Above Roofing
- Roofing Contractor serving Grand Rapids, Michigan — based at 2432 Oak Industrial Dr NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505.
- Services: roof repair, storm damage repair, roof replacement, roof inspection, emergency repair.
Services Offered
Looking up Above Roofing in Michigan
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- Compare the registry name with the name on the contract, and read the status line.
- Write down the expiry and make sure it outlasts the job.
- Start the lookup with the license number; use the business name only if the number fails.
- Request a current certificate of insurance from the insurer; licenses and insurance are checked separately.
Storm record for Grand Rapids and Kent County
Since 2017, NOAA has filed 15 hail entries in Kent County. 9 distinct days brought hail of at least 1 inch. Golf-ball size or larger were reported on 2 days, and the largest stone came in at 1.75 inches, about the size of a golf ball. The latest golf-ball day on file dates to 2022.
Michigan ranks only counties with 30 or more reports, and Kent County is not among them, so no density rank is shown.
The same record has 15 tornadoes, with EF1 the highest rating.
61 percent of reports fall between April and July, and April alone has 28 percent. In 5 months of the year, hail is nearly absent in the record.
If a storm does come through, take dated photos of the roof first. Whoever you hire, Above Roofing included, should put the inspection findings in writing.
0 hail reports fell within 25 miles of Grand Rapids over the past 90 days.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Days at 1.75 inches or more | 2 |
| Peak gust, mph | 100 |
| Share of reports in April to July | 61% |
| Reports, all years | 18 |
| Days at 1 inch or more | 9 |
| NOAA hail reports since 2017 | 15 |
The single largest day was June 18, 2014: a 1.75-inch stone, about the size of a golf ball, reported near Grandville Arpt.
| Year | Reports | Largest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 1.75 |
| 2022 | 1 | 1.75 |
| 2024 | 4 | 1.5 |
Who lives under these roofs
Half the homes in Grand Rapids were built before 1953; the typical house is about 73 years old. Pre-1980 construction makes up 75.3 percent of homes in Grand Rapids. Set a typical $10,462 asphalt job beside the $225,500 median home value and the roof comes to 5 percent.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median household income | $65,526 |
| Owner-occupied | 54.6% |
| Median build year | 1953 |
| Total housing units | 85,145 |
| Typical home value | $225,500 |
Roof prices in Grand Rapids
The Grand Rapids multiplier is below 1, about 7 percent lower than the national basis, giving $6,510 to $14,415 for asphalt shingles. BLS puts the median annual roofer wage for the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI Metro Area at $49,630. The last column divides the middle of each range by the middle of its lifespan, which is how a metal roof can beat asphalt over time.
| Material | Typical life | Cost per year | Middle of range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal Shingles | 35 to 50 years | $420 | $17,670 |
| Cedar Shake | 20 to 30 years | $740 | $18,600 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | 40 to 70 years | $400 | $21,855 |
| Clay Tile | 50 to 100 years | $400 | $29,760 |
| Concrete Tile | 40 to 50 years | $430 | $19,530 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | 15 to 25 years | $560 | $11,160 |
Questions about roofing in Grand Rapids
- How soon should a roof be inspected after hail?
- Take dated photos first, then book an inspection. Hail bruises can look minor from the ground, and insurers often set a filing deadline.
- What is the typical house age in Grand Rapids?
- Median year built is 1953, which gives 73 years. A roof is younger than the house whenever it was replaced.
- What should I budget for a new roof near Grand Rapids?
- Budget $6,510 to $14,415 for asphalt shingles on a 2,000 square foot roof here, about $10,462 in the middle. Metal, tile and flat roofs are in the cost table.
- Has Kent County had large hail?
- The largest stone since 2017 measured 1.75 inches, close to a golf ball. 2 days reached golf-ball size or more.
- Where can I look up the license for Above Roofing?
- The Michigan lookup shows status and expiry. Set both beside the contract and ask the roofer for proof of insurance.
- Which months bring hail to Kent County?
- Hail concentrates in April (28 percent), and April through July add up to 61 percent of the record.
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