Roofing in Houlton, WI
Hudson Roofing Pros repairs and replaces roofs in Houlton, WI, the community on the St. Croix bluffs in the Town of St. Joseph, across the river from Stillwater. We fix chimney flashing, box gutters and fascia, and put on new roofs for Houlton homes old and new.
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What Are Houlton Homes and Roofs Like?
Houlton homes are a mix of older houses around the Houlton area, large-lot single-family homes on farmland, and newer, higher-end houses built since the St. Croix Crossing bridge opened in 2017.
The Town of St. Joseph's own plan describes a landscape given over to farming and large-lot homes, with more of the older houses around Houlton itself. Historic farmsteads with barns, silos and granaries still stand, and the Kriesel and Thelen farms are on the National Register. After the bridge opened, the town set out to be at the higher end for housing, and Houlton homes were part of the 2018 Parade of Homes.
Houlton sits close to the St. Croix bluffs, and homes up there take the wind off the river valley. On those houses we look closely at shingle edges, ridge caps and the fascia and gutters at the eaves, where wind-driven rain and snow get in first.
Bluff homes
Check edges, ridges and eaves
Houlton houses near the St. Croix bluffs take wind off the river, so their roof edges and eaves need a closer look.
Who Handles Roof Permits in Houlton?
Roof permits in Houlton go through the Town of St. Joseph, because Houlton is an unincorporated community inside the town, and the town's building inspections and permits are handled by its contracted inspection firm, with details on the town's forms and permits page.
The town says building permits are required in the Town of St. Joseph, but it does not mention roofing by name. We confirm the permit rules for your Houlton roof with the town's building inspector before work starts, and if a tear-off turns up rotted decking or framing, we handle the permit for that structural work too.
Houlton has no post office and no local government of its own, so the 54082 address and the Houlton name both lead back to the Town of St. Joseph for anything to do with permits.
Houlton address
Your town is St. Joseph
Houlton is part of the Town of St. Joseph, so that is where roof permit questions go.
Does the Town of St. Joseph Have Design Rules for Houlton Roofs?
No, the Town of St. Joseph's design regulations cover non-residential buildings only, so a Houlton homeowner can choose a roof material and color without a town design review.
There is no historic commission in the town either, even with the National Register farmsteads. Commercial and other non-residential buildings in Houlton do fall under the town's design regulations, so on those jobs we check the rules with the town before materials are ordered.
What Should Houlton Homeowners Do After a Storm?
A line of storms brought dozens of trees down from Houlton to New Richmond in July 2025, and after a storm like that the first step is to check the roof for lifted shingles and limb damage before the next rain gets in.
Wind gets under shingle edges and breaks the seal strips that hold them flat, and a falling limb can crack shingles, bend gutters or punch through the roof deck. Hail does its own harm: it knocks the granules off asphalt shingles and can bruise or crack them, shortening the roof's life even when nothing leaks yet. Look for shingles or branches in the yard, granules in the gutters and dents in vents, then call us for an inspection.
If you file an insurance claim, take photos before anything is moved. In Wisconsin, a contractor must ask whether the work is tied to an insurance claim before you sign, and you can cancel that contract until the third business day after your insurer tells you in writing that the claim was denied in whole or in part.
Think a Storm Damaged Your Houlton Roof?
Tell us what you can see from the ground and we will come and check the roof.
What Roofing Work Does Hudson Roofing Pros Do in Houlton?
Hudson Roofing Pros does roof repairs and full replacements in Houlton, with the same crew from first inspection to final cleanup and Garrett Olson overseeing every project.
On older Houlton houses with brick chimneys, leaks often start where the chimney meets the roof, and chimney flashing repair stops that water without a whole new roof. Where an older house has gutters built into the eaves, we do box gutter repair, relining and resealing them so meltwater does not soak into the wall below.
Wind and overflowing gutters both work on the boards at the roof edge, and we repair or replace fascia and soffit so the gutters have something solid to hang from. Houlton is one of the towns we cover, and the same crew works across our area, from River Falls to Ellsworth in Pierce County.
Need a Roof Repair or New Roof in Houlton?
Send us the form or call, and Erin will set up a time for us to look at your roof.
Towns Near Houlton That Hudson Roofing Pros Covers
Near Houlton we also work in North Hudson and Hudson down the river, in Somerset to the northeast, and across the St. Croix in Lakeland, Minnesota.
Roofing in North Hudson, WI
South of Houlton along the St. Croix, just north of Hudson
Roofing in Hudson, WI
South along the St. Croix, where our crew is based
Roofing in Somerset, WI
Northeast of Houlton, on the Apple River
Roofing in Lakeland, MN
Across the St. Croix from Hudson, on the Minnesota side
All towns we cover
Every town Hudson Roofing Pros works in, on one page
Houlton Roofing FAQs
Who Issues Roof Permits in Houlton?
The Town of St. Joseph does, because Houlton is an unincorporated community in the town, and the town's permits are handled by its contracted inspection firm. We confirm what your roof needs with that inspector before work starts.
Do I Need a Permit to Reroof in Houlton?
The Town of St. Joseph says building permits are required in the town but does not mention roofing by name, so we check with the town's building inspector before we start.
Are There Roof Color Rules in Houlton?
Not for homes: the Town of St. Joseph's design regulations cover non-residential buildings only, and the town has no historic commission.
Can Hudson Roofing Pros Fix Box Gutters on an Older Houlton Home?
Yes, we do box gutter repair on older Houlton homes, relining and resealing gutters built into the eaves and fixing the rotted wood around them.
Get a Houlton roofing estimate
Send us the form or call (651) 691-2168 about your Houlton roof. Tell us what is going on and we will arrange a time to inspect it.
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