Roofing in Wayne County, MI
Wayne County's housing is some of Michigan's oldest and most varied — Detroit's brick Tudors and Craftsman bungalows, the post-war ranches of Dearborn and Livonia, the tidy neighborhoods of Downriver — and Guthix Roofing, a licensed and insured local company (MI Builder License #262600716) headquartered in Wyandotte, handles roof and gutter replacements county-wide. Most full tear-off replacements with architectural shingles land between roughly $6,800 and $14,300, with compact bungalows at the bottom of that range and larger two-story homes at the top. That spread is exactly why a one-size-fits-all quote rarely fits here. We measure every roof precisely from satellite imagery — you can get your own number in about a minute at guthixroofing.com/quote — and a free on-site inspection confirms every figure before you commit to anything.
Local knowledge, honest pricing
We install Owens Corning Duration® architectural asphalt shingles built to take on Wayne County's freeze-thaw winters, lake-effect snow, and summer storms. Whether your roof is a century old or a few decades in, we'll tell you straight what it needs — no pressure, no guesswork.
What Wayne County roofs need
Why do older Wayne County roofs need a full tear-off?
Much of Wayne County's housing was built before 1960, and plenty of those roofs have been shingled over more than once. We strongly recommend a full tear-off to bare decking so we can catch hidden rot, soft spots, and old leaks before they're sealed under a new roof — the kind of problem a quick layover hides until it gets expensive.
What does a roof need to survive Detroit-area weather?
Between freeze-thaw cycles, ice dams along long eaves, and wind off the river, Wayne County roofs take a beating. Proper attic ventilation, ice-and-water shield in the valleys and eaves, and watertight flashing aren't upsells here — they're what makes a roof actually last.
How a Guthix roof replacement works
The same simple, transparent process on every home — from the first measurement to the final nail sweep.
Free Roof Inspection
We measure your roof from satellite imagery for an instant ballpark, then confirm everything with a free, detailed on-site inspection.
Clear, Itemized Quote
You get a transparent quote with no hidden fees. We walk you through materials, timelines, and answer every question before you decide.
Professional Installation
Our skilled, insured crew completes your new roof efficiently and safely, protecting your landscaping and keeping a clean worksite start to finish.
Final Walkthrough & Warranty
We inspect every detail together, do a full magnetic nail sweep, and hand over your warranty — so you can relax knowing it's built to last.
Roofing across Wayne County
We serve homeowners throughout Wayne County. Neighborhoods and communities we cover include:
Greg Tittle · Owner, Guthix Roofing · Wyandotte
“Every price comes off my cost sheet, every install runs under my license and warranty, and I'm the one who answers for it — before and after the deposit. Whether it's me or someone on my team on your roof, you get the same photos, the same straight answer, and the same number.”
- Michigan Licensed Residential Builder #262600716
- Insured & BBB Accredited
- Owens Corning Preferred Contractor · 10-Year Workmanship Warranty
- Repair it, replace it, or leave it alone — you get a straight answer
WarrantyTwo warranties. Both in writing before you sign.
As an Owens Corning Preferred Contractor, Guthix can register an upgraded Owens Corning warranty on a complete roof replacement, one that installers outside the Preferred program can't offer. Our own workmanship warranty covers the installation.
Read the Owens Corning warranty termsUp to 50-Yr Owens Corning System Warranty*
- Shingles plus Starter Strip Plus, ProEdge® hip & ridge, WeatherLock® and ProArmor®
- We register the Owens Corning System Protection Limited Warranty for you within 60 days
Complete Owens Corning roof replacement on a single-family detached home (20 years on other structures). Doesn't apply to repairs, partial or low-slope roofs, siding, or gutters.
10-Year Workmanship Warranty
- Covers leaks caused by how the roof was put on
- Greg answers for it directly, not a call center
The Owens Corning warranty covers materials; this one covers our work. Both documents come with your estimate.
*Owens Corning System Protection Limited Warranty on a complete Owens Corning roof system installed by an Owens Corning Preferred Contractor and registered within 60 days. Limited lifetime material coverage with a 50-year non-prorated (TRU PROtection®) period on single-family detached homes; 20 years on other structures. Material only; workmanship is covered by our 10-year warranty. See the warranty for terms.Limited warranty. The System Protection warranty requires a qualifying Owens Corning roofing system and is subject to Owens Corning's complete terms, conditions, and limitations. Owens Corning does not cover workmanship. Owens Corning Roofing Preferred Contractors are independent contractors and are neither affiliates nor agents of Owens Corning Roofing and Asphalt, LLC, or its affiliated companies.
Your questions, answered straight
All of it — Detroit and the surrounding cities including Dearborn, Livonia, Canton, Westland, Redford, and the Downriver communities. If you're in Wayne County and not sure, just ask.
Most Wayne County cities require a building permit for a roof replacement. We handle the permitting as part of the job and follow all local and Michigan building codes, so you're not chasing paperwork.
It can be. Michigan code generally limits a roof to two layers, and a second layer hides the decking from inspection. We almost always recommend a full tear-off so we can fix what's underneath and give you the longest-lasting result.
Ready for a new roof in Wayne County?
See your Wayne County roof price in 60 seconds — just your name and mobile, no phone call, no salesperson. Then a licensed Guthix roofer confirms it in person with a free inspection — same number, set by the owner.