Roof Inspection Services in Duluth, Minnesota
Know your roof's real condition before it becomes an emergency. 26 local roofers listed, 14 verified.
Short answer: A professional roof inspection in Duluth costs $150–$400 for a standard home, and many roofers do it free when you are getting a repair quote; after a hail day or 50+ mph wind, book one before you file a claim. In Duluth: 78.3% of homes built before 1980. 14 of the roofers below have a license we checked; for any other, ask for a license number and a certificate of insurance.
- 78.3%of homes built before 1980
- 1951median year homes were built
- 48hail days (1 inch+), 2014–2026
- 60.2%of homes are owner-occupied
How much life is left in my Duluth roof?
Typical lifespans are published ranges for each material; for a Duluth house, real life also depends on installation, attic ventilation and the weather Duluth gets.
If insurance covers it, what do I pay in Duluth?
Only if the claim is approved. The ACV math is a straight-line example over a 25-year life; insurers writing Duluth policies use their own schedules, so check your policy.
Has hail hit my Duluth roof since it was installed?
County-level hail reports for Duluth from the NOAA archive this page uses; a county report is not proof of damage at your Duluth address.
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Roof inspections are especially time-sensitive in Duluth: with around 5 significant hail events per year, the 30-day window after a storm matters — adjusters and contractors both rely on prompt documentation before weather erodes visible damage evidence. Inspections cost $150 to $400 for a standard home, and many Duluth-area contractors offer free assessments when you are actively considering repair or replacement.
Duluth in numbers
Public records for Duluth and its county, not estimates. Each figure shows its source.
- #18of 209Duluth ranks #18 of the 209 cities we cover for share of homes built before 1980.
- #23of 209Duluth ranks #23 of the 209 cities we cover for hail days of 1 inch or more.
- #41of 209Duluth ranks #41 of the 209 cities we cover for damaging thunderstorm-wind days.
- #166of 209Duluth ranks #166 of the 209 cities we cover for yearly rainfall (low end).
Hail reports per year in the county
| 2017 | 22 |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 15 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 34 |
| 2021 | 22 |
| 2022 | 31 |
| 2023 | 24 |
| 2024 | 39 |
| 2025 | 6 |
| 2026* | 5 |
203 recorded events across 9 full years plus 2026 to June represented in the data, about 22.0 per represented full year. 2024 had the most events among represented full years: 39.
2026 covers only January to June: NOAA's file ends there, so it is not counted as the worst year or in the yearly average.
Source: NOAA hail events, county level · data as of 2017–2026*Costliest storm day on record
Jun 29, 2026
14 reports that day (12 wind, 1 hail, 1 tornado); reported property damage $150,000; county FIPS 27137, 2014–June 2026
Source: NOAA Storm Events · data as of 2014–June 2026When storms hit Duluth
| Jan | 0 |
|---|---|
| Feb | 0 |
| Mar | 2 |
| Apr | 5 |
| May | 28 |
| Jun | 78 |
| Jul | 60 |
| Aug | 32 |
| Sep | 32 |
| Oct | 2 |
| Nov | 0 |
| Dec | 0 |
Most hail reports come in June; the season runs May to September. Book inspections and repairs before that window, not after.
Source: NOAA Storm Events · data as of 2014–June 2026Roofing trade around Duluth
- 21 roofing companies with payroll in the county, employing about 84 people; 76% have fewer than 5 employees.
- A roofer's median pay here is $72,860 a year (Duluth, MN-WI Metro Area).
Duluth storm record: St. Louis County
What the National Weather Service logged in St. Louis County in 2014–2026. County level, because storm reports are filed by county, not by city limits.
- 1679Founded
- 702 ft (214 m)Elevation
- Daniel Greysolon, Sieur du LhutNamed after
Where hail of 1 inch or more was reported in St. Louis County
- 1051 to 1.74 in
- 331.75 to 2.74 in, golf ball to tennis ball
- 22.75 in and up, baseball
Largest plotted stone: 3 in. Bigger dots are bigger stones.
159 reports of 1 inch or larger have coordinates; the map shows the 140 largest. Each dot is a reported location, not a storm path.
Sources: NOAA, Census county outlineBiggest hail days
| Date | Largest hail | Reports that day | Where it was reported |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 18, 2020 | 3 in, about the size of a teacup | 8 | Shaw |
| September 16, 2021 | 3 in, about the size of a teacup | 8 | Saginaw |
| June 12, 2024 | 2.5 in, about the size of a tennis ball | 33 | Fraser |
“The storms developed over north-central Minnesota during the afternoon and pushed eastward through northwest Wisconsin during the evening hours producing damaging winds and large hail as they pushed across the area.”Source: NOAA Storm Events Database · data as of 2014–2026
National Weather Service report, July 18, 2020
Last big hail on record
June 12, 2024
Hail of 1.75 inches (golf ball) or larger fell on 10 days in 2014–2026. Our records end where NOAA's do, so a newer storm may not be listed yet.
Strongest tornado
EF1 · June 19, 2016
It stayed on the ground for 7.23 miles and was up to 250 yards wide. The tornado developed east of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad near the St. Louis River and tracked east-northeast for approximately 3.1 miles while producing sporadic pockets of low-end EF1 damage to softwood trees.
Strongest thunderstorm gust
107 mph · September 5, 2023
Numerous 12 inch plus diameter pine trees were snapped or uprooted at the location with one of the trees falling on an outbuilding. The tree diameter was estimated from photos taken during the survey.
Storm data: NOAA Storm Events (public domain). City facts: Wikidata (CC0).
What it costs in Duluth
Asphalt-shingle re-roof, 2,000 sq ft home, adjusted for Duluth labor and material prices. Your quote depends on roof size, pitch and scope.
$6,720 Typical $10,800 High
$14,880
That typical price is about 4.8% of the median Duluth home value ($225,700).
Source: Census ACS (Duluth city) · data as of 2019–2023What Duluth's climate means for roof inspection
- Schedule a Duluth inspection within 30 days of any major hail — adjusters and contractors both rely on prompt documentation before damage weathers away.
- A spring inspection after Duluth's snow season catches ice-dam damage, lifted shingles, and flashing failures before the next freeze.
- Annual inspections in Duluth target the freeze-thaw weak points — sealant, valleys, and flashing — where leaks begin before they show inside.
Roofers in Duluth, MN
26 listed, first 20 shown. Roofers we verified against a public registry come first.
This list covers roofing companies generally. Confirm roof inspection experience, materials, insurance and current availability with each company. A Verified badge refers to the registry check, not a confirmed specialty.
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Figures above: NOAA Storm Events Database (hail, wind, tornado; county of the city, 2014–2026), U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (housing), NASA POWER (temperature and rain, 2014–2023). Prices: our published price method. How we collect data.