Roofing Contractor in Hudson, WI
Roof repair and replacement for Hudson homes and businesses
Hudson Roofing Pros is a family-owned roofing contractor in Hudson, Wisconsin, working on roofs here since 2016. Our own crew repairs leaks, storm and hail damage and ice dams, and puts new shingle, metal and flat roofs on homes and businesses across St. Croix and Pierce counties.
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- Licensed
- Insured
- Since 2016
- Certified Technicians
- 10-Year Workmanship Warranty
- GAF Certified Contractor
What Hudson Roofing Pros Does for Your Roof
Hudson Roofing Pros repairs roofs that leak or were damaged in a storm, and replaces roofs that are worn out. A repair fixes one area, like a leak, a patch of lost shingles or failed flashing, while a roof replacement tears the old roof off to the deck and puts a new one on.
We put on and repair asphalt shingle roofs, install metal roofing and flat roofs, clear ice dams in winter and work on commercial roofs. If water is coming in and you can’t tell from where, start with roof repair.
Leaks and blown-off shingles
Roof Repair
Missing shingles, failed flashing and leaks traced to where the water really gets in, then fixed there.
Worn out across the slopes
Roof Replacement
The old roof torn off to the deck, soft decking replaced, ice protection at the eaves and a new roof on.
Ice along the eaves
Ice Dam Removal
Ice dams steamed off without chipping the shingles, and the attic heat loss behind them dealt with.
Architectural, 3-tab, Class 4
Asphalt Shingle Roofs
Architectural, 3-tab and impact-resistant shingles installed and repaired.
Sheds snow, lasts longer
Metal Roofing
Standing seam, corrugated, metal shingle and stone-coated steel roofs for homes, barns and pole buildings.
Flat and low-slope roofs
Flat Roof Replacement
EPDM, TPO, PVC and modified bitumen roofs repaired and replaced on homes, garages and porches.
More Roofing Services in Hudson
Gutters, attic ventilation and regular maintenance all help a roof last longer. We put in gutters that carry meltwater away from the eaves and the foundation. We add attic ventilation, which keeps the roof deck cold and helps stop ice dams forming. Regular roof maintenance finds a loose shingle or cracked flashing before it turns into a leak. After a storm, we also make emergency repairs to keep the weather out.
Commercial Roofing
Inspection, repair and replacement of the roofs on Hudson shops, offices and warehouses.
Roof Maintenance
A yearly check that catches small leaks and worn flashing before they reach a ceiling.
Roof Ventilation and Underlayment
Ridge vents, ice and water shield and drip edge that keep the attic cold and dry.
Gutter Installation
Seamless gutters and downspouts that carry rain and meltwater away from the house.
Storm Damage Roof Repair
Wind and hail damage found, photographed and repaired, with the paperwork your insurer asks for.
Emergency Roof Repair
A tarp or temporary cover to stop water coming in, at any hour, then the proper repair.
Why Hudson Homeowners Choose Hudson Roofing Pros
Hudson homeowners choose us because they deal with one local, family-owned team from the first inspection to the final cleanup, with the owner overseeing every job and roofs built for Wisconsin’s snow, ice, wind and hard seasonal swings. No pressure, no runaround, and a job site left clean when we’re done.
One team, start to finish
You deal with the same local, family-owned team from the first inspection to the final cleanup, so nothing is lost between a salesperson and a subcontractor.
The owner on every job
Garrett Olson has owned the company since 2016 and personally oversees every project, so the person answerable for your roof has seen it.
Clear communication
Erin Olson keeps scheduling and communication simple, so you know when we are coming and what is happening on your roof.
10 years in Hudson
We have worked on Hudson-area roofs since 2016, so the company that does your roof is here when you call about it later.
10-year workmanship warranty
Our workmanship comes with a 10-year warranty, so a fault in how the roof was put on is ours to fix.
Licensed, insured, GAF certified
We can take out the permits a job needs, carry insurance so an accident on your roof isn’t your liability, and as a GAF Certified Contractor can offer GAF’s System Plus warranty on a qualifying GAF roof.
Meet Garrett, Erin and the crew who will work on your roof.
What Happens When You Ask Us About Your Roof
When you ask us about your roof, Erin calls you back, we inspect the roof and the attic, and you get a clear price before any work starts. The same crew then does the job and cleans up after it.
