Roofing FAQs in Detroit, MI

Yes. Every estimate is free and in writing, and we will beat any written estimate from a licensed and insured roofer. Call (313) 600-4538 or request a quote online.

Yes. T&M Roofing LLC is fully licensed and insured. Our Michigan license number is 262400794.

T&M Roofing has more than 20 years of roofing experience in Detroit and Metro Detroit. We are a family- and veteran-owned, locally owned and operated company.

We serve Detroit and communities within about 60 miles, including Dearborn, Redford, Livonia, Westland, Southfield, Warren, Royal Oak, Grosse Pointe, Northville and Canton. See every city on our service area page.

Check the contractor's Michigan license, liability and workers' compensation insurance, written warranty, local reviews and a detailed written estimate. T&M Roofing is licensed in Michigan (license #262400794), fully insured, backs its work with a 10-year labor warranty plus the manufacturer's limited lifetime warranty, and gives free written estimates at (313) 600-4538. Our guide on how to choose the right roofer in Detroit walks through each check, and this checklist covers Metro Detroit.

A roof replacement price depends on the roof size and pitch, how many layers come off, how much decking needs repair, the material you choose and access to the house. We give a fixed written quote after a free inspection. For typical ranges, see our roof replacement cost guide for Michigan, and ask about financing.

If the problem is limited to one area and the decking is sound, a repair usually makes sense. If damage is widespread, the decking is soft or repairs keep coming back, replacement is the better investment.

See also warning signs your roof needs attention.

Michigan's residential code, like the International Residential Code it is based on, does not allow a new layer over a roof that already has two or more layers, or over roofing that is water-soaked or deteriorated. Even when an overlay is allowed, we generally recommend a full tear-off so we can inspect and repair the decking and install ice-and-water shield properly.

Every replacement includes our 10-year labor warranty, and as certified installers for Owens Corning, TAMKO and GAF we can offer the manufacturer's limited lifetime warranty on qualifying shingle systems. Your quote lists the exact warranty terms.

For most Detroit homes, architectural asphalt shingles give the best balance of cost, appearance and performance, and they handle freeze-thaw cycles well when installed with ice-and-water shield and good ventilation. Metal roofing costs more up front but sheds snow well and lasts a long time. Low-slope sections need a flat-roof membrane instead of shingles. Read our guide to the best roofing shingles for Michigan weather.

Late spring through fall is ideal, because asphalt shingles need warmth to seal their adhesive strips. Roofs can still be installed in colder months on suitable days, following the shingle manufacturer's cold-weather instructions, such as hand-sealing where required. If your roof is leaking, do not wait for the season: call us and we will protect it first.

Move valuables away from the drip, put a bucket under it and keep people away from any ceiling that is sagging with water. Do not go on the roof in the dark or in bad weather. Call (313) 600-4538; if water is still coming in after a storm, we tarp the roof to stop more damage and then schedule the repair.

Water often travels along rafters and decking before it shows on a ceiling, so the stain is rarely right below the hole. We check the attic, then the roof around the area: flashing at chimneys, walls and vents, valleys, pipe boots, nail pops and damaged shingles, or seams and drains on a flat roof, until we find the entry point.

Policies generally cover sudden damage, such as wind, hail or a fallen tree, and not wear from age, but terms vary. Check your policy and ask us to document the damage; we will meet your adjuster on site if needed. Read how the roof insurance claim process works in Michigan.

The price of a commercial roof replacement depends on the roof size, the system you choose, whether the old roof is torn off or re-covered, the insulation, the drainage and how easy the roof is to reach. Because those factors change from building to building, we inspect the roof first and then give you a free written quote with the scope spelled out.

Repair usually makes sense when the damage is limited to one area, the membrane is otherwise sound and the insulation below it is dry. Replacement is usually the better choice when leaks keep coming back, the insulation is wet, the membrane is failing in many places or the roof is near the end of its service life. An inspection tells you which one your roof needs.

We check the membrane surface, seams and laps, flashing at walls, curbs and edges, roof penetrations, drains, scuppers and gutters, signs of trapped moisture and ponding, and any past repairs. You get a clear summary of what we found and what we recommend.

A re-cover installs a new roof system over the existing roof, which can save time and disposal cost when the existing roof and deck are dry and sound and building code allows another layer. A tear-off removes the old roof down to the deck, so wet insulation and damaged decking can be found and replaced before the new system goes on.

Yes. We offer ongoing maintenance programs tailored to each property: scheduled inspections, drain and debris clearing, seam and flashing touch-ups and early repairs, so small problems are handled before they turn into leaks. Call (313) 600-4538 to set up a plan for your building.