Imperial Building & Roofing
- Roofing Contractor serving Ann Arbor, Michigan — based at 4724 S State Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48108.
- Work covered: emergency repair, roof repair, storm damage repair, roof inspection, roof replacement.
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Looking up Imperial Building & Roofing in Michigan
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Hail record for Ann Arbor and Washtenaw County
Washtenaw County, the county around Ann Arbor, has 43 NOAA hail entries on file since 2017. On 13 of these days, stones came in at 1 inch (a quarter) or more. The worst part: 2 days with stones of 1.75 inches or larger, capped by a 2-inch stone close to a hen egg. The newest golf-ball day on file falls in 2023.
1 hail report fell within 25 miles of Ann Arbor over the past 90 days.
After any hail day, photograph the roof before anyone tarps it and write down the date. Ask Imperial Building & Roofing, or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.
2 tornadoes appear in the file too, strongest rated EF1.
Among 7 Michigan counties with enough reports to compare, Washtenaw County ranks 1 by density: 95.6 reports per 1,000 square miles, upper-third territory.
July is the peak month with 26 percent of reports, and April to July together hold 80 percent. In 4 months of the year, hail is close to absent in the record.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Top gust, mph | 75 |
| Days at 1.75 inches or more | 2 |
| Hail reports since 2017 | 43 |
| Hail density rank in state | 1 of 7 |
| Days with hail at 1 inch or more | 13 |
| Reports in April to July | 80% |
The single largest day was May 27, 2015: a 2-inch stone, about the size of a hen egg, reported near Hudson Mills.
| Calendar year | Entries | Largest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 8 | 1.25 |
| 2018 | 4 | 1 |
| 2019 | 4 | 1.5 |
The housing stock in Ann Arbor
Half the homes in Ann Arbor predate 1971; the typical house is about 55 years old. That is long enough for roughly 2 asphalt roof cycles, so replacement, not first install, is the usual job. Against a median home value of $435,100, a $10,462 mid-range asphalt roof is 2 percent of the house. Pre-1980 construction makes up 64.3 percent of homes in Ann Arbor.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Single-family homes | 53.2% |
| Housing units | 53,715 |
| Homes older than 1980 | 64.3% |
| Typical home value | $435,100 |
| Median year built | 1971 |
Budgeting a roof in Ann Arbor
The Ann Arbor multiplier is below 1, about 7 percent lower than the national basis, giving $6,510 to $14,415 for asphalt shingles. Divide price by years of life and the ranking changes: see the last column. Labor is part of the bill: the BLS median for roofers in the Ann Arbor, MI Metro Area is $61,730 a year.
| Material | Installed cost | Service life | Yearly cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standing Seam Metal | $22,320-$37,200 | 50 to 70 years | $500 |
| Metal Shingles | $13,020-$22,320 | 35 to 50 years | $420 |
| Clay Tile | $22,320-$37,200 | 50 to 100 years | $400 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $7,440-$14,880 | 15 to 25 years | $560 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $15,810-$27,900 | 40 to 70 years | $400 |
| Cedar Shake | $13,020-$24,180 | 20 to 30 years | $740 |
Common questions, Ann Arbor
- How much hail does Washtenaw County see?
- The county file counts 43 hail entries since 2017. 13 of those days reached 1 inch, and July tops the calendar.
- What time of year does Ann Arbor get hail?
- Spring and early summer carry most of it: 80 percent of entries come between April and July, July first at 26 percent.
- What is the biggest hail on record for Washtenaw County?
- The largest stone since 2017 measured 2 inches, about the size of a hen egg. 2 days reached golf-ball size or larger.
- 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 old are homes in Ann Arbor?
- Median year built is 1971, which gives 55 years. A roof is younger than the house whenever it was replaced.
- What should I budget for a new roof near Ann Arbor?
- Asphalt shingles on 2,000 square feet run $6,510 to $14,415 in Ann Arbor, and the middle of that range is $10,462. Metal and tile start higher; the table above shows each material.
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