Our shop is at 2117 S Stoughton Road, and we have completed 956 roofing and exterior jobs inside Madison city limits. That is not a service radius we drive to. It is the city we work in every day, from the century-old homes on the isthmus to the 2010s builds out past Junction Road.
Local conditions
Madison’s housing stock swings harder than almost any city its size, and the roof problems track the build era precisely. Here is what we find at each end.
Isthmus, Marquette, Tenney-Lapham
Steeper pitches over original board decking, attics never built for modern insulation, and ice damming at the eaves every February. Many of these homes also sit in historic districts, so visible material changes can need review.
Nakoma, Westmorland, Eken Park
Post-war ranches and Cape Cods, most now on their second or third roof. Wisconsin allows two layers and we generally will not add one, because you cannot inspect decking through a layover and the second layer runs hot and fails years early.
East side, Meadowood, Sherman
Builder-grade three-tab shingles from the 1990s are at end of life right now across this band. Rooflines get more complex here, which means flashing and valley detail matter more than shingle brand.
Far west side, Grandview Commons
Young roofs, so these calls are almost entirely storm and hail claims rather than age. Bruising on an eight-year-old roof is invisible from the ground and gets denied without proper documentation.
Residential and commercial roofing across Madison, Dane County and southern Wisconsin. See all our Dane County roofing services.
Full tear-off to the deck, decking inspected sheet by sheet. Most installs finish in a single day.
Leaks, failed pipe boots, missing shingles, flashing pulled loose at the chimney. We will tell you when a repair is the right call. Active leak? Get emergency roof repair in Madison.
Documented free inspection for your insurer, and we meet the adjuster on site.
Balanced intake and exhaust. The fix for ice damming is almost never more shingles.
26-gauge standing seam with concealed fasteners. Sheds snow instead of holding it. See how metal compares with shingles for Wisconsin homes.
EPDM, TPO and modified bitumen for porch roofs, additions and dormers.
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Details that matter
Madison runs its own permit process through the Building Inspection Division, separate from every surrounding municipality. We handle it as part of the job rather than leaving it on your kitchen table.
| Permit required for reroof | Yes |
|---|---|
| Who files it | We Do |
| Ice barrier at eaves | Required |
| Maximum roofing layers | 2 (We Do 1) |
| Historic district review | May Apply |
| Typical install duration | 1 Day |
Pricing
Ranges for a typical 1,800 to 2,400 square foot Madison home with a full tear-off.
| Option | Best For | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Architectural asphalt | Most Madison homes | $9,500–$18,000 |
| SBS rubberized asphalt | Hail-prone exposures | $13,000–$22,000 |
| Standing seam metal | Long-term, low maintenance | $24,000–$45,000 |
| Localized repair | Isolated leaks, flashing | $450–$2,500 |
Pitch, stories, valleys, skylights, decking replacement and ventilation corrections all move the number. A two-story near Marquette with dormers can cost more than a larger ranch on the west side with a simple roofline. For a full breakdown, see our 2026 new roof cost guide.
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Madison Roofing Questions
Yes. The City of Madison requires a permit for roof replacement through the Building Inspection Division, and it is separate from the process in Middleton, Fitchburg or Sun Prairie. We pull it as part of the job.
Shorter than the number on the wrapper. A 30-year architectural shingle realistically gives you 20 to 25 years here, and the difference is almost always attic ventilation. Freeze-thaw cycling punishes the eaves while a hot, under-ventilated attic cooks the shingles from below.
It can. Homes in districts like Mansion Hill, Third Lake Ridge and University Heights may require additional review before visible material changes. We will tell you at the estimate whether your address is affected and what that adds to the timeline.
Wisconsin allows two layers, and we generally will not do it. You cannot inspect the decking through a layover, the second layer runs hotter and fails early, and the tear-off you avoid today gets more expensive later.
Yes, within limits. Shingles need to seal, so we watch temperatures and adjust technique. Emergency repairs and tarping happen year-round regardless of conditions.
We inspect free, document for your insurer, meet the adjuster on site, and handle supplements when the initial scope comes in short. You file the claim and we handle the rest. Here’s how our insurance claim process works.
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