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1. What Does a Synthetic Shake Roof Cost in Georgia?

(2026 Pricing)

For a typical luxury home in Georgia or South Carolina, a synthetic shake roof investment usually falls in this range:

⭐ $12.50 – $18.50 per square foot installed

(Typical total project range: $38,000 – $90,000+)

This range reflects premium systems such as Brava Synthetic Shake, which are commonly selected in higher-end neighborhoods in and around Atlanta, Alpharetta, Milton, Buckhead, Lake Oconee, Charleston, and Greenville.

Your exact number depends on variables such as:

We’ll break these elements down in detail.

2. Why Synthetic Shake Costs More Upfront – and Often Less Over Time

High-performance synthetic shake roofing is more expensive than asphalt or builder-grade materials at installation. However, it is engineered to solve the problems that make cheaper roofs expensive over time.

A premium synthetic shake system typically delivers:

When you evaluate total ownership cost instead of just day-one price, synthetic shake frequently outperforms almost every other roofing system.

3. Cost by Material: Brava vs Cedar vs Asphalt vs Other Synthetics

Homeowners rarely look at synthetic shake in isolation. They weigh it against cedar, asphalt, and other composite options.

Typical installed pricing in Georgia and South Carolina:

MaterialAverage Cost per Sq Ft InstalledExpected LifespanMaintenance CostTotal 25-Year Cost
Brava Synthetic Shake$12.50–$18.5050+ years$0Lowest overall
DaVinci Shake$11.50–$17.0040–50 yearsLowModerate
Cedar Shake$10.00–$15.0015–25 yearsHighVery high
Asphalt Shingles$3.50–$6.5012–20 yearsModerate/HighHighest overall

On day one, synthetic shake sits above asphalt and roughly in line with cedar. Over a 25-year window, it typically becomes the least expensive option, because it avoids repeat replacements and ongoing maintenance.

4. Example: Full Cost Breakdown for a Typical Georgia Home (3,000 sq ft)

To make this more concrete, consider a well-appointed 3,000 sq ft home. Depending on design and pitch, the roof surface area is often in the 3,600–4,000 sq ft range.

Brava Synthetic Shake – Sample Cost Structure

CategoryCost Range
Materials$22,000 – $36,000
Labor$13,000 – $20,000
Tear-off and Disposal$2,000 – $4,500
Premium Underlayment$1,500 – $3,000
Copper Accents (optional)$2,500 – $7,000
Total Installed Cost$38,000 – $70,000+

Homes with steep pitches, multiple ridgelines and dormers, or extensive architectural detailing can reasonably reach $75,000 – $100,000+.As you review these numbers, consider not only the installation cost, but how often you intend to replace the roof over the life of the home.

5. Why Brava Is the Leading Synthetic Shake Choice in Georgia and the Carolinas

Brava has become the preferred synthetic shake roofing choice in many of the region’s higher-value communities, including:

It stands out for several reasons:

In practice, Brava is selected as much for architectural reasons as for technical ones.

6. The 7 Major Factors That Influence Synthetic Shake Cost

Seven primary variables influence where your project lands within (or outside) the typical range.

1. Roof Size

Larger roofs require more material and labor. Synthetic shake’s value often becomes more evident on larger estates, where replacing an asphalt or cedar roof every 12–20 years becomes a substantial recurring expense.

2. Roof Pitch

Steeper roofs:

Roofs with pitches of 10/12 or steeper can increase overall costs by 10–25 percent.

3. Roof Complexity

Architecturally interesting homes often feature:

Each of these details adds flashing, cutting, and time, which naturally increases the investment.

4. Tear-Off and Disposal

Removing an existing roof introduces:

If underlying decking requires repair or replacement, that will also be reflected in the final number.

5. Underlayment System

High-end synthetic shake is typically paired with premium underlayments that enhance:

This adds cost, but it also improves the integrity and longevity of the overall system.

6. Color Blends and Architectural Details

Brava’s multi-blend premium colors and custom touches carry modest premiums. Copper details such as:

…increase cost, but also elevate curb appeal and perceived value.

7. Installer Expertise

The same material can perform very differently depending on who installs it. Experienced synthetic shake specialists:

For affluent homeowners, the quality of execution is often as important as the material choice itself.

7. Synthetic Shake vs Cedar Shake Cost in Georgia

Cedar shake once defined luxury roofing. In 2026, it has become one of the most expensive materials to live with over time.

Ongoing Cedar Costs

Cedar typically involves:

Many cedar roofs generate $600 – $2,000 per year in maintenance and repair costs, before accounting for accelerated aging in humid climates.

Synthetic Shake as the Cedar Successor

Premium synthetic shake such as Brava replicates the appearance of cedar while removing:

In most categories, Brava exceeds cedar performance, with a similar or slightly higher upfront investment and dramatically lower lifetime cost.

8. Insurance Considerations with Synthetic Shake

For Georgia and South Carolina homeowners, carrier behavior has become a major part of the roofing conversation.

Class 4 synthetic shake systems like Brava can support:

By contrast, older cedar and asphalt systems are more often flagged as higher risk, particularly in hail- and wind-exposed regions.

9. Resale Value: How Synthetic Shake Shows Up at the Closing Table

A synthetic shake roof often improves both the narrative and the numbers when a home is sold.

Buyers and their advisors tend to respond positively to:

This often leads to fewer inspection objections, cleaner negotiations, and a stronger perceived value in neighborhoods such as Alpharetta, Milton, Buckhead, Charleston, and lakefront communities.

10. How to Budget for a Synthetic Shake Roof in 2026

BAs a planning framework, many homeowners in the region use these bands:

Some owners treat the project as a strategic capital improvement and coordinate payment timing with other estate or portfolio planning decisions. Others explore financing or structured payment options to spread the investment over time. The right approach depends on your broader financial strategy.

11. Is Synthetic Shake Worth the Cost in 2026?

For homeowners who value:

…synthetic shake, and specifically Brava Synthetic Shake, is often the most rational choice.Upfront cost is higher than asphalt and often similar to cedar. Long-term cost is usually lower than both. The real return is the combination of protection, predictability, and preserved dignity at the roofline.

12. Schedule Your Private Synthetic Shake Cost Consultation

If you’d like precise numbers for your home rather than general ranges, the next step is a private consultation.

Your consultation can include:

Schedule Your Private Synthetic Shake Cost Consultation

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