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Roof Replacement in Livonia, MI built as a system
When the shingles are worn out, the layers have piled up or the decking has gone soft, it’s time for a new roof. We tear your Livonia home down to the deck, fix what’s underneath and build a complete Owens Corning shingle system.
- Full tear-off to decking
- Owens Corning shingles
- Dumpster included
- Same-as-cash financing
Free roof inspection & estimate
Livonia homeowners. A roofer, not a call center, gets back to you.
Starting over on a 60-year-old deck
A lot of Livonia houses are on their third or fourth roof, and not every past roofer started from scratch. It’s common to find two layers of shingles, felt that has turned to paper, and plank or plywood decking that has been wet more than once around the chimney and along the eaves.
That is why we tear off everything down to the decking. Once the deck is bare, we walk it, photograph it and replace any boards that are soft, rotted or delaminated. You see those photos before the new roof goes on, so you know exactly what was found and fixed.
Then we build the roof as a system. Drip edge at the eaves and rakes. Ice and water shield on the bare deck at the eaves and valleys, which matters on the low-pitch ranch roofs found all over Livonia. Synthetic underlayment, new flashing at the chimney and walls, new pipe boots, and intake and ridge ventilation sized for the attic. Owens Corning Duration or Duration FLEX shingles finish it off. Boards protect the house and landscaping, a dumpster is included, and the yard is cleaned every day.
Every layer of your new roof
A complete roof replacement covers far more than shingles.
Full tear-off
Old shingles and underlayment come off to the decking so nothing is hidden under the new roof.
Decking inspection
We photograph the bare deck and replace soft or rotted boards before the new roof goes on.
Ice and water shield
A self-sealing membrane at the eaves and valleys, where ice dams and runoff push water uphill.
Owens Corning shingles
Duration and Duration FLEX architectural shingles, with colors you can preview in Design EyeQ.
Balanced ventilation
Intake at the soffits and exhaust at the ridge keep the attic cooler in summer and drier in winter.
Flashing & drip edge
New drip edge, step flashing and pipe boots, so the details last as long as the shingles.
Why we recommend a full tear-off
A layover puts new shingles on top of the old layer. It skips the tear-off, but it also hides the decking, adds weight to the roof under a Michigan snow load, and makes it hard to install ice and water shield and flashing properly. Shingles laid over an uneven old roof can also show every lump.
A tear-off costs more up front because of the labor and disposal, but you get a look at the decking, a clean surface for every layer of the system, and only one layer to remove next time. Building codes also limit how many layers a roof can have.
Cost is driven by the roof’s size, pitch, number of existing layers and how much decking needs replacing. Qualified homeowners can spread it out with 25 months same-as-cash. See financing details.
| Tear-off | Layover | |
|---|---|---|
| Decking | Inspected, repaired | Hidden |
| Ice and water shield | On the deck | Limited |
| Roof weight | One layer | Two layers |
| Flashing | All new | Often reused |
| Next reroof | One layer off | Two layers off |
Three steps to a new roof
No pressure and no surprises. You see what we see before you decide anything.
Free inspection
We check the shingles, flashing, vents and attic, and photograph what we find.
- Photos of problem areas
- Attic and ventilation check
- Honest repair vs. replace
Written estimate & colors
You get a written estimate, help choosing an Owens Corning shingle and color, and financing if you want it.
- Design EyeQ color preview
- Options side by side
- Financing available
Tear-off & install
We protect the house, tear off to the deck, replace bad boards and install the new system.
- Boards protect the house
- Daily cleanup & briefing
- Dumpster included
Not sure you need a new roof?
If your shingles are aging but still sound, rejuvenation may add years first.
Finish the job the right way
Shingle options, financing and the gutters that carry the water away.
Asphalt Shingle Roofing
Architectural shingles installed as a complete system: underlayment, ice and water shield, vents and ridge.
Learn moreFinancing
25 months same-as-cash on a full roof replacement with approved credit. Ask during your free inspection.
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Gutters
Seamless gutters and downspouts sized for the roof, with guards that cut down on clogs.
Learn moreWhat homeowners say about their new roof
Real reviews from homeowners across Metro Detroit.
“I can’t say enough good things about this company. Scott the owner walked me through the whole process from start to finish. They protected my house with boards during the job and did a fantastic job on clean up! All this and a fair price!”
“Kincaide roofing went above and beyond our expectations. Scott (the owner) took pictures of every step and fix he made. They were punctual, thorough and very professional. No B.S. with Scott, the communication was straight forward and gave us briefings every night before they left.”
“Great craftsmanship, Competitive prices gets the job done on time. man of his word! I would recommend him to friends and family.”
A full tear-off on a close-set street
Livonia lots are neighborly, so a replacement has to be planned around the houses next door as much as yours.
Many Livonia homes sit on modest lots with driveways side by side and neighbors a short distance away. On a tear-off, especially one with two layers coming off, that means planning where the dumpster goes, protecting the siding and plantings on both sides, and sweeping driveways and lawns with magnets every evening. We keep you briefed at the end of each day so you always know where the job stands.
Multiple layers
Older overlays come off completely so the deck can be inspected and repaired.
Neighbors protected
Debris stays on your lot, and nails are swept from driveways and lawns every day.
Built for low slopes
Ice and water shield and ventilation chosen for the gentle pitch of a Livonia ranch.
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Roof replacement questions from Livonia homeowners
What to expect when your roof is replaced.
Do I need a permit to replace my roof in Livonia?
My Livonia house has two old layers. Does that change the job?
How long does a roof replacement take?
What drives the cost of a new roof?
What shingles do you install?
Can I finance a new roof?
Planning a new roof in Livonia?
Book a free inspection. We’ll check the decking, photograph the roof and give you a written estimate.