Ballman Roofing and Coating
- Roofing Contractor serving Mankato, Minnesota — based at 45668 MN-22, Kasota, MN 56050.
- Jobs on the listing: roof repair, emergency repair, storm damage repair, roof inspection, roof replacement.
Services Offered
Checking Ballman Roofing and Coating against the Minnesota record
the Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) is what licenses Minnesota residential contractors, roofers included, and its register of those licenses is public Official lookup: Minnesota DLI license lookup.
- Open the registry and search by license number first, business name second.
- Write down the expiry and make sure it outlasts the job.
- Match the name, the city and the status. The record should read active or in good standing.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance sent straight from the insurer. A registry listing does not prove coverage.
Storm record for Mankato and Blue Earth County
For Blue Earth County, the NOAA record since 2017 shows 45 hail reports. Across 10 days at least one stone measured 1 inch or more. Golf-ball hail or bigger came on 7 days. The top size reported was 3.5 inches, comparable to a teacup. The latest golf-ball day in the record is in 2026.
78 percent of reports fall between April and July, and April alone has 29 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 Ballman Roofing and Coating, or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.
2 hail reports fell within 25 miles of Mankato over the past 90 days.
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.
The fastest thunderstorm gust on file is 100 mph.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Share of reports in April to July | 78% |
| NOAA hail reports since 2017 | 45 |
| Days at 1.75 inches or more | 7 |
| Largest stone, inches | 3.5 |
| Peak gust, mph | 100 |
| Density rank in state | 19 of 62 |
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.
| Calendar year | Hail reports | Biggest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 12 | 1.75 |
| 2020 | 4 | 2.5 |
| 2022 | 13 | 1.75 |
The homes under these roofs
Half the homes in Mankato were built before 1981, which is an age of 45 years or more. At roughly 25 years per asphalt roof, 2 cycles fit into that span. A mid-range asphalt replacement at $10,800 equals 4 percent of the median home value of $250,600.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Owner-occupied share | 50.3% |
| Median home value | $250,600 |
| Median build year | 1981 |
| Homes counted | 19,186 |
| Homes older than 1980 | 49.6% |
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. The county holds 7 roofing establishments with employees, per the Census. 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 | Service life | Per year of life | Midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | 25 to 30 years | $430 | $11,760 |
| Standing Seam Metal | 50 to 70 years | $510 | $30,720 |
| Metal (Steel/Aluminum) | 40 to 70 years | $410 | $22,560 |
| Concrete Tile | 40 to 50 years | $450 | $20,160 |
| Cedar Shake | 20 to 30 years | $770 | $19,200 |
| Clay Tile | 50 to 100 years | $410 | $30,720 |
Mankato roofing questions
- Does Mankato get a lot of hail?
- 45 reports since 2017, 10 days at 1 inch or more, and the peak month is April.
- What should I budget for a new roof near 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.
- When is hail season in Mankato?
- Spring and early summer carry the bulk of it: 78 percent of entries come between April and July, April first at 29 percent.
- Where can I look up the license for Ballman Roofing and Coating?
- Search the Minnesota record by license number, check the name and status, and note the expiry before you sign anything.
- Is Mankato an older housing market?
- The median home was built in 1981, so it is 45 years old. Roof age follows the house unless a replacement happened, and 25 years is a common asphalt life.
- Has Blue Earth County had large hail?
- Stones since 2017 topped out at 3.5 inches, about a teacup; golf-ball hail or larger came on 7 days.
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