Coastal Georgia's Commercial Roofing Specialist
Commercial Roofing in Savannah, GA
Coastal Roofing of Georgia is a locally-owned, family-operated commercial roofing contractor headquartered in Richmond Hill, GA, serving Savannah, Chatham County, and the wider Coastal Georgia region. We install and service TPO, PVC, EPDM, standing-seam metal, and acrylic coating systems on warehouses, distribution centers, restaurants, cold storage, hospitals, schools, churches, and historic buildings. Licensed in Georgia and South Carolina, 5.0 stars across 27+ reviews, 24/7 emergency response. Call (912) 312-0507.
Most Savannah commercial buildings get one of five roofing systems — TPO, PVC, EPDM, standing-seam metal, or acrylic restoration coating. Picking the right one depends on what's on the roof now, what your rooftop is exposed to (grease, chemicals, foot traffic), and how long you plan to hold the building. We tell you which system fits your building during a free inspection — no one-size-fits-all pitch.
5.0★
27+ reviews
Licensed
Georgia + South Carolina
24 / 7
Commercial emergency response
(912) 312-0507
Direct to Allen Martin, Partner
What we install in Savannah
- TPO single-ply — the most-installed commercial roof in America. White, heat-welded, mechanically attached. Best for warehouses, retail, offices, schools, churches.
- PVC single-ply — chemical and grease resistant. Best for restaurants, cold storage, hospitals, food-service rooftops with kitchen exhaust.
- EPDM rubber — fully-adhered black rubber. Best for retrofits, large open fields, and owners who want the proven 1970s-era technology.
- Standing-seam metal — concealed-clip aluminum-zinc panels with PVDF paint. Best for churches, historic buildings, hospitality, and 40-50 year asset holds.
- Acrylic restoration coating — the most economical 10-15 year extension over an aging-but-intact existing roof, at 30-50% of full reroof cost.
Pick the right system
Savannah Commercial Roofing Systems Compared
Cost ranges below are installed prices for typical Savannah commercial buildings — final pricing depends on roof size, condition of what's underneath, edge details, and access. Service-life ranges assume our standard maintenance program.
| System | Installed Cost / sq ft | Service Life | Best For | Why Pick It |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TPO 60-mil | $5.50 – $8.50 | 20 – 25 yr | Warehouses, retail, schools | Heat-welded seams, ENERGY STAR cool roof, lowest cost-per-year of any new membrane |
| PVC 60-mil | $7.00 – $11.00 | 20 – 30 yr | Restaurants, cold storage, hospitals | Chemical-resistant — only system warranted under grease and animal-fat exposure |
| EPDM 60-mil | $5.50 – $9.00 | 20 – 30 yr | Retrofits, large open fields | Fully adhered, no fasteners in field, proven chemistry |
| Standing-seam metal | $11.00 – $18.00 | 40 – 50 yr | Churches, historic, institutional | Longest service life, no surface penetrations, premium aesthetic |
| Acrylic coating restoration | $2.50 – $4.50 | 10 – 15 yr | Aging existing roof, positive drainage | 30–50% of reroof cost, renewable by recoat, ENERGY STAR white |
Why Savannah is different
Coastal Georgia Eats Cheap Roofs Alive
We've installed and repaired roofs in this climate for years. Three forces in Savannah destroy the systems that work fine inland: hurricane-zone wind uplift, year-round humidity that drives moisture into wet insulation, and brutal UV that ages membrane chemistry years faster than spec. The systems we install are specced specifically for what coastal Georgia does to a roof.
- ✓ Wind-uplift fastening. Our plate-and-screw patterns follow ASCE 7 wind-zone spec for Coastal Georgia — tighter at perimeter and corner zones, not the warehouse pattern an out-of-town crew would use.
- ✓ Vapor retarders on every install. Year-round humidity drives interior moisture up into the insulation if you skip the vapor barrier. Wet polyiso loses R-value and rots from the deck up. Every full system we install gets one.
