RoofAdvisor

10/13/2026

Michigan homeowners, October isn't just fall. It's your last reliable window to have roofing work done before winter closes the job down for months.

Here's what most people don't know:

🌡️ Roofing materials require minimum temperatures to properly seal. Most asphalt shingles and self-sealing adhesives need at least 40°F to bond correctly. Once Southeast Michigan settles into consistent overnight lows below that threshold, typically mid-to-late October, new shingles won't seal properly, flashing compound won't cure, and sealant around pipe boots and chimneys becomes brittle instead of flexible.

❄️ Unrepaired damage doesn't pause for winter. That small lifted shingle, loose flashing, or cracked pipe boot doesn't wait. Every freeze-thaw cycle Michigan delivers, and we get dozens, works water further into the gap. A $300 repair in October can easily become a $3,000 interior damage claim by March.

📅 Contractor calendars are nearly full. October is the busiest booking month for roofing contractors across Michigan. The homeowners who waited until 'after summer' are all calling now. Wait another few weeks and you may not get on the schedule until April.

✅ What to do right now: Book a roof inspection this week. A qualified inspector can identify anything that needs to be addressed before temperatures drop, and get it on the schedule while there's still time to do the work correctly.

📍 Serving Livingston, Oakland, Wayne, Washtenaw, Macomb, Monroe & St. Clair Counties.

👉 Book your inspection at https://roofadvisor.com/roofing/roof-inspection/

Ensure your home is safe with a professional roof inspection. Discover issues before they become expensive problems.

10/08/2026

A New Roof Is a Big Investment. Protecting That Investment Should Be Easy.

This year marks 10 years of RoofAdvisor, and we’re celebrating by giving Southeast Michigan homeowners more value when it’s time to replace their roof.

For a limited time:

🎉 Upgrade to a GAF Golden Pledge® Limited Warranty for just $10 with a qualifying RoofAdvisor roof replacement.

If your roof is nearing the end of its life, showing signs of wear, or has been giving you problems, now is a good time to find out where things stand before another Michigan winter.

We’ll inspect your roof, explain what we see, and help you understand your options. If replacement makes sense, you can take advantage of our anniversary special while it’s available.

👉 Schedule your roof inspection today: https://roofadvisor.com/special-offers/10-year-anniversary-special/

10 years. $10 upgrade. More protection for your new roof.

Celebrate 10 years with RoofAdvisor. Upgrade to a GAF Golden Pledge Warranty for just $10 and get 50 years of protection.

10/06/2026

Most homeowners think of gutter cleaning as a landscaping chore. Here's the truth: it's a roofing emergency waiting to happen. 🍂

October leaf season in Southeast Michigan is beautiful, and it's quietly loading up your gutters with one of the most damaging substances for your roof: standing water with nowhere to go.

Here's what actually happens when your gutters are clogged:

1. Water backs up behind the shingle edge.
When gutters can't drain, water pools along your roof's lowest point, the eave. From there it works its way under shingles, under the drip edge, and into your decking. This happens silently, in the dark, all autumn long.

2. Fascia boards start rotting.
Your fascia, the board your gutters actually hang from, is wood. When water overflows a clogged gutter, it runs directly down the fascia face. Over time that moisture causes paint failure, softening, and rot. Replacing fascia is avoidable. Replacing rotted sheathing behind it is not cheap.

3. Ice dams form because water is already trapped.
This is the one most Michigan homeowners don't connect. Ice dams are not only caused by poor attic insulation, they form when standing water in clogged gutters freezes in place and creates a wall that traps the next thaw cycle's runoff. That water has nowhere to go except backwards, under your shingles.

4. Downspout backups stress your foundation too.
When downspouts can't move water away from the house, it pools against your foundation. That's a whole separate problem, but one that starts on your roof.

The fix is straightforward: clear gutters before the leaves finish falling, confirm your downspouts discharge away from the foundation, and have a roofing professional inspect the eave and drip edge while you still have dry weather to work with.

We're booking fall inspections now across Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, St. Clair, Washtenaw, and Wayne counties. Schedule yours before the first freeze.

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10/01/2026

Think a storm damaged your roof? Don’t start with the insurance claim. Start with the roof.

Wind and hail damage aren’t always obvious from the ground. Shingles can lift and crease without blowing off, hail can damage the protective surface of shingles, and flashing, vents, gutters, and other components can be affected.

A professional roof inspection can help determine:

🏠 What actually happened to your roof
🌨️ Whether the damage appears storm-related or is normal aging
🔨 Whether repairs are needed now
📸 What conditions should be documented
📋 Whether you’re looking at a repair or potential replacement

If you decide to file a claim, your insurance company determines what your policy covers. Your roofer’s job is different: document the physical condition of the roof and explain what it needs.

We break down what Michigan homeowners should know before filing a storm damage claim in our latest article.

👉 Read it here: https://roofadvisor.com/warranties-insurance/storm-damage-to-your-roof-in-michigan-what-to-do-before-filing-an-insurance-claim/

Storm damaged your roof? When should Michigan homeowners get a roof inspection, and what to know before filing an insurance claim.

