Roofers in Rochester, Minnesota
27 roofing companies are listed for Rochester, and 20 of them are verified against a public registry. Your request goes to one roofer, not five.
Short answer: To find a roofer near you in Rochester, MN, start with the 20 below whose license we matched on Minnesota DLI license lookup; they are listed first. A standard asphalt re-roof on a 2,000 sq ft Rochester home runs $6,720–$14,880 at the local 0.96× cost index, and a metal roof $16,320–$38,400. NOAA's storm record for the county shows hail up to 2 in., so get an inspection after a big storm before you accept a quote.
A new asphalt roof in Rochester runs $6,720 to $14,880
$6,720 Typical $10,800 High
$14,880
Asphalt-shingle re-roof, 2,000 sq ft home, at Rochester prices. Source and share of home value below.
Got a quote? See where it falls in Rochester
Compares your price per square foot with the Rochester installed range (tear-off and underlayment included). Not a judgment of any one roofer.
How much life is left in my Rochester roof?
Typical lifespans are published ranges for each material; for a Rochester house, real life also depends on installation, attic ventilation and the weather Rochester gets.
If insurance covers it, what do I pay in Rochester?
Only if the claim is approved. The ACV math is a straight-line example over a 25-year life; insurers writing Rochester policies use their own schedules, so check your policy.
Has hail hit my Rochester roof since it was installed?
County-level hail reports for Rochester from the NOAA archive this page uses; a county report is not proof of damage at your Rochester address.
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Roofers in Rochester, MN
27 listed. Roofers we verified against a public registry come first.
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Who you can hire in Rochester
A phone number and a star rating say little about a roofer. These counts show what is on file.
The Rochester roster, checked
14 of 21 listed firms have a licence number on file (66.7%). 14 were matched in the official state registry, which is what the Verified badge means; 101 of the 206 cities in the directory have at least one firm matched so far. A number on file is not a check: how verification works.
Source: PickARoofer contractor registry · data as of 2026-10-01Roofers at work around Rochester
90 roofers
The Bureau of Labor Statistics counts about 90 people working as roofers in the Rochester, MN Metro Area, 4.8% of the 1,890 in Minnesota.
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 2025Where the roofers for Rochester are based, and where hail has landed
Every listed firm is based in Rochester; 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.
The map needs JavaScript. The tables list the same places.
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors. Hail: NOAA Storm Prediction Center local storm reports. Towns: our roster, Rochester ring = 25 miles.
Listed roofers by home town
| Based in | Miles away | Listed | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rochester, MN | in town | 27 | 20 |
2 hail reports within 25 miles in the last 90 days; the largest measured 1.00″. The Rochester hail log lists them by date.
Rochester in numbers
Source under each figure.
- #44of 209Median home value: Rochester ranks #44 of 209.
- #157of 209Damaging thunderstorm-wind days (low end): Rochester ranks #157 of 209.
Costliest storm day on record
Apr 17, 2026
7 reports that day (4 tornado, 3 hail); reported property damage $8,978,000; county FIPS 27109, 2014–June 2026
Source: NOAA Storm Events · data as of 2014–June 2026Roofing trade around Rochester
- 15 county firms with payroll, about 125 workers; 60% under 5 employees.
- A roofer's median pay here is $61,940 a year (Rochester, MN Metro Area).
When hail hits Rochester
Olmsted County, 2014 to June 2026: NOAA hail reports.
Reports by month
May is the heaviest month in Olmsted County: 47 of 109 hail reports (43%). April to June is the busiest three-month run, at 76%.
Worst full year: 2017, with 27 reports and 1 day of 1.75 in hail or larger; 3.1x the 9-report mean.
4 days of 1.75-inch hail or larger, across 3 of 12 full years; last one 2026 so far.
Days with 1.75 in hail or larger, by year
| 2014 | 0 |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 |
Year by year
| Year | Reports | Days 1″+ | Days 1.75″+ | Largest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1.25″ |
| 2015 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 1.5″ |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.75″ |
| 2017 (worst full year) | 27 | 3 | 1 | 1.75″ |
| 2018 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 2″ |
| 2019 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.88″ |
| 2020 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1″ |
| 2021 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1″ |
| 2022 | 22 | 4 | 1 | 1.75″ |
| 2023 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 1.5″ |
| 2024 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1.25″ |
| 2025 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 1″ |
| 2026 (to June) | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1.75″ |
Shaded: worst full year.
Source: NOAA Storm Events · data as of 2014 to June 2026Rochester storm record: Olmsted County
NWS reports for Olmsted County, 2014–2026.
