Michigan Roof Replacement Costs
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The average price for a Asphalt Shingle roof in Michigan is $13,279.
4,847,450 Roofs measured by our roofing calculator in Michigan
$13,279 Average roof replacement cost for Asphalt Shingle roofs in Michigan
1,241 Highly rated roofers in Michigan
The average cost to replace a roof in Michigan is about $13,279. This is based on the average roof size (with pitch) in Michigan of 2,043 sqft (20.33 squares) and the area’s most common material, Asphalt Shingle, which run about $6.50 per sqft ($650/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 2,043 sqft roof (20.33 squares) in Michigan.
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 Michigan.
| SQFT | SQUARES | COST |
|---|---|---|
| 500 | 5 | $3,250 |
| 1,000 | 10 | $6,500 |
| 1,500 | 15 | $9,750 |
| 2,000 | 20 | $13,000 |
| 2,500 | 25 | $16,249 |
| 3,000 | 30 | $19,499 |
| 3,500 | 35 | $22,749 |
| 4,000 | 40 | $25,999 |
| 4,500 | 45 | $29,249 |
| 5,000 | 50 | $32,499 |
| SQFT | SQUARES | COST |
|---|---|---|
| 500 | 5 | $4,052 |
| 1,000 | 10 | $8,105 |
| 1,500 | 15 | $12,157 |
| 2,000 | 20 | $16,209 |
| 2,500 | 25 | $20,261 |
| 3,000 | 30 | $24,314 |
| 3,500 | 35 | $28,366 |
| 4,000 | 40 | $32,418 |
| 4,500 | 45 | $36,470 |
| 5,000 | 50 | $40,523 |
| SQFT | SQUARES | COST |
|---|---|---|
| 500 | 5 | $9,279 |
| 1,000 | 10 | $18,559 |
| 1,500 | 15 | $27,838 |
| 2,000 | 20 | $37,118 |
| 2,500 | 25 | $46,397 |
| 3,000 | 30 | $55,676 |
| 3,500 | 35 | $64,956 |
| 4,000 | 40 | $74,235 |
| 4,500 | 45 | $83,515 |
| 5,000 | 50 | $92,794 |
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 Michigan home.
| SQFT | VALUE ADDED |
|---|---|
| 500 | $1,950 |
| 1,000 | $3,900 |
| 1,500 | $5,850 |
| 2,000 | $7,800 |
| 2,500 | $9,750 |
| 3,000 | $11,700 |
| 3,500 | $13,649 |
| 4,000 | $15,599 |
| 4,500 | $17,549 |
| 5,000 | $19,499 |
| SQFT | VALUE ADDED |
|---|---|
| 500 | $2,472 |
| 1,000 | $4,944 |
| 1,500 | $7,416 |
| 2,000 | $9,888 |
| 2,500 | $12,359 |
| 3,000 | $14,831 |
| 3,500 | $17,303 |
| 4,000 | $19,775 |
| 4,500 | $22,247 |
| 5,000 | $24,719 |
| SQFT | VALUE ADDED |
|---|---|
| 500 | $5,753 |
| 1,000 | $11,506 |
| 1,500 | $17,260 |
| 2,000 | $23,013 |
| 2,500 | $28,766 |
| 3,000 | $34,519 |
| 3,500 | $40,273 |
| 4,000 | $46,026 |
| 4,500 | $51,779 |
| 5,000 | $57,532 |
Michigan Roof Statistics
| The number of roofs our tech has scanned | 4,847,450 |
| Average roof size (with pitch) | 2,043 Square Feet |
| Average roof slope | 4/12 Pitch or 18.43 Degrees |
| Most common roof type | Asphalt Shingle |
Frequently Asked Roofing Questions In Michigan
Labor Costs
How much does roofing labor cost in Michigan compared to nearby states?
In Michigan roofing labor typically falls between $2.50 and $4.50 per foot or roughly $45 to $65 per hour. That’s five to fifteen percent higher than the rates in Indiana and Ohio roughly on par with Wisconsin and just a shade, below Minnesota. The harsh Great Lakes winters, ice‑dam prevention and heavy snow‑load work, tend to push Michigan prices toward the end of that range. Weather & Climate Considerations
How does Michigan's weather affect roof lifespan?
Michigan’s Lakes‑driven climate delivers roughly 30, 33 inches of rain per year heavy lake‑effect snow that can swing from about 50 inches to well over 200 inches, in parts of the Upper and western Lower Peninsulas, frequent freeze‑thaw cycles, strong lake breezes, occasional severe storms and only moderate summer sunshine. All of these forces hasten shingle wear encourage ice‑dam formation invite moisture intrusion and generate wind uplift, markedly shortening a roof’s lifespan. What is the most common cause of roof damage in Michigan?
In Michigan roof damage often stems from ice dams, byproducts of heavy lake‑effect snow and the relentless freeze‑thaw cycle that defines the season. As the snow melts water slips beneath the shingles seeping in leaking and eventually rotting the wood beneath. Wet, heavy snow loads and the occasional falling branch add pressure compounding the problem. What is the best time of year to replace a roof in Michigan?
