The numbers
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Built from 1940 to 1959 45.4%
of Madison Heights's homes
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Built from 1960 to 1979 34.1%
of Madison Heights's homes
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Built from 1980 to 1999 12.6%
of Madison Heights's homes
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Built since 2000 4.4%
of Madison Heights's homes
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Built before 1940 3.6%
of Madison Heights's homes
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Get quotes from roofers in Madison HeightsHere is what you need to know. Fall is the last good window for roof work and the time to tune the furnace before the cold.
The biggest share of Madison Heights's homes, 45.4%, was built from 1940 to 1959. Next come homes built from 1960 to 1979, at 34.1%.
Homes built from 1980 to 1999 make up 12.6%. The median home there was built in 1961.
64.8% of the occupied homes in Madison Heights are lived in by their owners.
What homes this age need
Post-war homes often hide original sewer lines, aging boilers and fuse boxes that insurers ask about. Homes from these years can carry aluminum wiring, original furnaces and roofs on their second or third layer.
What to check this fall
Book the furnace tune-up before the first cold night. Clean the gutters after the leaves drop and point the downspouts away from the foundation.
Shut off and drain the outside faucets before the first hard freeze. Last fall, Madison Heights saw 37 roofing permits.
Last fall, Madison Heights saw 46 heating and cooling work permits.
Who to call
9 roofers on Rebuild Detroit have an office in Madison Heights, and 101 more work from the towns next door. 17 HVAC contractors on Rebuild Detroit have an office in Madison Heights, and 112 more work from the towns next door.
Final word
Small fixes now keep the big bills away. Keep this page handy.
Sources
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Victoria Jackson is a lifelong student and sharp-eyed documentarian of all things Detroit, from its rich musical roots and cultural icons to its shifting neighborhoods, storied architecture, and underground legends.