Emergency Roof Repair in Rochester, Minnesota

Active leak or storm damage? Send one request and a local roofer is notified by email. 27 local roofers listed, 20 verified.

Short answer: For an active leak in Rochester, call a listed roofer directly and ask about emergency tarping; confirm its availability and price, since this directory does not guarantee arrival times. In Rochester: 33 days with 58+ mph thunderstorm wind. 20 of the roofers below have a license we checked; for any other, ask for a license number and a certificate of insurance.

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The first half hour of a roof emergency

Do these in order. The first two protect people, the last two protect your claim and get a crew moving.

  1. Minutes 0 to 5

    Make the room safe

    Move people and valuables out from under the leak. If water is near an outlet, light fixture or ceiling fan, switch that circuit off at the breaker, but only if the panel is dry and you do not have to stand in water. A ceiling that bulges with water can drop without warning, so keep out from under it.

  2. Minutes 5 to 15

    Catch the water, do not chase it

    Put a bucket under the drip with a towel around it to stop the splash. Water often runs along a rafter before it shows, so the stain is rarely under the hole. Stay off the roof: a wet roof is a fall risk at any hour.

  3. Minutes 15 to 25

    Photograph it and write down the time

    Take dated photos and video of the ceiling, the floor and anything damaged, before you clean up. Write down when you first saw water. Insurers ask for both. In Minnesota, the insurer has to acknowledge a claim within 10 business days (Minn. Stat. §72A.201 subd. 4(1)), so the clock starts when you report it.

  4. Minutes 25 to 30

    Call, and ask four things

    Ask: is a crew free today, will you tarp first and quote the permanent repair after, what is the dispatch or tarp fee before you drive out, and can you send your license number? For Minnesota: Minnesota Residential Roofer license required (Department of Labor and Industry). 27 of the 27 roofers listed for Rochester are based in town; 27 are within 25 miles.

Where the roofers who cover Rochester are based

27 roofers are listed for Rochester. The map shows the town each one is based in, sized by how many, from the public records we compiled. We hold no response times and no roofer has told us it runs a 24-hour crew, so this shows reach, not arrival time: ask for the dispatch time when you call.

By distance from Rochester

Base town isRoofers
Within 10 miles27
10 to 25 miles0
25 to 50 miles0
Farther than 50 miles0

Closest base towns

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Rochester, MNin town27

Miles are straight-line from the town centre to Rochester's centre. Source: PickARoofer roster, public records.

A severe Rochester hail event can puncture older membrane or create impact fractures that let the next rain through — if you see daylight through a vent or active dripping, emergency patching cannot wait on an insurance timeline. Emergency tarping stops active loss and preserves your insurance claim — documenting damage with photos before any work begins keeps the adjuster scope clean. Availability varies by crew, so ask each contractor how soon they can get on site.

Rochester in numbers

Public records for Rochester and its county, not estimates. Each figure shows its source.

  • #44of 209Rochester ranks #44 of the 209 cities we cover for median home value.
  • #157of 209Rochester ranks #157 of the 209 cities we cover for damaging thunderstorm-wind days (low end).

Hail reports per year in the county

Hail events per year in the county, 2017 to 2026* 27 2017 11 2018 4 2019 2 2020 4 2021 22 2022 9 2023 3 2024 7 2025 5 2026*
Hail events per year in the county, 2017 to 2026*
201727
201811
20194
20202
20214
202222
20239
20243
20257
2026*5

94 recorded events across 9 full years plus 2026 to June represented in the data, about 9.9 per represented full year. 2017 had the most events among represented full years: 27.

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

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 2026

When storms hit Rochester

Hail reports by month in the county, all years combined 0 Jan 0 Feb 2 Mar 18 Apr 47 May 18 Jun 13 Jul 5 Aug 5 Sep 1 Oct 0 Nov 0 Dec
Hail reports by month in the county, all years combined
Jan0
Feb0
Mar2
Apr18
May47
Jun18
Jul13
Aug5
Sep5
Oct1
Nov0
Dec0

Most hail reports come in May; the season runs April to September. Book inspections and repairs before that window, not after.

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

Roofing trade around Rochester

  • 15 roofing companies with payroll in the county, employing about 125 people; 60% have fewer than 5 employees.
  • A roofer's median pay here is $61,940 a year (Rochester, MN Metro Area).
Source: Census CBP · data as of 2023 Source: BLS OEWS, roofers · data as of May 2025

Rochester storm record: Olmsted County

What the National Weather Service logged in Olmsted County in 2014–2026. County level, because storm reports are filed by county, not by city limits.

  • 1854Founded
  • 3,379 ft (1,030 m)Elevation

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  • 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 outline

Biggest hail days

DateLargest hailReports that dayWhere 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
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database · data as of 2014–2026

Last big hail on record

April 17, 2026

Hail of 1.75 inches (golf ball) or larger fell on 4 days in 2014–2026. Our records end where NOAA's do, so a newer storm may not be listed yet.

