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The average cost to replace a roof in Traverse City, Michigan is $10,341.

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$10,341 Average roof replacement cost for Asphalt Shingle roofs in Traverse City, MI

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Roof Replacement Cost in Traverse City, Michigan

The average cost to replace a roof in Traverse City is about $10,341. This is based on the average roof size (with pitch) in Traverse City of 1,792 sqft (18.00 squares) and the area’s most common material, Asphalt Shingle, which run about $5.77 per sqft ($577/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 1,792 sqft roof (18.00 squares) in Traverse City.

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 Traverse City.

Asphalt Shingle
$5.77/sqft ($577/square)
SQFTSQUARESCOST
5005$2,885
1,00010$5,771
1,50015$8,656
2,00020$11,541
2,50025$14,427
3,00030$17,312
3,50035$20,197
4,00040$23,083
4,50045$25,968
5,00050$28,853
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 Traverse City home.

Asphalt Shingle
$5.77/sqft ($577/square)
SQFTVALUE ADDED
500$1,731
1,000$3,462
1,500$5,194
2,000$6,925
2,500$8,656
3,000$10,387
3,500$12,118
4,000$13,850
4,500$15,581
5,000$17,312
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.

Traverse City Roof Statistics

The number of roofs our tech has scanned36,577
Average roof size (with pitch)1,792 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 Traverse City, Michigan

Labor Costs

How much does roofing labor cost in Traverse City, Michigan compared to nearby areas? Across Traverse City the price tag attached to roofing labor for asphalt shingles generally wanders within the $200‑$350 per band a figure that bears the imprint of Grand Traverse Bay’s demand and the added toil of coping with the region’s heavy snowfall. That sum nudges a little above the rates quoted in the pastoral outposts such as Cadillac or Manistee and it hovers roughly alongside, if not a shade higher, than, the price points recorded around Grand Rapids.

Weather & Climate Considerations

How does Traverse City, Michigan's weather affect roof lifespan? Traverse Citys Grand Traverse Bay lake‑effect winters bring 32 inches of rain and roughly 100 inches of snow each year; frequent gusty winds and wide freeze‑thaw swings then accelerate roof wear, via ice dams, shingle cracking, algae growth and metal corrosion while the summer’s UV and sun exposure can shave five to ten years off a typical asphalt roof’s lifespan.
What is the most common cause of roof damage in Traverse City, Michigan? In Traverse City the common roof damage is caused by the heavy lake‑effect snow and the freeze‑thaw cycles that drift in, off Grand Traverse Bay, which generate ice dams saturate the shingles and lead to interior leaks.
What is the best time of year to replace a roof in Traverse City, Michigan? In Traverse City the optimal window for a roof replacement runs from mid‑May through September with June, to August being the spot, temperatures stay above 40 °F and Lake Michigan’s storms are less common. It’s best to steer clear of the March‑April thaw. The blustery, storm‑prone October and to lock in a local contractor early since northern Michigan’s construction season is notoriously brief.

Insurance & Storms

How common are storm-related roof claims in Traverse City, Michigan? Storm‑related roof claims in Traverse City happen with frequency spiking at certain times of the year, after lake‑effect wind gusts off Grand Traverse Bay during the summer hail‑and‑high‑wind stretch and when winter ice dams cause damage. Insurers in the region say that the biggest jumps, in filings tend to follow a spring or summer storm so the claims usually bunch up around those events.
What natural disasters in Traverse City, Michigan cause the most roof replacements? Up in Traverse City, the common trigger for roof replacements is the brutal wind and hail that ride in on violent thunderstorms together, with the massive lake‑effect snow loads and ice dams that either crush or rot shingles. The gales battering the Grand Traverse Bay shoreline often topple trees onto homes prompting another round of roof work. While floodwaters rarely rip a roof apart outright it’s really the wind and ice that do the lifting when damage occurs.

Top Roofing Contractors in Traverse City, Michigan

Falcon Roofing LLC

5

16 reviews

10609 S Timberlee Ct
Traverse City, MI 49684

(231) 409-1422

IRT Commercial Services

4.6

14 reviews

2464 S M 37
Traverse City, MI 49685

(231) 649-2146

NorthShore Exteriors LLC

4.9

90 reviews

3417 Cass Rd
Traverse City, MI 49684

(231) 642-5444

Preferred Roofing Services LLC

4.8

46 reviews

3040 Keystone Rd N
Traverse City, MI 49686

(231) 709-5933

Summit Point Roofing LLC

4.7

31 reviews

2748 Garfield Rd N Ste 15
Traverse City, MI 49686

(231) 299-0079

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Summit Roofing

5

1 review

13963 S Robinson Rd
Traverse City, MI 49684

(248) 393-8300

Superior Exteriors

5

26 reviews

2969 North Keystone Road
Traverse City, MI 49685

(231) 907-2882

Traverse City Roofing

4.2

10 reviews

309 East Front Street
Traverse City, MI 49684

(231) 222-6538

Landmark Exteriors

5

8 reviews

10850 East Traverse Highway
Traverse City, MI 49685

(231) 492-0637

Complete Roofing & Repair

3.7

6 reviews

837 Robinwood Court
Traverse City, MI 49686

(231) 642-1161

NM Roofing and renovations

4.1

9 reviews

1779 South Garfield Avenue
Traverse City, MI 49686

(231) 454-4249

Aspen Contracting

5

3 reviews

2636 North Garfield Road
Traverse City, MI 49686

(231) 715-2010

Advanced Roofing

4.6

5 reviews

4172 Wyatt Road
Traverse City, MI 49684

(231) 620-0945

RDB Contracting

4.4

5 reviews

926 West Front Street
Traverse City, MI 49684

(888) 908-9448

Qualified Roofing

4.6

30 reviews

2464 Michigan 37
Traverse City, MI 49685

(231) 360-1756

Next Day Construction & Roofing LLC.

5

1 review

236 1/2 East Front Street
Traverse City, MI 49684

(231) 642-5097

Great Lakes MetalworX

5

1 review

1158 Townhouse Lane
Traverse City, MI 49686

(989) 329-6932

Big Top Roofing

5

3 reviews

3039 Marmac Avenue
Traverse City, MI 49684

(231) 668-3014

Northern Reflections Construction

5

10 reviews

8566 South West Bay Shore Drive
Traverse City, MI 49684

(231) 929-8007

Eagle Home Renovation

5

1 review

302 N US Hwy 31 S
Traverse City, MI 49685

(231) 252-4092

Map of Roofing Contractors in Traverse City, Michigan

Traverse City Roof Costs Compared to Other Michigan Cities

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  • $583 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $10,924

Grand Rapids, MI

  • $3,020 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $13,361

Flint, MI

  • $3,039 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $13,380

Lansing, MI

  • $1,786 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $12,127

Saginaw, MI

  • $6,214 more expensive
  • Avg Cost: $16,555
Relative costs calculated from data entered by roofing contractors into the Instant Roofer Database. Data is refreshed weekly.