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Call or send the form
Call (651) 691-2168 at any hour or send the form, and the request comes straight to our office.
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Erin calls you back
Erin, who runs our office, asks what you are seeing and sets a time for us to look.
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We inspect the roof
We check the shingles, flashing, vents and the attic underneath, where many leaks really start.
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You get a clear price
You see what the roof needs and what it costs before anything starts, with no push to sign on the spot.
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Our crew does the work
The same team that looked at your roof does the job, with Garrett overseeing it.
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We clean up
We leave the job site clean when we are done, the same on a repair as on a new roof.
Why a Patched Leak Comes Back
A patched leak comes back when the sealant goes where the water shows rather than where it gets in, so we trace a leak to its source before we fix anything.
A quick patch
- Sealant over the stain treats where water shows, not where it gets in
- New shingles over soft, wet decking leave the rot underneath
- The ice dam or failed flashing that caused it is still there next winter
How we repair it
- We trace the water from the attic to where it really enters
- Damaged decking, flashing or pipe boots are replaced, not covered
- The cause, such as an ice dam or a worn valley, is fixed too
Six Signs Your Hudson Roof Needs Repair
Your Hudson roof needs a repair when shingles go missing, a stain spreads on a ceiling, granules pile up in the gutters, the attic is damp, ice builds along the eaves or the roofline dips. Any one of them is worth a look before the next storm or thaw, because water that gets past the shingles keeps working into the deck and the ceiling below.
Missing or lifted shingles
Wind tears tabs off and lifts the edges, and every bare spot lets water reach the underlayment and the deck.
A stain on a ceiling
A brown ring on a ceiling or wall means water got past the roof somewhere above it, often well uphill of the stain.
Granules in the gutters
Shingles shed their grit as they age or after hail, and a shingle that has lost it wears out fast in the sun.
Damp or daylight in the attic
Wet sheathing, frost on the nails or light through the boards points to a leak or an attic that holds moisture.
Ice dams along the eaves
Ice that builds up every winter backs meltwater under the shingles and into the walls and ceilings.
A sagging roofline
A dip between the rafters can mean soaked or rotted decking, and it gets worse under the next heavy snow.
Seeing one of these signs on your roof?
Tell us what you see, and we will come and look at the roof and the attic before we price anything.
Why Hudson Roofs Fail
Hudson roofs fail mostly from winter and summer storms: heavy snow, ice dams, freeze and thaw, wind and hail, all made worse by age and a warm, damp attic. The Hudson area gets roughly 45 to 50 inches of snow in a normal year, and June is Wisconsin’s peak month for hail, so a roof here works hard in both seasons.
Heavy snow
New homes in St. Croix County are built for a roof snow load of 40 pounds per square foot, and older or rotted framing can sag under less.
Ice dams
Heat leaking from the house melts snow on the upper roof, and it refreezes at the cold eaves and backs water under the shingles.
Freeze and thaw
Meltwater runs into small gaps around flashing and vents, freezes and widens them a little more each winter.
Hail
Hail bruises shingles and knocks off their granules, and western Wisconsin gets more thunderstorms than most of the state.
Wind
Summer storms lift and tear shingles, and the trees around older Hudson homes drop limbs on roofs.
Age and a warm attic
A poorly vented attic bakes the shingles from below and rots the deck, so an old roof over a warm attic fails first.
Should You Repair or Replace Your Hudson Roof?
Repair your Hudson roof when the damage is in one place and the shingles still have years left in them, and replace it when the shingles are near the end of their life or the damage runs across several slopes. We do both, and when we look at your roof we weigh these four things before we tell you which one it needs.
Its age
Three-tab shingles are rated for about 20 years and architectural shingles for about 30, so a roof near that age is usually worth replacing.
How much is damaged
One leak, a few lost shingles or one bad pipe boot is a repair; damage on several slopes points to a new roof.
How many layers
Wisconsin allows no new roof over a roof that already has two layers, so a two-layer roof is torn off to the deck.
The deck underneath
Soaked or rotted decking can’t take new shingles over it, so those boards are replaced as part of the job.
How long a roof lasts here, and when in the year to replace one, are covered in how long a roof lasts in western Wisconsin and the best time to replace a roof in Wisconsin.
Not sure if your roof needs a repair or replacing?
We will look at the shingles, the flashing and the attic and tell you which one your roof needs.
