Stronghouse
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- License # BC809677
- Status MN Licensed
- Expires 2028-03-31
- Last checked Oct 07, 2026
- Roofing Contractor serving Mankato, Minnesota — based at 1410 3rd Ave, Mankato, MN 56001.
- Jobs on the listing: roof inspection, emergency repair, roof replacement, roof repair, storm damage repair.
- State license #BC809677 (MN Licensed), expires 2028-03-31.
- Independently verified by PickARoofer since October 2026.
Services Offered
How to check Stronghouse on 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.
- Compare the registry name with the name on the contract, and read the status line.
- Start the lookup with the license number; use the business name only if the number fails.
- Have the insurer or agent send the certificate of insurance to you, since a license says nothing about coverage.
- Look at the expiration date and compare it with the dates in your contract.
Registry last checked October 2026; the license on file shows an expiration of 2028-03-31. A badge covers the license match only, not insurance or workmanship.
Hail record for Mankato and Blue Earth County
For Blue Earth County, the NOAA record since 2017 shows 45 hail reports. On 10 of those days, stones measured 1 inch (a quarter) or larger. 7 of those days had golf-ball hail or bigger. The biggest stone was 3.5 inches, near the size of a teacup. The newest golf-ball day on file falls in 2026.
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.
The same record has 8 tornadoes, with EF1 the highest rating.
After any hail day, photograph the roof before anyone tarps it and write down the date. Ask Stronghouse, or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.
The strongest logged thunderstorm gust is 100 mph.
In the last 90 days NOAA logged 2 hail reports within 25 miles of Mankato.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Tornadoes on file | 8 |
| Hail events since 2017 | 45 |
| Density rank in state | 19 of 62 |
| Top month | April |
| Days at 1 inch or more | 10 |
| Biggest stone, inches | 3.5 |
The biggest day on file is April 13, 2026: a 3.5-inch stone, about the size of a teacup, reported near Lake Crystal.
| Year | Entries | Biggest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 12 | 1.75 |
| 2017 | 4 | 1 |
| 2022 | 13 | 1.75 |
The housing stock in Mankato
Median year built in Mankato is 1981, a typical house age of 45 years. Homes of that age usually carry a first or second replacement roof, about 2 cycles at 25 years apiece. A mid-range asphalt replacement at $10,800 equals 4 percent of the median home value of $250,600.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $250,600 |
| Owner-occupied share | 50.3% |
| Median year built | 1981 |
| Median household income | $64,826 |
| Detached and attached houses | 53.7% |
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. 7 payroll roofing businesses are registered in the county, by Census count. 42.9 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees. BLS puts the median annual roofer wage for the Mankato, MN Metro Area at $50,250.
| Material | Installed range | Yearly cost | Middle of range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete Tile | $14,400 - $25,920 | $450 | $20,160 |
| Standing Seam Metal | $23,040 - $38,400 | $510 | $30,720 |
| Cedar Shake | $13,440 - $24,960 | $770 | $19,200 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $8,640 - $14,880 | $430 | $11,760 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $16,320 - $28,800 | $410 | $22,560 |
| Clay Tile | $23,040 - $38,400 | $410 | $30,720 |
This listing in numbers
Against a Mankato average of 4.72 stars, Stronghouse sits 0.28 higher at 5 on 50 reviews. Of the 25 roofing listings in Mankato, 0 carry more reviews and 0 carry a higher star rating. Treat the numbers as imported public ratings: not gathered and not checked by PickARoofer. Expiry on file is 2028-03-31, roughly 17 months out.
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Rating on listing | 5 stars |
| Review count | 50 |
| Average rating, Mankato | 4.72 stars |
| Listings in Mankato | 25 |
| Ahead on reviews | 0 |
| Ahead on stars | 0 |
| License number on file | BC809677 |
| License status on file | MN Licensed |
| Expires | 2028-03-31 (17 months) |
Mankato roofing questions
- Which months bring hail to Blue Earth County?
- 78 percent of the county's hail entries fall from April to July, and April alone has 29 percent.
- Does hail damage have to be fixed right away?
- Take dated photos first, then book an inspection. Hail bruises can look minor from the ground, and insurers often set a filing deadline.
- How big does hail get near Mankato?
- Hail since 2017 topped out at 3.5 inches, roughly a teacup; golf-ball hail or larger came on 7 days.
- What is a roof replacement price in Mankato?
- 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 much hail does Blue Earth County see?
- From 2017 the county has 45 reports; hail of 1 inch or more came on 10 of those days, mostly in April.
- How old are the roofs in Mankato?
- Census data puts the typical build year at 1981. Asphalt roofs wear out in 15 to 30 years, so many roofs there have been replaced at least once.
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