Emergency Roof Repair in Flint, Michigan

Active leak or storm damage? Send one request and a local roofer is notified by email. 25 local roofers listed, 3 verified.

Short answer: For an active leak in Flint, call a listed roofer directly and ask about emergency tarping; confirm its availability and price, since this directory does not guarantee arrival times. In Flint: 50 days with 58+ mph thunderstorm wind. 3 of the roofers below have a license we checked; for any other, ask for a license number and a certificate of insurance.

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The first half hour of a roof emergency

Do these in order. The first two protect people, the last two protect your claim and get a crew moving.

  1. Minutes 0 to 5

    Make the room safe

    Move people and valuables out from under the leak. If water is near an outlet, light fixture or ceiling fan, switch that circuit off at the breaker, but only if the panel is dry and you do not have to stand in water. A ceiling that bulges with water can drop without warning, so keep out from under it.

  2. Minutes 5 to 15

    Catch the water, do not chase it

    Put a bucket under the drip with a towel around it to stop the splash. Water often runs along a rafter before it shows, so the stain is rarely under the hole. Stay off the roof: a wet roof is a fall risk at any hour.

  3. Minutes 15 to 25

    Photograph it and write down the time

    Take dated photos and video of the ceiling, the floor and anything damaged, before you clean up. Write down when you first saw water. Insurers ask for both.

  4. Minutes 25 to 30

    Call, and ask four things

    Ask: is a crew free today, will you tarp first and quote the permanent repair after, what is the dispatch or tarp fee before you drive out, and can you send your license number? For Michigan: Michigan Residential Builder or Maintenance & Alteration Contractor license. 25 of the 25 roofers listed for Flint are based in town; 25 are within 25 miles.

Where the roofers who cover Flint are based

25 roofers are listed for Flint. The map shows the town each one is based in, sized by how many, from the public records we compiled. We hold no response times and no roofer has told us it runs a 24-hour crew, so this shows reach, not arrival time: ask for the dispatch time when you call.

By distance from Flint

Base town isRoofers
Within 10 miles25
10 to 25 miles0
25 to 50 miles0
Farther than 50 miles0

Closest base towns

TownMilesRoofers
Flint, MIin town25

Miles are straight-line from the town centre to Flint's centre. Source: PickARoofer roster, public records.

After tornado-force wind near Flint, exposed decking is a true emergency: even a few hours of rain into an open roof multiplies damage tenfold, and structural fasteners need a professional eye before temporary coverings go on. Emergency tarping stops active loss and preserves your insurance claim — documenting damage with photos before any work begins keeps the adjuster scope clean. Availability varies by crew, so ask each contractor how soon they can get on site.

Flint in numbers

Public records for Flint and its county, not estimates. Each figure shows its source.

  • #1of 209Flint ranks #1 of the 209 cities we cover for share of homes built before 1980.
  • #209of 209Flint ranks #209 of the 209 cities we cover for median home value (low end).
  • #177of 209Flint ranks #177 of the 209 cities we cover for hail days of 1 inch or more (low end).
  • #38of 209Flint ranks #38 of the 209 cities we cover for freeze-thaw days.

Hail reports per year in the county

Hail events per year in the county, 2017 to 2025 2 2017 4 2020 1 2021 1 2022 7 2023 1 2024 2 2025
Hail events per year in the county, 2017 to 2025
20172
20204
20211
20221
20237
20241
20252

18 recorded events across 7 years represented in the data. 2023 had the most events among represented full years: 7.

Years without a data row: 2018, 2019. Missing rows are not treated as zero; no annual average is shown.

Source: NOAA hail events, county level · data as of 2017–2025

Costliest storm day on record

Jul 20, 2023

7 reports that day (7 hail); reported property damage $20,000,000; county FIPS 26049, 2014–June 2026

Source: NOAA Storm Events · data as of 2014–June 2026

When storms hit Flint

Hail reports by month in the county, all years combined 0 Jan 0 Feb 1 Mar 2 Apr 2 May 0 Jun 9 Jul 5 Aug 2 Sep 0 Oct 0 Nov 0 Dec
Hail reports by month in the county, all years combined
Jan0
Feb0
Mar1
Apr2
May2
Jun0
Jul9
Aug5
Sep2
Oct0
Nov0
Dec0

Most hail reports come in July; the season runs March to September. Book inspections and repairs before that window, not after.

Source: NOAA Storm Events · data as of 2014–June 2026

Roofing trade around Flint

  • 16 roofing companies with payroll in the county, employing about 107 people; 62% have fewer than 5 employees.
  • A roofer's median pay here is $70,760 a year (Flint, MI Metro Area).
Source: Census CBP · data as of 2023 Source: BLS OEWS, roofers · data as of May 2025

Flint storm record: Genesee County

What the National Weather Service logged in Genesee County in 2014–2026. County level, because storm reports are filed by county, not by city limits.

  • 1818Founded
  • 751 ft (229 m)Elevation

Where hail of 1 inch or more was reported in Genesee County

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  • 101 to 1.74 in
  • 61.75 to 2.74 in, golf ball to tennis ball
  • 12.75 in and up, baseball

Largest plotted stone: 2.75 in. Bigger dots are bigger stones.

17 reports of 1 inch or larger have coordinates. Each dot is a reported location, not a storm path.

Sources: NOAA, Census county outline

Biggest hail days

DateLargest hailReports that dayWhere it was reported
July 20, 2023 2.75 in, about the size of a baseball 7 Davison · $20 million damage
August 28, 2020 2 in, about the size of a hen egg 4 Flushing
July 7, 2017 1.75 in, about the size of a golf ball 2 Elmcrest
“As daytime instability increased during the afternoon hours, widely scattered severe thunderstorms developed producing large hail and isolated damaging winds.”
National Weather Service report, August 28, 2020
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database · data as of 2014–2026

Last big hail on record

July 20, 2023

Hail of 1.75 inches (golf ball) or larger fell on 3 days in 2014–2026. Our records end where NOAA's do, so a newer storm may not be listed yet.