How Much Does a Roof Cost in Hudson?
A new asphalt shingle roof costs about $5 to $7 per square foot installed in the Twin Cities area, which Hudson is part of, or about $9,400 to $14,800 for a 2,000 sq ft roof. No cost guide publishes a Hudson figure, so these are Twin Cities ranges where one exists and national ranges where not, and none of them is a quote: we price your roof after looking at it.
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| Asphalt shingle roof | $5 to $7 per sq ft installed | Twin Cities |
| Metal roof | $8 to $12 per sq ft installed | Twin Cities |
| Flat roof (EPDM) | $4 to $13 per sq ft installed | National |
| Roof repair | $400 to $1,900 per job | National |
| Ice dam removal | $600 to $1,800 per job | National |
| Seamless aluminum gutters | $6.70 to $11.80 per linear ft | Twin Cities |
| Blown-in attic insulation | $1.20 to $1.60 per sq ft | Twin Cities |
Repair
$400 to $1,900
A leak, lost shingles, flashing or a pipe boot. A national range per job.
New shingle roof
$9,400 to $14,800
A 2,000 sq ft asphalt roof, torn off and replaced. A Twin Cities range.
New metal roof
$11,800 to $18,500
A 1,500 sq ft standing seam roof. A Twin Cities range.
What Changes the Price of Your Hudson Roof?
The price of a Hudson roof depends most on its size, its pitch and what has to come off before the new roof goes on, and we look at all eight of these on site. The roof cost calculator works them out from your own house’s measurements.
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Roof size
Roofs are priced by the square, 100 sq ft of roof, not the floor area of the house.
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Pitch
A steep roof takes longer and needs more safety gear.
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Old layers
Each layer torn off adds labor and disposal.
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Decking
Soft or rotted boards are replaced once the old roof is off.
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Material
Three-tab, architectural shingles, metal and membrane each cost differently.
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Ice protection
Ice and water membrane at the eaves adds material over plain underlayment.
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Flashing
Chimneys, skylights, walls and valleys each need flashing, and a wide chimney needs a cricket.
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Permit
A Hudson reroof with no structural work needs no permit; some nearby villages require one.
What You Can Expect to Pay
Pick the job and roughly how big the roof is to see a published price range for it: a Twin Cities figure where one exists, a national one where not. We price your own roof after seeing it.
What's the job?
Will Your Insurance Cover It?
Whether a Wisconsin homeowner's policy pays for roof work depends on what caused the damage, and your own policy has the final word.
Photograph the damage and note the date of the storm before anything is repaired. How we help with a roof insurance claim.
Want a price for your own roof?
We will measure it, check the deck and the flashing, and give you a clear price before anything starts.
Will Insurance Pay for Your Hudson Roof?
Insurance usually pays to repair or replace the part of your Hudson roof that hail, wind or the weight of ice and snow damaged, and it does not pay to replace a roof that is simply worn out. Your own policy has the final word, and an older roof may be paid at its depreciated value rather than the cost of a new one.
Usually covered
- Hail damage
- Wind damage, including fallen limbs
- The weight of ice, snow and sleet
- The part of the roof the storm damaged
Usually not covered
- A roof that is simply worn out
- Neglect
- The undamaged part of the roof
- Flood and surface water
Five steps to document a claim
- Photograph the roof, gutters and any inside damage before cleanup
- Note the date of the storm
- Keep damaged items until the adjuster agrees
- Have us inspect the roof and write an estimate
- Report the claim and meet the adjuster
With your consent, we can discuss the damage with your adjuster and submit our estimate, which is how our roof insurance claim help works.
How Hudson Roofing Pros Works to Wisconsin Rules
Hudson Roofing Pros works to Wisconsin’s rules for one- and two-family homes: the state’s credential for pulling building permits, the two-layer limit, ice protection at the eaves and the storm-chaser law that protects you on insurance jobs. Each rule changes something about how your roof is done.
Permits and credentials
A contractor who takes out a building permit for work on your home must hold Wisconsin’s dwelling contractor credential. In Hudson a reroof with no structural work needs no permit; where one is needed, we take it out.
Two layers at most
No new roof can go over two existing layers, a soaked or deteriorated roof, or wood shake, slate or tile, so those roofs are torn off to the deck.
