Simpatico Roofing and Consulting
- Roofing Contractor serving Grand Rapids, Michigan — based at 3113 Hillcroft Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49548.
- Jobs on the listing: roof replacement, emergency repair, storm damage repair, roof repair, roof inspection.
Services Offered
Looking up Simpatico Roofing and Consulting in Michigan
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- Match the name, the city and the status. The record should read active or in good standing.
Storm history for Grand Rapids, Kent County
For Kent County, the NOAA record since 2017 shows 15 hail entries. 9 distinct days brought hail of at least 1 inch. The rough part: 2 days with stones of 1.75 inches or more, capped by a 1.75-inch stone near a golf ball. Golf-ball hail shows up last in the file in 2022.
If a storm does come through, take dated photos of the roof first. Whoever you hire, Simpatico Roofing and Consulting included, should put the inspection findings in writing.
Kent County has too few reports for a fair density rank inside Michigan, so read the counts above as a floor.
NOAA also lists 15 tornadoes here, the strongest rated EF1.
The fastest thunderstorm gust on file is 100 mph.
In the last 90 days NOAA logged 0 hail reports within 25 miles of Grand Rapids.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Reports in April to July | 61% |
| Biggest stone, inches | 1.75 |
| Reports, all years | 18 |
| Busiest month | April |
| Peak gust, mph | 100 |
| Days at 1.75 inches or more | 2 |
The record's top day is June 18, 2014: a 1.75-inch stone, about the size of a golf ball, reported near Grandville Arpt.
| Calendar year | Reports | Top size, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 | 4 | 1.5 |
Who lives under these roofs
The median home in Grand Rapids went up in 1953, so the typical house is 73 years old. Before 1980, 75.3 percent of the housing stock went up. At 25 years per asphalt roof, a house that age has been through about 3 roofs, and many are on their second or third.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Typical home value | $225,500 |
| Built before 1980 | 75.3% |
| Housing units | 85,145 |
| Typical household income | $65,526 |
| Median year built | 1953 |
What a new roof costs in Grand Rapids
Prices in Grand Rapids run about 7 percent below our national basis, so asphalt shingles land at $6,510 to $14,415. 45 payroll roofing businesses are registered in the county, by Census count. 53.3 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees. Divide price by years of life and the ranking changes: see the last column.
| Material | Installed cost | Lifespan | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $6,510 - $10,695 | 15 to 20 years | $8,602 |
| Clay Tile | $22,320 - $37,200 | 50 to 100 years | $29,760 |
| Concrete Tile | $13,950 - $25,110 | 40 to 50 years | $19,530 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $15,810 - $27,900 | 40 to 70 years | $21,855 |
| Metal Shingles | $13,020 - $22,320 | 35 to 50 years | $17,670 |
| Standing Seam Metal | $22,320 - $37,200 | 50 to 70 years | $29,760 |
Common questions, Grand Rapids
- How big does hail get near Grand Rapids?
- Hail since 2017 topped out at 1.75 inches, roughly a golf ball; golf-ball hail or larger came on 2 days.
- How much is a roof replacement in Grand Rapids?
- Asphalt shingles on 2,000 square feet run $6,510 to $14,415 in Grand Rapids, and the middle of that range is $10,462. Metal and tile start higher; the table above shows each material.
- What should I do after a hailstorm?
- Take dated photos first, then book an inspection. Hail bruises can look minor from the ground, and insurers often set a filing deadline.
- Does Grand Rapids get a lot of hail?
- NOAA lists 15 hail reports for Kent County since 2017, on 9 days with stones of 1 inch or larger. April is the busiest month.
- How old are homes in Grand Rapids?
- Median year built is 1953, which gives 73 years. A roof is younger than the house whenever it was replaced.
- Is the license for Simpatico Roofing and Consulting on a state list?
- The Michigan lookup shows status and expiry. Compare both with the contract and ask the roofer for proof of insurance.
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