Roof Replacement Grand Rapids MI | New Roof Installation

Roofing Systems We Install

Picking the Right Roof for Your West Michigan Home

The right roofing system depends on your home’s pitch, your exposure to lake-effect weather, your timeline for staying in the house, and your budget. Here is what we install most across the region.

Architectural Asphalt Shingles

The default for roughly 90% of West Michigan residential replacements. Class 4 impact-rated shingles handle freeze-thaw, hail, and wind well. CertainTeed Landmark, Owens Corning Duration, and GAF Timberline are our most-installed lines.

$11k-$18k typical 2,000 sqft · 25-50yr warranty

Standing-Seam Metal

Premium choice for homes with high snow load exposure (Holland-Muskegon corridor especially). 50+ year lifespan, no granular wear, sheds ice better than shingles. Higher upfront cost, lower lifetime cost.

$22k-$45k typical 2,000 sqft · 30-50yr warranty

EPDM Rubber (Flat Roofs)

The standard for low-slope and flat sections of West Michigan homes, additions, porches, garage roofs. Single-ply rubber membrane, fully adhered or mechanically fastened. 20 to 30 year lifespan.

$8-$14 per sqft · 20-30yr warranty

TPO (Commercial & Flat)

White single-ply membrane common on commercial flat roofs and modern home additions. Reflects heat, resists punctures, fully welded seams. Replacing aging EPDM with TPO is a common upgrade.

$9-$15 per sqft · 20-30yr warranty

Modified Bitumen

Multi-ply asphalt-based system used on flat sections where membrane systems aren’t a good fit. Self-adhered or torch-down. Holding up well on older West MI commercial buildings.

$7-$12 per sqft · 15-20yr warranty

Cedar Shake & Premium

Cedar shake, slate, and clay tile for historic homes and high-end residential. Specialty installs that we coordinate with cedar specialists in the network. Long lead times (8-16 weeks) and premium pricing.

Varies widely · 30-100yr lifespan

What’s Actually Included in a Quality Replacement

Every full replacement we do covers the same scope. If a quote you got from someone else skips any of these, ask why:

Permit pull and final inspection. Required in every West Michigan municipality. We pull, schedule, and pass.
Full tear-off to deck. Layovers (installing new shingles over old) are not allowed by Michigan code in most cases and create more problems than they solve.
Decking inspection and replacement. Soft, rotten, or delaminated decking gets replaced before new shingles go on. Priced into the original quote when we can spot it; supplemented when we find it after tear-off.
Ice and water shield at all critical zones. Eaves (per Michigan code), valleys, around chimneys, around skylights, around vents.
Synthetic underlayment over the entire deck. Replaces old felt paper. Tear-resistant, water-resistant, holds up if weather rolls in mid-install.
Drip edge along eaves and rakes. Required by current Michigan residential code on every replacement. Not optional.
Proper ventilation. Ridge vent or alternative cold-side ventilation sized to attic volume. Bad ventilation is the #1 cause of premature shingle failure in West MI.
New flashing. Step flashing at walls, counter-flashing on chimneys, vent boots. Reusing old flashing is where leaks come back.
Cleanup and magnet sweep. All debris hauled away, magnetic nail sweep across the lawn and driveway.
Final walk-through. Inspect the work with you before final payment. Anything that needs touching up gets done.

New roof installation on a Grand Rapids home

Roof Replacement FAQ

What People Want to Know

How much does a new roof cost in Grand Rapids?

Full roof replacement on a typical 2,000 sq ft Grand Rapids home using architectural asphalt shingles ranges from $11,000 to $18,000 in 2026. Premium shingles, complex roof geometry, or steep pitches push that to $18,000 to $26,000. Standing-seam metal runs roughly 2 to 3 times the cost of asphalt. Flat-roof EPDM or TPO is priced separately by square footage. Full cost breakdown →

How long does a roof replacement take?

Most West Michigan residential replacements are 1 to 3 days of on-site work depending on size, pitch, and weather. Tear-off, decking inspection, ice and water shield, underlayment, drip edge, ventilation, and shingle installation all happen in that window. Permitting and material delivery add 1 to 2 weeks lead time before the install.

When is the best time of year to replace a roof in Michigan?

Late spring through early fall is ideal because shingles seal best when daytime temperatures stay above 45 degrees. We do install year-round in Michigan winters using cold-weather techniques (hand-sealing, longer cure times, careful ice/water shield placement), but spring and fall installs go smoother and faster. Booking spring or fall typically requires lead time of 3 to 6 weeks.

Do I need a permit to replace my roof in Grand Rapids?

Yes. The City of Grand Rapids and every other West Michigan municipality requires a building permit for roof replacement. We pull the permit on your behalf, schedule the final inspection, and handle the paperwork. Permits are typically $100 to $300 and rolled into the project quote.

What financing is available?

We offer financing through several Michigan-licensed lenders including options for 0% promotional periods (typically 12 to 18 months) and longer-term fixed-rate plans (5 to 15 years). Approval is subject to credit. Specific terms are presented with the written estimate.

Will my homeowners insurance pay for the replacement?

Insurance covers replacement only when the roof was damaged by a covered event (wind, hail, fallen tree, fire). Wear-and-tear replacement is not insurance-covered. If your roof was storm-damaged, see our emergency and storm damage page for the claim process.

Roof Replacement & New Roof Installation in Grand Rapids