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Asphalt Shingle Roof Repair Services in Southwest Michigan

Lifetime Construction Builders is a family-owned roofing contractor in business since 2009. We replace blown-off, lifted, and cracked asphalt roof shingles in one visit, usually the same day. Most shingle repairs cost $400 to $1,500, and a few blown-off shingles start at about $350. The inspection and written estimate are free, and our lifetime transferable warranty covers the work.

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  • Michigan license 252400088
  • Insured: $1M liability, $2M workers' comp
  • Atlas Preferred Contractor
  • Atlas Pinnacle Pristine Authorized Installer
Roofer in a red vest and tool belt walking down a gray architectural shingle roof, with loose shingles and a cordless drill on the slope
A roofer working down a gray architectural shingle roof

Signs your roof needs a shingle repair

High winds off Lake Michigan come mostly in December, when shingles can't seal themselves down. NOAA measured 72 mph gusts at Saugatuck and 79 mph at Holland in December 2021, and 74 mph at South Haven in December 2024.

Wind and hail on record across Southwest Michigan

  1. South Haven74 mph gusts at the airport
  2. KalamazooHail up to 2 inches
  3. Allegan CountyHail up to 2 inches
  4. Holland79 mph gusts at the airport
  5. Saugatuck72 mph gusts
  6. Pullman's townshipHail of 1.75 inches
  7. FennvilleHail of 1.75 inches

Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database.

Signs of wind damage

  • Missing tabs or whole shingles after a windstorm
  • Lifted or unsealed tabs that no longer lie flat
  • Creased tabs, folded back by the wind

Signs of worn shingles

  • Shingle granules in your rain gutters and at the downspouts
  • Brittle shingles that crack when they're lifted
  • Hail-damaged ridge caps

Signs of a roof leak at flashing or a vent

  • Leaks beside a chimney, a wall, or a vent
  • A cracked or leaking pipe boot, the rubber collar around a plumbing vent

Signs of an ice dam

  • A leak that shows up when the ice melts
  • Water damage or stains near the outside walls after a thaw
Chimney flashing lasts a long time, but InterNACHI notes it's the connections to the roof that tend to fail.
Roofer at night running a bead of sealant along the black metal flashing at the base of a brick chimney, lit by a work light
Sealing the flashing at the base of a brick chimney after dark

On a residential roof, the code (section R905.2.8.3) calls for wall flashing at least 4 inches high and 4 inches wide, turning water onto the roof or into the gutter.

Shingle repair: the first four answers

What homeowners ask us first when they find shingles in the yard or a new stain on the ceiling.

Can you repair just a few shingles on a roof?

Yes, usually. Lifetime Construction Builders replaces a few blown-off shingles from about $350, in one visit. On old, brittle shingles, TAMKO warns that pulling one out can crack its neighbors, so the free inspection checks that first.

What should I do if a shingle blew off my roof?

Call Lifetime Construction Builders at (616) 360-2522; a real person answers 24/7. We match the shingle and seal and nail it to the maker's pattern, usually the same day. Below about 40°F, we hand-seal it, because the shingle can't seal itself in the cold.

How much does it cost to repair shingles on a roof?

Most asphalt shingle repairs with Lifetime Construction Builders cost $400 to $1,500. The price depends on how many shingles, matching an older shingle, any flashing, and the cold. You get it in a written estimate after the free inspection, and it doesn't change.

Do I need a permit to repair shingles in Michigan?

Usually not for shingles alone. Valley Township in Allegan County, for one, says replacing shingles only doesn't need a permit. A repair that replaces decking may need one, so check with your township. Lifetime Construction Builders holds Michigan license 252400088.

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What customers wrote about our local roofing company on Google

West Michigan homeowners complain most about roofers who stop answering once a roof problem shows up. Our customers wrote about the opposite, and we're rated 4.9 out of 5 on Google.

Good solid company. Fair price, showed up when they said they would, got the job done. Had some leak issues around the chimney flashing and they came out same week to fix it. No complaints.
Sandra M. Google review
“Lifetime Construction Builders LLC was very professional! Their work was fast, efficient and clean.”
Maria F. Google review
“Great customer service and competitive pricing. Look to them to do your roof. Very professional and on time.”
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Our shingle roof repair process

Luis, our regional manager, is your contact on every shingle repair, and he picks up when you call.

  1. You call, and a person answers

    Call (616) 360-2522 at any hour, including for an active leak. Tell us your town and what you can see from the ground, like shingles in the yard, a leaking roof, or a stain on a ceiling.

