Roofing Company Savannah provides asphalt shingle roofing for homeowners in Ellabell, Bryan County, Georgia. We are based right here in Savannah, so we know what the Lowcountry does to a roof, and we respond fast. Free, honest inspections with no sales pressure, and real help when a storm or an insurance claim is involved.
Shingle roofing in Ellabell
Asphalt shingles are the most popular roof in the Savannah area for good reason: strong protection at a fair price, in a huge range of colors, with warranties to back them up. The trick on the coast is choosing and installing them for our conditions:
- Architectural (dimensional) shingles: the go-to for looks, value and durability over old three-tab.
- High-wind rating: shingles rated ASTM D7158 Class H (150 mph), sealed and six-nailed so they stay put in a tropical system.
- Algae-resistant granules: copper or zinc granules that fight the black streaking our humid, shaded climate causes.
- Impact-resistant options: extra protection against wind-driven debris, sometimes with an insurance discount.
Built for coastal wind
Coastal Chatham County sits in one of Georgia's most demanding wind zones, with an ultimate design wind speed in the neighborhood of 130 mph and higher out toward Tybee Island. Here is the thing most people miss: storm blow-offs almost never start in the middle of the roof, they start at the edges and the first course. So what keeps a roof on through a Ellabell storm is the details, not luck: high-wind-rated shingles (look for an ASTM D7158 Class H rating, good for 150 mph), six nails per shingle instead of four, a sealed starter strip bonding the eaves and rakes, and properly fastened drip edge and roof deck. We build to that standard, not the bare minimum.
Those black streaks are algae, and our climate feeds them
The dark streaks on so many Southeast roofs are not dirt. They are a blue-green algae, Gloeocapsa magma, that feeds on the limestone filler in asphalt shingles and shields itself with a dark pigment, which is the staining you see. Savannah's heat, humidity and shade are ideal for it, and the live-oak canopy that shades so many homes keeps roofs damp enough for algae, moss and lichen to take hold. The fix that actually lasts is algae-resistant shingles with copper or zinc granules that release a trace of metal every time it rains, plus keeping branches trimmed back and gutters clear so the roof can dry. Never pressure-wash asphalt shingles; it strips the protective granules.
Installed the right way, priced honestly
Great shingles fail fast over a bad install, and on the coast a weak install fails faster. We build the whole system, decking, synthetic underlayment, sealed membrane at the vulnerable spots, corrosion-resistant flashing and balanced ventilation, so your roof performs and lasts. A new architectural shingle roof generally runs around $4.50 to $7.00 per square foot installed here; compare it against metal at your free estimate.
These are general Savannah-area ranges to set expectations, not a quote. Your real number depends on the size, pitch and material of your roof and any decking repairs, and our written estimate is always free, especially when a storm claim is involved.
Why Ellabell homeowners choose us
- Storm, hurricane and insurance-claim specialists. We document damage the way adjusters need it and meet them on the roof.
- Free, no-pressure roof inspections. If you do not need the work, we will tell you.
- Licensed and insured local roofing crews serving the Savannah area.
- Built for the coast. Corrosion-resistant fasteners and flashing, high-wind shingles, sealed decking and balanced ventilation.
- Local and responsive. We answer the phone and show up when we say we will.
Serving Ellabell and the Savannah area
We cover Ellabell and the wider Savannah area across Chatham, Effingham, Bryan and Liberty counties, including Pooler, Richmond Hill, Rincon, Garden City, Port Wentworth, Wilmington Island and out to Tybee Island. Wherever you are within about 30 miles of Savannah, the standard is the same: done right, the first time.
Ready when you are. Call (912) 205-3013 or book a free inspection in Ellabell.
A note on roofing in Ellabell
Ellabell is a fast-changing community in Bryan County along I-16 west of Savannah, now the center of the region's biggest growth story with the Hyundai Metaplant nearby. Once very rural, it is filling with brand-new subdivisions, so most roofs here are new construction. It is well inland and pine-covered, so thunderstorm wind, hail and tree fall drive roof damage more than salt or surge. Bryan County Building and Codes issues residential permits.
Common questions
What shingles are best for Savannah's climate?
High-wind architectural shingles rated ASTM D7158 Class H (150 mph), in an algae-resistant line with copper or zinc granules to fight the black streaking our humidity causes. Installed with six nails and sealed starter strips so they hold in a tropical system.
Why do shingle roofs get black streaks here?
Those streaks are algae (Gloeocapsa magma) that thrives in our heat, humidity and shade. Algae-resistant shingles with copper or zinc granules prevent it, and keeping branches trimmed and the roof able to dry helps a lot. Never pressure-wash shingles, it strips the granules.
How much does a shingle roof cost?
A new architectural shingle roof generally runs about $4.50 to $7.00 per square foot installed in this market. The estimate is free, and we will compare it against metal with real numbers.