Billy's Roofing
- Roofing Contractor serving Ann Arbor, Michigan — based at 1270 S Main St, Plymouth, MI 48170.
- Jobs on the listing: roof inspection, roof repair, roof replacement, storm damage repair, emergency repair.
Services Offered
Checking Billy's Roofing 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
- Ask for a certificate of insurance sent straight from the insurer. A registry listing does not prove coverage.
- Open the registry and search by license number first, business name second.
- The registry name, the contract name and the truck lettering should all agree; the status should be active.
- Write down the expiry and make sure it outlasts the job.
Storm history for Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County
Count the hail entries NOAA logged for Washtenaw County since 2017 and you reach 43. Hail of quarter size or bigger came down on 13 separate days. 2 of those days had golf-ball hail or larger. The biggest stone was 2 inches, near the size of a hen egg. 2023 is the last year that has a 1.75-inch report.
Scaled by size, Washtenaw County is number 1 of the 7 counties in Michigan that we compare, which is in the top third at 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's Roofing, or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.
The fastest thunderstorm gust on file is 75 mph.
NOAA also lists 2 tornadoes here, the strongest rated EF1.
In the last 90 days NOAA logged 1 hail report within 25 miles of Ann Arbor.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Share of reports in April to July | 80% |
| Tornado reports on file | 2 |
| Peak month | July |
| Highest gust, mph | 75 |
| Biggest stone, inches | 2 |
| Hail density rank in state | 1 of 7 |
The record's top day is May 27, 2015: a 2-inch stone, about the size of a hen egg, reported near Hudson Mills.
| Year | Hail reports | Biggest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 7 | 1 |
| 2015 | 14 | 2 |
| 2018 | 4 | 1 |
The housing stock in Ann Arbor
The median home in Ann Arbor went up in 1971, so the typical house is 55 years old. A mid-range asphalt replacement at $10,462 equals 2 percent of the median home value of $435,100. Pre-1980 construction makes up 64.3 percent of homes in Ann Arbor. That is long enough for roughly 2 asphalt roof cycles, so replacement, not first install, is the usual job.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached and attached houses | 53.2% |
| Typical household income | $81,089 |
| Homes older than 1980 | 64.3% |
| Homes counted | 53,715 |
| Median build year | 1971 |
Replacement costs 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. Per year of service, metal often costs less than shingles even at a higher price; the last column of the table shows it. For the Ann Arbor, MI Metro Area, the BLS median roofer wage is $61,730 a year.
| Material | Installed cost | Cost per year | Middle of range |
|---|---|---|---|
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $7,440 to $14,880 | $560 | $11,160 |
| Standing Seam Metal | $22,320 to $37,200 | $500 | $29,760 |
| Clay Tile | $22,320 to $37,200 | $400 | $29,760 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $8,370 to $14,415 | $410 | $11,392 |
| Metal Shingles | $13,020 to $22,320 | $420 | $17,670 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $6,510 to $10,695 | $490 | $8,602 |
Common questions, Ann Arbor
- How soon should a roof be inspected after hail?
- Photograph the roof, note the date, and schedule a written inspection quickly. Many policies have a claim window.
- Is hail common around Ann Arbor?
- NOAA lists 43 hail entries for Washtenaw County since 2017, on 13 days with stones of 1 inch or larger. July is the busiest month.
- What is the typical house age in Ann Arbor?
- Median year built is 1971, which gives 55 years. A roof is younger than the house if it was replaced.
- Where can I look up the license for Billy's Roofing?
- Use the steps above with the Michigan registry. Read the name, the status and the expiry, then ask for an insurance certificate.
- What is the biggest hail on record for Washtenaw County?
- NOAA's biggest since 2017 entry for the county is 2 inches, comparable to a hen egg, with 2 golf-ball days.
- What time of year does Ann Arbor get hail?
- Spring and early summer carry the bulk of it: 80 percent of entries come between April and July, July first at 26 percent.
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