Rooftop Heroes
- Roofing Contractor serving Ann Arbor, Michigan — based at 3027 Miller Rd Suite 11, Ann Arbor, MI 48103.
- Services: roof repair, storm damage repair, roof replacement, roof inspection, emergency repair.
Services Offered
Checking Rooftop Heroes 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
- Start the lookup with the license number; use the business name only if the number fails.
- 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.
- Have the insurer or agent send the certificate of insurance to you, since a license says nothing about coverage.
Hail and wind history for Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County
In Washtenaw County, the NOAA record since 2017 lists 43 hail reports. Reports of 1 inch or larger cover 13 days. 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 in the record falls in 2023.
Measured per square mile, Washtenaw County ranks 1 of 7 Michigan counties with 30 or more reports, which puts it in the top third. Density works out to 95.6 reports per 1,000 square miles.
NOAA also lists 2 tornadoes here, the strongest rated EF1.
Most hail here arrives in spring and summer: 80 percent from April to July, 26 percent in July. In 4 months of the year, hail is rare in the record.
After any hail day, photograph the roof before anyone tarps it and write down the date. Ask Rooftop Heroes, or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.
Thunderstorm wind peaked at 75 mph in the record.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Reports in April to July | 80% |
| Days at 1.75 inches or more | 2 |
| Hail events since 2017 | 43 |
| Reports, all years | 69 |
| Peak gust, mph | 75 |
| Busiest month | July |
The biggest day on file is May 27, 2015: a 2-inch stone, about the size of a hen egg, reported near Hudson Mills.
| Year | Reports | Top size, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 8 | 1.25 |
| 2019 | 4 | 1.5 |
| 2023 | 16 | 2 |
The homes under these roofs
Ann Arbor's median year built is 1971, which makes the typical home 55 years old. That is long enough for roughly 2 asphalt roof cycles, so replacement, not first install, is the usual job. A mid-range asphalt replacement at $10,462 equals 2 percent of the median home value of $435,100. 64.3 percent of homes in Ann Arbor were built before 1980.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Typical household income | $81,089 |
| Housing units | 53,715 |
| Owner-occupied share | 45.6% |
| Median home value | $435,100 |
| Single-family homes | 53.2% |
Budgeting a roof in Ann Arbor
Prices in Ann Arbor run about 7 percent below our national basis, so asphalt shingles land at $6,510 to $14,415. For the Ann Arbor, MI Metro Area, the BLS median roofer wage is $61,730 a year. Divide price by years of life and the ranking changes: see the last column.
| Material | Price range | Typical life | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Shake | $13,020 to $24,180 | 20 to 30 yr | $18,600 |
| Clay Tile | $22,320 to $37,200 | 50 to 100 yr | $29,760 |
| Standing Seam Metal | $22,320 to $37,200 | 50 to 70 yr | $29,760 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $6,510 to $10,695 | 15 to 20 yr | $8,602 |
| Metal Shingles | $13,020 to $22,320 | 35 to 50 yr | $17,670 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $8,370 to $14,415 | 25 to 30 yr | $11,392 |
Questions about roofing in Ann Arbor
- How old are homes in Ann Arbor?
- Median year built is 1971, which gives 55 years. A roof is younger than the house if it was replaced.
- What is the biggest hail on record for Washtenaw County?
- Hail since 2017 topped out at 2 inches, roughly a hen egg; golf-ball hail or bigger came on 2 days.
- Does Ann Arbor get a lot of hail?
- From 2017 the county has 43 entries; hail of 1 inch or more came on 13 of those days, most often in July.
- When is hail season in Ann Arbor?
- Spring and early summer carry most of it: 80 percent of reports come between April and July, July first at 26 percent.
- Does hail damage have to be fixed right away?
- Take dated photos first, then book an inspection. Hail bruises can look minor from the ground, and insurers often set a filing deadline.
- What should I budget for a new roof near Ann Arbor?
- Count on $6,510 to $14,415 for a standard asphalt job in Ann Arbor; the middle is $10,462.
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