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The average cost to replace a roof in Bay City, Michigan is $13,097.

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$13,097 Average roof replacement cost for Asphalt Shingle roofs in Bay City, MI

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The average cost to replace a roof in Bay City is about $13,097. This is based on the average roof size (with pitch) in Bay City of 2,001 sqft (20.00 squares) and the area’s most common material, Asphalt Shingle, which run about $6.55 per sqft ($655/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 2,001 sqft roof (20.00 squares) in Bay City.

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 Bay City.

Asphalt Shingle
$6.55/sqft ($655/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$3,273
1,00010$6,545
1,50015$9,818
2,00020$13,090
2,50025$16,363
3,00030$19,636
3,50035$22,908
4,00040$26,181
4,50045$29,454
5,00050$32,726
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 Bay City home.

Asphalt Shingle
$6.55/sqft ($655/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$1,964
1,000$3,927
1,500$5,891
2,000$7,854
2,500$9,818
3,000$11,781
3,500$13,745
4,000$15,709
4,500$17,672
5,000$19,636
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

Bay City Roof Statistics

The number of roofs our tech has scanned32,772
Average roof size (with pitch)2,001 Square Feet
Average roof slope4/12 Pitch or 18.43 Degrees
Most common roof typeAsphalt Shingle

Frequently Asked Roofing Questions In Bay City, Michigan

Labor Costs

How much does roofing labor cost in Bay City, Michigan compared to nearby areas?

In Bay City roofing labor typically falls between $250 and $450 per roofing square (100 sq ft) $2.50 to $4.50 per square foot. That range is generally a bit lower than the $300 to $500 per common in larger nearby markets thanks, to Bay Citys lower overhead though lake‑effect weather and the prevalence of older riverfront homes can push prices upward.

Weather & Climate Considerations

How does Bay City, Michigan's weather affect roof lifespan?

In Bay City, Michigan the lake‑effect climate speeds up roof aging: 33 inches of rain and roughly 60 inches of snow fall each year while frequent Saginaw Bay breezes, averaging around ten miles, per hour, regularly give way to brief storms. Add to that an amount of sunshine roughly 1,900 hours annually and the result is a relentless series of freeze‑thaw cycles, wind‑driven uplift, gradual shingle wear and hastened flashing deterioration.

What is the most common cause of roof damage in Bay City, Michigan?

In Bay City roof damage frequently traces back to winter conditions, ice dams and the hefty lake‑effect snow that drifts in, from Saginaw Bay top the list. The relentless freeze‑thaw cycle lifts shingles, inviting leaks while bracing shoreline winds and occasional hailstorms pile on storm‑related wear.

What is the best time of year to replace a roof in Bay City, Michigan?

In Bay City the sweet spot stretches from spring into early autumn, , about late May through September, when Saginaw Bay smooths out temperature swings and the lingering freezes have finally thawed, slashing ice and snow setbacks. The period likely to gift dry warm days with merely a gentle bay breeze lands in June and July.

Insurance & Storms

How common are storm-related roof claims in Bay City, Michigan?

Storm‑driven roof claims show up often in Bay City, Michigan, spring and summer hailstorms and fierce winds do their part and winter adds ice, soggy heavy snow and those stubborn ice dams that form thanks, to Lake Huron and the lake‑effect punch of Saginaw Bay. Local insurers watch claim numbers jump after a hard‑thrown thunderstorm or a lake‑effect bout and most homeowners end up filing a roof claim in the ten‑to‑twenty‑year window.

What natural disasters in Bay City, Michigan cause the most roof replacements?

In Bay City, Michigan roof replacements often come after severe thunderstorms that hurl hail and high winds after tornadoes or derecho‑scale straight‑line winds that strip shingles after winter storms that lay down heavy snow form ice dams and trigger ice jams, on the Saginaw River and after storm‑tossed trees fall and cause damage.

Top Roofing Contractors in Bay City, Michigan

BZAK Builders

4.9

120 reviews

512 Germania St
Bay City, MI 48706

(989) 316-1483

Valley Roofing Company Inc.

4.6

9 reviews

408 Woodside Avenue
Bay City, MI 48708

(989) 892-2412

Gohm & Son Roofing & Home

4.6

10 reviews

4457 Ward Road
Bay City, MI 48706

(989) 667-4717

“Son of a Burch” Roofing and Repair

5

10 reviews

502 King Street
Bay City, MI 48706

(989) 313-2796

Arnold & Sautter Co.

4.6

10 reviews

408 North Euclid Avenue
Bay City, MI 48706

(989) 684-7557

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Brown Thomas Roofing

4.6

5 reviews

700 3rd Street
Bay City, MI 48708

(989) 892-0069

M&M Seamless Gutters Inc

3.5

73 reviews

2012 Michigan Avenue
Bay City, MI 48708

(989) 667-2055

Drzewicki & Son Roofing

5

1 review

2408 26th Street
Bay City, MI 48708

(989) 893-8903

Specialty Roofing Services

5

1 review

1608 South Van Buren Street
Bay City, MI 48708

(989) 895-5637

Millennium Home Design

5

1 review

1592 South Euclid Avenue
Bay City, MI 48706

(989) 220-3130

Nordstrom Contracting

5

1 review

1345 North Johnson Street
Bay City, MI 48708

(989) 249-3591

Hunt Contracting

5

1 review

3166 Coventry Drive
Bay City, MI 48706

(989) 737-0806

Yeager Asphalt & Roofing

4

1 review

4985 State Street Road
Bay City, MI 48708

(989) 894-1951

Beebe Construction

4.3

6 reviews

4090 Wheeler Road
Bay City, MI 48706

(989) 225-6099

Honest Repairs LLC

5

1 review

209 Oxford Street
Bay City, MI 48708

(586) 461-7739

Map of Roofing Contractors in Bay City, Michigan

Bay City Roof Costs Compared to Other Michigan Cities

Detroit, MI

  • $2,341 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $10,756

Grand Rapids, MI

  • $173 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $13,270

Flint, MI

  • $283 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $13,380

Lansing, MI

  • $970 less expensive
  • Avg Cost: $12,127

Saginaw, MI

  • $3,458 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $16,555