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Northport, Michigan

Wind-tested
roofs for
Northport.

Serving Northport, Omena, and the northern Leelanau Peninsula with asphalt shingle roofing built for the wind and weather at the tip of the peninsula.

Roofing work in Northport, MI by Bill Smith Roofing
Local roofing experts

Roofing for Northport and the Leelanau tip

Northport sits at the northern tip of the Leelanau Peninsula, a quiet shoreline community with Grand Traverse Bay on one side and Lake Michigan on the other. That geography is what makes the roofing work here different from almost anywhere else in our service area. The village and the properties surrounding it get wind off open water on three sides, which puts real pressure on fasteners, flashing, and shingle edges year-round. Add in the long distances and private roads that lead to many of the properties, and the result is work that calls for a crew that is set up to reach every corner of the peninsula. Bill Smith Roofing has been doing it for over 30 years.

Many homes in and around Northport are seasonal properties owned by families from Chicago, Detroit, and across the Midwest. Owners are often downstate when a leak develops or a storm comes through, so our Northport work tends to include a lot of inspection coordination, photo documentation, and project updates sent to owners who are not on site. We do not treat that as an inconvenience, we treat it as how Northport roofing works.

The combination of wind off three sides of open water and the fact that so many roofs sit under heavy tree cover means we pay particular attention to flashing, drip edge, ice and water shield, and the fastening schedule on exposed eaves. These are not add-ons here, they are what keeps a Northport roof holding up for the full life of the shingles instead of starting to show problems five years in.

Serving Northport village and township along with the surrounding northern Leelanau communities including Omena, Peshawbestown, and the shoreline out toward Leland and the Grand Traverse Lighthouse, we handle asphalt shingle installation, repair, cottage work, and storm damage restoration across the tip of the peninsula.

See recent roofing projects from across the area. We also serve nearby communities including Suttons Bay, Omena, Leland, Lake Leelanau, Peshawbestown, Cedar, Traverse City, Frankfort.

Northport customer voices

What Northport
owners are saying.

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Tom Kawecki
October 2017
★★★★★

“Bill’s Roofing was the best price, started and finished when he said he would, cleaned up well and overall did a great job on my home in Northport. I highly recommend him. I would also like to add an example of his Do the job right approach.”

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Kaitlyn Larabee
October 2024
★★★★★

“Bill was fantastic to work with from start to finish. He was on site every step of the way, including sending me photo updates throughout the day while I was at work to see the progress. He takes great pride in his work and it shows!”

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Every property type

Every property
in Northport.

Home Roofing

Single-family homes, ranch-style, and multi-story, all roof shapes and sizes. Asphalt shingle systems with manufacturer warranties.

Business & Commercial

Asphalt shingle roofs on retail, office, and industrial properties. We minimize disruption to your operations during the work.

Multi-Unit Properties

Apartment complexes, condos, and multi-family buildings. Efficient crew deployment to complete large-scale projects without sacrificing quality.

Northport roofing FAQ

Common questions
in Northport.

01 Which areas around Northport do you serve?
We serve Northport village and township along with the northern Leelanau Peninsula communities including Omena, Peshawbestown, Leland, Lake Leelanau, and south toward Suttons Bay.
02 Do you build for the heavy wind exposure at the tip of the peninsula?
Yes. Northport roofs face open-water wind on multiple sides. We focus on flashing, edge detail, upgraded fastening schedules, and ice and water shield at the vulnerable spots so the roof resists wind uplift and wind-driven rain.
03 Can you coordinate work on a seasonal or hard-to-reach Northport property?
We do this often. Many Northport homes are seasonal or set back on private wooded roads, and we are set up to reach them, inspect, and complete the work while keeping remote owners updated with photos and written reports.
04 What roofing services do you offer in Northport?
Asphalt shingle specialty: new installation, full replacement, roof repair, storm damage restoration, and maintenance for homes, cottages, and seasonal properties.
05 How quickly can you respond to a leak in Northport?
Same day in most cases for active leaks, and we prioritize storm damage so the property is secured before the next weather event.
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