O.C. Exteriors & Construction LLC
- Roofing Contractor serving Rochester, Minnesota — based at 604 11th Ave NW #200, Rochester, MN 55901.
- Services: roof inspection, roof replacement, emergency repair, roof repair, storm damage repair.
Services Offered
Checking O.C. Exteriors & Construction LLC against the Minnesota record
Minnesota licenses residential contractors through the Department of Labor and Industry — roofing falls under a residential building, remodeling or roofing license, and the department publishes the whole register Official lookup: Minnesota DLI license lookup.
- Compare the registry name with the name on the contract, and read the status line.
- Have the insurer or agent send the certificate of insurance to you, since a license says nothing about coverage.
- Write down the expiry and make sure it outlasts the job.
- Start the lookup with the license number; use the business name only if the number fails.
Storm history for Rochester and Olmsted County
From 2017, NOAA has logged 94 hail entries in Olmsted County. Reports of 1 inch or more span 19 days. Golf ball hail or bigger came on 4 days. The top size reported was 2 inches, close to a hen egg. Golf-ball hail was last logged in the file in 2026.
The same record has 10 tornadoes, with EF2 the highest rating.
Within 25 miles of Rochester, the last 90 days produced 2 NOAA hail reports.
After any hail day, photograph the roof before anyone tarps it and write down the date. Ask O.C. Exteriors & Construction LLC, 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.
88 percent of reports fall between April and July, and May alone has 43 percent. In 6 months of the year, hail is rare in the record.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Peak gust, mph | 81 |
| Days with hail at 1.75 inches or more | 4 |
| Reports, all years | 109 |
| Largest stone, inches | 2 |
| Share of reports in April to July | 88% |
| Density rank in state | 6 of 62 |
The biggest day on file is May 29, 2018: a 2-inch stone, about the size of a hen egg, reported near Rock Dell.
| Year | Entries | Largest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 6 | 1.25 |
| 2017 | 27 | 1.75 |
| 2025 | 7 | 1 |
Housing around Rochester
Half the homes in Rochester were built before 1987, which is an age of 39 years or more. At roughly 25 years per asphalt roof, 2 cycles fit into that span. Before 1980, 42.2 percent of the housing stock went up. Against a median home value of $287,500, a $10,800 mid-range asphalt roof is 4 percent of the house.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Owner-occupied | 65.4% |
| Median home value | $287,500 |
| Pre-1980 homes | 42.2% |
| Single-family homes | 68% |
| Median year built | 1987 |
Replacement costs 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. The county holds 15 roofing establishments with employees, per the Census. 60 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees.
| Material | Price range | Yearly cost | Middle of range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Shake | $13,440-$24,960 | $770 | $19,200 |
| Concrete Tile | $14,400-$25,920 | $450 | $20,160 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $16,320-$28,800 | $410 | $22,560 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $7,680-$15,360 | $580 | $11,520 |
| Standing Seam Metal | $23,040-$38,400 | $510 | $30,720 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $6,720-$11,040 | $510 | $8,880 |
Rochester roofing questions
- How much is a roof replacement in Rochester?
- Plan on $6,720 to $14,880 for asphalt shingles on a 2,000 square foot roof here, about $10,800 in the middle. Other materials are in the cost table.
- How big does hail get near Rochester?
- The largest stone since 2017 measured 2 inches, close to a hen egg. 4 days reached golf-ball size or more.
- Can I confirm O.C. Exteriors & Construction LLC is licensed?
- The Minnesota lookup shows status and expiry. Compare both with the contract and ask the roofer for proof of insurance.
- What time of year does Rochester get hail?
- 88 percent of the county's hail entries fall from April to July, and May holds 43 percent.
- How soon should a roof be inspected after hail?
- Do not wait for a leak. A short inspection after the storm documents the damage while the date is fresh.
- How much hail does Olmsted County see?
- NOAA lists 94 hail reports for Olmsted County since 2017, on 19 days with stones of 1 inch or more. May is the busiest month.
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