Roofers in Oshkosh, Wisconsin

22 roofing companies are listed for Oshkosh. Your request goes to one roofer, not five.

Short answer: None of the 22 roofers listed for Oshkosh has a license match on the state registry yet, so ask any roofer for a license number and look it up before you sign. A standard asphalt re-roof on a 2,000 sq ft Oshkosh home runs $6,580–$14,570 at the local 0.94× cost index, and a metal roof $15,980–$37,600. NOAA's storm record for the county shows hail up to 1.5 in., so get an inspection after a big storm before you accept a quote.

A new asphalt roof in Oshkosh runs $6,580 to $14,570

Asphalt-shingle re-roof, 2,000 sq ft home, at Oshkosh prices. Source and share of home value below.

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Roofers in Oshkosh, WI

22 listed. Roofers we verified against a public registry come first.

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Who you can hire in Oshkosh

A phone number and a star rating say little about a roofer. These counts show what is on file.

The Oshkosh roster, checked

  • Listed22
  • Licence number on file0
  • Matched in the state registry0

0 of 22 listed firms have a licence number on file (0%). None has been matched in the official state registry yet, so no firm here carries the Verified badge. A number on file is not a check: how verification works.

Source: PickARoofer contractor registry · data as of 2026-10-01

Roofers at work around Oshkosh

80 roofers

The Bureau of Labor Statistics counts about 80 people working as roofers in the Oshkosh-Neenah, WI Metro Area, 3.3% of the 2,400 in Wisconsin.

That counts workers, not companies, and it includes crews who work for a single firm. It is the size of the local trade, not a list of who to call.

Source: BLS OEWS, roofers · data as of May 2025

Where the roofers for Oshkosh are based, and where hail has landed

Every listed firm is based in Oshkosh; the ring is the 25-mile radius we use to match hail reports to the city. Each dot is one hail report from the National Weather Service in the last 90 days.

Map © OpenStreetMap contributors. Hail: NOAA Storm Prediction Center local storm reports. Towns: our roster, Oshkosh ring = 25 miles.

Listed roofers by home town

Roofers listed for Oshkosh by the town they are based in
Based inMiles awayListedChecked
Oshkosh, WIin town220

Nearby city pages

2 hail reports within 25 miles in the last 90 days; the largest measured 1.00″. The Oshkosh hail log lists them by date.

Oshkosh in numbers

Source under each figure.

  • #196of 209Largest hailstone on record (low end): Oshkosh ranks #196 of 209.
  • #175of 209Damaging thunderstorm-wind days (low end): Oshkosh ranks #175 of 209.
  • #158of 209Hail days of 1 inch or more (low end): Oshkosh ranks #158 of 209.

Costliest storm day on record

Jun 14, 2017

5 reports that day (4 wind, 1 tornado); reported property damage $10,000; county FIPS 55139, 2014–June 2026

Source: NOAA Storm Events · data as of 2014–June 2026

Roofing trade around Oshkosh

  • 18 county firms with payroll, about 70 workers; 78% under 5 employees.
  • A roofer's median pay here is $58,880 a year (Oshkosh-Neenah, WI Metro Area).
Source: Census CBP · data as of 2023 Source: BLS OEWS, roofers · data as of May 2025

When hail hits Oshkosh

Winnebago County, 2014 to June 2026: NOAA hail reports.

Reports by month

Jan: 0 reports Jan Feb: 0 reports Feb Mar: 0 reports Mar Apr: 5 reports 5 Apr May: 0 reports May Jun: 6 reports 6 Jun Jul: 2 reports 2 Jul Aug: 7 reports 7 Aug Sep: 2 reports 2 Sep Oct: 2 reports 2 Oct Nov: 0 reports Nov Dec: 0 reports Dec

August is the heaviest month in Winnebago County: 7 of 24 hail reports (29%). June to August is the busiest three-month run, at 62%.

Worst full year: 2014, with 5 reports and a top stone of 1.5 in; 127% over the 2-report mean.

2014 to June 2026: no 1.75-inch hail; biggest stone 1.5 in (2014).

Days with 1.75 in hail or larger, by year

Days per year with hail of 1.75 inches or larger in Winnebago County 0 2014 0 2015 0 2016 0 2017 0 2018 0 2020 0 2021 0 2023 0 2024 0 2025
Days per year with hail of 1.75 inches or larger in Winnebago County
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Year by year

Hail in Winnebago County by year: reports, days with hail of 1 inch or more, days with 1.75 inch or more, largest stone
YearReportsDays 1″+Days 1.75″+Largest
2014 (worst full year)5201.5″
20153201″
20161000.75″
20171000.75″
20182101″
20204101″
20212101″
20232101″
20241101″
20251000.88″
2026 (to June)2101″

Shaded: worst full year.