  2. A free inspection and a written price

    We look over the damaged shingles and any flashing beside them, then put the price in a written estimate. That price doesn't change once you have it.

    See what a roof inspection covers.

  3. Matched shingles, sealed and nailed

    We match the new shingles to your roof and seal and nail them to the maker's pattern. Most repairs take one visit, usually the same day.

    A roof leak with no clear cause goes to our leak detection and repair service, where roof leak repair starts by tracing the stain back to its source.

  4. Cleanup and a nail sweep

    Before the crew leaves, they clean up and run a nail sweep.

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What asphalt shingle roof repair costs

Most shingle repairs cost $400 to $1,500, and a few blown-off shingles start at about $350.

Our lifetime transferable warranty covers the repair, and the new shingles carry the maker's product warranty.

Complete roof replacement prices

What it costs and how long it takes

  • Inspection and written estimateFreeBefore any work starts
  • A few blown-off shinglesFrom $350One visit, usually the same day
  • Asphalt shingle repair$400–$1,500One visit, usually the same day

What moves the price

  • How many shingles need replacing
  • Matching an older shingle
  • Flashing at a chimney, wall, or vent
  • Cold weather, when we hand-seal each shingle

Free inspection and written estimate. Financing available, ask Luis. 5% military discount. We take credit card, check, or cash.

Matching new shingles and sealing them in the cold

A repair holds only when the new shingle fits the rest of the roofing system and stays sealed down through a Michigan winter.

New brown architectural shingles on two roof slopes meeting at a valley, with black underlayment still showing at one corner
New architectural shingles where two slopes meet

Matching the shingles on your roof

We replace shingles with ones of the same size system and, where we can, the same maker. A TAMKO technical notice spells out why.

Size
Metric shingles (about 13 1/4 by 39 3/8 inches) and English shingles (about 12 by 36) must never be mixed on one roof.
Color
Color can vary between batches made at different times or in different plants.
Weathering
Sun and weather fade the old roof, so new shingles stand out at first.
Age
Aged shingles turn brittle, and pulling one can damage the shingles around it.

Hand-sealing below 40°F

Atlas's cold-weather bulletin says shingles put down in fall or winter may never seal on their own. Below about 40°F, we hand-seal each one, and Atlas calls for at least three spots of ASTM D 4586 asphalt cement under a laminated shingle.

Atlas shingles for a new roof

When a repair can't restore your roof, we install or replace an asphalt shingle roof as an Atlas Preferred Contractor and an Atlas Pinnacle Pristine Authorized Installer. Pinnacle Pristine carries a Class 3 impact rating under UL 2218 and 3M Scotchgard algae protection.

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More roofing questions about shingle repair

Repair or replace, hail, ice dams, and what happens if a repair leaks. Anything else, ask on the phone.

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Should I repair my shingles or replace the roof?

It depends on the shingles' age and condition. InterNACHI puts 3-tab asphalt shingles at about 20 years and architectural shingles at about 30. Old, brittle shingles crack when they're worked on, and Lifetime Construction Builders' free inspection tells you in writing which job your roof needs.

After hail, can you replace only the damaged shingles?

Sometimes, but TAMKO advises against replacing only the shingles with visible hail damage and recommends a full inspection. Hail of 1.75 inches fell at Fennville in 2016 and in Pullman's township in 2017. Lifetime Construction Builders inspects for free and helps with the insurance claim at no extra cost.

Why does my roof leak when the ice melts?

An ice dam is the usual cause. MSU Extension explains that attic heat melts snow on the roof, the water refreezes at the cold eaves, and the meltwater backs up under the shingles. Lifetime Construction Builders repairs the shingles; MSU says attic insulation and venting keep the dam from forming.

What is the 25% rule in roofing?

It's a Florida building code rule: no more than 25 percent of a roof repaired in 12 months unless the whole roof meets code. We know of no Michigan rule like it. Lifetime Construction Builders bases a repair or replacement on what the free inspection finds.

How do I check a roofer's license in Michigan?

Look up the license number with LARA, the state licensing department. Michigan requires a residential builder or maintenance-and-alteration license for home work of $600 or more, which covers most shingle repairs. Lifetime Construction Builders holds Michigan license 252400088.

What if my roof leaks again after the repair?

Call (616) 360-2522, where a real person answers 24/7, and Luis, our regional manager, follows it up. Lifetime Construction Builders backs every shingle repair with its lifetime transferable warranty, and the new shingles carry the maker's product warranty.

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Our office is at 605 56th Street in Pullman. As a local roofing company, we repair asphalt shingle roofs in Pullman and the eleven towns below.

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