Heyn Brothers Roofing
- Roofing Contractor serving Rochester, Minnesota — based at 6169 Rome Cir NW, Rochester, MN 55901.
- Typical jobs: roof replacement, emergency repair, roof inspection, roof repair, storm damage repair.
Services Offered
Checking Heyn Brothers Roofing against the Minnesota record
residential roofing work in Minnesota needs a Department of Labor and Industry license — building, remodeling or roofing — and every one of them is on the department's public register Official lookup: Minnesota DLI license lookup.
- The registry name, the contract name and the truck lettering should all agree; the status should be active.
- Request a current certificate of insurance from the insurer; licenses and insurance are checked separately.
- Look at the expiration date and compare it with the dates in your contract.
- Search the registry by number, then by name, because spellings differ between sources.
Storm record for Rochester, Olmsted County
In Olmsted County, the NOAA record since 2017 lists 94 hail reports. 19 separate days brought hail of at least 1 inch. The rough of it: 4 days with stones of 1.75 inches or more, capped by a 2-inch stone about the size of a hen egg. 2026 is the last year with a 1.75-inch report.
Among 62 Minnesota counties with enough reports to compare, Olmsted County places 6 by density: 166.4 reports per 1,000 square miles, top-third territory.
2 hail reports fell within 25 miles of Rochester over the past 90 days.
After any hail day, photograph the roof before anyone tarps it and write down the date. Ask Heyn Brothers Roofing, or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.
The same record has 10 tornadoes, with EF2 the highest rating.
Most hail here arrives in spring and summer: 88 percent from April to July, 43 percent in May. 6 calendar months each hold under 2 percent of reports.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Days with hail at 1.75 inches or more | 4 |
| Peak gust, mph | 81 |
| Peak month | May |
| Biggest stone, inches | 2 |
| Reports in April to July | 88% |
| Reports, all years | 109 |
The single largest day was May 29, 2018: a 2-inch stone, about the size of a hen egg, reported near Rock Dell.
| Year | Entries | Largest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 27 | 1.75 |
| 2018 | 11 | 2 |
| 2022 | 22 | 1.75 |
The homes under these roofs
Median year built in Rochester is 1987, a typical house age of 39 years. Pre-1980 construction makes up 42.2 percent of homes in Rochester. That span covers about 2 asphalt roof cycles at 25 years each, so most roofs are a first or second replacement.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Pre-1980 homes | 42.2% |
| Homes lived in by owners | 65.4% |
| Homes counted | 53,595 |
| Typical household income | $87,767 |
| Detached and attached houses | 68% |
Budgeting a roof in Rochester
No big local premium or discount applies in Rochester: asphalt shingles are $6,720 to $14,880. BLS puts the median annual roofer wage for the Rochester, MN Metro Area at $61,940. 15 payroll roofing businesses are registered in the county, by Census count. 60 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees.
| Material | Installed range | Per year of life | Middle of range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $8,640 - $14,880 | $430 | $11,760 |
| Standing Seam Metal | $23,040 - $38,400 | $510 | $30,720 |
| Concrete Tile | $14,400 - $25,920 | $450 | $20,160 |
| Cedar Shake | $13,440 - $24,960 | $770 | $19,200 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $6,720 - $11,040 | $510 | $8,880 |
| Metal Shingles | $13,440 - $23,040 | $430 | $18,240 |
Questions about roofing in Rochester
- What is the biggest hail on record for Olmsted County?
- Hail since 2017 topped out at 2 inches, roughly a hen egg; golf-ball hail or bigger came on 4 days.
- Is the license for Heyn Brothers Roofing on a state list?
- The Minnesota lookup shows status and expiry. Set both beside the contract and ask the roofer for proof of insurance.
- Should I call a roofer right after hail?
- Take dated photos first, then book an inspection. Hail bruises can look minor from the ground, and insurers often set a filing deadline.
- What is a roof replacement price in Rochester?
- Asphalt shingles on 2,000 square feet run $6,720 to $14,880 in Rochester, and the middle of that range is $10,800. Metal and tile start higher; the table above shows each material.
- Is Rochester an older housing market?
- Median year built is 1987, which gives 39 years. A roof is younger than the house whenever it was replaced.
- When is hail season in Rochester?
- Spring and early summer carry most of it: 88 percent of entries come between April and July, May first at 43 percent.
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