Commercial roofing in Sturgis, MI
Better Way Roofing does commercial roofing in Sturgis, Michigan. We replaced the roof on a church in the city with a TPO membrane, and the photos below follow that job from partway through to the finished roof. Sturgis is a short run north over the state line from our shop in Shipshewana, Indiana.
Updated 29 October 2026
The Sturgis church roof, from mid-job to finished
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Partway through the church roof replacement in Sturgis, Michigan. -
The new TPO roof on the church, looking across the rooftop units. -
The church from the air, roof replacement complete.
The first photo shows what photo documentation of the work looks like on a job of ours: you can see the insulation going down without going up on the roof yourself.
A Sturgis organization we've worked for
“We had a wonderful experience working with Better Way Roofing. They are very professional and took care of our project in a timely manner even when the weather was not very friendly. They cleaned the area after themselves and left our soffit and fascia looking 100% better. Thank you Better Way Roofing Team!”
What changes on a Michigan commercial roof
Michigan licenses roofing contractors at the state level, and Indiana doesn't. Better Way holds a Michigan roofing license, issued through the state's Bureau of Construction Codes.
Insulation is the other difference you'll see on the proposal, and the insulation question below gives the Michigan and Indiana figures. Before adders like that, TPO runs $8.50 to $13.50 per square foot and PVC $9.50 to $14.50, with the full breakdown on our commercial roofing page and the systems compared on our flat roofing systems page.
For houses, building permits in Sturgis go through the city's Community Development department at 130 N Nottawa, on (269) 651-2321, while electrical, plumbing and mechanical permits sit with the State of Michigan.
A TPO repair in Sturgis, and when repair is enough
Not every flat roof in Sturgis needs replacing, and the photo here is a repair we did on a TPO roof in town. Repair usually makes sense on a roof under 15 years old with a problem confined to one area. Once repair quotes pass 25% of what a new roof would cost, replacement is the better use of the money.
Sturgis commercial roofing FAQs
Does a commercial roof in Sturgis need more insulation than one in Indiana?
Yes. Michigan code requires R-30 on the roof, roughly 5 inches of insulation, where Indiana requires R-20, roughly 4 inches. Our commercial pricing puts the insulation upgrade at about $100 to $115 per square, and a square is 100 square feet.
Do you work on church roofs?
Yes. We replaced the roof on a church in Sturgis with a TPO membrane, and three of the photos on this page are from that job. As with any commercial roof, the work can be phased so the building stays in use.
Can you help with an insurance claim on a commercial roof in Sturgis?
If the damage is insurable, our Policy Guard service covers it: we take the photos, document the scope and support you in dealing with the adjuster. Commercial claims often come down to documentation, and that's the part we do.
Do you repair TPO roofs in Sturgis, or only replace them?
Both. The TPO repair pictured on this page is a Sturgis job. Whether your roof gets a repair or a replacement comes down to its age, whether the problem is in one area, and what the repair would cost against a new roof.
Do you roof houses in Sturgis too?
Yes. One with a price on it is a hidden-fastener copper metal roof on a lakefront home at Klinger Lake, $37,000, listed on our pricing page. Houses in town have their own page, residential roofing in Sturgis.
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Ready to talk about your commercial roof?
Every commercial project starts with a free assessment. We walk the roof, take photos, and send you a written, itemized proposal with a fixed price.