Collins Roofing and Sheet Metal
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- License # BC672600
- Status MN Licensed
- Expires 2027-03-31
- Last checked Oct 22, 2026
- Roofing Contractor serving Duluth, Minnesota — based at 533 Commerce Way, Cloquet, MN 55720.
- Jobs on the listing: roof repair, emergency repair, roof inspection, roof replacement, storm damage repair.
- State license #BC672600 (MN Licensed), expires 2027-03-31.
- Independently verified by PickARoofer since October 2026.
Services Offered
How to check Collins Roofing and Sheet Metal on 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.
- Look at the expiration date and compare it with the dates in your contract.
- The registry name, the contract name and the truck lettering should all agree; the status should be active.
- 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.
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.
Storm record for Duluth and St. Louis County
Count the hail entries NOAA recorded for St. Louis County since 2017 and you reach 203. Hail of quarter size or larger fell on 40 different days. Golf-ball hail or bigger came on 10 days. The top size reported was 3 inches, about the size of a teacup. 2024 is the last year that has a 1.75-inch report.
The strongest recorded thunderstorm gust is 107 mph.
Reports cluster in June (33 percent of the total); April through July carry 72 percent. In 6 months of the year, hail is rare in the record.
In the last 90 days NOAA logged 0 hail reports within 25 miles of Duluth.
After any hail day, photograph the roof before anyone tarps it and write down the date. Ask Collins Roofing and Sheet Metal, or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.
9 tornadoes show up in the file too, strongest rated EF1.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Biggest stone, inches | 3 |
| Density rank in state | 60 of 62 |
| Days at 1.75 inches or more | 10 |
| Top gust, mph | 107 |
| NOAA hail reports since 2017 | 203 |
| Days at 1 inch or more | 40 |
The biggest day on file is July 18, 2020: a 3-inch stone, about the size of a teacup, reported near Shaw.
| Year | Hail reports | Top size, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 22 | 2.5 |
| 2021 | 22 | 3 |
| 2022 | 31 | 2 |
The housing stock in Duluth
The median home in Duluth was built in 1951, so the typical house is 75 years old. Before 1980, 78.3 percent of the housing stock went up. That is long enough for roughly 3 asphalt roof cycles, so replacement, not first install, is the usual job. A mid-range asphalt replacement at $10,800 equals 5 percent of the median home value of $225,700.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Typical home value | $225,700 |
| Detached and attached houses | 63.4% |
| Pre-1980 homes | 78.3% |
| Typical year built | 1951 |
| Median household income | $66,263 |
Budgeting a roof in Duluth
No big local premium or discount applies in Duluth: asphalt shingles are $6,720 to $14,880. BLS puts the median annual roofer wage for the Duluth, MN-WI Metro Area at $72,860. Census County Business Patterns counts 21 roofing firms with payroll in the county. 76.2 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees.
| Material | Installed cost | Cost per year | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Tile | $23,040 to $38,400 | $410 | $30,720 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $16,320 to $28,800 | $410 | $22,560 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $6,720 to $11,040 | $510 | $8,880 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $7,680 to $15,360 | $580 | $11,520 |
| Concrete Tile | $14,400 to $25,920 | $450 | $20,160 |
| Cedar Shake | $13,440 to $24,960 | $770 | $19,200 |
The numbers behind this listing
The license on file runs out on 2027-03-31, within about 5 months, so confirm renewal if the job spans that date.
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| License on file | BC672600 |
| Status on file | MN Licensed |
| Expires | 2027-03-31 (5 months) |
Questions about roofing in Duluth
- When is hail season in Duluth?
- Spring and early summer carry the bulk of it: 72 percent of reports come between April and July, June first at 33 percent.
- Does hail damage have to be fixed right away?
- Photograph the roof, note the date, and schedule a written inspection quickly. Many policies have a claim window.
- How much hail does St. Louis County see?
- 203 entries since 2017, 40 days at 1 inch or more, and the peak month is June.
- Is the license for Collins Roofing and Sheet Metal on a state list?
- The Minnesota lookup shows status and expiry. Set both beside the contract and ask the roofer for proof of insurance.
- How old are homes in Duluth?
- The median home was built in 1951, so it is 75 years old. Roof age follows the house unless a replacement happened, and 25 years is a common asphalt life.
- What should I budget for a new roof near Duluth?
- Asphalt shingles on 2,000 square feet run $6,720 to $14,880 in Duluth, and the middle of that range is $10,800. Metal and tile start higher; the table above shows each material.
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