Twin Ports Built
- Roofing Contractor serving Duluth, Minnesota — based at 3215 Tower Ave #101, Superior, WI 54880.
- Jobs on the listing: roof repair, roof inspection, roof replacement, storm damage repair, emergency repair.
Services Offered
Checking Twin Ports Built against the Minnesota record
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.
- Go to the registry and search by license number first, business name second.
- Match the name, the city and the status. The record should read active or in good standing.
- 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.
Storm record for Duluth, St. Louis County
Since 2017, NOAA has logged 203 hail entries in St. Louis County. Quarter-size stones or bigger appear on 40 days. Golf-ball size or more were reported on 10 days, and the biggest stone measured 3 inches, close to a teacup. 2024 is the last year with a 1.75-inch report.
Per square mile, St. Louis County ranks 60 of 62 Minnesota counties we compare, in the lower third, at 34.8 reports per 1,000 square miles. Hail still happens here; it is just less frequent than in the busiest counties.
In the last 90 days NOAA logged 0 hail reports within 25 miles of Duluth.
The strongest logged thunderstorm gust is 107 mph.
After any hail day, photograph the roof before anyone tarps it and write down the date. Ask Twin Ports Built, or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.
72 percent of reports fall between April and July, and June alone has 33 percent. 6 months of the year are nearly hail-free on file.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Days at 1 inch or more | 40 |
| Peak gust, mph | 107 |
| Peak month | June |
| Hail events since 2017 | 203 |
| Reports in April to July | 72% |
| Reports, all years | 239 |
The biggest day on file is July 18, 2020: a 3-inch stone, about the size of a teacup, reported near Shaw.
| Calendar year | Hail reports | Biggest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 15 | 1.75 |
| 2020 | 34 | 3 |
| 2023 | 24 | 2 |
The housing stock in Duluth
Duluth's median year built is 1951, which makes the typical home 75 years old. A mid-range asphalt replacement at $10,800 equals 5 percent of the median home value of $225,700. Asphalt roofs last roughly 25 years, so a home from 1951 is on roof number 3 or later if each was replaced on schedule. Before 1980, 78.3 percent of the housing stock went up.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Typical household income | $66,263 |
| Homes older than 1980 | 78.3% |
| Typical year built | 1951 |
| Homes lived in by owners | 60.2% |
| Detached and attached houses | 63.4% |
Budgeting a roof in Duluth
Local pricing in Duluth is within 5 percent of the national basis, so asphalt shingles run $6,720 to $14,880. For the Duluth, MN-WI Metro Area, the BLS median roofer wage is $72,860 a year. Divide price by years of life and the ranking changes: see the last column.
| Material | Installed range | Lifespan | Cost per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $8,640-$14,880 | 25-30 yrs | $430 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $16,320-$28,800 | 40-70 yrs | $410 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $6,720-$11,040 | 15-20 yrs | $510 |
| Clay Tile | $23,040-$38,400 | 50-100 yrs | $410 |
| Metal Shingles | $13,440-$23,040 | 35-50 yrs | $430 |
| Standing Seam Metal | $23,040-$38,400 | 50-70 yrs | $510 |
Asked about roofing in Duluth
- How much hail does St. Louis County see?
- NOAA lists 203 hail reports for St. Louis County since 2017, on 40 days with stones of 1 inch or more. June is the busiest month.
- What is the biggest hail on record for St. Louis County?
- Stones since 2017 topped out at 3 inches, about a teacup; golf-ball hail or larger came on 10 days.
- How much is a roof replacement in Duluth?
- 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 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.
- Where can I look up the license for Twin Ports Built?
- Search the Minnesota record by license number, check the name and status, and note the expiry before you sign anything.
- How old are homes in Duluth?
- Census data puts the typical build year at 1951. Asphalt roofs wear out in 15 to 30 years, so many roofs there have been replaced at least once.
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