Gsw Exterior Specialists LLC
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- License # BC751259
- Status MN Licensed
- Expires 2028-03-31
- Last checked Oct 07, 2026
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+1 507-327-3192- Roofing Contractor serving Mankato, Minnesota — based at 1130 SOUTH VICTORY DR, Mankato, MN 56001.
- Services: storm damage repair, roof replacement, roof repair, emergency repair, roof inspection.
- State license #BC751259 (MN Licensed), expires 2028-03-31.
- Independently verified by PickARoofer since October 2026.
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How to check Gsw Exterior Specialists LLC on the Minnesota record
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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.
Storm history for Mankato and Blue Earth County
Since 2017, NOAA has filed 45 hail entries in Blue Earth County. Across 10 days at least one stone reached 1 inch or more. The rough of it: 7 days with stones of 1.75 inches or larger, topped by a 3.5-inch stone close to a teacup. The most recent golf-ball day on file 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 Gsw Exterior Specialists LLC, or any roofer you call, for a written inspection report before you sign.
Thunderstorm wind peaked at 100 mph in the record.
In the last 90 days NOAA logged 2 hail reports within 25 miles of Mankato.
Scaled by size, Blue Earth County is number 19 of the 62 counties in Minnesota that we compare, which is in the top third at 88.8 reports per 1,000 square miles.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Reports in April to July | 78% |
| Top gust, mph | 100 |
| Hail reports, all years | 68 |
| Tornadoes on file | 8 |
| Density rank in state | 19 of 62 |
| Days with hail at 1 inch or more | 10 |
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 | Largest stone, in |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 5 | 1.75 |
| 2020 | 4 | 2.5 |
| 2022 | 13 | 1.75 |
The homes under these roofs
Median year built in Mankato is 1981, a typical house age of 45 years. Against a median home value of $250,600, a $10,800 mid-range asphalt roof is 4 percent of the house. That span covers about 2 asphalt roof cycles at 25 years each, so most roofs are a first or second replacement. 49.6 percent of homes in Mankato were built before 1980.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Typical year built | 1981 |
| Single-family homes | 53.7% |
| Homes counted | 19,186 |
| Homes lived in by owners | 50.3% |
| Homes older than 1980 | 49.6% |
Budgeting a roof in Mankato
No big local premium or discount applies in Mankato: asphalt shingles are $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. Divide price by years of life and the ranking changes: see the last column.
| Material | Service life | Per year of life | Middle of range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standing Seam Metal | 50-70 yrs | $510 | $30,720 |
| 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles | 15-20 yrs | $510 | $8,880 |
| Architectural Asphalt Shingles | 25-30 yrs | $430 | $11,760 |
| TPO / EPDM (Flat) | 15-25 yrs | $580 | $11,520 |
| Cedar Shake | 20-30 yrs | $770 | $19,200 |
| Concrete Tile | 40-50 yrs | $450 | $20,160 |
Gsw Exterior Specialists LLC by the numbers
The 0-star rating on 0 reviews puts Gsw Exterior Specialists LLC 4.72 under the Mankato listing average of 4.72. Expiry on file is 2028-03-31, roughly 17 months out. These ratings were imported from public listings, not collected by us, and we have not audited them. Mankato has 25 roofing listings; 23 of them have more reviews than Gsw Exterior Specialists LLC and 23 rate higher.
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Stars on listing | 0 stars |
| Reviews on listing | 0 |
| Average, Mankato | 4.72 stars |
| Listings in Mankato | 25 |
| With more reviews | 23 |
| Ahead on stars | 23 |
| License number on file | BC751259 |
| Status on file | MN Licensed |
| Expires | 2028-03-31 (17 months) |
Mankato roofing questions
- How much is a roof replacement in Mankato?
- Asphalt shingles on 2,000 square feet run $6,720 to $14,880 in Mankato, and the middle of that range is $10,800. Metal and tile cost more up front; the table above shows each material.
- What is the typical house age 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.
- What is the biggest hail on record for Blue Earth County?
- Hail since 2017 topped out at 3.5 inches, about a teacup; golf-ball hail or larger came on 7 days.
- When is hail season in Mankato?
- Spring and early summer carry most of it: 78 percent of entries come between April and July, April first at 29 percent.
- Should I call a roofer right 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.
- How much hail does Blue Earth County see?
- The county file counts 45 hail entries since 2017. 10 of those days reached 1 inch, and April leads the calendar.
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