---|
| 15 squares | 1,200–1,500 sq ft | $7,900 – $9,700 |
| 20 squares | 1,600–2,000 sq ft | $9,100 – $11,200 |
| 25 squares | 2,000–2,500 sq ft | $11,400 – $14,000 |
| 30 squares | 2,400–3,000 sq ft | $13,700 – $16,800 |
| 35 squares | 2,800–3,500 sq ft | $16,000 – $19,700 |
Ranges above assume a typical job: architectural asphalt shingles, one tear-off layer, moderate pitch, a gable roof with few penetrations. A hip roof with skylights, custom flashing and a vented ridge cap runs roughly 85% higher — switch the calculator to Complex to see that range.
What moves the price
Three inputs dominate: labor (local crew wages × hours, the biggest share), materials (shingles, underlayment, drip edge — we price nationally and note this in the methodology), and access & complexity (pitch, valleys, stories, skylights). Small roofs cost more per square: crews have fixed mobilization costs — crew call-out, dumpster, permit and inspection — that do not shrink with the job. Those costs spread over fewer squares, so the surcharge tapers off gradually rather than switching on at a fixed size, and a full replacement rarely lands below $6,000. Roof shape matters just as much: every valley, hip and skylight is a hand-cut detail, which is why the complex setting is a different price bracket rather than a small surcharge.
FAQ
What does a roof replacement cost in Atlanta?
For a typical 20–25 square asphalt-shingle roof in Atlanta, our estimate lands between $9,100 and $14,000, including tear-off, underlayment and disposal. Your quote depends on pitch, layers to remove, and roof complexity.
What is a "square" in roofing?
One square is 100 square feet of roof surface. A 2,000 sq ft house usually has a 20–28 square roof once pitch and overhangs are counted.
Does the estimate include tear-off?
Yes. The range assumes removal and disposal of one existing shingle layer down to the sheathing.
Why is it a range and not one number?
We publish the span between the 25th and 75th percentile of local roofer wages plus material costs. A single number would hide real market spread.
How current is the data?
Wage data: BLS OEWS, May 2025. We refresh annually with each BLS release; the update date is shown on every page.
Sources
Roofer wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, SOC 47-2181, Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA. Calculation details: methodology. Page data updated 2026-09-10.