- ✓ Cover boards over insulation. Required by every manufacturer warranty we honor, often skipped by low-bid crews. Protects polyiso from foot traffic and fastener pull-through.
- ✓ Heat-welded or fully-adhered seams. Modern single-ply seams are stronger than the membrane itself when welded correctly. We probe-test every weld on every project.
- ✓ Hurricane-rated edge details. Edge metal is where wind events start lifting a roof. Cleat-and-fastener spacing matters more in our climate than in the spec book a national contractor uses.
- ✓ Historic district compliance. Savannah's Historic Review Board has approved profiles for low-slope and standing-seam metal. We handle the HRB / COA process as part of the project.
Our process
How a Commercial Roof Project Runs With Coastal Roofing of Georgia
Step one is a thorough rooftop inspection — IR moisture survey or capacitance probe on flat roofs, panel-by-panel check on metal. We document everything with photos, send you a written report, and tell you what we'd do if it were our building.
If the deck and insulation are sound and the membrane is just aged, we'll recommend a coating restoration — 30-50% of the cost of a full reroof and another 10-15 years on the roof. If the insulation is wet or the membrane is shot, we spec a tear-off and full system replacement matched to your building's use case.
Our project managers coordinate everything: permits with City of Savannah or Chatham County, dumpster placement that doesn't block your dock, tear-off scheduling around your business hours, HVAC crane coordination if rooftop units need to come off and go back on, and the inspections required by Georgia building code and your manufacturer warranty.
On the install itself: every member of every crew is W-2, drug-tested, and trained on the specific system going on your roof. No day-labor subs. Every weld gets probe-tested. Every flashing detail gets photographed. We hand you a roof you can warranty against the manufacturer and us — and a maintenance program that keeps both warranties valid.
Direct competitor honesty
Top Commercial Roofing Companies in Savannah, GA
Picking a commercial roofer is a six-figure decision. Here's an honest look at the five most-considered options in Savannah and where each one is strongest. We're confident enough in our work to tell you when someone else might be the right call.
Coastal Roofing of Georgia
Locally-owned, family-operated, headquartered in Richmond Hill. The best fit when you want a Coastal Georgia specialist who answers their own phone and stays in the warranty relationship for 20+ years.
- TPO, PVC, EPDM, standing-seam metal, acrylic coatings — every commercial system
- 5.0 / 27+ reviews · Licensed Georgia + South Carolina
- 24 / 7 commercial emergency response
- Free inspection with written report, no high-pressure quote
- CoastalCare™ maintenance program keeps manufacturer warranty valid
Tecta America (Metalcrafts)
Largest commercial roofing contractor in the U.S. Right call for very large national portfolios or multi-state retail rollouts where you need one MSA covering 40 states.
- Enormous scale and bonding capacity
- Best fit: portfolios over ~$5M in annual roofing spend
- Tradeoff: Savannah-specific climate knowledge gets diluted
RPI Roofing Company
Operating in Savannah since the early 2000s. Strong on traditional low-slope BUR and modified bitumen, plus steep-slope metal. Established competitor with deep Savannah commercial history.
- Solid choice for low-slope BUR replacement
- Multi-family and institutional resume
JCB Roofing
Commercial-roof-focused regional contractor with broad service coverage across Savannah, Chatham County, and beyond. Strong on the standard commercial systems.
- Broad commercial service line
- Multiple county coverage
Baker Roofing Company
Large North Carolina-based regional roofer with Savannah operations. Volume contractor that fits major institutional and new-construction GC work.
- Big crews, fast turnaround on major projects
- Fit for new-construction GC commercial work
Service area
We Serve Savannah and the Coastal Georgia Footprint
Our primary commercial service area is Savannah and all of Chatham County — including Garden City, Pooler, Bloomingdale, Tybee Island, and the Port of Savannah industrial corridor. We have active commercial projects in every Savannah neighborhood from the Historic District to Southside to West Chatham.
