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Roof Replacement in Southwest Michigan

Lifetime Construction Builders replaces most shingle roofs in 1 to 2 days, and most homes cost $11,000 to $22,000 with Atlas architectural shingles. Every new roof starts with a full tear-off and ends with haul-away and a nail sweep of your yard. Daniel Retana has run this family-owned roofing contractor since 2009, and a lifetime transferable warranty covers the workmanship on every roof installation.

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Drone view of a brick house getting a new dark shingle roof, with two roofers working on the front slope near the chimney and skylights
Two roofers laying new dark shingles on a brick house

When a roof in Michigan needs replacing

A roof is ready for replacement when the shingles are worn across the whole roof, not in one spot. Weather wears a roof out, and here that includes lake-effect snow: NOAA's 1991–2020 normals give Bloomingdale 109 inches of snow a year, most of it from December through February.

Recent winter storms in Southwest Michigan

  1. Van Buren CountyHigh wind, with a 64 mph gust measured
  2. Allegan County1.5 to 2.5 feet of snow, and 1 to 2 feet in Van Buren County
  3. Allegan CountyIce storm, with up to 0.75 inch of freezing rain
  4. Allegan CountyBlizzard, 1 to 2 feet of snow, with gusts over 50 mph in Van Buren County
  5. Gobles28 inches of lake-effect snow

Source: NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database.

Signs on the shingles

  • Shingles curling or cupping at the edges
  • Cracked, brittle shingles, or bald patches with the granules gone
  • Many missing shingles, or storm damage on several slopes

Signs in the attic

  • Daylight through the roof boards
  • Roof leaks that stain the wood or soak the insulation
  • A roof deck that sags between the rafters

Signs at the gutters and eaves

  • Shingle granules piling up in the gutters
  • Thick icicles along the eaves, which the state's MIREADY guide says can mean an ice dam
Ice dams push meltwater back up under the shingles at the eaves.

Michigan's MIREADY guide explains it: warm air from the house melts roof snow, and the water refreezes at the colder eaves until it ponds and backs up under the shingles. That's why the 2015 Michigan Residential Code (R905.2.7.1) requires ice-and-water shield, a waterproof underlayment, from the eaves to at least 24 inches inside the exterior wall line. Every roof replacement we do includes it.

Roof replacement in Michigan: the first four answers

How long it takes, who pays, whether the old shingles come off, and what winter changes.

How long does a roof replacement take?

One to two days on most shingle homes. Lifetime Construction Builders tears off the old roof, puts the new one on, hauls the old roofing away, and sweeps your yard for nails in that time.

Will insurance pay for a new roof?

Often, when a covered storm damaged it, but your policy and your adjuster decide. Lifetime Construction Builders helps with the claim at no extra cost, and on insured work you pay only your deductible. On Michigan policies issued or renewed since July 1, 2025, insurers can't depreciate labor unless you bought an optional endorsement.

Can a new roof go over my old shingles?

Not on most worn roofs. Michigan's residential code bars a new layer over a roof that's water-soaked, deteriorated, or already two layers deep, and rusted flashing can't be reused. Every Lifetime Construction Builders replacement includes a full tear-off, so the decking is checked before new shingles go on.

Can you replace a roof in winter?

Yes. Lifetime Construction Builders installs new roofs in cold weather, and below about 40°F the crew hand-seals each shingle, because the factory sealant needs warmth to bond. The season is one of the things that can move the price.

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What homeowners wrote on Google about their new roofs

A roofer who never calls back, or goes quiet after the job, is the complaint homeowners write most in West Michigan reviews of roofing companies. Here's what our own customers wrote about their roof replacements. We're rated 4.9 out of 5 on Google.

We had Lifetime Construction Builders replace our entire roof last month after the winter storm damage, and I couldn't be happier with the results. … The crew showed up on time every day, protected our landscaping with tarps, and finished the job in just two days. The new architectural shingles look amazing and we've already had neighbors asking for their contact info.
Brian S. Google review
“They were quick and efficient installing my new roof. The supervisors were friendly and very helpful when I had questions. The crew worked well together the the cleanup was perfect. It was done in one day.”
Chris O. Google review
“This was our first experience purchasing a new roof, and we are so happy with the experience. … They completed the installation in a single day and took care of all tidying. For us, the price was reasonable.”
Leroy M. Google review
“The whole process beginning to end was SO quick and easy. Luis (regional manager) was with us every step of the way, answered any questions we had, and took care of the whole process. … They also were super quick, we had a new roof within a couple of days!”
Sophia H. Google review
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How we replace your roof, step by step

Every roof replacement runs the same six steps. Luis, our regional manager, is your contact from the first visit to the nail sweep, and he picks up your calls.

  1. A real person answers your call

    Call (616) 360-2522 any time. The line is answered 24/7, and we set up your free roof inspection on that call.

  2. We tell you if a roof repair will do

    We inspect your roof for free and tell you plainly whether it needs replacing or a repair is enough. Most roof repairs cost $450 to $1,500.

    Read about roof repair and what a roof inspection covers.

  3. One written price that doesn't change

    Your written estimate gives one price for the whole roof replacement, and that price doesn't change once you have it. Replacement decking is priced by the sheet, since damage to it often shows only after the tear-off.

