Lyster Exteriors
- Roofing Contractor serving Kalamazoo, Michigan — based at 2211 Miller Rd, Kalamazoo, MI 49001.
- Work covered: roof repair, storm damage repair, roof replacement, roof inspection, emergency repair.
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Looking up Lyster 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
- Search the registry by number, then by name, because spellings differ between sources.
- Compare the registry name with the name on the contract, and read the status line.
- Write down the expiry and make sure it outlasts the job.
- Request a current certificate of insurance from the insurer; licenses and insurance are checked separately.
Storm record for Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County
Kalamazoo County, the county around Kalamazoo, has 10 NOAA hail reports in the record since 2017. 8 different days produced hail of at least 1 inch. The rough part: 2 days with stones of 1.75 inches or more, capped by a 2-inch stone about the size of a hen egg. The latest golf-ball day in the record is in 2024.
Kalamazoo County has too few reports for a fair density rank inside Michigan, so read the counts above as a floor.
If a storm does come through, take dated photos of the roof first. Whoever you hire, Lyster Exteriors included, should put the inspection findings in writing.
The same record has 2 tornadoes, with EF2 the highest rating.
February is the peak month with 29 percent of reports, and April to July together hold 50 percent. 6 calendar months each hold under 2 percent of reports.
The fastest thunderstorm gust on file is 76 mph.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Hail reports, all years | 14 |
| Days with hail at 1.75 inches or more | 2 |
| Days at 1 inch or more | 8 |
| Hail events since 2017 | 10 |
| Biggest stone, inches | 2 |
| Reports in April to July | 50% |
The largest single day in the record is July 27, 2014: a 2-inch stone, about the size of a hen egg, reported near Cooper.
| Year | Entries | Largest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 4 | 2 |
| 2023 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 | 6 | 2 |
The homes under these roofs
Kalamazoo's median year built is 1959, which makes the typical home 67 years old. Before 1980, 76.9 percent of the housing stock went up. Against a median home value of $164,500, a $10,462 mid-range asphalt roof is 6 percent of the house. Asphalt roofs last roughly 25 years, so a home from 1959 is on roof number 3 or later if each was replaced on schedule.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $164,500 |
| Median household income | $48,965 |
| Pre-1980 homes | 76.9% |
| Owner-occupied share | 42.9% |
| Median build year | 1959 |
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. The county holds 13 roofing establishments with employees, per the Census. 46.2 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees. The last column divides the middle of each range by the middle of its lifespan, which is how a metal roof can beat asphalt over time.
| Material | Price range | Typical life | Cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $15,810 - $27,900 | 40 to 70 yr | $400 |
| Metal Shingles | $13,020 - $22,320 | 35 to 50 yr | $420 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $7,440 - $14,880 | 15 to 25 yr | $560 |
| Cedar Shake | $13,020 - $24,180 | 20 to 30 yr | $740 |
| Clay Tile | $22,320 - $37,200 | 50 to 100 yr | $400 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $8,370 - $14,415 | 25 to 30 yr | $410 |
Common questions, Kalamazoo
- How old are the roofs in Kalamazoo?
- The median home was built in 1959, so it is 67 years old. Roof age tracks the house unless a replacement happened, and 25 years is a common asphalt life.
- How often does hail hit Kalamazoo?
- The county file counts 10 hail reports since 2017. 8 of them reached 1 inch, and February tops the calendar.
- How do I check Lyster Exteriors's license?
- Search the Michigan record by license number, compare the name and status, and note the expiry before you sign anything.
- What should I do after a hailstorm?
- Do not wait for a leak. A short inspection after the storm documents the damage while the date is fresh.
- When is hail season in Kalamazoo?
- Spring and early summer carry most of it: 50 percent of reports come between April and July, February leading at 29 percent.
- How much is a roof replacement in Kalamazoo?
- Count on $6,510 to $14,415 for a standard asphalt job in Kalamazoo; the middle is $10,462.
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