Leaks, missing shingles, sagging gutters, and end-of-life roofs. We climb up, find the real problem, document it with photos, and fix it right — not just the spot the stain shows.
You searched for a roofer in Grand Rapids. Here's what you get with Whitfield Roofing & Exteriors: a real inspection with photos, a straight answer about what your roof needs now and what can wait, and work done by a crew that's been on West Michigan roofs since 2002. No inflated repair lists, no surprise add-ons, no avoiding your call on Saturday.
Ten services, one standard: find the actual source of the problem, document it, and fix it so the next storm doesn't reopen it.
When your roof has run out of patch jobs, we do a full tear-off down to the deck, replace damaged wood, and install a new roof system built for Michigan winters. We handle asphalt shingles, underlayment, flashing, and cleanup. You get a fresh roof with documented materials — not a cover-up layered over the old one.
Call About ReplacementAn attic that bakes in summer and sweats in winter shortens shingle life and grows mold. We install ridge vents, soffit vents, and attic fans balanced to your roof's square footage. The result is steady airflow that pulls heat and moisture out — protecting both the roof deck above and the insulation below it.
Call About VentilationClogged gutters back up under your shingles and pour water along the foundation. We clear leaves and granules, re-seal leaking seams, re-hang sagging runs with hidden hangers, and replace rotted downspout elbows. If your gutters are pulling away from the fascia, we find why and fix the attachment — not just the symptom.
Call About GuttersBefore you list a home, buy one, or wonder whether a ceiling stain means trouble, we climb up and document what we find. You receive photos of every concern, a written condition summary, and a straight answer about what needs fixing now versus what can wait. No inflated repair list, no scare tactics.
Book an InspectionAsphalt shingles are the workhorse of Grand Rapids roofs, and we install them by the book — leak barrier at the eaves, starter strip, proper nailing pattern, and step flashing where roofs meet walls. We match shingle style and color to your home and stand behind the installation through the manufacturer.
Call About ShinglesUndersized gutters overflow in every downpour; we size new runs to your roof's actual catch area and pitch. Seamless aluminum gutters are cut on-site to your fascia lengths, with downspouts that carry water at least four feet from the foundation. We secure every run to the rafter tails — not just the fascia board.
Call About New GuttersA missing shingle, a flashing gap, or an ice-dam tear doesn't always mean a full replacement. We locate the leak source, replace damaged shingles and underlayment, reseal pipe boots and valleys, and check the flashing around chimneys and skylights. Most common repairs are handled in a single visit when the weather cooperates.
Call About RepairsLow-slope and flat sections — porches, additions, garages — take more abuse than pitched roofs because water sits longer. We repair blistered membrane, reseal seams and penetrations, and apply reflective coatings that cut summer heat. For roofs past repair, we install new modified bitumen or single-ply membrane sized to the section.
Call About Flat RoofsWhen a storm rips shingles off or a branch punches through the deck, the clock is ticking on water damage. We respond to secure the opening with heavy-duty tarps strapped to the roof, then come back to plan the permanent repair. Documented for your insurance claim from the very first visit.
Call for Emergency TarpingA ceiling stain rarely sits directly below the leak — water travels along rafters and finds a low point to drip from. We trace the stain upstairs, onto the roof, and along flashing lines until we find the actual entry point. Then we tell you exactly what's wrong and what it takes to stop it.
Call About a Leak“Professional from the first phone call.”
“We've used them twice now, most recently for flat roof service.”
“Great experience with the roof ventilation.”
“Fast, fair, and tidy.”
You see exactly what we see on the roof — every cracked shingle, every lifted flashing, every soft spot in the deck. No "trust us," just proof.
Since 2002 we've worked the same neighborhoods, the same ice-dam winters, and the same lake-effect storms. We know what fails here and why.
Monday–Friday 7 AM to 6 PM, Saturday 8 AM to 2 PM. When you call, you reach people who actually know the trade — not a call center reading a script.
Based in Grand Rapids and serving Wyoming and Kentwood. Close enough that a same-week response isn't a promise — it's the norm.
Whitfield Roofing & Exteriors works across the greater Grand Rapids area — close to home, close to your roof, and close enough that a storm this afternoon can have a crew on it this week.
A leak doesn't wait for business hours and neither should the first conversation. Call (616) 555-7485 right now, or send the details below and a real person from Whitfield Roofing & Exteriors will reach back out during business hours. Same-week response for Grand Rapids, Wyoming, and Kentwood.