How much does a roof replacement cost in McDonough?

For a typical single-family home, a full asphalt shingle tear-off and replacement usually runs somewhere in the $8,000 to $15,000+ range depending on roof size, pitch, layers being removed, and decking repairs. Metal roofing and higher-end shingles cost more. Get at least two or three written estimates since the spread between contractors on the same job can be large.

How often does a roof need to be replaced?

A standard asphalt shingle roof generally lasts 20 to 30 years, but storm damage, poor attic ventilation, or a cheap original install can cut that shorter. It's worth having a roof inspected after any major hailstorm or high-wind event even if you don't see obvious damage from the ground.

What should I expect during a roof replacement?

A typical reroof takes one to three days: tear-off of old material, an inspection and repair of the decking underneath, new underlayment and flashing, then the new shingles or metal panels. Expect noise, debris in the yard (a good crew tarps landscaping and does a magnetic nail sweep), and dumpster or trailer parked on-site for the duration.

How do I judge whether a roofing contractor did quality work?

Look for straight shingle lines, properly sealed flashing around chimneys and vents, no exposed nail heads, and a clean, debris-free yard afterward. A quality contractor also pulls the required permit, has the work inspected if the jurisdiction requires it, and gives you paperwork for the manufacturer warranty, not just a handshake.

Residential Roofing in McDonough

Residential roofing covers everything from patching a handful of storm-damaged shingles to tearing off and replacing an entire roof system: decking, underlayment, flashing, ventilation, and the final shingle, metal, or tile layer. In McDonough's climate, that also means dealing with summer thunderstorms, hail, and the occasional high wind event that can lift shingles or dent gutters, so a lot of the work in this category is repair and insurance-claim driven rather than planned replacement.

We list 27 residential roofing businesses serving the area, ranging from small crews doing repairs and reroofs to larger outfits that also handle full tear-offs and new construction.

What to check before you hire

A current Georgia roofing license (or proof the work is done under a licensed contractor) and general liability plus workers' comp insurance
A written estimate that breaks out materials, labor, tear-off/disposal, and any decking repair as a separate line item
Manufacturer certification if you want the full shingle warranty (not just the standard limited one)
Local references or recent jobs you can actually see, not just online reviews
Clear terms on cleanup, magnetic nail sweeps, and what happens if hidden rot is found under the old roof

Our scoring weighs review volume and rating trends, how consistently a company responds to customers, and other public signals, so you can shortlist contractors faster. The full method is explained at our methodology page. For a ranked shortlist of the top-rated options in this category, see the best roofing contractors in McDonough.

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27 businesses, scored on recent reviews. The order weighs each business's overall score by how much of its reviewed work is residential roofing, so a lower-scored specialist can rank above a higher-scored generalist.

P&R Roofing

5.0(215)✓ Google-verified

Customers consistently report arriving early or on time, with emergency repairs handled within hours of a call. The father-and-son team (Phil and Austin Reyes) communicates clearly about problems and solutions, avoids high-pressure sales, and prices competitively. Roof repairs, replacements, and gutter work are completed efficiently with attention to detail; reviewers praise the straightforward honesty about what jobs actually need and often mention coming back for future work. Service covers leaks, missing shingles, full roof replacements, gutter cleaning, and hail inspections across McDonough and surrounding areas. Phil personally inspects jobs; Austin Reyes handles much of the field work and is specifically praised for his professionalism and product knowledge. Multiple reviewers note they finish same-day or next-day, even on weekends or after evening calls.

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Residential Roofing in McDonough

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