Roofers in Kalamazoo, Michigan

24 roofing companies are listed for Kalamazoo, and 8 of them are verified against a public registry. Your request goes to one roofer, not five.

Short answer: To find a roofer near you in Kalamazoo, MI, start with the 8 below whose license we matched on the state registry; they are listed first. A standard asphalt re-roof on a 2,000 sq ft Kalamazoo home runs $6,510–$14,415 at the local 0.93× cost index, and a metal roof $15,810–$37,200. NOAA's storm record for the county shows hail up to 2 in., so get an inspection after a big storm before you accept a quote.

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A new asphalt roof in Kalamazoo runs $6,510 to $14,415

Asphalt-shingle re-roof, 2,000 sq ft home, at Kalamazoo prices. Source and share of home value below.

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Roofers in Kalamazoo, MI

24 listed. Roofers we verified against a public registry come first.

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Who you can hire in Kalamazoo

A phone number and a star rating say little about a roofer. These counts show what is on file.

The Kalamazoo roster, checked

  • Listed24
  • Licence number on file9
  • Matched in the state registry8

9 of 24 listed firms have a licence number on file (37.5%). 8 were matched in the official state registry, which is what the Verified badge means; 101 of the 206 cities in the directory have at least one firm matched so far. A number on file is not a check: how verification works.

Source: PickARoofer contractor registry · data as of 2026-10-01

Roofers at work around Kalamazoo

110 roofers

The Bureau of Labor Statistics counts about 110 people working as roofers in the Kalamazoo-Portage, MI Metro Area, 3.6% of the 3,090 in Michigan.

That counts workers, not companies, and it includes crews who work for a single firm. It is the size of the local trade, not a list of who to call.

Source: BLS OEWS, roofers · data as of May 2025

Where the roofers for Kalamazoo are based

Every listed firm is based in Kalamazoo; the ring is the 25-mile radius we use to match hail reports to the city.

Map © OpenStreetMap contributors. Hail: NOAA Storm Prediction Center local storm reports. Towns: our roster, Kalamazoo ring = 25 miles.

Listed roofers by home town

Roofers listed for Kalamazoo by the town they are based in
Based inMiles awayListedChecked
Kalamazoo, MIin town248

Nearby city pages

The Storm Prediction Center logged no hail reports within 25 miles in the last 90 days.

Kalamazoo in numbers

Source under each figure.

  • #22of 209Share of homes built before 1980: Kalamazoo ranks #22 of 209.
  • #159of 209Median home value (low end): Kalamazoo ranks #159 of 209.
  • #158of 209Hail days of 1 inch or more (low end): Kalamazoo ranks #158 of 209.

Roofing trade around Kalamazoo

  • 13 county firms with payroll, about 160 workers; 46% under 5 employees.
  • A roofer's median pay here is $59,280 a year (Kalamazoo-Portage, MI Metro Area).
Source: Census CBP · data as of 2023 Source: BLS OEWS, roofers · data as of May 2025

When hail hits Kalamazoo

Kalamazoo County, 2014 to 2024: NOAA hail reports.

Reports by month

Jan: 0 reports Jan Feb: 4 reports 4 Feb Mar: 1 reports 1 Mar Apr: 1 reports 1 Apr May: 2 reports 2 May Jun: 0 reports Jun Jul: 4 reports 4 Jul Aug: 2 reports 2 Aug Sep: 0 reports Sep Oct: 0 reports Oct Nov: 0 reports Nov Dec: 0 reports Dec

February is the heaviest month in Kalamazoo County: 4 of 14 hail reports (29%). Reports fall in 6 of 12 months; the best three-month run, February to April, holds 43%.

Worst full year: 2024, with 6 reports and 1 day of 1.75 in hail or larger; 71% over the 4-report mean.

3 days of 1.75-inch hail or larger, across 3 of 4 full years; last one 2024.

Days with 1.75 in hail or larger, by year

Days per year with hail of 1.75 inches or larger in Kalamazoo County 1 2014 1 2020 0 2023 1 2024
Days per year with hail of 1.75 inches or larger in Kalamazoo County
20141
20201
20230
20241

Year by year

Hail in Kalamazoo County by year: reports, days with hail of 1 inch or more, days with 1.75 inch or more, largest stone
YearReportsDays 1″+Days 1.75″+Largest
20144212″
20202212″
20232201″
2024 (worst full year)6412″

Shaded: worst full year.

Source: NOAA Storm Events · data as of 2014 to 2024

Kalamazoo storm record: Kalamazoo County

NWS reports for Kalamazoo County, 2014–2026.

