Schmidt Brothers Roofing, LLC
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- License # BC756488
- Status MN Licensed
- Expires 2027-03-31
- Last checked Oct 07, 2026
- Roofing Contractor serving Rochester, Minnesota — based at 3265 19th St NW #902, Rochester, MN 55901.
- Jobs on the listing: roof replacement, roof inspection, roof repair, emergency repair, storm damage repair.
- State license #BC756488 (MN Licensed), expires 2027-03-31.
- Independently verified by PickARoofer since October 2026.
Services Offered
Looking up Schmidt Brothers Roofing, LLC in Minnesota
the Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) is what licenses Minnesota residential contractors, roofers included, and its register of those licenses is public Official lookup: Minnesota DLI license lookup.
- Compare the registry name with the name on the contract, and read the status line.
- 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.
Registry last checked October 2026; the license on file shows an expiration of 2027-03-31. A badge covers the license match only, not insurance or workmanship.
Hail record for Rochester and Olmsted County
Count the hail entries NOAA recorded for Olmsted County since 2017 and you get 94. 19 different days saw hail of at least 1 inch. Golf-ball hail or larger came on 4 days. The top size reported was 2 inches, about the size of a hen egg. 2026 is the last year that has a 1.75-inch report.
If a storm does come through, take dated photos of the roof first. Whoever you hire, Schmidt Brothers Roofing, LLC included, should put the inspection findings in writing.
NOAA also lists 10 tornadoes here, the strongest rated EF2.
Reports cluster in May (43 percent of the total); April through July carry 88 percent. 6 calendar months each hold under 2 percent of reports.
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.
In the last 90 days NOAA logged 2 hail reports within 25 miles of Rochester.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Days with hail at 1 inch or more | 19 |
| Peak gust, mph | 81 |
| Density rank in state | 6 of 62 |
| Reports, all years | 109 |
| Reports in April to July | 88% |
| Tornado reports on file | 10 |
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 | Reports | Top size, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 27 | 1.75 |
| 2018 | 11 | 2 |
| 2023 | 9 | 1.5 |
Who lives under these roofs
Median year built in Rochester is 1987, a typical house age of 39 years. Homes of that age usually carry a first or second replacement roof, about 2 cycles at 25 years apiece. Set a typical $10,800 asphalt job beside the $287,500 median home value and the roof comes to 4 percent.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Owner-occupied | 65.4% |
| Typical household income | $87,767 |
| Typical home value | $287,500 |
| Pre-1980 homes | 42.2% |
| Typical year built | 1987 |
What a new roof costs in Rochester
Local pricing in Rochester is within 5 percent of the national basis, so asphalt shingles run $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 | Installed range | Cost per year | Middle of range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete Tile | $14,400 to $25,920 | $450 | $20,160 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $8,640 to $14,880 | $430 | $11,760 |
| Metal Shingles | $13,440 to $23,040 | $430 | $18,240 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $6,720 to $11,040 | $510 | $8,880 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $7,680 to $15,360 | $580 | $11,520 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $16,320 to $28,800 | $410 | $22,560 |
This listing in numbers
Schmidt Brothers Roofing, LLC shows 4.8 stars on 48 reviews, 0.06 below the 4.86 average across listings in Rochester. The license on file runs out on 2027-03-31, within about 5 months, so confirm renewal if the job spans that date. Out of 1,020 reviews on Rochester listings, 4.7 percent are on this one. Treat the numbers as imported public ratings: not gathered and not checked by PickARoofer.
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Rating on listing | 4.8 stars |
| Listing reviews | 48 |
| Average, Rochester | 4.86 stars |
| Listings in Rochester | 27 |
| With more reviews | 14 |
| Ahead on stars | 14 |
| License number on file | BC756488 |
| License status on file | MN Licensed |
| Expires | 2027-03-31 (5 months) |
Rochester roofing questions
- Can I confirm Schmidt Brothers Roofing, LLC is licensed?
- Follow the steps above with the Minnesota registry. Read the name, the status and the expiry, then ask for an insurance certificate.
- What is the typical house age in Rochester?
- The median home was built in 1987, so it is 39 years old. Roof age tracks the house unless a replacement happened, and 25 years is a common asphalt life.
- Is hail common around Rochester?
- 94 entries since 2017, 19 days at 1 inch or more, and the peak month is May.
- How soon should a roof be inspected after hail?
- Photograph the roof, note the date, and schedule a written inspection soon. Many policies have a claim window.
- 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.
- What time of year does Rochester get hail?
- Hail concentrates in May (43 percent), and April through July add up to 88 percent of the record.
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