Premier Roofing & Exteriors
- Roofing Contractor serving Kalamazoo, Michigan — based at 1901 Parkview Ave suite 4a, Kalamazoo, MI 49008.
- Jobs on the listing: roof inspection, roof replacement, storm damage repair, roof repair, emergency repair.
Services Offered
Checking Premier 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
- Write down the expiry and make sure it outlasts the job.
- Have the insurer or agent send the certificate of insurance to you, since a license says nothing about coverage.
- Start the lookup with the license number; use the business name only if the number fails.
- Compare the registry name with the name on the contract, and read the status line.
Storm record for Kalamazoo and Kalamazoo County
Since 2017, NOAA has logged 10 hail reports in Kalamazoo County. 8 separate days produced hail of at least 1 inch. The rough of it: 2 days with stones of 1.75 inches or more, capped by a 2-inch stone about the size of a hen egg. 2024 is the last year with a 1.75-inch report.
After any hail day, photograph the roof before anyone tarps it and write down the date. Ask Premier Roofing & Exteriors, or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.
February is the peak month with 29 percent of reports, and April to July together hold 50 percent. 6 months of the year are close to hail-free on file.
In the last 90 days NOAA logged 0 hail reports within 25 miles of Kalamazoo.
The fastest thunderstorm gust on file is 76 mph.
NOAA also lists 2 tornadoes here, the strongest rated EF2.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Days at 1.75 inches or more | 2 |
| Busiest month | February |
| Peak gust, mph | 76 |
| Days with hail at 1 inch or more | 8 |
| Hail reports, all years | 14 |
| NOAA hail reports 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 | Entries | Top size, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 4 | 2 |
| 2020 | 2 | 2 |
| 2024 | 6 | 2 |
Housing around Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo's median year built is 1959, which makes the typical home 67 years old. A mid-range asphalt replacement at $10,462 equals 6 percent of the median home value of $164,500. That is long enough for roughly 3 asphalt roof cycles, so replacement, not first install, is the usual job. 76.9 percent of homes in Kalamazoo were built before 1980.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median build year | 1959 |
| Built before 1980 | 76.9% |
| Median household income | $48,965 |
| Owner-occupied | 42.9% |
| Detached and attached houses | 53.7% |
Roof prices in Kalamazoo
Prices in Kalamazoo run about 7 percent below our national basis, so asphalt shingles land at $6,510 to $14,415. 13 payroll roofing businesses are registered in the county, by Census count. 46.2 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees. BLS puts the median annual roofer wage for the Kalamazoo-Portage, MI Metro Area at $59,280.
| Material | Typical life | Cost per year | Middle of range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Shake | 20-30 yrs | $740 | $18,600 |
| Metal Shingles | 35-50 yrs | $420 | $17,670 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | 15-25 yrs | $560 | $11,160 |
| Standing Seam Metal | 50-70 yrs | $500 | $29,760 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | 25-30 yrs | $410 | $11,392 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | 15-20 yrs | $490 | $8,602 |
Common questions, Kalamazoo
- 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.
- How do I check Premier Roofing & Exteriors's license?
- Search the Michigan record by license number, compare the name and status, and note the expiry before you sign anything.
- What time of year does Kalamazoo get hail?
- Hail clusters in February (29 percent), and April through July total 50 percent of the record.
- What is the biggest hail on record for Kalamazoo County?
- NOAA's biggest since 2017 entry for the county is 2 inches, comparable to a hen egg, with 2 golf-ball days.
- How old are homes in Kalamazoo?
- The median home was built in 1959, so it is 67 years old. Roof age follows the house unless a replacement happened, and 25 years is a common asphalt life.
- What should I budget for a new roof near Kalamazoo?
- Count on $6,510 to $14,415 for a standard asphalt job in Kalamazoo; the midpoint is $10,462.
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