Ice protection at the eaves
On shingle roofs of 4:12 pitch or less over heated rooms, ice and water protection runs at least 30 inches up from the edge and 12 inches past the inside of the wall.
No deductible deals
Wisconsin bars every contractor, us included, from paying or rebating any part of your insurance deductible.
Your right to cancel
On an insurance job you can cancel until midnight of the third business day after your insurer denies the claim in whole or in part.
Everything in writing
When any payment is due before the work is finished, Wisconsin requires a written contract listing the work, the materials, the price, the dates and any warranty.
Want your roof checked against these rules?
We will inspect it and tell you what Wisconsin requires for the work your roof needs.
Hudson Roofing Pros or a Storm Chaser?
A storm chaser is a crew that follows hail and wind into town, knocks on doors and pushes you to sign that day, while Hudson Roofing Pros has been based in Hudson since 2016. Wisconsin’s storm-chaser law sets rules that every contractor must follow on an insurance job, and knowing them is the quickest way to spot one.
Storm chaser warning signs
- Knocks on doors right after a storm
- Offers to pay or waive your deductible, which Wisconsin bars
- Says they will negotiate with your insurer for you, which Wisconsin also bars
- Estimates over the phone without seeing the roof
What Wisconsin requires of every contractor
- A signed statement asking whether the job is tied to an insurance claim
- A cancellation form, good until the third business day after a claim denial
- A refund within 10 days if you cancel
- A three-business-day right to cancel a sale made at your door
Before you hire anyone, read how to hire a roofer in Wisconsin.
Hudson Roofing FAQs
How Much Does a New Roof Cost in Hudson?
A new asphalt shingle roof costs about $5 to $7 per square foot installed in the Twin Cities area, or about $9,400 to $14,800 for a 2,000 sq ft roof. That is a published Twin Cities range, not a quote; we price your own roof after seeing it. Work it out for your house with the roof cost calculator.
Do You Need a Permit to Replace a Roof in Hudson?
No, not for a like-for-like reroof. The City of Hudson needs no building permit for new or replacement roofing when there are no structural changes or repairs. Nearby villages differ: Hammond requires a reroof permit, for example, so we confirm the rules for your town under Wisconsin roofing licenses and permits before work starts.
Should a 20-Year-Old Roof Be Replaced?
Often, yes. Three-tab shingles are rated for about 20 years and architectural shingles for about 30, so a 20-year-old three-tab roof is near the end of its life. We check the shingles, the flashing and the attic before saying so.
How Long Does It Take to Replace a Roof on a 2,000 Sq Ft House?
Replacing the roof on a 2,000 sq ft house usually takes two to three days. Weather, a steep pitch, extra layers to tear off and rotted decking can stretch it.
What Is the Best Month to Replace a Roof in Wisconsin?
Late spring through early fall, when the days are warm enough for the shingles’ sealant strips to bond. Below 40°F shingle makers treat installation as cold-weather work and call for hand-sealing. See the best time to replace a roof in Wisconsin.
What Is the 25% Rule for Roofing?
The 25% rule is a Florida code rule: repair more than a quarter of a roof within a year and the whole roof must meet current code. Wisconsin has no such rule. What it does have is a two-layer limit, so a roof that already has two layers is torn off before a new one goes on.
Can a Roofer Pay Your Insurance Deductible in Wisconsin?
No. Wisconsin law bars a contractor from promising to pay or rebate any part of your deductible, and from negotiating your claim for you. See how to hire a roofer in Wisconsin for what else to check.
Roofing in Hudson and Nearby Towns
Hudson Roofing Pros works on roofs in Hudson and 13 towns around it: North Hudson, River Falls, New Richmond, Somerset, Roberts, Baldwin, Hammond, Woodville, Prescott, Star Prairie, Ellsworth, Houlton and Lakeland across the river in Minnesota, and the same crew from our Hudson office covers all the towns we work in.
We also work in the rural towns of St. Croix County: Baldwin, Cady, Cylon, Eau Galle, Emerald, Erin Prairie, Forest, Glenwood, Hammond, Hudson, Kinnickinnic, Pleasant Valley, Richmond, Rush River, St. Joseph, Somerset, Springfield, Stanton, Star Prairie, Troy and Warren.
Get a roofing estimate
Tell us what the roof needs and how to reach you, and we will get back to you to set a time to look at it. If you would rather talk it through, call us at any hour.
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