  • 1829Founded
  • 784 ft (239 m)Elevation

Reported hail locations, Kalamazoo County

1 in hail1 in hail1 in hail1 in hail1 in hail1 in hail1 in hail1 in hail1 in hail2 in hail2 in hail2 in hail Kalamazoo
  • 91 to 1.74 in
  • 31.75 to 2.74 in, golf ball to tennis ball
  • 02.75 in and up, baseball

Largest plotted stone: 2 in. Bigger dots are bigger stones.

12 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 27, 2014 2 in, about the size of a hen egg 3 Cooper
April 7, 2020 2 in, about the size of a hen egg 1 Howlandsburg
May 7, 2024 2 in, about the size of a hen egg 1 Oakwood
“The public reported hail up to two inches in diameter near Cooper in northern Kalamazoo county.”
National Weather Service report, July 27, 2014
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database · data as of 2014–2026

Last hail of 1.75 in or more

May 7, 2024

3 days like it since 2014.

Strongest tornado

EF2 · May 7, 2024

It stayed on the ground for 10.86 miles and was up to 300 yards wide. An EF-2 tornado touched down near the intersection of South 10th Street and West R Avenue and traveled east northeast for around 11 miles until it lifted north of East N Avenue just west of 31st street. Many homes, including two mobile home parks, were severely damaged.

Strongest thunderstorm gust

76 mph · June 16, 2024

A peak wind gust to 76 mph was measured at the Kalamazoo airport ASOS.

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

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Kalamazoo, MI. Photo: User Mxobe on en.wikipedia, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons.

Kalamazoo County fact sheet for Kalamazoo homeowners

Housing age, federal disaster declarations and your state's claim deadlines in one place. All three come from public records, county level.

How old are the roofs? Homes in Kalamazoo County by decade built

Share of Kalamazoo County homes by decade built, percent 14.2% pre-1940 5.3% 1940s 12.2% 1950s 11.0% 1960s 15.5% 1970s 10.5% 1980s 12.1% 1990s 12.2% 2000s 6.4% 2010s 0.5% 2020+
Share of Kalamazoo County homes by decade built, percent
pre-194014.2%
1940s5.3%
1950s12.2%
1960s11.0%
1970s15.5%
1980s10.5%
1990s12.1%
2000s12.2%
2010s6.4%
2020+0.5%

114,463 homes, median built in 1975. 58.3% date from before 1980 and 6.9% from 2010 on; 64.0% are owner-occupied. The most common decade is the 1970s.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · data as of ACS 5-year

Insurance claim clocks in Michigan

WhoWhat has to happenTime limitStatute
InsurerPay the part of the claim supported by proof of loss60 daysMCL 500.2006(3)

All Michigan claim deadlines and what starts each clock →

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Roofing services in Kalamazoo

One page per job, each opening with a Kalamazoo figure.

  • Roof Repair

    Median home built 1959; 92 freeze-thaw days a year, so cracks reopen.

  • Storm Damage Repair

    Top stone 2 in, 10 days of 1 in+ hail; bruises shingles unseen.

  • Emergency Roof Repair

    39 days at 58+ mph, top gust 76 mph; ask crews about same-day tarping.

  • Roof Inspection

    76.9% of homes predate 1980; 42.9% are owner-occupied, so check old flashing first.

  • Metal Roofing

    Median home $164,500; golf-ball hail on 3 days, so style and cost lead.

  • Flat Roof

    Ponding risk: 4 days a year with 1 in of rain, 38.6 in a year in total.

  • Commercial Roofing

    46% of units are multi-unit; 13 roofing firms with payroll in the county.

What a new roof costs in Kalamazoo

Asphalt-shingle re-roof, 2,000 sq ft home, at Kalamazoo prices.

That typical price is about 6.4% of the median Kalamazoo home value ($164,500).

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

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Roofing in Kalamazoo: local conditions

Kalamazoo experiences a humid continental climate shaped by Lake Michigan's lake-effect snow machine, which can deposit heavy, localized snowfall totals that stress roof structures and gutters through the winter months. Temperature extremes range from a record low of -22 F to a record high of 109 F, cycling roofing materials through severe thermal stress. Frequent lake-effect snowstorms are the dominant winter roofing hazard, creating accumulation loads on low-pitch sections and driving ice damming where attic insulation is inadequate. Summer heat and humidity accelerate UV degradation of asphalt shingles. On May 13, 1980, an F3 tornado struck downtown Kalamazoo, killing five and injuring 79, a reminder that tornado risk exists even in Michigan's southwest corner. The seasonal pattern of heavy snow loads, freeze-thaw transitions, and severe summer storms produces high annual roofing replacement volume.

