Elevate Roofing Solutions
- Roofing Contractor serving Mankato, Minnesota — based at 1531 Madison Ave Suite 600, Mankato, MN 56001.
- Work covered: roof replacement, roof inspection, storm damage repair, emergency repair, roof repair.
Services Offered
Checking Elevate Roofing Solutions against the Minnesota record
residential roofing work in Minnesota needs a Department of Labor and Industry license — building, remodeling or roofing — and every one of them is on the department's public register Official lookup: Minnesota DLI license lookup.
- Search the registry by number, then by name, because spellings differ between sources.
- Request a current certificate of insurance from the insurer; licenses and insurance are checked separately.
- Compare the registry name with the name on the contract, and read the status line.
- Write down the expiry and make sure it outlasts the job.
Hail and wind history for Mankato, Blue Earth County
Since 2017, NOAA has logged 45 hail reports in Blue Earth County. Quarter-size stones or bigger appear on 10 days. 7 of those days had golf-ball hail or bigger. The biggest stone was 3.5 inches, roughly a teacup. 2026 is the last year with a 1.75-inch report.
Within 25 miles of Mankato, the last 90 days brought 2 NOAA hail reports.
Measured per square mile, Blue Earth County ranks 19 of 62 Minnesota counties with 30 or more reports, which puts it in the top third. Density works out to 88.8 reports per 1,000 square miles.
8 tornadoes show up in the file too, strongest rated EF1.
After any hail day, photograph the roof before anyone tarps it and write down the date. Ask Elevate Roofing Solutions, or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.
Reports cluster in April (29 percent of the total); April through July carry 78 percent. In 6 months of the year, hail is close to absent in the record.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Share of reports in April to July | 78% |
| NOAA hail reports since 2017 | 45 |
| Peak gust, mph | 100 |
| Density rank in state | 19 of 62 |
| Largest stone, inches | 3.5 |
| Days at 1 inch or more | 10 |
The largest single day in the record is April 13, 2026: a 3.5-inch stone, about the size of a teacup, reported near Lake Crystal.
| Year | Hail reports | Biggest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 4 | 1 |
| 2020 | 4 | 2.5 |
| 2022 | 13 | 1.75 |
Who lives under these roofs
The median home in Mankato was built in 1981, so the typical house is 45 years old. That span covers about 2 asphalt roof cycles at 25 years each, so most roofs are a first or second replacement. Before 1980, 49.6 percent of the housing stock went up. Set a typical $10,800 asphalt job beside the $250,600 median home value and the roof comes to 4 percent.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Total housing units | 19,186 |
| Pre-1980 homes | 49.6% |
| Detached and attached houses | 53.7% |
| Typical year built | 1981 |
| Typical household income | $64,826 |
Budgeting a roof in Mankato
Local pricing in Mankato is within 5 percent of the national basis, so asphalt shingles run $6,720 to $14,880. Per year of service, metal often costs less than shingles even at a higher price; the last column of the table shows it. Labor is part of the bill: the BLS median for roofers in the Mankato, MN Metro Area is $50,250 a year.
| Material | Installed range | Service life | Middle of range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete Tile | $14,400 to $25,920 | 40 to 50 years | $20,160 |
| Standing Seam Metal | $23,040 to $38,400 | 50 to 70 years | $30,720 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $6,720 to $11,040 | 15 to 20 years | $8,880 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $8,640 to $14,880 | 25 to 30 years | $11,760 |
| Cedar Shake | $13,440 to $24,960 | 20 to 30 years | $19,200 |
| Clay Tile | $23,040 to $38,400 | 50 to 100 years | $30,720 |
Asked about roofing in Mankato
- When is hail season in Mankato?
- Hail clusters in April (29 percent), and April through July total 78 percent of the record.
- What is a roof replacement price in Mankato?
- Budget $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 often does hail hit Mankato?
- NOAA lists 45 hail reports for Blue Earth County since 2017, on 10 days with stones of 1 inch or larger. April is the peak month.
- How do I check Elevate Roofing Solutions's license?
- Follow the steps above with the Minnesota registry. Match the exact name, read the status and the expiry, then ask for an insurance certificate.
- 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.
- What is the typical house age in Mankato?
- The median home was built in 1981, so it is 45 years old. Roof age tracks the house unless a replacement happened, and 25 years is a common asphalt life.
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