Southern Wisconsin Roofing Contractor for Roof Replacement, Repair & Metal Roofing

Most Madison homes fall between $10,000 and $25,000 for a full architectural asphalt replacement on a 1,800 to 2,400 square foot house. Standing seam metal runs $24,000 to $45,000. What moves the number is pitch, number of stories, how many valleys and skylights break up the field, whether decking needs replacing, and whether ventilation has to be corrected. A two-story with dormers can cost more than a larger ranch with a simple roofline. See our new roof cost guide for a full breakdown, and ask about 0% roof replacement financing.

An architectural shingle roof in Wisconsin typically lasts 20 to 25 years, even when the shingle is rated for 30. The gap is almost always attic ventilation: freeze-thaw cycling and ice damming punish the eaves, and a hot, under-ventilated attic cooks shingles from below. Correct the ventilation and you get most of those years back.

Yes. The City of Madison Building Inspection Division requires a permit for roof replacement, and we pull it as part of the job rather than leaving it to you. Fitchburg, Middleton, Verona, Sun Prairie, and the other Dane County municipalities each have their own process, and we handle those the same way. If your home is in a historic district like Mansion Hill or Third Lake Ridge, visible material changes may need additional review.

Yes. We’re a GAF Certified Plus Roofing Contractor, which means GAF has verified our licensing and insurance and our crews complete GAF’s installation training. That certification lets us offer enhanced GAF system warranties on eligible roofs, and your written estimate spells out exactly which warranty your roof qualifies for. It stacks on top of our own 25-year workmanship warranty. We’re also a Malarkey Emerald Premium Contractor, so you can choose the shingle system that fits your home.

Wisconsin allows two layers, and we generally won’t do it. You can’t inspect the decking, the second layer runs hotter and fails early, most manufacturers won’t extend a system warranty over it, and you pay twice for tear-off later. The savings are real but small, and they get spent within ten years.

If the damage came from a covered event like hail or wind, often yes. Age-related wear is never covered. Document before you repair anything, file within your policy’s window, and have someone who knows roofs meet the adjuster — the initial scope frequently misses damage, and supplements are routine. We inspect free and handle that process. Here’s how our insurance claim process works.

Most roof replacements start within 3–4 weeks of signing, with longer waits in spring and after major Dane County storms. We give you a real start date at the estimate rather than a vague window, and emergency tarping happens same-day.

Most roof replacements take one day: 99% of our roof installations are finished within a day. Steep pitches, decking replacement and multiple roof sections can add time, and we’ll give you the expected length at your estimate.

For most Dane County homes, yes. Architectural shingles are thicker and more dimensional than 3-tab, carry wind ratings up to 130 mph and come in Class 3 and Class 4 impact-resistant versions. We install Malarkey and GAF architectural systems with matched underlayment and balanced attic ventilation.

A metal roof is worth it if you plan to stay in your home long term. Standing seam lasts 40 years or more and sheds snow, but costs roughly twice as much as architectural shingles up front, about $24,000 to $45,000 on a typical Madison-area home.

Look for a licensed, insured local contractor with manufacturer certification, a written line-item scope, a workmanship warranty of 10 years or more, and recent reviews from homeowners near you. Ask who pulls the permit and who meets your insurance adjuster. We’re GAF Certified Plus, we pull every permit, and every roof replacement carries our 25-year workmanship warranty.