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Quick, low-risk steps
- Write your roof scope in one sentence, including covering removal, decking allowance, flashing, ventilation, and any structural work.
- Confirm that Augusta-Richmond County License and Inspection is the authority for your exact address.
- Ask Historic Preservation staff whether your parcel is under design review and whether material or feature changes require a Certificate of Appropriateness.
- Use the current Building Permits page and Residential Building Permit Requirements checklist to assemble and submit your re-roof application through an accepted channel.
- Record the permit and historic case numbers, required inspections, result comments, and final closeout document in your homeowner file.
Permit requirement
Augusta-Richmond County's permit page explicitly lists re-roofing among projects requiring a building permit and says required permits must be obtained before work begins. This means you should not let a contractor start tear-off before the permit is issued.
The county offers an online re-roof application route through CityView, and the current residential checklist requires a completed signed permit application and a drip-edge form when applicable. You can submit in person, by email, or through CityView.
- Confirm the authority for your exact address before relying on this page.
- Ask License and Inspection whether your scope is a limited repair, full re-roof, decking replacement, or structural framing change.
Sources for this section: Augusta-Richmond County, Augusta-Richmond County, Augusta-Richmond County Residential Permitting Division
Check historic review before you permit
If your property is under Historic Preservation Commission design review, follow these steps before submitting a building permit application.
- Confirm historic statusAsk Historic Preservation staff whether your parcel is a designated historic property or in a local historic district.
- Determine if a Certificate of Appropriateness is neededExterior architectural or site changes may require a Certificate of Appropriateness before you treat the roof scope as ready for permitting.
- Check staff-approval eligibilityThe published staff-approval criteria allow reroofing review when replacement materials match existing or documented original materials and no significant features are altered. Staff can still refer the request to the Commission.
- Confirm the current process and feeThe staff-approval form is from 2017; confirm the current process and fee with Historic Preservation staff before relying on it.
Sources for this section: Augusta-Richmond County, Augusta Historic Preservation Commission
Historic review: staff or commission?
Use this table to understand the published staff-approval criteria for reroofing. It does not guarantee approval.
| Situation | Published staff-approval criteria |
|---|---|
| Replacement materials match existing or documented original materials, and no significant features are altered | May be eligible for staff review |
| Replacement materials differ from existing or documented originals, or significant features are altered | Criteria do not describe staff approval; confirm the review path with Historic Preservation staff |
Sources for this section: Augusta Historic Preservation Commission
Official resources
Use these official Augusta-Richmond County resources to confirm the current permit and historic-review requirements.
When Permits are Required
Lists re-roofing as a project requiring a building permit and states permits must be obtained before work begins.
Review the list to confirm your project type.Building Permits
Provides the online re-roof application route through CityView and links the drip-edge form.
Use the online portal to start your application.Residential Building Permit Requirements
Lists the required application items and submission channels for roofing permits.
Download the checklist and gather the required documents.Historic Preservation Commission
Explains the Certificate of Appropriateness requirement for exterior changes to historic properties.
Contact HPC staff to confirm if your property is under design review.Sources for this section: Augusta-Richmond County, Augusta-Richmond County, Augusta-Richmond County Residential Permitting Division, Augusta-Richmond County
Application checklist
Use this checklist to assemble your re-roof permit application based on the current county requirements.
- Completed signed permit application
- Drip-edge form when applicable
- Scope description including tear-off, decking allowance, flashing, ventilation, and any structural work
- Historic review determination (if applicable)
Sources for this section: Augusta-Richmond County Residential Permitting Division, Augusta-Richmond County
Bid normalization table
Use this table to compare bids using the same work categories. Ask each contractor to state their assumptions for each line.
| Work category | What to ask each bidder |
|---|---|
| Roof measurement and pitch | What measured area and pitch did you use? |
| Tear-off and disposal | Does the bid include removing all existing layers and hauling debris? |
| Decking allowance | How much decking replacement is included, and what is the cost per sheet beyond that? |
| Underlayment and leak barrier | What type and brand of underlayment and leak barrier are specified? |
| Flashing | Which flashing locations are included (valleys, chimneys, walls, skylights)? |
| Vents and ventilation | What ventilation changes are included, and are they required by code? |
| Material system | What exact shingle or metal product, underlayment, and accessories are specified? |
| Permit and inspection | Who obtains the permit and schedules inspections? |
| Site protection and cleanup | What protection for landscaping and structures, and what cleanup is included? |
| Warranty and change-order terms | What workmanship warranty is offered, and how are change orders priced? |
Sources for this section: Augusta-Richmond County, Augusta-Richmond County Residential Permitting Division
Example: Using the bid normalization table
Scenario: A homeowner in Augusta-Richmond County receives two bids for a full re-roof. The bids have different totals, but the homeowner uses the normalization table to compare line items.
