Roof Replacement in Metro Detroit, Built for Michigan Weather

If your shingles are curling, your gutters are full of granules, or a stain keeps creeping across the ceiling, your roof is telling you it's near the end. Patching a 22-year-old roof only buys a little time before the next leak finds its way in. BH Roofing replaces worn-out asphalt roofs across Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties with a system built for Michigan's brutal freeze-thaw swings.

Signs You Need a New Roof in Michigan

Michigan is hard on roofs. Freeze-thaw cycles work water under shingles, ice dams back up at the eaves, spring wind and hail storms tear shingles loose, and humid summers bake the protective granules off. Most asphalt roofs in our climate last about 20 to 25 years — and when they go, they rarely fail all at once.

Watching for the early warning signs is what separates a planned replacement from a middle-of-the-night emergency. If several of the items below sound familiar, it's worth having the roof looked at before the next storm.

• Shingles that are curling, cupping, cracked, or missing after a windstorm
• Bald spots and piles of shingle granules collecting in your gutters
• Water stains on ceilings or walls, or daylight visible in the attic
• A roof that's 20-25 years old, or one you know already has an overlay
• Sagging areas or a spongy deck, which can signal trapped moisture and rot
• Same-age roofs on neighboring homes all being replaced around you

Repair or Replace? Honest Guidance

Not every problem needs a full replacement. A few blown-off shingles or a single flashing leak on an otherwise healthy roof is usually a repair. But once the damage is widespread, the roof is past 20 years, or you're paying for the second repair in a single year, replacement is almost always the smarter money.

We'll tell you honestly which camp your roof is in — even when the answer is that you've got a few good years left. Our recommendation goes in writing so you can decide with clear information instead of pressure.

• Repair makes sense: isolated damage, a younger roof, one clear problem area
• Replace makes sense: age past 20-25 years, widespread curling, or repeat leaks
• Repeated repairs on an aging roof usually cost more than one clean replacement
• A prior overlay hiding the original roof is a strong reason to replace

What Goes Into a Proper Roof Replacement

A roof isn't just shingles — it's a layered system, and in Michigan every layer earns its keep. We tear off down to the wood deck so nothing rotten gets buried, then rebuild the roof the right way from the deck up. Long roof life comes from the parts you never see.

Ice-and-water shield at the eaves and valleys is the single most important defense against ice-dam leaks, and Michigan code calls for it in those vulnerable areas. Proper drip edge, step and chimney flashing, and balanced ridge-and-soffit ventilation keep water out and let your attic breathe so shingles don't cook from below.

• Complete tear-off to the deck, with every board inspected and bad sheathing replaced
• Ice-and-water shield at eaves and valleys to stop ice-dam and wind-driven leaks
• Full synthetic underlayment — lighter, tougher, and more water-resistant than felt
• New aluminum drip edge along eaves and rakes, plus step and chimney flashing
• Balanced ridge and soffit ventilation to fight summer heat and attic moisture
• A manufacturer-matched ridge cap to finish and seal the peak

Shingle Brands, Styles, and Colors

Most of our customers choose architectural — also called dimensional — shingles. They're thicker and heavier than old-style 3-tab shingles, hold up better against wind and hail, and give your roof depth and shadow lines that flat shingles simply can't. They also carry stronger manufacturer-backed material warranties.

We install shingles from the major manufacturers, so you're never locked into a single look. Whether you want a classic weathered wood, a deep charcoal, or a fresh color that lifts your curb appeal, we'll bring physical samples and help you match your home and your neighborhood.

• Architectural (dimensional) shingles: our standard, for wind resistance and longevity
• 3-tab shingles: a lower-cost option, thinner and shorter-lived
• Brands installed: GAF, Owens Corning, and CertainTeed
• A full range of colors, with real samples brought right to your home
• Manufacturer-backed material warranties on the shingles we install

Our Tear-Off and Install Process

Most single-family roofs are a one-day job. A crew arrives, protects your landscaping, siding, and windows, tears the old roof off, inspects and preps the deck, and installs your new roof system the same day. You get a clear walkthrough before we start so there are no surprises once the work begins.

When we're finished, we don't just drive off. We run magnetic sweepers across your lawn, driveway, and flower beds to pull up stray nails, haul away every scrap of old roofing, and do a final walk to leave the site cleaner than we found it. Your new roof is backed by manufacturer material warranties and our own workmanship guarantee.

• A pre-start walkthrough so you know exactly what to expect
• Landscaping, siding, and windows protected before tear-off begins
• Same-day tear-off and installation on most homes, when our schedule allows
• A full magnetic nail sweep of the yard, driveway, and garden beds
• All old materials and debris hauled away — nothing left behind
• Backed by manufacturer material warranties and our workmanship guarantee

What's included

• Complete tear-off of the old roof down to the deck, with a full deck inspection
• Ice-and-water shield at eaves, valleys, and vulnerable areas per Michigan code
• Synthetic underlayment installed across the entire roof deck
• New aluminum drip edge along all eaves and rakes
• Step and chimney flashing replaced or resealed to keep water out
• Architectural (dimensional) shingles from a major manufacturer, in your color
• Balanced ridge-and-soffit ventilation with a matching ridge cap
• Full-property magnetic nail sweep and complete debris haul-away