Facts checked September 22, 2026
Repair is a different skill from replacement. A replacement crew works from a plan. A repair starts with a diagnosis: water can enter at a chimney and show up on a ceiling ten feet away, and one stain can have two sources. A roofer who can't find the leak will patch the wrong spot, or tell you the whole roof has to go.
In Grand Rapids the usual suspects are flashing at chimneys and walls, pipe boots, valleys, wind-lifted shingles and ice dams at the eaves after a long lake-effect stretch. Freeze-thaw cycles open small gaps a little wider every winter, so a minor leak left alone tends to become a bigger one.
We looked for contractors that list repair as a real service, not just a door to a replacement sale, and that have a local office close enough to come back if the fix needs a second look.
What We Looked For in a Repair Contractor
Finds the Real Source
Traces the leak to where water enters, not where it drips, and checks for a second source before calling it fixed.
Repair-First Honesty
Recommends a repair when the roof has life left, and explains with photos when it doesn't.
Flashing Skill
Chimneys, walls, skylights and valleys are where most roofs leak. Rebuilding flashing correctly is the core repair skill.
A Written Repair Warranty
A stated number of years on the repair itself, in writing, not a verbal promise.
Local and Reachable
An office nearby and a phone that gets answered when water is coming through the ceiling.
Storm Repairs
Wind and hail repairs documented with photos, so the work lines up with your insurance claim.
7 Roof Repair Contractors in Grand Rapids
1. Stellar Roofing Company
Kentwood, MIBest for: Hard-to-find leaks on a roof that still has years left in it
We find where the water is actually getting in, then fix that detail: flashing at chimneys, walls and skylights, pipe boots, valleys, and wind-lifted or missing shingles. When the roof has life left, we make a targeted repair instead of selling a new roof, and our free inspection comes with photos and a written report.
Most of our repairs carry a 10 to 15 year warranty. Repairs are priced in three tiers from a $500 minimum, with a firm written price before anyone touches the roof. For active leaks our phone is watched around the clock, and we're usually on site within 24 hours, weather and safety permitting.
- In business since 2012
- Michigan Residential Builder license #262000779
- Most repairs carry a 10 to 15 year warranty
- Emergency line watched around the clock
- BBB Accredited, A+ rating
2. Above Roofing
Grand Rapids, MI (also Jenison and Holland)Best for: Leaks around skylights and chimneys
Above Roofing lists leaks, missing shingles, flashing failures and ice dams among its repair work, and says it is available for storm and emergency repairs. It has been family-owned since 1996, with offices in Grand Rapids, Jenison and Holland.
Its website lists VELUX 5-Star skylight installer standing and chimney flashing as a service, which makes it a sensible call when the leak is around a skylight or chimney.
- Family-owned since 1996
- Storm and emergency repairs
- Skylights and chimney flashing
3. Veenkamp Roofing & Siding
South Grand Rapids (Buchanan Ave SW)Best for: Homeowners who want a focused repair and a straight answer about the rest of the roof
Veenkamp's repair page covers leaks, missing shingles and storm-damaged areas, and says that sometimes a focused repair can protect your home. The company works from Buchanan Avenue SW in south Grand Rapids and says it has served Grand Rapids homeowners for over 20 years.
For roofs that are aging but not failing, it also offers Fresh Roof rejuvenation, and it gives insurance guidance on storm repairs.
- Michigan license shown on its website
- Roof rejuvenation
- Storm damage assessments and insurance guidance
4. Allied Roofing
Grand Rapids, MIBest for: Repairs on older Grand Rapids homes, from a company that has been here since 1926
Allied is a family-owned Grand Rapids company that has roofed in West Michigan since 1926, from McKendrick Street SW. It does residential roof repair as well as full installations, on both asphalt and metal roofs.
It also handles gutters, skylights and snow and ice removal, which helps when heavy snow and ice at the eaves are part of the problem.
- In business since 1926, family-owned
- Asphalt and metal roof repair
- Snow and ice removal
5. Moore & Sons Roofing
Walker, MIBest for: Walker and west-side homeowners who want an inspection before a repair
Moore & Sons is a family-owned and operated roofer in Walker that says its team brings more than 70 cumulative years of roofing experience. It lists roof repair, roof inspections and storm damage repairs among its services.
It says emergency service is available, and it also works on gutters, skylights and metal roofs.
