Detroit · Slate Roofing

Slate roofing in Detroit, a roof for life.

Detroit roofs carry deep winter snow and ice, then take strong lake wind. Freeze-thaw cycles work shingles loose season after season. Natural slate, a lifetime roof. Free, no spam, no pressure.

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Slate is the longest-lasting roof there is — a century or more — and priced to match. In Detroit, a vetted slate pro assesses your home and gives a firm, honest quote. HomeMatchup scores every Detroit roofer on license, insurance, warranty, and real reviews, then matches you with a few trusted local pros who handle slate roofing. It's free, your info is never sold, and there's no pressure.

Slate Roofing in Detroit

Slate Roofing in Detroit, MI.

Slate is the longest-lasting roof there is — genuine slate can outlive the house, a century or more — and Detroit's snow & wind is no match for it. It's also the most demanding to install: heavy enough that the framing must be verified, and enough of a craft that only an experienced slate roofer should ever touch it. Expect a premium price, roughly $13,000–$38,000 and up, for a roof you may never replace again. We match you with vetted Detroit roofing contractors with real slate experience, backed by a written workmanship warranty.

Slate Roofing in Detroit

How Detroit slate roofing works.

Every Detroit pro we match you with is licensed, insured, and warranty-backed. Here's what a good job looks like.

Confirm the structure

Slate is very heavy. Your pro verifies the framing can carry it before any tile is set.

Use real slate skill

Slate is a craft. It takes an experienced installer to lay and flash it so it lasts generations.

Flash the details

Valleys, chimneys, and edges are where slate roofs leak if rushed — done right here, they don’t.

Lifetime materials

Genuine slate can outlive the house, backed by a written workmanship warranty.

Updated July 2026 · Vetted for license, insurance & real reviews

Best Detroit roofers for slate roofing.

The top Detroit roofing contractors for slate roofing, ranked on ratings, reviews, licensing, and manufacturer credentials — not paid placements. Here's who we'd start with.

The top 8 roofing companies in slate roofing in Detroit, ranked by rating, review volume, licensing, manufacturer credentials, and years in business — scored on our 100-point methodology. Independent: no company paid to be listed.Data as of July 2026
8Companies ranked
94Top score /100
4.8★Avg rating
1,258Verified reviews
276+Combined years
2Elite-tier certified
  1. 1
    Best overall

    Schoenherr Roofing

    Elite
    4.9 (1,000 reviews)Est. 1995Licensed & insured
    Owens Corning PlatinumSnow & stormBBB A+

    Owens Corning Platinum Preferred contractor serving SE Michigan for 30+ years with a 4.9-star Google average across 1,000+ reviews.

    Strengths
    • Established in 1995
    • Owens Corning Platinum
    • 4.9★ across 1,000 reviews
    • Licensed & insured
    Consider
    • Quote required — pricing not published online
    94Score /100
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  2. 2

    Roofing Above All

    Top Rated
    4.9 (258 reviews)35+ yrsLicensed & insured
    GAF certifiedFamily-ownedBBB A+

    Family-owned Detroit-area roofer with 4.9 stars across 258 Google reviews and an A+ BBB rating with no complaints on record.

    Strengths
    • 35+ years in business
    • 4.9★ across 258 reviews
    • Licensed & insured
    Consider
    • Quote required — pricing not published online
    81Score /100
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  3. 3

    American Standard Roofing

    Elite
    4.835+ yrsLicensed & insured
    GAF Master EliteCertainTeed ShingleMasterBBB A+

    Farmington Hills exterior contractor holding both GAF Master Elite and CertainTeed ShingleMaster certifications, with 35+ years serving Southeast Michigan.

    Strengths
    • 35+ years in business
    • GAF Master Elite
    • CertainTeed ShingleMaster
    • Licensed & insured
    Consider
    • Quote required — pricing not published online
    80Score /100
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  4. 4

    MacDermott Roofing

    Top Rated
    4.850+ yrsLicensed & insured
    50+ yearsSnow & stormBBB A+

    One of metro Detroit’s longest-operating roofers at 50+ years, carrying a 4.8-star Google rating, 5.0 Yelp score, and A+ BBB rating.