The prime window for Michigan runs from spring into early autumn, roughly May through September with June to mid‑September offering the sweet spot where temperatures stay above freezing and asphalt shingles seal correctly. Winter and early spring are best avoided because of lake‑effect snow and the freeze‑thaw cycle while the height of summer can bring scorching storm‑prone spikes, near the Great Lakes. Insurance & Storms
How common are storm-related roof claims in Michigan?
Storm‑related roof claims crop up regularly throughout Michigan. In winter lake‑effect snow freezing rain and ice dams batter rooftops and when spring and summer arrive, wind and hail keep the claim flow steady across both the Lower and Upper Peninsulas. After the intense storms counties along the shoreline and in the northern part of the state see a noticeable jump, in claim rates. What natural disasters in Michigan cause the most roof replacements?
In Michigan most roof replacements are triggered by a cascade of weather events: lake‑effect snow and ice storms, winter roof collapses in the Upper Peninsula and fierce spring‑summer storms that unleash high winds, hail and tornadoes across southern Lower Michigan. Fallen trees blown down by shoreline gusts and flooding, from saturated soils also push homeowners to replace roofs after the recent bouts of intense ice and wind storms. Top Roofing Contractors in Michigan
iSwitch Roofs
5
10 reviews
30800 Telegraph Road
Bingham Farms, MI 48025
(248) 997-5929
Acme Home Exteriors
4.9
199 reviews
5123 Aurelius Road
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 321-5890
Home Genius Exteriors
4.8
38 reviews
22260 Haggerty Road
Northville, MI 48167
(313) 751-8607
Great Lakes Home Remodeling
4.6
258 reviews
1395 Wheaton Avenue
Troy, MI 48083
(800) 715-7663
PD Home Exteriors
5
74 reviews
224 West Michigan Avenue
Saline, MI 48176
(734) 395-0663
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IMPERIAL BUILDING & ROOFING
4.9
92 reviews
4724 South State Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
(734) 995-9955
Ideal Roofing LLC
4.9
54 reviews
3233 Hogarth Avenue
Flint, MI 48532
(810) 258-0500
Sayagos Home Improvement
4.8
33 reviews
2514 Greenbelt Drive
Lansing, MI 48911
(517) 410-6776
Grennan Construction
4.7
230 reviews
917 Orchard Lake Road
Pontiac, MI 48341
(248) 462-0224
Lighthouse Exteriors by Martino Home Improvements
4.7
445 reviews
1458 East Lincoln Avenue
Madison Heights, MI 48071
(248) 444-7419
Michigan Home Improvements
5
10 reviews
14345 Fagan Road
Holly, MI 48442
(734) 947-0400
a and b home improvement llc
4.8
48 reviews
2424 Howe Street
Shelby Township, MI 48317
(810) 627-4895
Werner Roofing and Exteriors
4.9
644 reviews
13844 172nd Ave
Grand Haven, MI 49417
(616) 844-5382
Signature Home Pros
4.9
132 reviews
9135 Allan Road
New Lothrop, MI 48460
(810) 270-5922
Premier Roofing And Exteriors LLC
4.9
1086 reviews
3440 Fairlanes Avenue Southwest
Grandville, MI 49418
(616) 534-7680
United Restoration Disaster Services
4.6
145 reviews
440 East Maple Road
Troy, MI 48083
(844) 772-8737
Hect Home Improvement LLC
5
114 reviews
4487 Richfield Road
Flint, MI 48506
(810) 243-3303
Dewitt Building and Construction
4.2
171 reviews
17344 West 12 Mile Road
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 559-7300
GoTo Roofing, Inc.
4.9
455 reviews
6250 Jackson Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 627-7663
Precision Roofing Services
4.7
372 reviews
319 Clinton Street
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 224-5919
Roof Costs in Michigan Cities
Ann Arbor, MI
- About the same
- Avg Cost: $13,279
Battle Creek, MI
- About the same
- Avg Cost: $13,279
Bay City, MI
- $182 less expensive
- Avg Cost: $13,097
Clinton Township, MI
- $1,016 less expensive
- Avg Cost: $12,263
Dearborn, MI
- $2,092 less expensive
- Avg Cost: $11,187
Detroit, MI
- $2,283 less expensive
- Avg Cost: $10,996
Flint, MI
- $732 less expensive
- Avg Cost: $12,547
Grand Rapids, MI
- About the same
- Avg Cost: $13,279
Holland, MI
- About the same
- Avg Cost: $13,279
Jackson, MI
- About the same
- Avg Cost: $13,279
Kalamazoo, MI
- $4,432 less expensive
- Avg Cost: $8,847
Lansing, MI
- $982 less expensive
- Avg Cost: $12,297
Livonia, MI
- $2,092 less expensive
- Avg Cost: $11,187
Muskegon, MI
- About the same
- Avg Cost: $13,279
Rochester, MI
- About the same
- Avg Cost: $13,279
Saginaw, MI
- $3,276 more expensive
- Avg Cost: $16,555
Sterling Heights, MI
- $5,179 less expensive
- Avg Cost: $8,100
Traverse City, MI
- $2,938 less expensive
- Avg Cost: $10,341
Warren, MI
- $3,147 more expensive
- Avg Cost: $16,426
Westland, MI
- $2,092 less expensive
- Avg Cost: $11,187