Roofs in 30504 (Gainesville, GA): home ages, storms and what to plan for

About 10,162 homes stand in 30504 (Gainesville, GA). The largest share was built in the 2000s (20%), and about 59% are old enough that the original roof would be at or past the typical life of an asphalt shingle roof in Georgia.

When homes here were built

Share of homes by decade built (Census ACS 2023 5-year). Clay bars: built long enough ago that the original roof would be at or past a typical asphalt shingle lifespan in Georgia.

67% of homes are single-family detached houses and 56% of occupied homes are owner-occupied; the median owner-occupied home value is about $294,800.

Many homes here are reaching the point where an original builder-grade roof is wearing out: granules in the gutters, brittle tabs, and the first leaks around pipe boots. See signs you need a new roof and pipe boot leaks.

Storm exposure

Since October 14, 2020, radar estimates and National Weather Service reports show hail of three quarters of an inch or more on 1 days here, 0 of them at an inch or more. The largest estimate was 0.84 in on June 27, 2025, and the most recent was June 27, 2025. Hail is only part of the picture; wind and heat age roofs too: heat and humidity.

Full storm history: 30504 on the North Georgia Hail Map.

Nearby: 30566 (Oakwood), 30506 (Gainesville), 30501 (Gainesville). More for Gainesville and Hall County.

Questions homeowners ask

• What are GAF Timberline HDZ RS shingles?
• What is the building code for roof decking?
• What are architectural shingles, and do I have them?
• Is GAF Timberline UHDZ Charcoal worth choosing?
• Should I ground my metal roof?

Housing data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-year estimates. Lifespan estimate assumes a typical asphalt shingle roof lasts about 20 to 25 years in Georgia; actual roofs may have been replaced earlier after storms. Hail: NOAA MRMS radar estimates and NWS reports.