Strongest tornado

EF2 · February 28, 2024

It stayed on the ground for 5.73 miles and was up to 450 yards wide. The tornado touched down in Creasey Bicentennial Park damaging the south pavilion and uprooting a pine tree. The tornado tracked east northeast across Westminster Cir where multiple trees were snapped, two garage doors were blown out, and a roof was partially stripped from one home.

Strongest thunderstorm gust

75 mph · April 12, 2014

What it means for emergency roof repair

The storm record for Genesee County includes a 75-mph thunderstorm gust and a EF2 tornado. Wind that strong lifts shingles and tears off flashing, which is why emergency tarping crews book out fast after a front.

Storm data: NOAA Storm Events (public domain). City facts: Wikidata (CC0).

What it costs in Flint

Asphalt-shingle re-roof, 2,000 sq ft home, adjusted for Flint labor and material prices. Your quote depends on roof size, pitch and scope.

That typical price is about 22.0% of the median Flint home value ($47,600).

Source: Census ACS (Flint city) · data as of 2019–2023

Full Flint cost guide by material →

What Flint's climate means for emergency roof repair

  • After tornado-force wind in Flint, treat any exposed decking as urgent — overnight rain into an open roof multiplies the loss tenfold.
  • In Flint, roof sag or interior cracking under deep snowpack is a structural emergency, not a wait-till-spring repair.

Roofers in Flint, MI

25 listed, first 20 shown. Roofers we verified against a public registry come first.

This list covers roofing companies generally. Confirm emergency roof repair experience, materials, insurance and current availability with each company. A Verified badge refers to the registry check, not a confirmed specialty.

Emergency Roof Repair in Flint: questions

How do I find a emergency roof repair company in Flint?
PickARoofer lists roofing companies serving Flint, MI. This is a general roofing directory; confirm emergency roof repair experience and availability with each company. A Verified badge describes a separate registry check, not a confirmed service specialty or insurance check. Confirm scope, insurance and availability directly. Requests go to one contractor at a time, with up to three attempts; a response or start date is not guaranteed. Free for homeowners.
Should I repair or fully re-roof in Flint?
Ask a roofer to document the damage and compare a written repair scope with a replacement estimate. Roof condition, remaining life, materials and the extent of damage affect the decision. Confirm any inspection fee before booking.
How fast can a roofer reach Flint?
25 roofers are listed for Flint: 25 based in town and 25 within 25 miles of the city centre. None of them has told us it runs an emergency crew, and our roster holds no response times, so we cannot promise an arrival time. Call first, ask when a crew can be on site and what the tarp fee is, then send the request so a second roofer is lined up.
When is hail season in Flint?
July is the worst month: 43% of the 21 hail reports NOAA holds for the county came then. Reports run from March to September. Book the inspection before March, while crews still have open dates.
How big does hail get near Flint?
The largest hail NOAA logged near Flint measured 2.75 inches, about the size of a baseball. Hail of an inch or more fell on 8 days in the same record. The biggest day was July 20, 2023, with 7 reports. The National Weather Service calls hail of 1 inch or larger severe; the bigger the stone, the more likely it is to crack a shingle.
How many roofing companies work around Flint?
The Census Bureau counts 16 roofing companies with payroll in Genesee County, employing about 107 people. 62.5% of them have fewer than five employees, so most quotes come from owner-run crews. A roofer's median pay is $70,760 a year (BLS).
How long does a Michigan insurer have to answer a roof claim?
Michigan sets time limits in writing. For example, the insurer must pay the part of the claim supported by proof of loss within 60 days (MCL 500.2006(3)). The full list and a date calculator are on our Michigan claim-deadlines page: pickaroofer.com/claim-deadlines/mi.
How old are the homes in Flint, and does it matter for the roof?
The median home in Flint was built in 1954, and 93.2% of homes date from before 1980 (Census ACS). A roof on a home that old has often been re-covered at least once, so ask the roofer whether there is a second layer underneath: it changes the tear-off cost. The area sees about 97 freeze-thaw days a year, which loosens flashing and sealant.
Is tornado roof damage covered by insurance in Flint?
Yes, tornado and wind damage is covered under the dwelling portion of standard homeowner policies in Flint. Document with photos before any cleanup, file promptly, and request a contractor who can meet your adjuster on-site — tornado damage to decking fasteners and structural connections is often undercounted in an adjuster's surface assessment. Some Flint-area insurers apply a separate wind-and-hail deductible rather than your standard deductible — check your declarations page before assuming what you will pay out of pocket.
What does emergency roof repair cost in Flint?
Emergency tarping to stop active leaks runs $200 to $600 for most Flint properties, depending on roof size and accessibility. Permanent emergency repairs — patching damaged sections, replacing blown-off shingles — cost $500 to $3,000 for typical scopes. After-hours and weekend emergency calls typically add a dispatch fee on top of material and labor. If the damage is storm-related, document it before work begins: most homeowner policies cover emergency storm repairs, and the documentation anchors your claim.
Do I need a permit for emergency roof repair in Michigan?
Permit requirements depend on the property, scope of work and local jurisdiction. Check with the city or county building department and confirm who will obtain any required permit before work starts.

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Figures above: NOAA Storm Events Database (hail, wind, tornado; county of the city, 2014–2026), U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (housing), NASA POWER (temperature and rain, 2014–2023). Prices: our published price method. How we collect data.