Basic
$172 – $559 each
Plastic box vent with screened opening, cut in, flange woven under upper shingles, sealed fasteners

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Cut in and flash one new static roof vent (box/turtle or mushroom), or replace one existing vent, on a shingle roof, part and labor.
Install Roof Vent in Detroit, Michigan typically costs $202 to $657 each as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Prices in Detroit are 2.0% higher than the national average for install roof vent.
National average: $200 – $650 each
$172 – $559 each
Plastic box vent with screened opening, cut in, flange woven under upper shingles, sealed fasteners
$202 – $657 each
Aluminum box vent with screened opening, cut in with underlayment patch, flange woven under shingles, sealed
$253 – $821 each
Heavy-gauge painted metal box vent with baffle and screen, color-matched, flange set in sealant under shingles
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $89 – $289 | each |
| Labor | labor | $74 – $239 | each |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $24 – $77 | each |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $16 – $51 | each |
Aluminum gravity roof vent mounted on a square curb with flashing
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Find a pro to do thisBox roof vent flashed into asphalt shingles
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Find a pro to do thisLabor costs in Detroit run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
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