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The average price for a Asphalt Shingle roof in Michigan is $13,270.

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The average cost to replace a roof in Michigan is about $13,270. This is based on the average roof size (with pitch) in Michigan of 2,033 sqft (20.33 squares) and the area’s most common material, Asphalt Shingle, which run about $6.53 per sqft ($653/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 2,033 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.

Asphalt Shingle
$6.53/sqft ($653/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$3,264
1,00010$6,527
1,50015$9,791
2,00020$13,055
2,50025$16,318
3,00030$19,582
3,50035$22,846
4,00040$26,109
4,50045$29,373
5,00050$32,636
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

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.

Asphalt Shingle
$6.53/sqft ($653/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$1,958
1,000$3,916
1,500$5,875
2,000$7,833
2,500$9,791
3,000$11,749
3,500$13,707
4,000$15,666
4,500$17,624
5,000$19,582
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

Michigan Roof Statistics

The number of roofs our tech has scanned4,847,450
Average roof size (with pitch)2,033 Square Feet
Average roof slope4/12 Pitch or 18.43 Degrees
Most common roof typeAsphalt 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

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

iSwitch Roofs

5

10 reviews

30800 Telegraph Road
Bingham Farms, MI 48025

(248) 997-5929

Sayagos Home Improvement

4.8

33 reviews

2514 Greenbelt Drive
Lansing, MI 48911

(517) 410-6776

Ideal Roofing LLC

4.9

54 reviews

3233 Hogarth Avenue
Flint, MI 48532

(810) 258-0500

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IMPERIAL BUILDING & ROOFING

4.9

92 reviews

4724 South State Road
Ann Arbor, MI 48108

(734) 995-9955

Grennan Construction

4.7

230 reviews

917 Orchard Lake Road
Pontiac, MI 48341

(248) 462-0224

Werner Roofing and Exteriors

4.9

644 reviews

13844 172nd Ave
Grand Haven, MI 49417

(616) 844-5382

Mill Connection Home Improvement

4.9

50 reviews

21720 Morley Avenue
Dearborn, MI 48124

(313) 418-1734

Lighthouse Exteriors by Martino Home Improvements

4.7

445 reviews

1458 East Lincoln Avenue
Madison Heights, MI 48071

(248) 444-7419

Precision Roofing Services

4.7

372 reviews

319 Clinton Street
Lansing, MI 48906

(517) 224-5919

Michigan Home Improvements

5

10 reviews

14345 Fagan Road
Holly, MI 48442

(734) 947-0400

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

Signature Home Pros

4.9

132 reviews

9135 Allan Road
New Lothrop, MI 48460

(810) 270-5922

a and b home improvement llc

4.8

48 reviews

2424 Howe Street
Shelby Township, MI 48317

(810) 627-4895

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

DeWitt Home Services

4.2

181 reviews

17344 West 12 Mile Road
Southfield, MI 48076

(313) 729-7100

Map of Roofing Contractors in Michigan

Roof Costs in Michigan Cities

Ann Arbor, MI

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $13,270

Battle Creek, MI

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $13,270

Bay City, MI

  • $173 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $13,097

Clinton Township, MI

  • $1,007 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $12,263

Dearborn, MI

  • $2,336 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $10,934

Detroit, MI

  • $2,514 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $10,756

Flint, MI

  • $110 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $13,380

Grand Rapids, MI

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $13,270

Holland, MI

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $13,270

Jackson, MI

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $13,270

Kalamazoo, MI

  • $4,423 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $8,847

Lansing, MI

  • $1,143 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $12,127

Livonia, MI

  • $2,336 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $10,934

Muskegon, MI

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $13,270

Rochester, MI

  • About the same
  • Avg Cost: $13,270

Saginaw, MI

  • $3,285 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $16,555

Sterling Heights, MI

  • $5,170 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $8,100

Traverse City, MI

  • $2,929 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $10,341

Warren, MI

  • $3,156 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $16,426

Westland, MI

  • $2,336 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $10,934