Otten's Custom Roofing
- Roofing Contractor serving Grand Rapids, Michigan — based at 4161 Madison Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49548.
- Work covered: roof inspection, storm damage repair, emergency repair, roof repair, roof replacement.
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Looking up Otten's Custom Roofing in Michigan
Michigan roofing-license requirements are not yet covered by our verification program — confirm licensing and insurance with your city or county building department
- Search the registry by number, then by name, because spellings differ between sources.
- Compare the registry name with the name on the contract, and read the status line.
- Look at the expiration date and compare it with the dates in your contract.
- Request a current certificate of insurance from the insurer; licenses and insurance are checked separately.
Hail record for Grand Rapids and Kent County
From 2017, NOAA has logged 15 hail entries in Kent County. 9 separate days produced hail of at least 1 inch. Stones of 1.75 inches or larger were reported on 2 days, and the biggest stone came in at 1.75 inches, about the size of a golf ball. 2022 is the last year that has a 1.75-inch report.
15 tornadoes show up in the file too, strongest rated EF1.
61 percent of reports fall between April and July, and April alone has 28 percent. 5 calendar months each hold under 2 percent of reports.
The fastest thunderstorm gust on file is 100 mph.
Date your photos after each hail day and keep them. A written inspection from Otten's Custom Roofing or any other roofer is worth asking for before work starts.
Kent County has too few reports for a fair density rank inside Michigan, so read the counts above as a floor.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Hail reports, all years | 18 |
| Hail events since 2017 | 15 |
| Reports in April to July | 61% |
| Tornadoes on file | 15 |
| Days at 1 inch or more | 9 |
| Days with hail at 1.75 inches or more | 2 |
The biggest day on file is June 18, 2014: a 1.75-inch stone, about the size of a golf ball, reported near Grandville Arpt.
| Calendar year | Entries | Biggest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 | 1.75 |
| 2022 | 1 | 1.75 |
Who lives under these roofs
Half the homes in Grand Rapids predate 1953; the typical house is about 73 years old. Asphalt roofs last roughly 25 years, so a home from 1953 is on roof number 3 or later if each was replaced on schedule. A mid-range asphalt replacement at $10,462 equals 5 percent of the median home value of $225,500.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Pre-1980 homes | 75.3% |
| Single-family share | 61.8% |
| Typical home value | $225,500 |
| Housing units | 85,145 |
| Typical year built | 1953 |
What a new roof costs 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. Per year of service, metal often costs less than shingles even at a higher price; the last column of the table shows it. BLS puts the median annual roofer wage for the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI Metro Area at $49,630.
| Material | Installed cost | Per year of life | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $7,440 to $14,880 | $560 | $11,160 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $8,370 to $14,415 | $410 | $11,392 |
| Metal Shingles | $13,020 to $22,320 | $420 | $17,670 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $15,810 to $27,900 | $400 | $21,855 |
| Cedar Shake | $13,020 to $24,180 | $740 | $18,600 |
| Standing Seam Metal | $22,320 to $37,200 | $500 | $29,760 |
Grand Rapids roofing questions
- Can I confirm Otten's Custom Roofing is licensed?
- Look up the Michigan record by license number, check the name and status, and note the expiry before you sign anything.
- What is the typical house age in Grand Rapids?
- The median home was built in 1953, so it is 73 years old. Roof age tracks the house unless a replacement happened, and 25 years is a common asphalt life.
- What is a roof replacement price in Grand Rapids?
- Count on $6,510 to $14,415 for a standard asphalt job in Grand Rapids; the middle is $10,462.
- How often does hail hit Grand Rapids?
- 15 entries since 2017, 9 days at 1 inch or more, and the peak month is April.
- Should I call a roofer right 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.
- Which months bring hail to Kent County?
- 61 percent of the county's hail entries fall from April to July, and April alone has 28 percent.
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