    Strengths
    • 50+ years in business
    • Licensed & insured
    Consider
    • Quote required — pricing not published online
    69Score /100
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  5. 5

    Oak Roofing

    Top Rated
    4.830+ yrsLicensed & insured
    30+ yearsStorm repairBBB A+

    Established metro Detroit roofer of 30+ years holding a 4.8-star Google rating, a 5.0 Yelp score, and an A+ BBB rating.

    Strengths
    • 30+ years in business
    • Licensed & insured
    Consider
    • Quote required — pricing not published online
    67Score /100
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  6. 6

    Kanga Roof

    Top Rated
    4.818+ yrsLicensed & insured
    Residential & commercialSnow & stormBBB A+

    Southeast Michigan residential and commercial roofer with a 4.8-star Google rating and A+ BBB rating over 18 years in business.

    Strengths
    • 18+ years in business
    • Licensed & insured
    Consider
    • Quote required — pricing not published online
    65Score /100
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  7. 7

    Bruttell Roofing

    Verified
    4.7Est. 1979Licensed & insured
    Since 1979Residential & commercialStorm work

    Metro Detroit roofer since 1979 installing GAF, CertainTeed and Owens Corning systems, with a 4.7-star Google rating.

    Strengths
    • Established in 1979
    • Licensed & insured
    Consider
    • Quote required — pricing not published online
    65Score /100
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  8. 8

    PD Roofing

    Verified
    4.6Est. 1992Licensed & insured
    Since 1992ResidentialBBB A+

    Metro Detroit roofing contractor operating since 1992 with a 4.6-star Google rating and an A+ BBB rating.

    Strengths
    • Established in 1992
    • Licensed & insured
    Consider
    • Quote required — pricing not published online
    61Score /100
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Quick comparison

#CompanyScoreRatingReviewsExperienceBest for
1★Schoenherr Roofing944.91,000Est. 1995Owens Corning Platinum
2Roofing Above All814.925835+ yrsGAF certified
3American Standard Roofing804.8—35+ yrsGAF Master Elite
4MacDermott Roofing694.8—50+ yrs50+ years
5Oak Roofing674.8—30+ yrs30+ years
6Kanga Roof654.8—18+ yrsResidential & commercial
7Bruttell Roofing654.7—Est. 1979Since 1979
8PD Roofing614.6—Est. 1992Since 1992

Rankings are editorial, based on public data as of July 2026, and can change as reviews and credentials do. Own one of these businesses, or see something to fix? Claim or correct a listing →

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Detroit roof cost

What roofing costs in Detroit.

A fair, real range for Detroit, MI in 2026. Your size, pitch, material, and storm damage set your true price.

Roof repair
$400–$2,500
Shingle roof replacement
$8,000–$21,000
Metal roof
$13,000–$38,000
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Roofing in Detroit

What's local about a Detroit roof.

Detroit roofs carry deep winter snow and ice, then take strong lake wind. Freeze-thaw cycles work shingles loose season after season.

Main threat Snow & wind
Busiest window After winter, spring thaw
Areas covered Dearborn, Warren, Livonia, Troy, Sterling Heights, Royal Oak, and the greater Detroit area

High wind lifts and peels shingles and drives rain under the edges, so Detroit roofs need tight fastening, sealed flashing, and code-level wind ratings.

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Hail and wind damage help.

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Tough, long-lasting metal roofs.

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Track down and seal the leak.

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Active leak or storm damage? Move now.

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In 2026, slate roofing in Detroit typically runs $13,000–$38,000. Your roof size, pitch, material, and the extent of the damage set your real price. We show you a fair range up front, then a vetted local pro gives a written quote — free, with no pressure.
Top-ranked Detroit roofing contractors for slate roofing include Schoenherr Roofing, American Standard Roofing, Roofing Above All — see the full ranked list above. HomeMatchup scores local roofers on a 100-point methodology — license, insurance, reviews, certifications, and warranty — and matches you with a few that clear the bar.
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Most Detroit homeowners hear from a local pro the same day. Detroit roofs take a lot of snow & wind, so if it's urgent we move fast — and if it's an active leak or storm damage, ask about emergency roof repair.
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