The Challenge
The homeowner in South Olive reached out with what appeared to be a minor issue — a few missing shingles on an aging roof. A closer inspection told a different story: significant wind-creased and lifted shingles were found across much of the roof surface, pointing to storm damage that had been building over time. The chimney had also deteriorated to a point where it couldn't be ignored.
Our Approach
Given the extent of the wind damage, we recommended filing an insurance claim rather than patching over a larger problem — a step that ultimately saved this South Olive homeowner thousands of dollars. We coordinated with a trusted partner to complete the chimney repair first, then replaced the entire roof using IKO's premium Dynasty shingle system, built for the kind of wind and weather West Michigan dishes out year after year.
Work Completed
- Worked with the insurance company to document wind damage and secure full roof replacement coverage
- Coordinated chimney repair through a trusted partner prior to roofing work
- Removed all existing roofing materials and performed full deck inspection
- Replaced all step flashing — including removing and reinstalling siding — due to prior damage and improper installation
- Applied IKO Stormtamer Ice & Water shield at all critical protection zones
- Installed IKO Stormtite Synthetic Felt underlayment across the full deck
- Installed IKO Leading Edge Plus Starter along all eaves and rakes
- Installed IKO Dynasty Shingles across the full field
- Installed IKO AR Hip & Ridge cap shingles
- Installed Lomanco Ventilation Systems for proper attic ventilation
- Finished with Quality Edge trim components throughout
The Transformation
What started as a call about a few missing shingles turned into a fully covered roof replacement — one the homeowner didn't pay out of pocket for, thanks to a successful insurance claim we helped navigate from the start. The South Olive home now has a complete IKO Dynasty roof system, correctly installed step flashing, and a repaired chimney, giving the homeowner confidence heading into every storm season ahead.