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Shingle Roofs in Farmington Hills, MI built as a system
Owens Corning architectural shingles installed as a complete system on Farmington Hills homes: underlayment, ice and water shield, flashing, ventilation and ridge, with photos of every layer.
- Owens Corning shingles
- Ice and water shield
- Balanced attic ventilation
- Photos of every step
Free roof inspection & estimate
Farmington Hills homeowners. A roofer, not a call center, gets back to you.
Shingles that suit a brick Farmington Hills home
A lot of Farmington Hills homes are brick, or brick with siding above, and the roof is a big share of what you see from the street. That makes color worth thinking about. A shingle that looks fine on a sample board can clash with red or tan brick once it is on a whole roof, so we help you compare Owens Corning colors on a photo of your own house with the Design EyeQ visualizer.
What you don’t see matters more. Older ranches and colonials here often have long eaves, low-pitched sections over porches and garages, and attics with too little ventilation, all of which invite ice dams. So every shingle roof we install starts at the decking: drip edge, ice and water shield at the eaves and in the valleys, synthetic underlayment, starter strip, then Owens Corning shingles such as the Duration or Duration FLEX lines, finished with ridge vent or other exhaust matched to the attic.
We photograph each layer before it is covered, so you have a record of what went into your roof. If your subdivision has an association that reviews exterior changes, we give you the product and color details to submit.
Every layer of a Kincaide shingle roof
Skip one of these and the shingles on top can’t do their job. Here’s what we install and why it matters in Farmington Hills.
Architectural shingles
Owens Corning Duration and Duration FLEX lines: thick, dimensional shingles in a wide range of colors.
Ice and water protection
A self-sealing membrane at the eaves and in the valleys, where ice dams and melting snow push water uphill.
Synthetic underlayment
A water-resistant layer over the rest of the decking, the second line of defense if a shingle is lost.
Drip edge and starter
Metal drip edge directs water into the gutter, and a starter strip seals the first course against wind lift.
Intake and ridge vents
Air in at the soffits and out at the ridge keeps the attic cooler in summer and drier in winter.
Flashing and ridge caps
New flashing at walls, chimneys and pipes, finished with hip and ridge shingles that match the field.
Repair, rejuvenate or re-shingle?
Not every tired shingle roof needs to come off. If the damage is limited to a few areas, a repair is the honest answer. If the shingles are drying out and shedding granules but the decking is sound, roof rejuvenation can add years for a fraction of the cost of a new roof.
When the shingles are curling, cracking or leaking in several places, or the decking is soft, it’s time for a new roof. Before you choose a color, you can preview Owens Corning shingles on a photo of your own house with the Design EyeQ visualizer, which helps when an HOA has to approve the color.
| Option | Best when | What we do |
|---|---|---|
| RepairSpot damage | A few missing or lifted shingles | Replace shingles, reseal, reflash |
| RejuvenationAging but sound | Dry, brittle shingles, solid deck | Bio-based treatment restores oils |
| Re-shingleFull replacement | Widespread wear, leaks or soft decking | Tear-off and full new system |
| Ventilation fixWith any option | Ice dams, hot attic, frost | Balance intake and exhaust |
From inspection to finished ridge
You see what we see at every stage, and nothing gets covered up without a photo.
Free roof inspection
We check the shingles, flashing, vents and attic, and photograph the problem areas.
- Shingle and deck condition
- Ventilation check
- Repair vs. replace advice
Pick your shingles
You get a written estimate and can try Owens Corning colors on your own house with Design EyeQ.
- Duration or Duration FLEX
- Design EyeQ color preview
- Financing available
Tear-off and install
We protect the house with boards, install the full system and clean up every day.
- Photos of every layer
- Evening briefing
- Dumpster included
Hail or wind damage?
We document storm damage to shingles with photos you can share with your insurance adjuster.
Keep the whole roof working together
Shingles, ventilation, flashing and ice protection all affect how long your roof lasts.
Roof Replacement
Full tear-off and a new Owens Corning shingle system, with the yard protected and cleaned up every day.
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Roof Rejuvenation
A bio-based treatment that restores aging asphalt shingles and adds up to 5 years per application.
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Leak Prevention & Waterproofing
Ice and water shield, flashing and ventilation that stop ice dams and leaks before they start.
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Real reviews from Metro Detroit customers.
“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.”
“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!”
“Great craftsmanship, Competitive prices gets the job done on time. man of his word! I would recommend him to friends and family.”
Choosing a shingle for your style of house
Farmington Hills has a wide mix of home styles, and the right roof looks different on each.
Drive Orchard Lake Road, Middlebelt or Halsted and you’ll pass low brick ranches, tri-levels, center-entrance colonials and newer homes with steep, busy rooflines. A ranch shows off a lot of roof and benefits from a shingle with depth. A colonial’s roof sits higher and reads more as color. Steep, complex roofs need careful valley and flashing work no matter which shingle goes on.
Whatever the style, the shingles have to handle snow load, freeze-thaw, ice at the eaves and summer wind, so the system under them matters as much as the color.
Ranches
Wide, visible roofs where a dimensional shingle and clean ridge lines make a big difference.
Brick colonials
Colors chosen against the brick, previewed on a photo of your house before you decide.
Steep, complex roofs
Many valleys and wall joints where flashing and ice and water shield do the real work.
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Shingle roofing questions from Farmington Hills homeowners
Materials, colors and what goes under the shingles.
Does my Farmington Hills subdivision need to approve my shingle color?
Do I need a permit for a new shingle roof in Farmington Hills?
Which shingles do you install?
What is ice and water shield, and where does it go?
Why does attic ventilation matter for my shingles?
How do I pick a color that works with brick?
Plan your new shingle roof in Farmington Hills
Book a free inspection. We’ll measure the roof, check the attic and help you pick a shingle and color.