Billy White Roofing | Ann Arbor, MI
- Roofing Contractor serving Ann Arbor, Michigan — based at 6055 Jackson Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103.
- Services: storm damage repair, roof inspection, roof repair, roof replacement, emergency repair.
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Checking Billy White Roofing | Ann Arbor, MI against the Michigan record
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- Write down the expiry and make sure it outlasts the job.
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- Search the registry by number, then by name, because spellings differ between sources.
Storm history for Ann Arbor and Washtenaw County
NOAA's storm database contains 43 hail reports for Washtenaw County since 2017. Hail of quarter size or bigger was reported on 13 separate days. 2 of those days had golf-ball hail or larger. The biggest stone was 2 inches, roughly a hen egg. 2023 is the last year with a 1.75-inch report.
NOAA also lists 2 tornadoes here, the strongest rated EF1.
Measured per square mile, Washtenaw County ranks 1 of 7 Michigan counties with 30 or more reports, placing it in the top third. Density works out to 95.6 reports per 1,000 square miles.
After any hail day, photograph the roof before anyone tarps it and write down the date. Ask Billy White Roofing | Ann Arbor, MI, or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.
July is the peak month with 26 percent of reports, and April to July together hold 80 percent. 4 months of the year are close to hail-free on file.
In the last 90 days NOAA logged 1 hail report within 25 miles of Ann Arbor.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Peak month | July |
| Biggest stone, inches | 2 |
| Hail reports, all years | 69 |
| Days with hail at 1.75 inches or more | 2 |
| Density rank in state | 1 of 7 |
| Top gust, mph | 75 |
The single largest day was May 27, 2015: a 2-inch stone, about the size of a hen egg, reported near Hudson Mills.
| Year | Hail reports | Largest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 7 | 1 |
| 2015 | 14 | 2 |
| 2016 | 5 | 1 |
The homes under these roofs
The median home in Ann Arbor was built in 1971, so the typical house is 55 years old. That is long enough for roughly 2 asphalt roof cycles, so replacement, not first install, is the usual job. Set a typical $10,462 asphalt job beside the $435,100 median home value and the roof comes to 2 percent. 64.3 percent of homes in Ann Arbor were built before 1980.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Typical household income | $81,089 |
| Homes counted | 53,715 |
| Median year built | 1971 |
| Homes lived in by owners | 45.6% |
| Typical home value | $435,100 |
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. 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. 16 payroll roofing businesses are registered in the county, by Census count. 43.8 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees.
| Material | Installed cost | Per year of life | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $7,440-$14,880 | $560 | $11,160 |
| Standing Seam Metal | $22,320-$37,200 | $500 | $29,760 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $6,510-$10,695 | $490 | $8,602 |
| Clay Tile | $22,320-$37,200 | $400 | $29,760 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $15,810-$27,900 | $400 | $21,855 |
| Metal Shingles | $13,020-$22,320 | $420 | $17,670 |
Questions about roofing in Ann Arbor
- How soon should a roof be inspected 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.
- What is the typical house age in Ann Arbor?
- Census data puts the typical build year at 1971. Asphalt roofs wear out in 15 to 30 years, so many roofs there have been replaced at least once.
- 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 cost more up front; the table above shows each material.
- What time of year does Ann Arbor get hail?
- Hail concentrates in July (26 percent), and April through July add up to 80 percent of the record.
- Where can I look up the license for Billy White Roofing | Ann Arbor, MI?
- Look up the Michigan record by license number, compare the name and status, and note the expiry before you sign anything.
- How big does hail get near Ann Arbor?
- The largest stone since 2017 measured 2 inches, close to a hen egg. 2 days reached golf-ball size or larger.
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