- Family-owned and operated
- Roof inspections
- Emergency service available
6. 616 Roofing & Exteriors
Byron Center, MIBest for: Storm damage and emergency repairs south of the city
616 Roofing & Exteriors is locally owned and works from 76th Street SW in Byron Center. It takes on everything from full replacements to repairs, and lists storm damage and emergency roof repair among its services.
Its website walks through the insurance-claim process, and it also installs insulation and ventilation, which matters when ice dams are behind the leak.
- Locally owned and operated
- Storm damage and emergency repair
- Insulation and ventilation
7. Summit Point Roofing
Ada, MIBest for: Condo associations that want one roofer for repairs and a maintenance program
Summit Point's residential repair service covers leak repair, shingle replacement and storm damage repair. It is a Michigan company with locations in West Michigan, Northern Michigan and Metro Detroit, and its West Michigan office is in Ada.
It also works on condo, multi-family and commercial flat roofs, and offers maintenance programs for those buildings, so associations can use one contractor for the whole property.
- Maintenance programs for condo and commercial roofs
- Residential, multi-family and commercial
- Offices in West Michigan, Northern Michigan and Metro Detroit
What to Do the Moment a Roof Starts Leaking
Most leak damage happens inside the house, not on the roof. A few minutes of the right steps can save a ceiling, a floor and a lot of drywall.
01. Stay off the roof
Wet, icy or windy roofs are dangerous, and walking on them can make the damage worse. Leave the roof to a roofer.
02. Protect what's underneath
Move furniture and electronics, put down towels and a bucket, and lay plastic over anything you can't move.
03. Watch the ceiling
If drywall is sagging with water, keep people away from it. If water is near a light fixture or outlet, shut off that circuit at the panel.
04. Take photos
Photograph the stain, the drip and any damage inside and out, with the date. Your insurer will want them if a storm caused it.
05. Check the attic if it's safe
Wet insulation or a drip line on the underside of the deck helps a roofer find the source faster. Step only on the joists.
06. Call a local roofer
Ask for a temporary dry-in, such as a tarp, now and a proper repair once the weather allows. Get the repair warranty in writing.
Leaking Now? Call (616) 840-1927
Our phone is watched around the clock, and we're usually on site within 24 hours, weather and safety permitting. Not an emergency? Book a free inspection and we'll find the source and tell you whether it's a repair or a replacement.
Emergency Roof RepairMore Roofing Resources
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Learn MoreBest Storm Damage Roofers
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Learn MoreBest Roof Repair Contractors in Grand Rapids: FAQ
Should I repair or replace my roof?
Repair usually makes sense when the damage is in one area or one detail, the deck is sound, the rest of the roof has years of life left and there's only one layer of shingles. Replacement makes more sense when the roof is 20 or more years old and worn across several slopes, leaks keep appearing in new places, or there are already two layers. A good roofer shows you photos and explains which one applies.
What warranty should a roof repair come with?
A stated number of years on the repair itself, in writing. Terms vary widely: some roofers give a year or none on a patch, while a properly rebuilt detail such as a chimney flashing can carry a much longer warranty. Ask how long it lasts, what it covers, and whether a return visit for the same leak is free.
Why does my roof leak only in winter?
Usually ice dams. Heat escaping from the attic melts snow on the roof, the water refreezes at the cold eaves, and the backed-up meltwater works under the shingles. Attic ventilation and insulation, and ice and water shield at the eaves, are the long-term fix. It can also be condensation in the attic, which looks like a leak but isn't one.
Can a roof be repaired in the winter?
Many repairs can, including flashing, pipe boots and replacing a few shingles, as long as the roof can be worked safely. Some sealants and shingle strips need warmer temperatures to bond, so a winter repair may be finished or sealed once the weather warms up. A temporary dry-in protects the house in the meantime.
Why is Stellar Roofing ranked first on this list?
Because we wrote it, as the disclosure under the headline says. We've tried to describe every other company fairly, using only what they state on their own websites, and we'd encourage any homeowner to get a second opinion before agreeing to a replacement.
What This Page Cites
- Company details for each roofer come from that company's own website, checked 22 September 2026.
- Stellar Roofing's license and certifications are confirmed by the company in writing (August 2026); its repair warranty, repair pricing and emergency response are as published on its roof repair and emergency repair pages.