Barber Exteriors
- Roofing Contractor serving Lansing, Michigan — based at 16390 Old U.S. 27, Lansing, MI 48906.
- Typical jobs: storm damage repair, roof inspection, emergency repair, roof repair, roof replacement.
Services Offered
Looking up Barber Exteriors 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
- An expiry before your finish date is a reason to ask questions.
- Compare the registry name with the name on the contract, and read the status line.
- 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 Lansing and Ingham County
For Ingham County, the NOAA record since 2017 carries 17 hail reports. On 11 days at least one stone reached 1 inch or larger. Golf-ball size or larger appeared on 1 days, and the largest stone came in at 2 inches, about the size of a hen egg. 2022 is the last year that has a 1.75-inch report.
After any hail day, photograph the roof before anyone tarps it and write down the date. Ask Barber Exteriors, or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.
Michigan ranks only counties with 30 or more reports, and Ingham County is not among them, so no density rank is shown.
Thunderstorm wind peaked at 75 mph in the record.
NOAA also lists 3 tornadoes here, the strongest rated EF2.
Reports cluster in March (41 percent of the total); April through July carry 47 percent. In 7 months of the year, hail is close to absent in the record.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Tornadoes on file | 3 |
| Reports in April to July | 47% |
| Hail reports, all years | 17 |
| Busiest month | March |
| Largest stone, inches | 2 |
| Days at 1.75 inches or more | 1 |
The largest single day in the record is September 21, 2022: a 2-inch stone, about the size of a hen egg, reported near Mason.
| Year | Reports | Largest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 |
Who lives under these roofs
Lansing's median year built is 1960, which makes the typical home 66 years old. Set a typical $10,462 asphalt job beside the $119,400 median home value and the roof comes to 9 percent. 80.3 percent of homes in Lansing were built before 1980.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $119,400 |
| Owner-occupied | 53.9% |
| Median year built | 1960 |
| Median household income | $52,170 |
| Detached and attached houses | 67.2% |
Replacement costs in Lansing
Prices in Lansing run about 7 percent below our national basis, so asphalt shingles land at $6,510 to $14,415. Divide price by years of life and the ranking changes: see the last column. The county holds 13 roofing establishments with employees, per the Census. 53.8 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees.
| Material | Price range | Service life | Middle of range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Shake | $13,020-$24,180 | 20 to 30 years | $18,600 |
| Metal Shingles | $13,020-$22,320 | 35 to 50 years | $17,670 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $8,370-$14,415 | 25 to 30 years | $11,392 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $15,810-$27,900 | 40 to 70 years | $21,855 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $7,440-$14,880 | 15 to 25 years | $11,160 |
| Standing Seam Metal | $22,320-$37,200 | 50 to 70 years | $29,760 |
Common questions, Lansing
- How do I check Barber Exteriors's license?
- The Michigan lookup shows status and expiry. Compare both with the contract and ask the roofer for proof of insurance.
- What is a roof replacement price in Lansing?
- Plan on $6,510 to $14,415 for asphalt shingles on a 2,000 square foot roof here, about $10,462 in the middle. Other materials are in the cost table.
- When is hail season in Lansing?
- Spring and early summer carry the bulk of it: 47 percent of reports come between April and July, March first at 41 percent.
- 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.
- What is the typical house age in Lansing?
- The median home was built in 1960, so it is 66 years old. Roof age tracks the house unless a replacement happened, and 25 years is a common asphalt life.
- How often does hail hit Lansing?
- NOAA lists 17 hail entries for Ingham County since 2017, on 11 days with stones of 1 inch or more. March is the busiest month.
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