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Roof Replacement in Southfield, MI built as a system
When your Southfield roof is past repairing, we tear it off down to the decking, fix what we find and install a complete Owens Corning shingle system. You see photos of every step, and the yard is cleaned every day.
- Full tear-off to decking
- Owens Corning shingles
- Dumpster included
- Same-as-cash financing
Free roof inspection & estimate
Southfield homeowners. A roofer, not a call center, gets back to you.
What’s under a Southfield roof matters most
A lot of Southfield homes have had several roofs since they were built in the 1950s and 1960s, and not every one was installed the same way. When we tear off, we sometimes find two or three layers of old shingles, plank decking with gaps and split boards, and eaves with no ice and water shield at all. That is why we don’t price a new roof by measuring from the ground.
Everything comes off down to the decking. We replace soft or damaged boards, then build the roof as a system: ice and water shield at the eaves and in the valleys, synthetic underlayment, new drip edge, new flashing at the chimney and walls, and ventilation balanced between intake and exhaust. Many older Southfield attics were never vented for the insulation that was added later, and that is a big part of why ice dams form.
Then the Owens Corning shingles go on, from the Duration or Duration FLEX lines, in a color you can preview with the Design EyeQ visualizer. Every step is photographed, boards protect the brick and landscaping, a dumpster is included, and you get a briefing at the end of each 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.”
Tearing off decades of roofing
On a Southfield tear-off, the surprises are usually under the shingles, so we plan for them up front.
Postwar houses across Southfield were built with board decking and simple gable vents, and decades of re-roofing have added layers on top. During the free inspection we check the attic from inside, look for sagging lines and soft spots, and tell you what we expect to find, so the estimate is honest and the decking question doesn’t turn into a surprise halfway through the job.
Old layers
Every old layer of shingles removed so the new roof sits flat on sound decking.
Plank decking
Split or soft boards replaced and gaps addressed before any underlayment goes down.
Attic ventilation
Intake and exhaust balanced so the attic stays cooler in summer and drier in winter.
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- Northland area
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Roof replacement questions from Southfield homeowners
What to expect, from the permit to the final cleanup.
Do I need a permit to replace my roof in Southfield?
My Southfield house has two layers of shingles. Do both have to come off?
What if you find bad decking on an older home?
How long does a roof replacement take?
What drives the cost of a new roof?
Is financing available?
Book your free roof replacement estimate in Southfield
We’ll inspect the roof and the attic, photograph what we find and give you a written estimate for a complete new roof.