09/29/2026

September’s team event took us off the roof and onto the course. 🥏

The RoofAdvisor crew traded shingles for discs and spent the day disc golfing together.

We work hard, but making time to get out of the office, have some fun, and enjoy each other’s company matters too. A strong team isn’t built only on the jobsite. It’s built through the time we spend together, the laughs, the competition, and apparently a few discs disappearing into the woods.

Thanks to everyone who came out and made September’s employee event a great one!

Now the important question: Who’s been practicing for the rematch? 👀

09/22/2026

Most Michigan homeowners blame their shingles. But here's where roof leaks actually start.

Your shingles are doing fine. It's the flashing that's failing, and it's almost impossible to spot without getting on the roof.

Flashing is the thin metal strip that seals every vulnerable joint on your roof: around your chimney, along your dormers, where two roof planes meet (the valleys), and along the edges of your roof. When flashing lifts, separates, or corrodes, water finds a gap.

And in Michigan? That gap gets worse every winter.

Here's why: Water seeps under lifted flashing → temperatures drop → it freezes and expands → the gap widens → more water enters in spring. Year after year, a tiny separation becomes a slow leak that doesn't show up in your living room until damage is done to your decking, insulation, or ceiling.

The most common flashing failure points:
🔩 Chimney base flashing: Often the first to lift
🔩 Pipe boot seals: Rubber degrades in Michigan UV + freeze cycles
🔩 Valley flashing: Debris traps moisture and accelerates corrosion
🔩 Dormer and skylight edges: Caulk fails before the metal does

👉 Book your fall inspection at https://roofadvisor.com before the leaves are gone and the ladders go away for winter.

09/16/2026

Storms moved through Monroe County last night, here's what local homeowners and property managers should know.

Late Tuesday night, the National Weather Service issued a weather statement for Monroe County as strong thunderstorms pushed through the area. Radar indicated the potential for pea-size hail and wind gusts over 40 mph near Monroe, Carleton, Luna Pier, Maybee, Newport, Erie, South Rockwood, and surrounding communities.

Even if it looked like a passing storm from inside, your roof may have taken a hit you can't see from the ground.

Here's what hail and high winds can do that isn't visible without a proper inspection:
🔹 Bruise or crack asphalt shingles, leaving granules loose and embedded moisture behind
🔹 Lift flashing at the ridge, valleys, and chimney which can create entry points for water
🔹 Dent or compress shingles without visibly breaking them, accelerating wear over time
🔹 Stress seals around vents and skylights that may fail weeks later

This type of damage often doesn't show up as an obvious leak right away. It shows up months later, after Michigan's freeze-thaw cycle has had time to work into those compromised spots.

If your home was in the path of last night's storm, a post-storm inspection is the smart next step. RoofAdvisor provides thorough, honest assessments. No pressure, no upselling.

📍 Serving Monroe County and all of Southeast Michigan
📲 Book at RoofAdvisor.com or call us directly.

09/10/2026

Fall gives your roof one last good opportunity to tell you what it needs before a Southeast Michigan winter puts it to the test.

The good news? You can spot many potential problems without ever getting on a ladder.

Take a walk around your home and look for:

🏠 Missing, curling, or lifting shingles
🔎 Cracked or pulling flashing
🍁 Clogged or sagging gutters
💧 Damaged soffits or fascia
❄️ Water stains, moisture, or ventilation issues in the attic

A small issue in September or October can be much easier to address than the same problem after months of snow, ice, and freeze-thaw cycles.

We put together a simple Fall Roof Inspection Checklist to help you know what to look for, what can wait, and what may deserve a closer look before winter.

Read the full checklist: https://roofadvisor.com/roof-inspections/fall-roof-inspection-checklist/

09/09/2026

🌩️ Did the recent storms hit close to your home?

Southeast Michigan, including Plymouth, Livonia, Northville, Brighton, and surrounding communities, took a real hit last week. The National Weather Service confirmed straight-line winds of 60–70 mph, large hail, and multiple tornadoes across Wayne, Oakland, and Livingston counties.

Here's an important note for homeowners: roof and exterior damage from high winds and hail isn't always obvious from the ground. Missing or lifted shingles, dented gutters, granule loss, and damaged flashing can go unnoticed for weeks...until you have a leak.

If your home or property is in the affected area, here's what to look for from the ground:
✔️ Shingle granules collecting in gutters or on the driveway
✔️ Visible gaps, creases, or lifted edges on the roof
✔️ Dented or bent gutters, downspouts, or flashing
✔️ Siding damage or loose trim

When in doubt, a professional inspection is the safest way to know for sure.

👇 Did you see storm damage in your neighborhood? Drop your area in the comments, we'd love to hear how your community is doing.

09/07/2026

Great work starts with great people.

This Labor Day, we’re recognizing the RoofAdvisor team members who inspect, repair, replace, coordinate, communicate, and make sure the details are done right.

We’re proud of the work they do every day to protect homes and serve communities across Southeast Michigan.

Happy Labor Day from RoofAdvisor.