Source: NOAA Storm Events · data as of 2014 to June 2026

Oshkosh storm record: Winnebago County

NWS reports for Winnebago County, 2014–2026.

  • 1818Founded
  • 791 ft (241 m)Elevation

Reported hail locations, Winnebago County

1 in hail1 in hail1 in hail1 in hail1 in hail1 in hail1 in hail1 in hail1 in hail1 in hail1 in hail1 in hail1 in hail1.5 in hail Oshkosh
  • 141 to 1.74 in
  • 01.75 to 2.74 in, golf ball to tennis ball
  • 02.75 in and up, baseball

Largest plotted stone: 1.5 in. Bigger dots are bigger stones.

14 reports of 1 inch or larger have coordinates. Each dot is a reported location, not a storm path.

Sources: NOAA, Census county outline

Biggest hail days

DateLargest hailReports that dayWhere it was reported
August 1, 2014 1.5 in, about the size of a ping-pong ball 2 Winchester
April 12, 2014 1 in, about the size of a quarter 2 Pickett
August 14, 2015 1 in, about the size of a quarter 2 Larsen
“Quarter size hail fell near the intersection of Highway 76 AND Country Highway II.”
National Weather Service report, August 14, 2015
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database · data as of 2014–2026

Strongest tornado

EF0 · June 20, 2020

It stayed on the ground for 3.37 miles and was up to 75 yards wide. Multiple eyewitness reports of a tornado over Lake Winnebago 5 to 6 miles southeast of Oshkosh Wittman Field Airport. The tornado dissipated before reaching shore.

Strongest thunderstorm gust

81 mph · July 28, 2021

Thunderstorm winds downed numerous trees and power lines in Omro.

Storm data: NOAA Storm Events (public domain). City facts: Wikidata (CC0).

Oshkosh, Wisconsin: Downtown Oshkosh, Wisconsin, in 2006
Oshkosh, WI. Photo: self, CC BY-SA 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons.

Winnebago County fact sheet for Oshkosh homeowners

Housing age, federal disaster declarations and your state's claim deadlines in one place. All three come from public records, county level.

How old are the roofs? Homes in Winnebago County by decade built

Share of Winnebago County homes by decade built, percent 19.3% pre-1940 5.0% 1940s 9.4% 1950s 9.8% 1960s 14.3% 1970s 9.8% 1980s 14.2% 1990s 11.8% 2000s 5.8% 2010s 0.8% 2020+
Share of Winnebago County homes by decade built, percent
pre-194019.3%
1940s5.0%
1950s9.4%
1960s9.8%
1970s14.3%
1980s9.8%
1990s14.2%
2000s11.8%
2010s5.8%
2020+0.8%

76,770 homes, median built in 1975. 57.7% date from before 1980 and 6.6% from 2010 on; 65.8% are owner-occupied. The most common decade is the pre-1940.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · data as of ACS 5-year

Insurance claim clocks in Wisconsin

WhoWhat has to happenTime limitStatute
InsurerPay the claim once written notice of the covered loss and its amount is given30 daysWis. Stat. §628.46(1)

All Wisconsin claim deadlines and what starts each clock →

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Roofing services in Oshkosh

One page per job, each opening with a Oshkosh figure.

  • Roof Repair

    Median home built 1972; 92 freeze-thaw days a year, so cracks reopen.

  • Storm Damage Repair

    Top stone 1.5 in, 10 days of 1 in+ hail; bruises shingles unseen.

  • Emergency Roof Repair

    28 days at 58+ mph, top gust 81 mph; tarping crews still book up.

  • Roof Inspection

    59.3% of homes predate 1980; 54.4% are owner-occupied, so check old flashing first.

  • Metal Roofing

    Median home $168,400; golf-ball hail on 0 days, so style and cost lead.

  • Flat Roof

    Ponding risk: 5.1 days a year with 1 in of rain, 36.1 in a year in total.

  • Commercial Roofing

    40% of units are multi-unit; 18 roofing firms with payroll in the county.

What a new roof costs in Oshkosh

Asphalt-shingle re-roof, 2,000 sq ft home, at Oshkosh prices.

