Giant Roofing & Exteriors
- Roofing Contractor serving Grand Rapids, Michigan — based at 6440 Fulton St E, Ada, MI 49301.
- Services: storm damage repair, roof inspection, emergency repair, roof repair, roof replacement.
Services Offered
Checking Giant Roofing & Exteriors against the Michigan record
Michigan roofing-license requirements are not yet covered by our verification program — confirm licensing and insurance with your city or county building department
- Ask for a certificate of insurance sent straight from the insurer. A registry listing does not prove coverage.
- Search the registry by number, then by name, because spellings differ between sources.
- An expiry before your finish date is a reason to ask questions.
- Match the name, the city and the status. The record should read active or in good standing.
Hail record for Grand Rapids, Kent County
Kent County, the county around Grand Rapids, has 15 NOAA hail entries on file since 2017. 9 distinct days brought hail of at least 1 inch. Stones of 1.75 inches or more were reported on 2 days, and the largest stone came in at 1.75 inches, about the size of a golf ball. The newest golf-ball day in the record dates to 2022.
If a storm does come through, take dated photos of the roof first. Whoever you hire, Giant Roofing & Exteriors included, should put the inspection findings in writing.
The strongest recorded thunderstorm gust is 100 mph.
April is the peak month with 28 percent of reports, and April to July together hold 61 percent. In 5 months of the year, hail is rare in the record.
Michigan ranks only counties with 30 or more reports, and Kent County is not among them, so no density rank is shown.
NOAA also lists 15 tornadoes here, the strongest rated EF1.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Reports in April to July | 61% |
| Hail reports since 2017 | 15 |
| Top month | April |
| Biggest stone, inches | 1.75 |
| Tornadoes on file | 15 |
| Days at 1 inch or more | 9 |
The largest single day in the record is June 18, 2014: a 1.75-inch stone, about the size of a golf ball, reported near Grandville Arpt.
| Year | Entries | Top size, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2 | 1.75 |
| 2020 | 2 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 |
Housing around Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids's median year built is 1953, which makes the typical home 73 years old. Against a median home value of $225,500, a $10,462 mid-range asphalt roof is 5 percent of the house. Before 1980, 75.3 percent of the housing stock went up. At 25 years per asphalt roof, a house that age has worn through about 3 roofs, and many are on their second or third.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Homes counted | 85,145 |
| Homes lived in by owners | 54.6% |
| Median build year | 1953 |
| Median household income | $65,526 |
| Median home value | $225,500 |
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. Per year of service, metal often costs less than shingles even at a higher price; the last column of the table shows it. 45 payroll roofing businesses are registered in the county, by Census count. 53.3 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees.
| Material | Lifespan | Cost per year | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standing Seam Metal | 50 to 70 years | $500 | $29,760 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | 25 to 30 years | $410 | $11,392 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | 15 to 20 years | $490 | $8,602 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | 40 to 70 years | $400 | $21,855 |
| Concrete Tile | 40 to 50 years | $430 | $19,530 |
| Cedar Shake | 20 to 30 years | $740 | $18,600 |
Grand Rapids roofing questions
- Has Kent County had large hail?
- Hail since 2017 topped out at 1.75 inches, roughly a golf ball; golf-ball hail or bigger came on 2 days.
- How much is a roof replacement in Grand Rapids?
- Expect $6,510 to $14,415 for a standard asphalt job in Grand Rapids; the midpoint is $10,462.
- Does hail damage have to be fixed right away?
- Take dated photos first, then book an inspection. Hail bruises can look minor from the ground, and insurers often set a filing deadline.
- Is Grand Rapids an older housing market?
- Median year built is 1953, which gives 73 years. A roof is younger than the house if it was replaced.
- Which months bring hail to Kent County?
- Hail concentrates in April (28 percent), and April through July total 61 percent of the record.
- Where can I look up the license for Giant Roofing & Exteriors?
- The Michigan lookup shows status and expiry. Set both beside the contract and ask the roofer for proof of insurance.
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