- 1854Founded
- 3,379 ft (1,030 m)Elevation
Reported hail locations, Olmsted County
- 531 to 1.74 in
- 81.75 to 2.74 in, golf ball to tennis ball
- 02.75 in and up, baseball
Largest plotted stone: 2 in. Bigger dots are bigger stones.
61 reports of 1 inch or larger have coordinates. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2018 | 2 in, about the size of a hen egg | 8 | Rock Dell |
| June 16, 2017 | 1.75 in, about the size of a golf ball | 6 | Chester |
| May 11, 2022 | 1.75 in, about the size of a golf ball | 3 | Oronoco |
Last hail of 1.75 in or more
April 17, 2026
4 days like it since 2014.
Strongest tornado
EF2 · April 17, 2026
It stayed on the ground for 9.71 miles and was up to 250 yards wide. This strong EF-2 tornado began on the northeast side of Stewartville resulting in damage to several homes. The tornado then moved northeast through rural areas of Olmsted County while being highly visible on MNDOT cameras and from Rochester.
Strongest thunderstorm gust
81 mph · July 13, 2024
The ASOS at Rochester International Airport recorded an 81 mph wind gust.
Storm data: NOAA Storm Events (public domain). City facts: Wikidata (CC0).
Olmsted County fact sheet for Rochester 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 Olmsted County by decade built
| pre-1940 | 8.3% |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 3.3% |
| 1950s | 7.9% |
| 1960s | 9.6% |
| 1970s | 12.9% |
| 1980s | 11.7% |
| 1990s | 14.0% |
| 2000s | 19.0% |
| 2010s | 12.2% |
| 2020+ | 1.4% |
70,255 homes, median built in 1987. 41.9% date from before 1980 and 13.5% from 2010 on; 70.7% are owner-occupied. The most common decade is the 2000s.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · data as of ACS 5-yearInsurance claim clocks in Minnesota
| Who | What has to happen | Time limit | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insurer | Acknowledge your claim and promptly give you the claim forms and instructions | 10 business days | Minn. Stat. §72A.201 subd. 4(1) |
| Insurer | Finish its investigation and tell you whether the claim is accepted or denied | 30 business days | Minn. Stat. §72A.201 subd. 4(3)(i) |
| Insurer | Pay an amount you and the insurer have finally agreed on in settlement | 5 business days | Minn. Stat. §72A.201 subd. 5(5) |
Go deeper on Olmsted County
Roofing services in Rochester
One page per job, each opening with a Rochester figure.
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Roof Repair
Median home built 1987; 89 freeze-thaw days a year, so cracks reopen.
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Storm Damage Repair
Top stone 2 in, 23 days of 1 in+ hail; bruises shingles unseen.
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Emergency Roof Repair
33 days at 58+ mph, top gust 81 mph; ask crews about same-day tarping.
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Roof Inspection
42.2% of homes predate 1980; 65.4% are owner-occupied, so check old flashing first.
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Metal Roofing
Median home $287,500; golf-ball hail on 4 days, so style and cost lead.
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Flat Roof
Ponding risk: 5.1 days a year with 1 in of rain, 35.8 in a year in total.
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Commercial Roofing
32% of units are multi-unit; 15 roofing firms with payroll in the county.
What a new roof costs in Rochester
Asphalt-shingle re-roof, 2,000 sq ft home, at Rochester prices.
That typical price is about 3.8% of the median Rochester home value ($287,500).
Source: Census ACS (Rochester city) · data as of 2019–2023Full Rochester cost guide by material →
Not sure the whole roof has to go? Repair or replace calculator.
Hail near Rochester in the last 90 days
SPC reports within 25 miles: Rochester hail log · hail by city
| Date | Largest hail | Reports | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-18 | 1.00″ | 2 | Details |
Near Rochester: 1 hail day, 2 reports; biggest stone 1.00 in on August 18. Hidden bruising begins near 1 in. How to file a claim.
Minnesota: State license required. Licence check for MN roofers
Roofing in Rochester: local conditions
Rochester, Minnesota experiences a humid continental climate with cold winters and warm summers, which can lead to significant snow accumulation requiring proper roof management and potential ice damming issues. Hail storms are also common during spring and early summer months, causing damage to roofs.
The roofing market in Rochester is well-served by numerous local contractors who specialize in both residential and commercial services. Homeowners should consider checking insurance coverage for specific needs before making roof repairs or replacements due to frequent weather events such as hailstorms and heavy snowfalls.
Roofing in Rochester: questions
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