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.

What it means for emergency roof repair

The storm record for Olmsted County includes a 81-mph thunderstorm gust and a EF2 tornado. Wind that strong lifts shingles and tears off flashing, which is why emergency tarping crews book out fast after a front.

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

What it costs in Rochester

Asphalt-shingle re-roof, 2,000 sq ft home, adjusted for Rochester labor and material prices. Your quote depends on roof size, pitch and scope.

That typical price is about 3.8% of the median Rochester home value ($287,500).

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

Full Rochester cost guide by material →

What Rochester's climate means for emergency roof repair

  • A severe Rochester hail event can puncture a roof outright; if you see daylight or active dripping, emergency patching can't wait on an insurance timeline.

Roofers in Rochester, MN

27 listed, first 20 shown. Roofers we verified against a public registry come first.

This list covers roofing companies generally. Confirm emergency roof repair experience, materials, insurance and current availability with each company. A Verified badge refers to the registry check, not a confirmed specialty.

Emergency Roof Repair in Rochester: questions

How do I find a emergency roof repair company in Rochester?
PickARoofer lists roofing companies serving Rochester, MN. This is a general roofing directory; confirm emergency roof repair experience and availability with each company. A Verified badge describes a separate registry check, not a confirmed service specialty or insurance check. Confirm scope, insurance and availability directly. Requests go to one contractor at a time, with up to three attempts; a response or start date is not guaranteed. Free for homeowners.
Should I repair or fully re-roof in Rochester?
Ask a roofer to document the damage and compare a written repair scope with a replacement estimate. Roof condition, remaining life, materials and the extent of damage affect the decision. Confirm any inspection fee before booking.
How fast can a roofer reach Rochester?
27 roofers are listed for Rochester: 27 based in town and 27 within 25 miles of the city centre. None of them has told us it runs an emergency crew, and our roster holds no response times, so we cannot promise an arrival time. Call first, ask when a crew can be on site and what the tarp fee is, then send the request so a second roofer is lined up.
When is hail season in Rochester?
May is the worst month: 43% of the 109 hail reports NOAA holds for the county came then. Reports run from April to September. Book the inspection before April, while crews still have open dates.
How big does hail get near Rochester?
The largest hail NOAA logged near Rochester measured 2 inches, about the size of a hen egg. Hail of an inch or more fell on 23 days in the same record. The biggest day was May 29, 2018, with 8 reports. The National Weather Service calls hail of 1 inch or larger severe; the bigger the stone, the more likely it is to crack a shingle.
How many roofing companies work around Rochester?
The Census Bureau counts 15 roofing companies with payroll in Olmsted County, employing about 125 people. 60% of them have fewer than five employees, so most quotes come from owner-run crews. A roofer's median pay is $61,940 a year (BLS).
How long does a Minnesota insurer have to answer a roof claim?
Minnesota sets time limits in writing. For example, the insurer must acknowledge your claim and promptly give you the claim forms and instructions within 10 business days (Minn. Stat. §72A.201 subd. 4(1)). The full list and a date calculator are on our Minnesota claim-deadlines page: pickaroofer.com/claim-deadlines/mn.
How old are the homes in Rochester, and does it matter for the roof?
The median home in Rochester was built in 1987, and 42.2% of homes date from before 1980 (Census ACS). A roof on a home that old has often been re-covered at least once, so ask the roofer whether there is a second layer underneath: it changes the tear-off cost. The area sees about 89 freeze-thaw days a year, which loosens flashing and sealant.
What qualifies as a roofing emergency in Rochester?
True roofing emergencies involve active water entering living spaces — especially near electrical — large sections of missing shingles or membrane after a storm, visible structural damage such as sagging decking, a fallen tree or large branch on the roof, or any situation where interior damage is actively worsening. When in doubt, call: water damage compounds rapidly and repairs that cost hundreds of dollars addressed same-day can cost thousands if left overnight into framing and insulation.
What does emergency roof repair cost in Rochester?
Emergency tarping to stop active leaks runs $200 to $600 for most Rochester properties, depending on roof size and accessibility. Permanent emergency repairs — patching damaged sections, replacing blown-off shingles — cost $500 to $3,000 for typical scopes. After-hours and weekend emergency calls typically add a dispatch fee on top of material and labor. If the damage is storm-related, document it before work begins: most homeowner policies cover emergency storm repairs, and the documentation anchors your claim.
Do I need a permit for emergency roof repair in Minnesota?
Permit requirements depend on the property, scope of work and local jurisdiction. Check with the city or county building department and confirm who will obtain any required permit before work starts.

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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.