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The average cost to replace a roof in Lansing, Michigan is $12,127.

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$12,127 Average roof replacement cost for Asphalt Shingle roofs in Lansing, MI

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Roof Replacement Cost in Lansing, Michigan

The average cost to replace a roof in Lansing is about $12,127. This is based on the average roof size (with pitch) in Lansing of 1,796 sqft (18.00 squares) and the area’s most common material, Asphalt Shingle, which run about $6.75 per sqft ($675/square).

Average Cost by Material

Roof replacement cost can vary greatly depending on the type of roofing material used. The costs listed below are based on a 1,796 sqft roof (18.00 squares) in Lansing.

Costs calculated from data entered by roofing contractors into the Instant Roofer Database. Data is refreshed weekly.

Roof Replacement Costs by Home Size

Home size is one of the biggest factors contributing to replacement costs. This table shows replacement costs for different home sizes for each roofing material in Lansing.

Asphalt Shingle
$6.75/sqft ($675/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$3,376
1,00010$6,752
1,50015$10,128
2,00020$13,504
2,50025$16,881
3,00030$20,257
3,50035$23,633
4,00040$27,009
4,50045$30,385
5,00050$33,761
Designer Shingle
$8.35/sqft ($835/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$4,173
1,00010$8,346
1,50015$12,519
2,00020$16,691
2,50025$20,864
3,00030$25,037
3,50035$29,210
4,00040$33,383
4,50045$37,556
5,00050$41,728
Metal
$18.62/sqft ($1,862/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$9,309
1,00010$18,619
1,50015$27,928
2,00020$37,237
2,50025$46,547
3,00030$55,856
3,50035$65,165
4,00040$74,475
4,50045$83,784
5,00050$93,094
Costs calculated from data entered by roofing contractors into the Instant Roofer Database. Data is refreshed weekly.

How Roof Replacement Impacts Home Value

Homeowners frequently want to know how replacing their roof could impact the overall value of their home. This table shows how roof replacement, by material and home size, could impact the value of an Lansing home.

Asphalt Shingle
$6.75/sqft ($675/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$2,026
1,000$4,051
1,500$6,077
2,000$8,103
2,500$10,128
3,000$12,154
3,500$14,180
4,000$16,205
4,500$18,231
5,000$20,257
Designer Shingle
$8.35/sqft ($835/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$2,545
1,000$5,091
1,500$7,636
2,000$10,182
2,500$12,727
3,000$15,273
3,500$17,818
4,000$20,364
4,500$22,909
5,000$25,454
Metal
$18.62/sqft ($1,862/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$5,772
1,000$11,544
1,500$17,315
2,000$23,087
2,500$28,859
3,000$34,631
3,500$40,403
4,000$46,174
4,500$51,946
5,000$57,718
Costs calculated from data entered by roofing contractors into the Instant Roofer Database. Data is refreshed weekly.

Lansing Roof Statistics

The number of roofs our tech has scanned65,349
Average roof size (with pitch)1,796 Square Feet
Average roof slope6/12 Pitch or 26.57 Degrees
Most common roof typeAsphalt Shingle
Calculated by our AI roofing tech and populated from the Instant Roofer Database. Data is refreshed weekly.

Frequently Asked Roofing Questions In Lansing, Michigan

Labor Costs

How much does roofing labor cost in Lansing, Michigan compared to nearby areas? Roofing labor in Lansing typically falls between $40 and $65 an hour which translates to $1.25, $3.25 per square foot for asphalt shingle work. Those figures are usually about 5, 15 % lower than the rates seen in Ann Arbor and Detroit. They line up closely with pricing in nearby smaller towns such, as Jackson and Charlotte.

Weather & Climate Considerations

How does Lansing, Michigan's weather affect roof lifespan? Lansing’s climate with 31 inches of rain each year and 45‑55 inches of snow, sometimes boosted by occasional Lake Michigan‑driven storms, brings frequent freeze‑thaw cycles, seasonally gusty winds, a moderate amount of sunshine and a modest urban heat island. This mix of factors accelerates shingle wear encourages ice‑dam formation leads to flashing failures and ultimately shortens a roof’s lifespan, through moisture and UV stress.
What is the most common cause of roof damage in Lansing, Michigan? Storm‑driven wind and hail top the list of roof‑damage culprits in Lansing, a result of thunderstorm activity and seasonal gusts that can lift or puncture shingles and metal. Winter ice dams also cause trouble. Wind and hail are responsible, for the bulk of local roofing claims.
What is the best time of year to replace a roof in Lansing, Michigan? The prime window for work in Lansing stretches from May through September with June, to August being the sweet spot when the days are warm, dry and daytime temperatures stay above 45 °F. It’s best to dodge the winter months and the early‑spring thaw as mid‑Michigan’s freeze‑thaw cycles and ice can thwart shingle adhesion. Aim to schedule the job before the fall leaf drop and ahead of the winter storms that commonly sweep through the neighborhoods.