- Bid A lists a measured area of 2,000 square feet; Bid B lists 1,800 square feet. The homeowner asks why the measurements differ.
- Bid A includes a decking allowance of 10 sheets; Bid B does not mention decking. The homeowner asks Bid B to add a decking allowance.
- Bid A specifies an architectural shingle system; Bid B specifies a 3-tab shingle. The homeowner compares the material specifications.
- Bid A includes permit fees and site protection; Bid B does not list permit fees. The homeowner asks Bid B to include permit fees.
- Bid A includes a 10-year workmanship warranty; Bid B offers a 5-year warranty. The homeowner compares warranty terms.
- After normalizing for measurement, decking allowance, material grade, permit fees, and warranty, the homeowner can compare the bids on an equal basis.
Limit: This example is illustrative and does not reflect actual prices or availability. Always obtain current quotes and verify scope details with each contractor.
Sources for this section: Augusta-Richmond County, Augusta-Richmond County Residential Permitting Division
Augusta roof scope and historic-review checkpoint
Record these fields before comparing bids. This structured record helps you track the authority, scope, materials, historic-review answer, and permit status.
- Address authority: confirm Augusta-Richmond County License and Inspection administers your exact address.
- Defined scope: one sentence describing covering removal, decking allowance, flashing, ventilation, and any structural work.
- Existing roof materials: note the current material type and condition.
- Proposed roof materials: specify the exact replacement material system.
- Exterior feature changes: list any changes to dormers, chimneys, or other features.
- Historic-review answer: record whether a Certificate of Appropriateness is required and whether staff or Commission review applies.
- CityView permit status: note the application number and current status.
Sources for this section: Augusta-Richmond County, Augusta-Richmond County, Augusta-Richmond County, Augusta Historic Preservation Commission
Current code editions
Augusta's building-permit page states that Georgia's 2024 ICC code editions took effect locally on January 1, 2026. If you have an older bid, check its language against the current adopted code set.
Georgia's current state minimum residential-code page is the statewide reference for the adopted edition and Georgia amendments that local reviewers administer.
0Sources for this section: Augusta-Richmond County, Georgia Department of Community Affairs
Take this with you
Evidence and scope checklist
- Roof measurement and pitch
- Tear-off and disposal
- Decking allowance
- Underlayment and leak barrier
- Flashing
- Vents and ventilation
- Material system
- Permit and inspection
- Site protection and cleanup
- Warranty and change-order terms
Common questions
What homeowners ask next
Do I need a permit for a roof repair in Augusta?
Augusta-Richmond County lists re-roofing as requiring a permit, but a limited repair may not be considered re-roofing. Confirm with License and Inspection whether your specific scope requires a permit.
How do I apply for a roof permit in Augusta?
You can apply online through CityView, or submit in person or by email as listed on the Residential Building Permit Requirements checklist. You will need a completed signed application and a drip-edge form when applicable.
What if my property is historic?
If your property is under Historic Preservation Commission design review, you may need a Certificate of Appropriateness before applying for a building permit. Staff may approve reroofing if materials match existing or documented originals and no significant features are altered.
Evidence
Sources used for this guide
Research checked August 1, 2026
- When Permits are RequiredAugusta-Richmond County
Local permit trigger overview and the explicit inclusion of re-roofing among building-permit projects.
- Building PermitsAugusta-Richmond County
Current permit application entry point, CityView registration, online re-roof application path, drip-edge form, and 2026 code notice.
- Residential Building Permit RequirementsAugusta-Richmond County Residential Permitting Division
Current submission channels and the listed application and drip-edge items for roofing and other permits.
- Historic Preservation CommissionAugusta-Richmond County
Certificate of Appropriateness purpose and review of exterior architectural or site changes under Historic Preservation Commission jurisdiction.
- Historic Preservation staff approvals for Certificate of AppropriatenessAugusta Historic Preservation Commission
Staff-level reroofing review criteria when replacement materials match existing or documented original materials and no significant feature alterations are proposed.
- Current State Minimum Codes for ConstructionGeorgia Department of Community Affairs
Current Georgia minimum construction-code editions and Georgia amendments.
Optional next step
Need an on-site professional?
Use the guide and worksheet first so you can describe the situation and compare the full scope. A referral is optional; you can also contact a licensed local provider directly.
We have not enabled a provider route for this site. Use the checklist to contact and verify local providers yourself; urgent hazards should go to the appropriate emergency or public service.