Roof Replacement Cost in Marietta, GA (2026)
Updated October 2026 · Marietta, GA · index 0.97
How much does a new roof cost in Marietta? For a 2,000 sq ft roof with architectural asphalt shingles, homeowners in Marietta, GA pay about $12,800 on average, and most quotes land between $10,000 and $15,700 — $5.00 to $7.83 per sq ft. The price covers tearing off one layer to the deck, ice and water shield, synthetic underlayment, drip edge, the roofing itself, ridge vent, flashing, the permit, the dumpster and cleanup.
The roof replacement price in Marietta runs 3% below the U.S. average: construction labor in the Marietta area runs 6% below the national mean, materials 1% above. The same job averages $13,200 nationally and about $12,100 at the Georgia statewide index.
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Roof replacement price in Marietta by roofing material
What a 2,000 sq ft roof costs in Marietta with each roofing material, installed:
| Option | Average · range |
|---|---|
| Architectural asphalt shingles30-year laminated shingle, the most common re-roof$6.42 per sq ft | $12,800$10,000 – $15,700 |
| 3-tab asphalt shinglesflat single-layer shingle, the budget option$5.81 per sq ft | $11,600$8,950 – $14,300 |
| Impact-resistant (Class 4) shingleshail-rated shingle; some insurers discount it$7.16 per sq ft | $14,300$11,300 – $17,400 |
| Standing-seam metalconcealed-fastener steel panels$14.78 per sq ft | $29,600$24,100 – $35,000 |
The least expensive option in Marietta is 3-tab asphalt shingles, at about $11,600; standing-seam metal averages $29,600, 2.5 times as much.
Cost to replace a roof in Marietta by size
With architectural asphalt shingles, priced for Marietta, GA:
| Size | Average · range |
|---|---|
| A 1,500 sq ft roof$6.71 per sq ft | $10,100$7,750 – $12,400 |
| A 2,000 sq ft roof$6.42 per sq ft | $12,800$10,000 – $15,700 |
| A 3,000 sq ft roof$6.13 per sq ft | $18,400$14,500 – $22,300 |
Some costs stay the same whatever the size — roof measurement and inspection, permit and final inspection, site protection — so a bigger job costs less per unit: $6.13 per sq ft for a 3,000 sq ft roof against $6.71 for a 1,500 sq ft roof.
What a roof replacement in Marietta includes
Line by line, the $12,800 average for a 2,000 sq ft roof breaks down like this: 53% labor, 44% materials and equipment, and $300 in permit fees passed through at cost.
| Line | Low – high |
|---|---|
| Roof measurement and inspection | $70 – $240 |
| Permit and final inspection | $150 – $450 |
| Site protection | $150 – $340 |
| Tear-off to the bare deck (one layer) | $1,250 – $1,950 |
| Dumpster and landfill fees | $310 – $580 |
| Ice and water shield at eaves and valleys | $440 – $700 |
| Synthetic underlayment | $410 – $660 |
| Drip edge | $290 – $500 |
| Starter strip | $160 – $290 |
| Roofing material, delivered | $2,700 – $3,600 |
| Installation labor | $2,900 – $4,050 |
| Valleys | $60 – $100 |
| Ridge and hip cap | $260 – $440 |
| Pipe boots and vent flashing | $220 – $490 |
| Step and wall flashing | $120 – $230 |
| Ridge vent | $190 – $310 |
| Cleanup and magnetic nail sweep | $240 – $440 |
| Warranty registration | $50 – $290 |
Each line is the price book's U.S. rate for that step times Marietta's index of 0.97; permit fees are not scaled.
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What affects roof replacement prices in Marietta
Labor and materials in Marietta
Construction wages in the Marietta metro run 10% below the U.S. mean (BLS, May 2025), and specialty-contractor pay in the city's county moves that up by 4%, to 6% below the national mean. Materials in the area's ZIP codes price 1% above the national average. Together they give Marietta a construction cost index of 0.97.
Where Marietta sits in Georgia
Marietta ties for the most expensive of the 6 Georgia cities in our index, against a statewide index of 0.91. Columbus is the least expensive at 0.85.
Against the rest of the country
Of the 306 U.S. cities in JobFlex's index, Marietta ranks 188th from the most expensive. The job that averages $12,800 here averages $13,200 at the national rate.
Sales tax in Georgia
Georgia's base state sales tax is 4%, and cities and counties can add their own. How it applies to a home-improvement contract varies, so ask whether a quote includes it. Prices on this page are before tax.
What a Marietta contractor will ask before quoting
- How many layers come off, and is the decking sound?
- Roof pitch and stories — steep or two-story work adds 15-30% labor
- Ventilation and flashing details (ridge vent, chimney, skylights)
Roof replacement cost in other Georgia cities
A 2,000 sq ft roof with architectural asphalt shingles averages $12,800 in Marietta; $12,800 in Atlanta, $12,500 in Lawrenceville, $12,100 in Savannah.
| City | Average · range |
|---|---|
| Atlanta, GAsame as Marietta | $12,800$10,000 – $15,700 |
| Lawrenceville, GA3% less | $12,500$9,700 – $15,200 |
| Savannah, GA6% less | $12,100$9,400 – $14,700 |
| Augusta, GA7% less | $11,900$9,300 – $14,600 |
| Columbus, GA12% less | $11,300$8,800 – $13,800 |
roof replacement price in Marietta: questions
How much does a new roof cost in Marietta, GA?
About $12,800 for a 2,000 sq ft roof with architectural asphalt shingles, and most Marietta quotes fall between $10,000 and $15,700. That is 3% below the U.S. average, where the same job averages $13,200.
What is the roof price per square foot in Marietta?
$5.00 to $7.83 per sq ft, about $6.42 on average, or $642 per square (100 sq ft), with architectural asphalt shingles. Smaller jobs cost more per unit, because the fixed costs are spread over less.
How much is a 3,000 sq ft roof in Marietta?
$14,500 to $22,300, about $18,400 on average, with architectural asphalt shingles — $6.13 per sq ft.
Do you need a permit for roof replacement in Marietta?
It depends on the city: for a roof replacement some building departments want a permit and some don't, so check with Marietta's. The prices on this page carry $150–$450 for the permit and inspection.
Does the price include sales tax in Georgia?
No. The prices here are before tax; Georgia's base state rate is 4%, plus any local rate.
What is the cheapest roofing material for roof replacement in Marietta?
3-tab asphalt shingles, at about $11,600 for a 2,000 sq ft roof. Standing-seam metal runs about $29,600.
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How these prices are built
Every price on this page comes from JobFlex's contractor price book: what a homeowner pays a licensed contractor for each step of the job, as a U.S. national average per unit, with the contractor's overhead and profit included and sales tax left out. The roof replacement is priced step by step, then multiplied by Marietta's construction cost index of 0.97.
The index weighs local construction wages (BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025) at 60% and the area's material prices (Craftsman ZIP-area factors) at 40%. Published indices for Marietta, each on its own base: Craftsman 1.07. Treat any city figure as about ±5%; a contractor's quote for your house is the number to plan with.
Contractors in Marietta build quotes like these with JobFlex's roof estimator.
- HomeGuide 2026: architectural shingles $400-$600 per square installed, $7,500-$16,000 average roof
- Roof tear-off guides 2026 (SquareDash, RoofingCalculatorHQ): tear-off $1.00-$2.40/sqft incl. dumpster; permit $100-$500