Erie Home Roofing
- Roofing Contractor serving Rochester, Minnesota — based at 234 35th St SE Suite A, Rochester, MN 55904.
- Services: storm damage repair, roof repair, roof inspection, emergency repair, roof replacement.
Services Offered
Looking up Erie Home Roofing in Minnesota
in Minnesota a roof is residential contractor work, licensed by the Department of Labor and Industry, which publishes its full license register Official lookup: Minnesota DLI license lookup.
- Search the registry by number, then by name, because spellings differ between sources.
- Have the insurer or agent send the certificate of insurance to you, since a license says nothing about coverage.
- An expiry before your finish date is a reason to ask questions.
- Compare the registry name with the name on the contract, and read the status line.
Storm history for Rochester, Olmsted County
NOAA's storm database holds 94 hail entries for Olmsted County since 2017. Quarter-sized stones or larger appear on 19 days. The worst 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. Golf-ball hail last appears in the file in 2026.
After any hail day, photograph the roof before anyone tarps it and write down the date. Ask Erie Home Roofing, or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.
Among 62 Minnesota counties with enough reports to compare, Olmsted County places 6 by density: 166.4 reports per 1,000 square miles, upper-third territory.
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.
Thunderstorm wind peaked at 81 mph in the record.
Within 25 miles of Rochester, the last 90 days brought 2 NOAA hail reports.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Busiest month | May |
| Share of reports in April to July | 88% |
| Tornadoes on file | 10 |
| Biggest stone, inches | 2 |
| Days at 1.75 inches or more | 4 |
| Days with hail at 1 inch or more | 19 |
The largest single day in the record is May 29, 2018: a 2-inch stone, about the size of a hen egg, reported near Rock Dell.
| Year | Hail reports | Largest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 8 | 1.5 |
| 2017 | 27 | 1.75 |
| 2023 | 9 | 1.5 |
The housing stock in Rochester
Half the homes in Rochester were built before 1987, which is an age of 39 years or more. Before 1980, 42.2 percent of the housing stock went up. Homes of that age usually carry a first or second replacement roof, about 2 cycles at 25 years apiece.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Homes older than 1980 | 42.2% |
| Detached and attached houses | 68% |
| Median year built | 1987 |
| Median home value | $287,500 |
| Housing units | 53,595 |
Replacement costs in Rochester
Rochester prices track our national basis closely, with asphalt shingles at $6,720 to $14,880 for 2,000 square feet. Labor is part of the bill: the BLS median for roofers in the Rochester, MN Metro Area is $61,940 a year. The county holds 15 roofing establishments with employees, per the Census. 60 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees.
| Material | Typical life | Yearly cost | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete Tile | 40-50 yrs | $450 | $20,160 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | 40-70 yrs | $410 | $22,560 |
| Metal Shingles | 35-50 yrs | $430 | $18,240 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | 25-30 yrs | $430 | $11,760 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | 15-25 yrs | $580 | $11,520 |
| Clay Tile | 50-100 yrs | $410 | $30,720 |
Common questions, Rochester
- Is Rochester an older housing market?
- Median year built is 1987, which gives 39 years. A roof is younger than the house if it was replaced.
- How much hail does Olmsted County see?
- 94 entries since 2017, 19 days at 1 inch or more, and the busiest month is May.
- How much is a roof replacement 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 cost more up front; the table above shows each material.
- Should I call a roofer right after hail?
- Do not wait for a leak. A short inspection after the storm documents the damage while the date is fresh.
- Has Olmsted County had large hail?
- The largest stone since 2017 measured 2 inches, about the size of a hen egg. 4 days reached golf-ball size or more.
- How do I check Erie Home Roofing's license?
- The Minnesota lookup shows status and expiry. Set both beside the contract and ask the roofer for proof of insurance.
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