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Roofer Cost & Local Pros — ZIP 48243 (Detroit, MI)

A licensed roofer serving ZIP 48243 charges roughly $58/hour, anchored on BLS OEWS wage data for SOC 47-2181 ($26.36/hr national mean) and the MI cost-of-living index of 91.5.

Roofer project costs near ZIP 48243

ProjectTimeTypical costRange
Roof inspection + written report 1–2 hours $116 $95 – $139
Single leak repair (small area, replace ~10 shingles) half day $341 $280 – $410
Shingle replacement (storm spot repair, ~1 square) half day $546 $447 – $655
Step-flashing replacement around chimney or skylight 1 day $549 $450 – $658
Seamless aluminum gutter install (150 ln ft) 1 day $1,585 $1,300 – $1,902
Tear-off + asphalt re-roof (1700 sq ft, mid-grade) 2–3 days $9,695 $7,950 – $11,634
Standing-seam metal roof (1700 sq ft) 3–5 days $16,983 $13,926 – $20,380
Synthetic underlayment + ice-shield refresh 1 day $1,588 $1,302 – $1,906
Skylight replacement (one fixed unit) 1 day $878 $720 – $1,054

What a roofer serving 48243 actually does

A residential roofer either performs targeted repair (lifted shingles, popped nails, failed flashing, single-leak diagnosis) or a full tear-off and replacement. A reputable contractor will start with a multi-point inspection: shingle condition (granule loss, curling, cracking), flashing integrity around chimneys/sidewalls/penetrations, ridge and soffit ventilation, attic moisture signs, and decking condition (you don't know about rotten plywood until tear-off). Asphalt shingle is the dominant material in 80% of US homes; metal and tile dominate in storm-prone or arid markets. All re-roofs require a permit and at least one mid-roof inspection by the local AHJ in most jurisdictions, and OSHA 1926.501 requires fall protection for any work at heights above 6 feet — a non-negotiable safety/insurance issue.

Top licensed pros near ZIP 48243

These pros are based in Detroit and routinely serve ZIP 48243. Sorted by proximity to the ZCTA centroid (42.3299°N, -83.0395°W).

Evans Top Cover

📍 8768 Aspen Pkwy, Detroit, MI 48243
★ 3.8 / 5 · 327 reviews · 14 yrs
✓ Licensed ✓ Insured 24/7
Specialties: Leak repair, Storm damage, Ventilation

Detroit Roofcraft

📍 2622 Lake Ct, Detroit, MI 48226
★ 4.7 / 5 · 42 reviews · 28 yrs
✓ Licensed ✓ Insured 24/7
Specialties: Ventilation, Roof replacement, Storm damage

Carter Apex Roofing

📍 8385 Walnut Way, Detroit, MI 48243
★ 4.7 / 5 · 176 reviews · 18 yrs
✓ Licensed ✓ Insured 24/7
Specialties: Tear-off, Underlayment, Shingle repair

Detroit Roofing

📍 3486 Jefferson Ave, Detroit, MI 48226
★ 4.0 / 5 · 263 reviews · 38 yrs
✓ Licensed ✓ Insured 24/7
Specialties: Storm damage, Flashing repair, Underlayment, Gutter install

Quality Roofcraft

📍 9898 Birch Ct, Detroit, MI 48233
★ 3.6 / 5 · 29 reviews · 38 yrs
✓ Licensed ✓ Insured 24/7
Specialties: Skylight install, Flashing repair, Ventilation

Six questions before you hire

  1. Are you a manufacturer-certified installer (GAF Master Elite, Owens Corning Platinum, CertainTeed Select)? Certification is required for the long manufacturer warranties.
  2. What's the workmanship warranty (separate from the manufacturer's shingle warranty), and is it transferable?
  3. How do you handle decking that's rotten under the old shingles — is it a per-sheet add, and what's the unit price?
  4. Will you tear off the old roof completely (single-layer install only), or are you proposing an overlay?
  5. Are ice & water shield, drip edge, and proper underlayment included to current code in my climate zone?
  6. What's the projected weather window, and what happens if a storm hits mid-job?
Door-to-door storm-chaser pitches, "we just did your neighbor's roof" without proof, asking for full payment up front, no permit pulled, or the company refusing to provide its state contractor license number.
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