  4. The old roof comes off down to the deck

    The crew tears off the old shingles down to the wood decking and replaces any sheets that are damaged.

    Brick ranch house with the old roof torn off to bare plywood decking, a ladder at the eave, and old shingles on tarps in the yard
    A roof torn off to bare decking, old shingles on tarps below

  5. Ice-and-water shield, drip edge, and new Atlas shingles

    Ice-and-water shield goes along every eave, then drip edge along the eaves and rakes, the sloped edges of the roof. The new Atlas architectural shingles go on last, course by course, to finish the roofing system.

  6. Haul-away, cleanup, and a nail sweep

    Before the crew leaves, they haul the old roofing away, clean up, and sweep the yard for nails.

    Finished dark architectural shingle roof on a stone house at dusk, with the porch lights on
    A finished dark shingle roof on a stone house
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Roof replacement cost in Michigan

A new roof is priced by its size in squares and by what the tear-off finds underneath. One square is 100 square feet of roof surface, not floor area.

Shingles cost the least of the residential roofing we install. Metal and stone-coated steel cost more.

Metal roofing prices

What a new shingle roof costs and how long it takes

  • Most homes, Atlas architectural shingles$11,000–$22,0001 to 2 days on most shingle homes
  • Per square (100 sq ft of roof)$500–$700With tear-off, ice-and-water shield, drip edge, and haul-away
  • Large or steep roofs$22,000–$32,00028 squares or more, or steeper than 6:12
  • Replacement decking$80–$150A sheet, where the old decking is damaged

What moves the price

  • Roof size and pitch
  • Layers to tear off
  • Decking condition
  • The roofing material
  • The season, since cold-weather installs may need hand-sealing

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

Roofing materials for your new roof: shingle, metal, or stone-coated steel

InterNACHI puts the life of architectural shingles at about 30 years and metal roofs at 40 to 80, depending on weather, design, materials, and upkeep.

Roofer in a red harness laying gray architectural shingles course by course, with a nail gun and drip-edge pieces on the roof
A roofer laying gray architectural shingles

Atlas architectural shingles

We're an Atlas Preferred Contractor and an Atlas Pinnacle Pristine Authorized Installer. Atlas rates its shingles for hail by the UL 2218 impact test, where Class 4 is the top rating for asphalt shingles.

Pinnacle Pristine
Class 3 impact rating, HP42 wide shingles, and 3M Scotchgard granules that resist algae streaks
Pinnacle Impact and StormMaster Shake
Class 4 impact rating; StormMaster Shake is also rated for 150 mph winds
Wind warranty
130 mph with 4 nails per shingle
Asphalt shingle roofing

Metal roofing

Exposed-fastener (screw-down) steel costs $16,000 to $28,000 on most homes, and standing seam steel $24,000 to $42,000.

Metal roofing

Stone-coated steel

Steel panels with a stone finish, from DECRA, Tilcor, and Westlake, cost $25,000 to $42,000 on most homes, tear-off included.

Stone-coated steel roofing

More roof replacement questions

What's included, the warranty, permits, price, licenses, and ice dams. Anything else, ask on the phone.

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What's included in a roof replacement?

The whole job. Lifetime Construction Builders includes the free inspection and written estimate, the tear-off, ice-and-water shield from the eaves to 24 inches inside the wall line, drip edge, new Atlas shingles, haul-away, and cleanup with a nail sweep. Replacement decking is extra, at $80 to $150 a sheet.

What warranty comes with a new roof?

Two. Lifetime Construction Builders' lifetime transferable warranty covers the installation, and Atlas's own product warranty covers the shingles. Atlas's published terms give the original owner of a single-family home a lifetime limited warranty, with the first 10 years non-prorated and one transfer allowed within those 10 years.

Does a roof replacement need a permit in Michigan?

Usually. Michigan's residential code requires a permit for roofing work, and each city or township sets its fee: the City of Kalamazoo charges $52 per structure, and Bangor Township $75 for a house re-roof. Kalamazoo's form asks for the contractor's license number; Lifetime Construction Builders' is 252400088.

Is $30,000 too much for a new roof?

It depends on the roof. Lifetime Construction Builders replaces most homes with Atlas architectural shingles for $11,000 to $22,000, so $30,000 is high for a typical shingle roof. Large or steep roofs run $22,000 to $32,000, and standing seam steel $24,000 to $42,000.

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

Ask for the license number and look it up with LARA, the state licensing department. Michigan requires a residential builder or maintenance-and-alteration license for roofing jobs of $600 or more. Lifetime Construction Builders holds license 252400088 and carries $2M in workers' comp for its crew.

Will a new roof stop ice dams?

Not by itself. Michigan's MIREADY guide says warm air leaking into the attic usually causes ice dams, and it recommends at least R-30 attic insulation and airflow from the soffits to the roof vents. The ice-and-water shield in every Lifetime Construction Builders replacement keeps backed-up meltwater out at the eaves.

Roof replacement across Southwest Michigan

Our office is at 605 56th Street in Pullman. We replace roofs in all twelve towns listed here, from Holland and South Haven to Kalamazoo and Portage.

Read about roof replacement in Kalamazoo, Portage, or Holland.

Roofing materials for Michigan freeze-thaw cycles

Roof repair, commercial roofing, and other roofing services

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