That typical price is about 6.3% of the median Oshkosh home value ($168,400).

Source: Census ACS (Oshkosh city) · data as of 2019–2023

Full Oshkosh cost guide by material →

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Hail near Oshkosh in the last 90 days

SPC reports within 25 miles: Oshkosh hail log · hail by city

DateLargest hailReportsDetails
2026-08-181.00″2Details

Near Oshkosh: 1 hail day, 2 reports; biggest stone 1.00 in on August 18. Hidden bruising begins near 1 in. How to file a claim.

Wisconsin: Licensing varies. Licence check for WI roofers

Roofing in Oshkosh: local conditions

Oshkosh endures a humid continental climate with long cold winters and 39.2 inches of average annual snowfall -- a persistent snow load that stresses rafters, triggers ice dam formation at eaves, and accelerates shingle granule loss through freeze-thaw cycling. The record high of 107 F and record low of -34 F in February define a wide thermal range that is among the most punishing in the Midwest for roofing membranes and flashing seals. Late-spring to early-fall precipitation peaks add hail exposure. Roofs in Oshkosh face year-round mechanical stress from snow accumulation, ice, and summer storm events.

Oshkosh, with 66,816 residents in 2020, is Wisconsin's ninth-largest city with a manufacturing-anchored economy. Oshkosh Corporation, a global specialty-vehicle manufacturer, is the city's signature employer. The University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, the state's third-largest university with approximately 15,000 students, adds institutional building stock. EAA AirVenture draws more than 600,000 visitors annually, spurring hospitality and commercial development that drives roofing maintenance and upgrade demand.

Roofing in Oshkosh: questions

How much does roof replacement cost in Oshkosh, WI?
$6,580 to $14,570 for asphalt shingles on a 2,000 sq ft house in Oshkosh, typically $10,600, after a 0.94× local index. That is 6.3% of a $168,400 median home.
How do I find a reliable roofer in Oshkosh?
22 roofers are listed for Oshkosh. The Census counts 18 roofing firms with payroll in the county. A roofer's median pay is $58,880 a year.
How long does a roof replacement take in Oshkosh?
A Oshkosh asphalt re-roof takes 1 to 3 days. Storm weeks in Oshkosh can affect scheduling; confirm timing with the contractor.
When is the best time to replace a roof in Oshkosh?
August is the busiest hail month in Oshkosh, 29% of the county's 24 hail reports. Reports run April to October. Booking before it gives Oshkosh homeowners open crew dates.
Do I need a permit to replace my roof in Oshkosh, WI?
Wisconsin jurisdictions require one for a re-roof. In Oshkosh, ask the city building office; your Oshkosh contractor pulls it.
Will homeowners insurance cover roof damage in Oshkosh?
Insurance in Oshkosh covers sudden damage from hail, wind or a fallen tree, not age or wear. NOAA lists 15 county hail reports in 7 full years plus 2026 to June. File within a year of the storm.
How do I spot hail damage on a Oshkosh roof?
Oshkosh's county logged 10 days with hail of 1 inch or larger, the largest 1.5 inches. After one, check gutters for granules, dented vents and lifted shingles; a Oshkosh roofer can document it for a claim.
What are the main weather stressors for roofs in Oshkosh, WI?
Oshkosh endures a humid continental climate with long cold winters and 39.2 inches of average annual snowfall -- a persistent snow load that stresses rafters, triggers ice dam formation at eaves, and accelerates shingle granule loss through freeze-thaw cycling.
What should I verify before hiring a roofing contractor in Oshkosh?
Wisconsin dwelling contractor certification (DSPS) may apply; confirm for your roofing job. Ask your roofer whether dwelling contractor certification applies to your job. Ask for proof of general liability insurance (minimum $1 million per occurrence is typical) and workers' compensation coverage. Verify local business registration and request references from recent Oshkosh-area jobs. Be cautious of door-to-door contractors appearing immediately after storms — legitimate local firms are established businesses with verifiable track records, not transient crews that arrived with the storm.
Are impact-resistant shingles worth the cost in Oshkosh, WI?
Possibly. With 4 hail days per year and a medium storm profile, Class 3 or Class 4 impact-resistant shingles make economic sense in Oshkosh. The 10–20% price premium at installation is often offset over a 20-year period by fewer borderline-damage events that would otherwise require out-of-pocket repairs under a high deductible. Some WI carriers also offer modest premium reductions for Class 4 roofs — worth asking about at renewal.