Roofing in Savannah, GA

The median home in the city of Savannah was built in 1971, older than the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the Georgia median of 1992.¹ On a roof of that vintage a contractor should check the decking before quoting - a tear-off rather than an overlay is the usual recommendation so soft sheathing is found, not buried. Somewhat more of Savannah's housing predates 1980 than the national share: 59% against 50%, with 15% built since 2010.¹ Rainfall is substantial: about 48 inches a year, 14 days of it an inch or more.^2,3 Where heavy-rain days are common, the quote should name the underlayment and the valley and flashing details, which is where most leaks start.

Summers are hot: about 80 days a year reach 90°F and 2 reach 100°F.^2,3 Long hot seasons shorten the life of dark asphalt shingles; a quote should state the shingle's rated wind and heat performance and whether a lighter color or a metal system is sensible. Savannah is about 13 miles from the ocean or Gulf coast in a straight line.^4,5 Near the coast, fastener grade and wind rating matter: ask for stainless or hot-dipped galvanized fasteners and for the installed wind rating of the shingle system.

Owner-occupied homes in Savannah are older than rentals: a median build year of 1966 against 1979.¹ Where owner-occupied homes skew older, a repair-versus-replace conversation is the usual starting point rather than a like-for-like swap. Building permits in Savannah are normally issued by the city building department.^6,7 Re-roofing permits, where required, are filed by the contractor with the city before work starts.