Residential Roofing Installation & Replacement for Wisconsin Homes

Start with the basics. Ask any roofing contractor in Wisconsin whether they are licensed and insured. If the answer is no, walk away. From there, focus on how they communicate. Ask about their roof inspection process, what happens if plans change, who your point of contact will be, and how they will protect your property during and after the job. A trustworthy local roofing company should give clear, direct answers without dodging or overselling.

Read more in our guide about what questions to ask your roofing contractor.

In most cases, no. A standard roof inspection can be completed from the exterior by inspecting the roof surface, flashing, penetrations, and overall condition.

There are situations where an attic inspection is helpful, such as when we are tracking down the source of an active emergency leak or evaluating ventilation or insulation issues that may be contributing to problems like moisture buildup, warping, or ice dams. If attic access would be useful, we’ll explain why and ask for permission first.

If you’re uncomfortable with attic access, that’s completely fine. We can still perform a thorough exterior inspection and discuss next steps based on what we observe from the roof.

We begin with a free, no-pressure inspection and consultation. From there, we provide a custom quote and walk you through your options—whether you’re considering a roof-only replacement or an integrated solar system. We also handle related services like gutter repair or cleaning to ensure your entire system functions seamlessly, and we manage all aspects from permitting to installation.

Yes! We provide commercial roofing services, including flat roof replacements and commercial solar roofing options, for properties such as offices, retail buildings, and multi-unit housing. If you are exploring a commercial flat roof project or want to add solar to a commercial building, we can evaluate the roof, discuss membrane or asphalt options, and help you decide whether solar shingles or conventional solar panels make the most sense.

Sometimes, yes. Emergency leaks or structural issues may require winter work, but cold-weather installations come with tradeoffs. Shingles need certain temperatures to seal, materials can be more brittle, and workmanship must be extra careful. For urgent problems we may be able to make temporary repairs, partial replacements, or full replacements when conditions allow. Our winter roofing guide explains when it is safe to proceed now and when it is smarter to wait for spring.

It depends on your home’s style, siding, and what kind of look you want to live with for the next twenty or more years. Grays, browns, and weathered wood tones are popular shingle colors in Wisconsin, but the best choice is the one that complements your trim, brick, and surroundings. The most important part of choosing a shingle color is seeing samples in natural light at different times of day. Our guide on choosing the right shingle color for Wisconsin homes walks through examples and side-by-side comparisons.

A little, but in Wisconsin, it mostly balances out. Lighter shingles reflect more sunlight, which can help reduce cooling costs in hot climates. But here, our cold winters and warm summers mean any seasonal gains tend to cancel each other out. For most homes, ventilation and insulation matter far more than shingle color when it comes to efficiency.

Read more in our shingle color selection guide.

It depends on the material, installation quality, and weather exposure, but most asphalt shingle roofs in Wisconsin last between fifteen and thirty years. Harsh sun, poor ventilation, ice dams, and repeated hail can shorten a roof’s life, while proper attic ventilation and timely repairs help it last longer. In our roof lifespan guide we show how different roofing materials compare over time and what you can do to extend the life of your roof.

When we replace your roof, your old asphalt shingles do not go to a landfill. We use shingle recycling programs in Wisconsin that grind old shingles and reuse them in roads and other infrastructure. That means your roof gets a second life instead of sitting in a dump. If sustainability is important to you, ask us about shingle recycling options for your project. See how Dane County's shingle recycling program is redefining roofing sustainability.