Roof replacement in Marietta, GA
A lot of the roof replacements we handle in Marietta start the same way: a fast-moving Cobb County thunderstorm rolls through on a summer afternoon, drops hail or a hard wind gust, and a few weeks later the homeowner notices granules in the downspout splash or a stain spreading across a ceiling. Storm damage is often the deciding factor here, not just age, so we approach Marietta roofs as much through the lens of damage assessment and insurance as through material and pitch. We document hail bruising and wind uplift the way an adjuster needs to see it, lay out whether a targeted repair or a full tear-off makes more sense, and walk you through the claim from the first photos to the final shingle. From the historic streets near the Square to the newer subdivisions off Cobb Parkway, we tailor the plan to the house and to what your policy will actually cover.
Marietta's storm-damage replacement crew
Our partner DOM Roofing & Restoration has been replacing roofs across North Atlanta since 2015, and a large share of our Marietta work traces back to severe weather. Cobb County sits in a part of Georgia that sees real hail and hard spring and summer storms, and those events leave damage that is easy to miss from the ground. Our job is to tell you the truth about what the storm actually did. Sometimes that means a roof has bruising and lifted edges that justify a full replacement, and sometimes it means the damage is cosmetic and a repair will hold for years. We are not a chase-the-storm outfit that knocks on doors after every cell on the radar. We are a local team that walks the roof, photographs what we find, and gives you a recommendation we would stand behind on our own homes. When a replacement is the right call, we install GAF and CertainTeed systems to code and back the workmanship for ten years.
How a storm claim turns into a finished roof
After a Marietta storm, we start with a free inspection and a full photo set: hail strike density per test square, lifted or creased shingles along ridges and rakes, damaged metal vents and gutters, and any interior water marks. That documentation is what an adjuster relies on, so we build it to their standard. Georgia gives policyholders a window to file a storm claim, so we encourage homeowners to inspect and file promptly rather than wait for a leak to spread. We can meet your adjuster on the roof, walk the damage together, and supply a line-item scope. Once the claim is approved, we order materials, pull the Cobb County or City of Marietta permit, protect the landscaping, tear off to the decking, replace any soft sheathing, and install new underlayment, flashing, and shingles. You get a magnet sweep, a final walkthrough, and the paperwork your insurer and your warranty both require.
Honest repair-versus-replace calls after a storm
Not every storm-hit roof in Marietta needs to be replaced, and we will say so. A roof with a few wind-torn shingles on one slope and an otherwise sound surface is usually a candidate for targeted repair, and we offer that through our emergency and standard repair services. A roof with widespread hail bruising, granule loss across multiple planes, and an aging shingle that is already near the end of its service life is a replacement, because patching it only delays the inevitable and can muddy an insurance claim. We base the call on what we measure on the roof, not on what pays us more. That kind of straight answer is why Marietta homeowners call us back for gutters, ventilation, and the next house down the street, and it is the standard we have held since 2015.
Reading hail and wind damage on a Marietta roof
Cobb County storms damage roofs in two main ways, and they look different up close. Hail bruises a shingle by knocking the protective granules loose and fracturing the mat underneath, which shortens the roof's life even when there is no immediate leak. You see it as soft, dark spots in a random scatter and as a buildup of granules where your downspouts drain. Wind works the edges: it lifts and creases shingles along the ridges, hips, and rakes, breaks the adhesive seal, and peels back flashing where the roof meets walls and chimneys. The Marietta homes most exposed to this are the ones on higher ground and on the breezier western side of the county toward Kennesaw Mountain, where ridge lines catch the brunt of a storm's wind load. We grade every slope, mark the damage on a diagram, and tie each photo to a location so the file tells a clear story. If you have come straight off a storm and water is already coming in, start with our emergency roof repair in Alpharetta to stop the leak, then we move into the replacement conversation.
Impact-rated and Class 4 shingles built for Cobb County weather
If your roof keeps taking hail, the material you put back matters. We install Class 4 impact-resistant shingles, the top rating under the UL 2218 steel-ball test, designed to absorb a hailstrike without cracking the mat the way a standard shingle does. For Marietta homeowners who have already filed one hail claim, that upgrade is often the smartest dollar on the project, and many Georgia insurers offer a premium discount for a documented Class 4 roof, so it can pay for part of itself over time. We carry impact-rated lines from GAF and CertainTeed, and we pair them with enhanced ridge fastening and sealed starter courses so the wind side of the equation is covered too. Standing seam metal is another strong option for storm country, since its interlocking panels shrug off wind uplift and resist hail denting better than most profiles. We will show you the cost and the insurance angle on each so you can decide with real numbers in front of you.
