Why is My Roofing and Siding Project So Expensive in Metro Detroit? (A Kanga Roof Guide)

You are right! Why is your roofing or siding project so expensive in Metro Detroit? It’s a question we at Four Seasons Kanga Roof have been hearing and asking ourselves for the past six years.

We started down a journey to explore why costs have increased so dramatically for Metro Detroit homeowners since 2020. During our research, we found numerous articles and explanations from various publications documenting the surge in inflation, the rising costs associated with skilled labor, and the skilled labor shortages driving up demand across the construction industry.

But at the end of the day, there is one key factor that has had the largest impact on the rising cost of home renovations and repairs in Southeast Michigan: the continued increase in material costs. In a recent article from Qualified Remodeler, they documented the year-over-year rise in building material costs. [Anchor text: The Cost of Doing Business 2026 | Qualified Remodeler]

For instance, asphalt roofing materials alone have increased by nearly 42% from 2020 to 2024, and that excludes the continued increases that contractors absorbed in 2025 and early 2026. It does not take a Harvard Business School graduate to understand what material costs going up by nearly 50% will do to the overall cost of a roofing project in Metro Detroit.

The simple analogy we have shared with many Metro Detroit homeowners is that a roof that cost $10,000 in 2019 would likely cost that same homeowner nearly $20,000 in 2026.

So, if you are contemplating a major home improvement project like a new roof or siding in areas like Macomb, Oakland, or Wayne County, what can you do?

1. Plan and Budget Appropriately. Many reputable Metro Detroit roofing and siding companies now offer online budgeting or calculator tools that can give you reasonable ballpark estimates. At Four Seasons Kanga Roof, we offer our free online estimates for roofing, siding, and repairs. This way, a home or business owner in the Detroit area can have a reasonable idea of the size of the investment they are looking at. [Anchor text: Free Online Estimate | URL: https://kanga-roof.com/instant-quote/]
2. Do Your Research and Vet Contractors. It is going to be tempting to be seduced by a low price, but often that low price comes with hidden fees or moves the entire liability for the project onto the homeowner. When selecting a Metro Detroit contractor, you want to iron out payment terms, get copies of insurance and licenses, verify how unforeseen work is handled (check out our guide on avoiding surprise costs: [Anchor text: 3 Ways to Avoid Surprise Roofing Costs in Metro Detroit | URL: https://kanga-roof.com/2026/02/12/3-ways-to-avoid-surprise-roofing-costs-in-metro-detroit-a-kanga-roof-guide/]), and make sure the contractor is putting a blanket guarantee on the project for parts and materials for at least 5 years.
   • Google Review Citation Example: “Kanga Roof was upfront about the costs and the material increases they’ve faced. They gave us a fair price for our new roof in Macomb County, and there were zero hidden fees. Highly recommend their transparency!” – Sarah T., Sterling Heights.
3. Utilize Financing. Most established Metro Detroit exterior contractors will offer some form of in-house financing. These will often include promotional 0% financing terms as well as longer-term, low-payment options. It often makes sense for homeowners to take advantage of these programs so they do not deplete their savings or emergency funds.

At the end of the day, the sad reality is that home improvement costs in Southeast Michigan have skyrocketed since 2020. When contractors told a homeowner the cheapest that roof will ever be was today, they really meant it because they saw the continual price increases from the manufacturers month over month. While the increases have slowed, they have not stopped. If you are thinking about a major Metro Detroit home improvement, the best advice we can give is to start your research now, find the best contractor you can afford, and get your finances in order. This will allow you to avoid costly increases later in the year without being susceptible to high-pressure sales tactics.

Our team at Four Seasons Kanga Roof would love to help you, and we offer our free online estimator tool to help you begin that journey. You can review your custom online estimate for roofing, siding, gutters, and repairs by visiting our website. [Anchor text: Get Your Instant Quote | URL: https://kanga-roof.com/instant-quote/] You can also call our team at 586-566-0308 and we will be happy to send an inspector out to your home or business in the Metro Detroit area.

We really hope this article helps explain what has driven the increase in costs over the past five years, and as always, we hope you have a Kanga Rific day!

Sincerely,

Bill Burkhardt, Jr.

VP and Owner, Four Seasons Kanga Roof