Insurance & Storms

How common are storm-related roof claims in Lansing, Michigan? Roof‑damage claims tied to storms are a staple of Lansing’s insurance landscape. Each year after the spring‑and‑summer barrage of thunderstorms, hail and wind and later when winter cloaks the city in ice and snow homeowners are filing the same forms again and again. The older tree‑lined neighborhoods in the state capital and, throughout Ingham County seem vulnerable; whenever a big system rolls through the number of claims jumps noticeably.
What natural disasters in Lansing, Michigan cause the most roof replacements? In Lansing roof replacements typically follow the onslaught of summer hail and straight‑line wind storms the occasional tornado and the heavy wet snow or ice dams that accumulate, particularly, on the older Mid‑Michigan housing stock and downtown flat roofs. When powerful thunderstorms knock down city trees they likewise set off a surge of replacements.

Top Roofing Contractors in Lansing, Michigan

Best Choice Home Improvements, LLC

5

1 review

1220 East César E. Chávez Avenue
Lansing, MI 48906

(517) 939-9398

Acme Home Exteriors

4.9

199 reviews

5123 Aurelius Road
Lansing, MI 48911

(517) 321-5890

Sayagos Home Improvement

4.8

33 reviews

2514 Greenbelt Drive
Lansing, MI 48911

(517) 410-6776

Precision Roofing Services

4.7

372 reviews

319 Clinton Street
Lansing, MI 48906

(517) 224-5919

Best Choice Home Improvements, LLC

5

1 review

1220 East César E. Chávez Avenue
Lansing, MI 48906

(517) 939-9398

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CS Roofing Company

4.5

40 reviews

120 North Washington Square
Lansing, MI 48933

(517) 484-8418

Roofing Repair Guy Lansing

5

65 reviews

5310 South Pennsylvania Avenue
Lansing, MI 48911

(517) 272-8011

Palmer Construction

4

67 reviews

3120 Pinetree Rd
Lansing, MI 48911

(517) 347-7988

Jimmerson Roofing

4.8

49 reviews

310 West Sheridan Road
Lansing, MI 48906

(517) 484-4350

Weather Vane Roofing

4.6

146 reviews

3238 West Saint Joseph Street
Lansing, MI 48917

(517) 318-0420

Swift Roofing LLC

5

1 review

931 N Clippert St
Lansing, MI 48912

(313) 288-2335

STORMSHIELD ROOFING

5

16 reviews

1407 Lake Lansing Road
Lansing, MI 48912

(517) 901-2022

Isaia’s Roofing & Siding

5

8 reviews

5927 Pheasant Avenue
Lansing, MI 48911

(517) 819-2620

Lifestyle Exteriors LLC

4.8

23 reviews

3310 Bardaville Street
Lansing, MI 48906

(989) 436-2488

Brunette Home Improvement

4.5

64 reviews

4517 West Saginaw Highway
Lansing, MI 48917

(517) 327-1005

Capital Roofing

5

41 reviews

724 Princeton Avenue
Lansing, MI 48915

(517) 896-5872

Spartan Commercial Roofing

4.4

11 reviews

3704 North Aurelius Road
Lansing, MI 48910

(517) 999-7663

Community Construction

5

1 review

2720 Alpha Access Street
Lansing, MI 48910

(517) 969-3556

Superior Services RSH Inc.

4.9

28 reviews

5411 West Grand River Avenue
Lansing, MI 48906

(517) 321-8222

Roofing and Restoration Services of America

4.9

27 reviews

120 North Washington Square
Lansing, MI 48933

(269) 247-5244

Map of Roofing Contractors in Lansing, Michigan

Lansing Roof Costs Compared to Other Michigan Cities

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  • $1,203 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $10,924

Grand Rapids, MI

  • $1,234 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $13,361

Flint, MI

  • $1,253 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $13,380

Saginaw, MI

  • $4,428 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $16,555

Warren, MI

  • $4,299 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $16,426
Relative costs calculated from data entered by roofing contractors into the Instant Roofer Database. Data is refreshed weekly.