The Marietta tear-off and rebuild, start to finish
Once you have decided to replace, the work itself follows a tight sequence. We pull the proper permit for your address, whether the home falls under Cobb County or the City of Marietta, then protect your siding, plants, and AC units before a single shingle comes off. We tear the old roof down to the wood decking rather than laying a new layer over the old one, because a storm claim and a manufacturer warranty both want a clean deck and an honest look at the sheathing. Any rotted or delaminated boards get replaced. Then comes the system that actually keeps water out: ice-and-water shield in the valleys and along eaves, synthetic underlayment across the field, new step and counter flashing at every wall and chimney, and shingles installed to the nailing pattern the warranty requires. A new roof is the right moment to correct attic airflow, so we check that intake and exhaust are balanced. We finish with a multi-point inspection, a magnet sweep for stray nails, and photo documentation for your records and your insurer.
One service, every era of Marietta housing
Marietta is the seat of Cobb County, and its housing runs an unusually wide range, which changes how a replacement gets built even when the storm trigger is the same. The historic homes near the Marietta Square tend to carry steeper pitches, decorative detailing, and at times preservation considerations that steer material and color choices and call for a crew that respects the architecture. The mid-century brick ranches and split-levels across older parts of the city are frequently on their second or third roof, with decking that has to be checked carefully before new material goes down and framing that does better with a mid-weight architectural shingle than the heaviest product on the shelf. The newer subdivisions out toward Cobb Parkway and the county's growing edges often have the original builder-grade roof reaching the end of its run, and a storm is what finally pushes the replacement. We size the plan to the house in front of us instead of running every Marietta address through the same template, and we bring the same standard to every one of them.
What a Marietta roof replacement actually costs
Most full roof replacements in Marietta land between $8,000 and $25,000, with larger homes or premium materials pushing past $30,000. The biggest cost driver is the size of the roof measured in squares, followed by the material you choose and whether the old roof needs a full tear-off. As a rough guide, asphalt architectural shingles run about $350 to $500 per square, while standing seam metal runs roughly $700 to $1,200 per square installed. When the project is storm-related, your out-of-pocket cost is often just your deductible, with your insurance covering the approved scope, and we help you understand exactly where those lines fall before any work begins. We give every Marietta homeowner a written, itemized quote after a free on-site inspection, with no vague ballpark figures and no surprise add-ons at the end. You can review typical figures on our pricing page or contact us to get your own number.
Frequently Asked Questions - Roof Replacement in Marietta
How do I know if my Marietta roof has hail or storm damage?
After a Cobb County storm, the clearest signs from the ground are granules collecting where your downspouts drain, dark soft spots on the shingles, and shingles that look lifted or creased along the ridges and edges. Much of the real damage is hard to see without walking the roof, which is why we offer a free, no-pressure inspection. We grade each slope, photograph the hail strikes and wind damage, and tell you honestly whether you are looking at a repair, a replacement, or a roof that is still fine.
Should I repair or fully replace my storm-damaged roof in Marietta?
It depends on how widespread the damage is and how old the roof already was. A few wind-torn shingles on one slope of an otherwise sound roof usually points to a targeted repair. Widespread hail bruising, granule loss across several planes, or damage on a shingle near the end of its life usually points to a full replacement, since patching only delays the work and can complicate a claim. We base the recommendation on what we measure on your roof, not on what earns us more.
Will my insurance cover a storm roof replacement in Marietta?
Insurance generally covers roof replacement when the damage comes from a covered event such as hail, wind, or a fallen tree, while normal age-related wear is not covered. Georgia gives policyholders a window to file after a storm, so it pays to inspect and file promptly. We build a documented photo file to the standard adjusters expect, can meet your adjuster on the roof, and provide a line-item scope. In a covered claim your cost is often just your deductible.
Are impact-resistant shingles worth it for a Marietta home?
For a home that has already taken hail, usually yes. Class 4 impact-resistant shingles are built to absorb a hailstrike without fracturing the way a standard shingle does, and many Georgia insurers offer a premium discount for a documented Class 4 roof, so the upgrade can recover part of its cost over time. We carry impact-rated lines from GAF and CertainTeed and will show you the price difference and the potential discount side by side.
Do I need a permit to replace my roof in Marietta?
Yes. Roof replacement in Marietta requires a permit, whether your home falls under Cobb County or the City of Marietta jurisdiction, and we handle that application and the inspection for you. The permit confirms the new roof meets Georgia building codes, which also protects your home's value and supports your warranty. Permit costs are folded into our written quote, so there is no separate paperwork or fee for you to chase down.
Get your storm-damage roof inspection in Marietta
Think a recent Cobb County storm may have damaged your roof? Schedule a free, no-obligation inspection with a local team that documents the damage to your insurer's standard and tells you straight whether you need a repair or a replacement. We will walk your roof, build the photo file, and lay out your options and pricing.