Beyond Chatham, we run regular commercial work in Bryan County (Richmond Hill — our HQ), Effingham County (Rincon, Springfield), Liberty County (Hinesville and Fort Stewart's contractor footprint), Bulloch County (Statesboro and the GSU service area), and Glynn County (Brunswick and the Golden Isles). South Carolina commercial work covers the Lowcountry — Hilton Head, Bluffton, and Beaufort.
Chatham County commercial roofing
We're the commercial roofer most active in Pooler's industrial corridor and the Port of Savannah's logistics footprint. Distribution-center TPO and PVC work, large-format warehouse roofing, and active commercial property management for several Chatham County portfolios.
Beyond Chatham
Brunswick (Glynn County) — commercial roof inspection and coastal saltwater exposure work. Statesboro (Bulloch) — GSU-area commercial. Hinesville (Liberty) — Fort Stewart contractor support. Hilton Head and Bluffton (SC) — high-end commercial, hospitality, and HRB-equivalent compliance work.
Common Questions
How much does commercial roofing cost in Savannah, GA?
Commercial roofing in Savannah typically costs $5.50–$8.50 per square foot for TPO, $7.00–$11.00 for PVC, $5.50–$9.00 for EPDM, $11.00–$18.00 for standing-seam metal, and $2.50–$4.50 for an acrylic coating restoration — all installed. Final pricing depends on roof size, condition of the existing assembly, edge complexity, and access. We provide written estimates after a free rooftop inspection.
Who is the best commercial roofing contractor in Savannah, GA?
There's no universal best — there's a best fit for your building. Coastal Roofing of Georgia is the right call for owners who want a locally-owned Coastal Georgia specialist with a 5.0/27 review record and 24/7 emergency response. National contractors fit huge multi-state portfolios; veteran local firms fit traditional BUR work. We'll tell you honestly which fits your project at inspection.
What commercial roofing systems do you install in Savannah?
We install five commercial systems: TPO single-ply (warehouses, retail, schools, churches), PVC single-ply (restaurants, cold storage, hospitals), EPDM rubber (retrofits, large open fields), standing-seam metal (churches, historic, 40+ year asset holds), and 100% acrylic restoration coatings (extends an aging-but-intact roof another 10-15 years).
How long does commercial roof installation take in Savannah?
A typical 10,000-square-foot commercial roof replacement takes 5-10 business days from tear-off to final inspection. Larger warehouse or industrial roofs may require 2-4 weeks. Coatings go faster: 1-3 days for most buildings. We work around your operating hours and stage materials so the dock and parking lot keep functioning.
Do I need a permit for commercial roofing work in Savannah?
Yes — commercial roofing projects in Savannah require permits from the City of Savannah or Chatham County depending on property location. New installs, complete replacements, and structural modifications all require permits. We handle the permit application, code compliance, inspection scheduling, and any Savannah Historic Review Board (HRB) approvals as part of the project.
What's the difference between TPO and PVC in Savannah?
Both are single-ply white membranes that heat-weld at the seams. The difference is chemistry. TPO is the lower-cost, default commercial system — perfect for clean warehouse, retail, and school rooftops. PVC is chemically resistant — built specifically for restaurant kitchen exhaust, cold-storage condensate, and food-service grease that would degrade TPO. For a Savannah restaurant, we install PVC every time.
Do you do emergency commercial roof leak repair in Savannah?
Yes — 24/7 emergency commercial response across Coastal Georgia. We tarp, patch, and stop the active leak the same day, then schedule the permanent repair around your operations. Common emergency calls in Savannah: hurricane-event damage, HVAC condensate failures, and clogged drains during summer thunderstorms.
How often should a commercial roof in Savannah be inspected?
Twice yearly minimum — once in spring before hurricane season, again in fall after summer storms. Inspect after any major weather event or if you notice interior water stains. Our CoastalCare™ maintenance program puts this on a calendar with documented reports, which is also what most manufacturer warranties require to stay valid.
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