Character Exteriors
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- License # 2102220938
- Status MI Licensed
- Expires 2028-05-31
- Last checked Oct 22, 2026
- Roofing Contractor serving Kalamazoo, Michigan — based at 3414 Lovers Ln, Kalamazoo, MI 49001.
- Jobs on the listing: roof repair, storm damage repair, roof replacement, roof inspection, emergency repair.
- State license #2102220938 (MI Licensed), expires 2028-05-31.
- Independently verified by PickARoofer since October 2026.
Services Offered
Looking up Character 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
- Request a current certificate of insurance from the insurer; licenses and insurance are checked separately.
- Open the registry and search by license number first, business name second.
- Write down the expiry and make sure it outlasts the job.
- The registry name, the contract name and the truck lettering should all agree; the status should be active.
Registry last checked October 2026; the license on file shows an expiration of 2028-05-31. A badge covers the license match only, not insurance or workmanship.
Storm history for Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County
Kalamazoo County, the county around Kalamazoo, has 10 NOAA hail reports on file since 2017. On 8 days at least one stone reached 1 inch or more. The worst of it: 2 days with stones of 1.75 inches or more, topped by a 2-inch stone close to a hen egg. The most recent golf-ball day on file is in 2024.
If a storm does come through, take dated photos of the roof first. Whoever you hire, Character Exteriors included, should put the inspection findings in writing.
Kalamazoo County has too few reports for a fair density rank inside Michigan, so read the counts above as a floor.
The bulk of the hail here arrives in spring and summer: 50 percent from April to July, 29 percent in February. In 6 months of the year, hail is nearly absent in the record.
The same record has 2 tornadoes, with EF2 the highest rating.
Thunderstorm wind peaked at 76 mph in the record.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Days with hail at 1.75 inches or more | 2 |
| Top month | February |
| Highest gust, mph | 76 |
| Largest stone, inches | 2 |
| Tornadoes on file | 2 |
| Hail events since 2017 | 10 |
The biggest day on file is July 27, 2014: a 2-inch stone, about the size of a hen egg, reported near Cooper.
| Year | Hail reports | Biggest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 4 | 2 |
| 2023 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 | 6 | 2 |
The homes under these roofs
Half the homes in Kalamazoo were built before 1959; the typical house is about 67 years old. Against a median home value of $164,500, a $10,462 mid-range asphalt roof is 6 percent of the house. At 25 years per asphalt roof, a house that age has worn through about 3 roofs, and many are on their second or third. Pre-1980 construction makes up 76.9 percent of homes in Kalamazoo.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Single-family homes | 53.7% |
| Typical household income | $48,965 |
| Typical home value | $164,500 |
| Homes older than 1980 | 76.9% |
| Median year built | 1959 |
Budgeting a roof in Kalamazoo
The Kalamazoo multiplier is below 1, about 7 percent lower than the national basis, giving $6,510 to $14,415 for asphalt shingles. For the Kalamazoo-Portage, MI Metro Area, the BLS median roofer wage is $59,280 a year. The county holds 13 roofing establishments with employees, per the Census. 46.2 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees.
| Material | Price range | Per year of life | Middle of range |
|---|---|---|---|
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $7,440 to $14,880 | $560 | $11,160 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $6,510 to $10,695 | $490 | $8,602 |
| Clay Tile | $22,320 to $37,200 | $400 | $29,760 |
| Concrete Tile | $13,950 to $25,110 | $430 | $19,530 |
| Cedar Shake | $13,020 to $24,180 | $740 | $18,600 |
| Standing Seam Metal | $22,320 to $37,200 | $500 | $29,760 |
This listing in numbers
The license on file runs to 2028-05-31, about 19 months from now.
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| License number on file | 2102220938 |
| License status on file | MI Licensed |
| Expires | 2028-05-31 (19 months) |
Questions about roofing in Kalamazoo
- What should I budget for a new roof near Kalamazoo?
- Expect $6,510 to $14,415 for a standard asphalt job in Kalamazoo; the midpoint is $10,462.
- How much hail does Kalamazoo County see?
- 10 reports since 2017, 8 days at 1 inch or larger, and the peak month is February.
- 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 Kalamazoo County?
- Spring and early summer carry the bulk of it: 50 percent of reports come between April and July, February leading at 29 percent.
- Has Kalamazoo County had large hail?
- The largest stone since 2017 measured 2 inches, near a hen egg. 2 days reached golf-ball size or larger.
- How do I check Character Exteriors's license?
- The Michigan lookup shows status and expiry. Compare both with the contract and ask the roofer for proof of insurance.
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