Hiring a Licensed Roofer in Michigan
Michigan licenses residential roofing work through the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA). A few checks protect your home.
Request a rooferThe license
Roofing contractors working on homes need a Michigan residential builder or maintenance and alteration contractor license from LARA. You can verify it online.
Permits
Most local governments require a permit for roof replacement. Ask who pulls it.
Insurance
Ask for proof of liability insurance and workers' compensation.
Written contract
It should list materials, ice protection, ventilation, decking, cleanup, payments and warranty.
Storm chasers
After storms, be wary of door-to-door crews, cash-only deals and pressure to sign.
Payments
Don't pay the full amount up front.
Warranty
Ask about the manufacturer's and the roofer's warranties.
References
Ask for recent local jobs.
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Ice protection in the quote
In Southwest Michigan, a good roof quote spells out ice and water membrane at the eaves and valleys, ventilation and drip edge, not just the shingle brand. If a quote leaves these out, ask why.
Decking allowance
Ask how soft or rotten decking found during tear-off will be handled and priced, so the final bill holds no surprises.
Cleanup
The contract should cover protecting gardens and driveways and a magnetic sweep for nails afterward.
Timeline and weather
Ask how the roofer handles rain delays and whether the house will be left watertight at the end of each day.
Local experience
Roofers who work around Kalamazoo know local permit offices, how roofs here handle lake-effect snow and which details prevent ice dams. Ask how they ventilate attics and protect eaves.
Questions after the job
Ask who to contact if a leak appears in the first winter and how quickly they respond.
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