19 Roofing Companies in Detroit, Michigan

Across the 23 itemized residential roofing permits we hold for the roofers we track in Detroit, jobs have ranged from $1,000 to $96,700, with a median of $9,200. A typical recent example: a residential re-roof at $9,200. 8 commercial jobs also appear in the record - the largest a commercial re-roof at $559,400 - which we keep separate from the homeowner range above. These are actual filed amounts - not national estimates - and Detroit's median runs below the Michigan residential median of $16,800.

Of the 9 companies we track in Detroit, 3 have an active contractor license located in public records, 6 are registered business entities, and 6 operate from a commercial rather than residential address. Michigan issues roofing-contractor licensing at the state level, so an active state license is the baseline credential to confirm before hiring. A company not appearing with a license here isn’t proof it’s unlicensed - some jurisdictions don’t publish - so verify directly, and always confirm liability and workers’ comp insurance before work starts.

The roofers we track in Detroit have been in business a median of 23 years, by their state formation date. The longest-operating is MacDermott Roofing, in business since 1988 (38 years); 0 were formed less than two years ago. A verifiable formation date and registered agent on file is one of the clearest lines between an established local company and a transient operator.

Wayne County has recorded 149 significant storm events in the past decade, including hail up to 1.5" and wind gusts to 76 mph, so storm-driven roof damage is common here. After big storms, be wary of out-of-area crews who show up unsolicited, pressure you to sign immediately, or ask you to sign over your insurance claim. 9 of the roofers we track are based in Detroit itself, alongside 10 that service it from nearby - favor an established local firm you can verify over a crew that appeared after the hail.

2 of the 9 roofers we track in Detroit hold at least one manufacturer certification (GAF, Owens Corning, CertainTeed, TAMKO, IKO, Malarkey). The most common here is GAF, held by 1 company - versus 60% certified across Michigan. Certification means the manufacturer vetted the contractor and lets them back your roof with stronger, longer material-and-labor warranties. Not required to install a roof, but a real signal of training and standing.

Across the 9 companies we track in Detroit, the average rating is 4.4★, combining Google, BBB, and Yelp. 7 appear on more than one platform and 6 have owners who actively respond to reviews. Look for steady, recent, multi-source ratings over a handful of old five-star reviews on one site - any single platform can be cherry-picked.

Roofing is a high-fall-risk trade, so safety history matters. Of the 9 companies we track in Detroit, 2 have at least one federal OSHA violation on record in the past 10 years, and 7 have none. We show any recorded violation - citation, severity, and penalty - on each profile. A clean record isn’t a guarantee, but repeated serious violations are a real red flag.