Kalamazoo's 2020 census population was 73,598, anchoring a metro of 261,108 residents. The city has a deep life-sciences and manufacturing legacy: Pfizer traces roots to the former Upjohn headquarters here, Zoetis maintains its animal medicines R&D presence, and Stryker Corporation was founded locally in 1941. Bell's Brewery, established in 1985, reflects a diversified economy. The combination of a large nearby university population, established industrial employers, and substantial residential housing stock creates a broad and steady roofing contractor market across both commercial and residential segments.

Roofing in Kalamazoo: questions

How much does roof replacement cost in Kalamazoo, MI?
$6,510 to $14,415 for asphalt shingles on a 2,000 sq ft house in Kalamazoo, typically $10,450, after a 0.93× local index. That is 6.4% of a $164,500 median home.
How do I find a reliable roofer in Kalamazoo?
24 roofers are listed for Kalamazoo, 8 checked against the state registry. The Census counts 13 roofing firms with payroll in the county. A roofer's median pay is $59,280 a year.
How long does a roof replacement take in Kalamazoo?
A Kalamazoo asphalt re-roof takes 1 to 3 days.
When is the best time to replace a roof in Kalamazoo?
February is the busiest hail month in Kalamazoo, 29% of the county's 14 hail reports. Reports run February to August. Booking before it gives Kalamazoo homeowners open crew dates.
Do I need a permit to replace my roof in Kalamazoo, MI?
Michigan jurisdictions require one for a re-roof. In Kalamazoo, ask the city building office; your Kalamazoo contractor pulls it.
Will homeowners insurance cover roof damage in Kalamazoo?
Insurance in Kalamazoo covers sudden damage from hail, wind or a fallen tree, not age or wear. File within a year of the storm.
How do I spot hail damage on a Kalamazoo roof?
Kalamazoo's county logged 10 days with hail of 1 inch or larger, the largest 2 inches. After one, check gutters for granules, dented vents and lifted shingles; a Kalamazoo roofer can document it for a claim.
What roofing challenges are most common for Kalamazoo, MI homeowners?
Kalamazoo experiences a humid continental climate shaped by Lake Michigan's lake-effect snow machine, which can deposit heavy, localized snowfall totals that stress roof structures and gutters through the winter months. Temperature extremes range from a record low of -22 F to a record high of 109 F, While severe hail is less frequent here than in Tornado Alley states, cumulative UV damage, seasonal temperature swings, and moisture intrusion from heavy rain events are the primary long-term roof stressors. Regular inspection every 2-3 years is the best preventive measure.
What should I verify before hiring a roofing contractor in Kalamazoo?
Michigan Residential Builder or Maintenance & Alteration Contractor license. Ask any roofer which state license they hold and confirm it before you sign. Ask for proof of general liability insurance (minimum $1 million per occurrence is typical) and workers' compensation coverage. Verify local business registration and request references from recent Kalamazoo-area jobs. Be cautious of door-to-door contractors appearing immediately after storms — legitimate local firms are established businesses with verifiable track records, not transient crews that arrived with the storm.
What roofing upgrades make the most sense for tornado risk in Kalamazoo?
Standard roofing products cannot withstand a direct tornado hit, but there are meaningful upgrades that reduce damage from near-miss events and the severe straight-line winds that accompany tornado outbreaks. Enhanced nailing patterns (6 nails per shingle instead of 4), reinforced ridge caps, and synthetic underlayment that serves as a secondary water barrier all improve performance in high-wind events. Some homeowners in Tornado Alley regions choose metal standing-seam roofing for maximum wind and impact resistance. Regardless of material, ensuring proper decking attachment and flashing integrity is the most cost-effective upgrade against severe-wind damage in Kalamazoo.
How do I handle insurance for roof damage from severe storms or tornadoes in Kalamazoo?
After any significant storm event in Kalamazoo, photograph all visible damage before any temporary repairs or cleanup. File your claim promptly and request a scheduled adjuster visit. You are entitled to have an independent roofing contractor assess the damage alongside the adjuster or separately — their estimate often captures items the initial adjuster misses, particularly hidden decking damage or compromised underlayment. Most MI policies apply a separate wind-and-hail deductible; confirm this amount before the adjuster visits. Legitimate local contractors will not request an Assignment of Benefits before damage assessment is complete — treat any contractor who does as a red flag.

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