Bauer Roofing & Construction LLC
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- License # BC636201
- Status MN Licensed
- Expires 2027-03-31
- Last checked Oct 07, 2026
- Roofing Contractor serving Mankato, Minnesota — based at 60494 206th St, Eagle Lake, MN 56024.
- Services: roof repair, storm damage repair, roof inspection, emergency repair, roof replacement.
- State license #BC636201 (MN Licensed), expires 2027-03-31.
- Independently verified by PickARoofer since October 2026.
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Looking up Bauer Roofing & Construction LLC in Minnesota
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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 history for Mankato, Blue Earth County
In Blue Earth County, the NOAA record since 2017 lists 45 hail entries. Hail of coin size or bigger was reported on 10 different days. Golf ball hail or bigger came on 7 days. The top size logged was 3.5 inches, about the size of a teacup. The latest golf-ball day in the record falls in 2026.
The same record has 8 tornadoes, with EF1 the highest rating.
Counted per square mile, Blue Earth County ranks 19 of 62 Minnesota counties with 30 or more reports, placing it in the top third. Density works out to 88.8 reports per 1,000 square miles.
April is the peak month with 29 percent of reports, and April to July together hold 78 percent. 6 calendar months each hold under 2 percent of reports.
After any hail day, photograph the roof before anyone tarps it and write down the date. Ask Bauer Roofing & Construction LLC, or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.
Within 25 miles of Mankato, the last 90 days brought 2 NOAA hail reports.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Peak gust, mph | 100 |
| Tornadoes on file | 8 |
| Days at 1.75 inches or more | 7 |
| Share of reports in April to July | 78% |
| Largest stone, inches | 3.5 |
| Hail events since 2017 | 45 |
The single largest day was April 13, 2026: a 3.5-inch stone, about the size of a teacup, reported near Lake Crystal.
| Year | Hail reports | Top size, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 5 | 1.75 |
| 2021 | 6 | 2 |
| 2022 | 13 | 1.75 |
Housing around Mankato
Median year built in Mankato is 1981, a typical house age of 45 years. Before 1980, 49.6 percent of the housing stock went up. That span covers about 2 asphalt roof cycles at 25 years each, so most roofs are a first or second replacement.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Homes older than 1980 | 49.6% |
| Typical year built | 1981 |
| Owner-occupied | 50.3% |
| Total housing units | 19,186 |
| Single-family homes | 53.7% |
Roof prices in Mankato
No big local premium or discount applies in Mankato: asphalt shingles are $6,720 to $14,880. Divide price by years of life and the ranking changes: see the last column. Census County Business Patterns counts 7 roofing firms with payroll in the county. 42.9 percent of them have fewer than 5 employees.
| Material | Installed cost | Typical life | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standing Seam Metal | $23,040 to $38,400 | 50-70 yrs | $30,720 |
| Concrete Tile | $14,400 to $25,920 | 40-50 yrs | $20,160 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | $16,320 to $28,800 | 40-70 yrs | $22,560 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | $7,680 to $15,360 | 15-25 yrs | $11,520 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | $6,720 to $11,040 | 15-20 yrs | $8,880 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | $8,640 to $14,880 | 25-30 yrs | $11,760 |
The numbers behind this listing
Bauer Roofing & Construction LLC shows 4.9 stars on 49 reviews, 0.18 above the 4.72 average across listings in Mankato. The license on file runs out on 2027-03-31, within about 5 months, so confirm renewal if the job spans that date. Together the listings hold 1,086 reviews, and Bauer Roofing & Construction LLC accounts for 4.5 percent of them. Of the 25 roofing listings in Mankato, 8 carry more reviews and 8 carry a higher star rating.
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Stars on listing | 4.9 stars |
| Listing reviews | 49 |
| Mean rating, Mankato | 4.72 stars |
| Listings in Mankato | 25 |
| Ahead on reviews | 8 |
| With a higher rating | 8 |
| License number on file | BC636201 |
| License status on file | MN Licensed |
| Expires | 2027-03-31 (5 months) |
Questions about roofing in Mankato
- What does a new roof cost 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.
- Has Blue Earth County had large hail?
- Stones since 2017 topped out at 3.5 inches, roughly a teacup; golf-ball hail or bigger came on 7 days.
- How soon should a roof be inspected after hail?
- Take dated photos first, then book an inspection. Hail bruises can look minor from the ground, and insurers often set a filing deadline.
- Is hail common around Mankato?
- Since 2017 the county has 45 reports; hail of 1 inch or more came on 10 of those days, most often in April.
- Which months bring hail to Blue Earth County?
- 78 percent of the county's hail reports fall from April to July, and April holds 29 percent.
- Is Mankato an older housing market?
- Median year built is 1981, which gives 45 years. A roof is younger than the house if it was replaced.
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